Well guys I thought I'd continue in this thread because I mentioned it earlier in the piece.
The astina has been resusitated with the help of a BPD (GTR Familia) Head, Block and Intake Manifold. I've just finished swapping the goods from block to block and fitted it into the astina. While everything was out I had the plenum polished up for me too.
Love the way it came up. I will be fitting the original "Turbo intercooler" sticker back on it. Ford had to order it from Japan for me. It's still gunna be about 4 weeks. :lol:
Anyway, here's some pics.
GTR block is on the stand (cam covers already swapped)
Engine in, still has to be tidied up though.
Close up of the plenum
Will hopefully be looking at 200Hp at the wheels when tuned and running the microtech. For now it will just be on stock GTX ecu....will just wait and see how the engine is going to go.