So, last post I had an engine and a gearbox and an adapter plate but no pictures of it in the car.

I did paint the original inlet manifold, piss about trying to get it to fit with the original distributors, ECU etc then gave up.

Plan now is ITB and COP (Coil On Plug) using Lexus IS200 / Landcruiser COP part number 90919-02230 along with proper plugs (part number 90980-11885)

Wiring to the COP is via 20AWG MIL-W-22759 spec wire which is insulated with extruded Tefzel (ethylene/tetrafluorbethylene) and unlike standard thinwall which is only rated for 105°C it has a maximum temperature rating of 150°C.

The ITB setup was originally planned to be two sets of GSX-R1000K1/2 throttle bodies  on custom manifolds but I changed my mind and bought a set of OBX ITB’s. They still need a load of work but far less than making my own manifolds.

They use the original injectors but the injector rails don’t fit. I’ll need to modify or get new ones made up.

ECU is now going to be a Megasquirt MS3 + MSX. Fully sequential injection and ignition. Sensors will be the original crank sensor plus one of the cam sensors.

I have decided to run the thermostat at the front of the car. So the thermostat “bottle” has been lost (partly as it impacted on the bulkhead) which means an adapter needs making up.

The original front water bridge impacts on the bulkhead and had a massive hold in it where the bypass originally fitted. So I need adapters into the head and to run a T piece.

So then I looked at the clearance to where the rear exhaust downpipe would run….

and then I looked at the chassis…. and I looked at the angle grinder….