So far...
What has arrived in the mail!
-japspeed 3inch downpipe
-ecu and wire loam
-boost, oil press, oil temp, airfuel gauges
-turbo rebuild kit
-1jz tranny and propshaft (hopefully prop shaft doesnt need modifying!!! fingers crossed)
-metal head gasket and full metal gasket rebuild kit
Waiting for:
-Bellmouth for tranny (off a mk3 supra)
-intercooler
-HKS blowoff valve
Stripping of the engine has begun!
The issue: Unfortunately these engines use different bearing sizes for the crank shafts....As the engine had a slight rod knock, I need to replace these bearings. Although there is no scoring on the crank itself, I am going to take it out and bring it to the shop to ask them if they can A. polish it, if they feel it even needs it, and B. measure it so I can order the appropriate sized bearings, which differ 7MGTE to 7MGTE...annoying, but needs to be done. The bearing shells themselves were not too badly scored in area 1, but 6 were slightly noticeable (as they are the worst in that area due to excess heat in this area of the engine etc)
The head will be milled as well to perfectly sit the metal head gasket. Before that, the block and head will be cleaned, and painted. Im going flat black for the whole engine, yet masking off some accents and the "3000" pipe to paint them red.
I will get some pictures up soon...for now....bed time.
Cheers
-Neil