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Here are a few different pics of my parts stash as it grew over time before taking the car to SPE: Brand new, approximately 30-year old HKS first-gen turbo timer: HKS SSQV 7M-GTE Blow-off Valve: _______________ At this juncture, the work program was proceeding...

COLLECTION OF PARTS: I did not want to deliver the car to SPE without having all parts in hand, so I spent a great deal of time looking for discontinued HKS parts (VPC, GCC, turbo timer, etc.), hoping that what I purchased was exactly as the seller represented. I was fortunate, in that...

Following are some of the inspection pics Mr Ree RZ sent to me to ensure I was getting exactly what I had paid for. Some of these pics may be duplicated elsewhere in this thread, but I cannot dispense with this topic without paying tribute to the good work done by Mr Ree RZ on my behalf:

It took longer than I thought it would, but it’s time for Phase II and the finishing up of this build thread. As usual, things didn’t go exactly as planned, including the time it’s taken me to get to this point. I delivered my car to SP Engineering on December 8, 2016, and the optimistic...

Very late to the party. Did not know this thread existed before tonight. Crimson Tide SIV2016 ShowNShine and Drag-80 SIV2016 ShowNShine and Drag-210 Eau Rouge: Ken.

Man, you work fast. Quality work, too. That's not a combination you see every day... Ken.

Ring seal is most critical when trying to make good power. In fact, I think idling a new motor is the kiss of death as it relates to making maximum power. Living in SoCali, I could not afford to be caught in the inevitable bumper-to-bumper traffic while trying to break in the motor on the...

Motoman break-in method (on the dyno). IMO, the best engine break-in method there is, and only takes a few hours. Ken.

Hybrid, This may be the thread suprapilot was referring to: http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?787186-The-great-ARP-Head-Stud-Washer-debate&highlight= Ken.

Thanks, guys. Your posts describe exactly how I'm feeling. Ken.

Yes, I got it. I actually worked through a friend, REYESSUPRA, who picked it up for me since he was in the area and we both did not want to lose out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as it relates to 2017.. I was spooked by ALMOST losing out on the FMIC and the seller was not in town...

THIS is mine (!)...

That's a great looking engine bay! Very nice work. Certainly, the V160 conversion will not be cheap but taking a best of the best approach never is. Having the baddest six speed tranny ever in a MKIII chassis will be a significant accomplishment in itself, to say nothing of the power your...

This thread should be very educational. I applaud your use of the V160. This is the approach I would take if I had a JZA70. Looking forward to your updates. Ken.

suprapilot, LOL, dude, you do have eyes and ears everywhere! A ride is on me, for sure. We're both in SoCali, so that shouldn't be too difficult to arrange. Got your PM. Many thanks for the info. I hope to be able to inspect everything in person this coming week after the seller gets...

suprapilot, You are unbelievable! That is exactly what I am looking for!! First, my FMIC and now, hopefully, the turbo I have spent every day looking for. Please PM me his number, as the listing has ended. Many thanks in advance whether or not this works out. Come to SIV and you won't...

There's at least one other one in Arizona. This was the car I tried and failed to buy before I came across Crimson Tide (mentioned in my OP). It's an 87T that has the most impressive lineup of HKS parts I've seen. Still coming up empty, but I'll keep trying. The car drives great as is so I...

Thank you, Kristian. I can use the link you posted to see if I can source my unicorn HKS 54-trim sport turbo upgrade for the MA70 (fits on OEM exhaust manifold for those unfamiliar with this turbo). Ken.

Many thanks for this. My power goals are not overly ambitious. An acquaintance has one (has virtually the entire HKS catalog on a car he's owned for 21 years) and made 372 whp at 15 psi, IIRC. I'd be ecstatic with that result, as I'm just looking for a nice reliable cruiser that can get out...

Does the 4-inch thick FMIC fit without modification? Here's a pic of mine during inspection. I thought this was the only size available for the MA70 but, based upon your post above, I guess not. I do not frequent the Japanese Yahoo auctions, so please let me know if you ever come...