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    Steering lock adjustment and wheel bearing check

    The Lockstops "should" have plastic caps on them, as you've found they serve a very important function in limiting the steering so the rim can never hit the arm, that rim now has a prebuilt failure point... :(
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    Got offered $4500 take it in run ?

    ANY Mk3 you buy is going to be OldNfucked... don't see any sense at all trading one pile of issues for another unless your car has terminal problems.
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    Steering lock adjustment and wheel bearing check

    Adjust the lockstops correctly...
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    What maintenance would you do immediately after purchase, no matter what?

    Carefully check all hoses, as long as the big ass banjo on the back of the head isn't leaking DO NOT try to replace it! ;)
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    2J everytime if you have the budget :) You could repair and sell the 7M to help fund the swap.

    2J everytime if you have the budget :) You could repair and sell the 7M to help fund the swap.
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    How to make 400hp+ reliably 7mgte

    Build a 1000rwhp engine and run low boost = reliable.
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    Piston decision.....

    For a very heavy piston that's tough the Ross have worked well for me, Also used JE's with great results.
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    Piston decision.....

    Forged just give you more overhead/resistance to detonation, a shit tune will kill either it's just a matter of time. My feeling is the structural limit of a cast piston will be very high IF you keep it out of detonation (this includes incipient detonation, google it) For the cost I like...
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    PCS Transmsision Controller install

    My 340 manual is down in the shed and I was just heading off to bed sorry.. Pretty sure it's covered in the TRSM under the ECT section. (can't trust my memory for things like this)
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    T4 Manifold Clearance Issues....suggestions needed

    Thicker spacer.
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    1 inch black pipe from valve cover to block?

    That should be good for another 15+ years...
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    60ft's and MKIII rear ends

    Very welcome! What V8 do you have planned? ( :love: mine with the 6.0L LS/T04z)
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    LS2 coils - spark plug wires?

    Yep can't beat the OEM Toyota wires for longevity, at a price.
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    Slotted rotors

    Thanks for that, used "R" pads in the past and had a few "Ohhh SHIT" moments when stone cold so shyed away from them this time and used the Yellows.
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    H&R + koni yellow = dump

    Had the same thing happen about 300Km's from home :( Not a fun pogostick ride home, mine was the stock bumpstops split and fell off so I replaced them with long progressive Porsche ones problem solved.
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    60ft's and MKIII rear ends

    That would be my choice then, all of my Custom shit got very expensive very quickly! Can't beat the 9" for cheap/plentiful gears and ratios, and is near bullet proof if set up correctly.
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    LS2 coils - spark plug wires?

    I just use MSD Wire and Boots and Crimp up my own to length.
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    What is this thing???

    Did you bother to read the link? Pay attention to where you post as well please.
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    What is this thing???

    Think of it as a muffler for the intake. <- click link