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The carbon fiber hood is from VIS

The only picture I have of the rear cradle before it was installed, is on the first page

Took some pictures of the driveshaft, and rear end. Hard to get good pictures with everything up in place. When it all comes back apart, Ill try to get some better pictures.

The bulk of the work is done by the engine pushing the exhaust out. Although I will concede the turbine is partially driven by the hot exhaust gases wanting to expand. I suppose if your needing to pull every ounce of power, then the extra 10hp from having a ported stock manifold that holds in heat is for you.
LoL.

Now if we could stop talking about my ****ty manifold, thats going to crack to pieces, and cause the deaths of a small somoen family? LoL

Ive been installing SS Turbo manifolds on just about every turbo kit I Install, and have friends with the exact manifold on their 3sgte's, and have never had issues with them, I know they are more prone to fatigue cracks, if the weight of the turbo/manifold are not supported properly. Hey you never know what can happen though, ill be sure to keep an eye on it. Then again for the price, Id replace it every year, if it meant not putting the stock cast manifold back on.

For those interested in a parts list, ill try to throw it all up this weekend. as far as price, lol you prolly dont really want to know.

All said and done were looking at close to 18,000, but there really isnt much left that even resembles stock. That includes the cost of the car, the frame straighting, misc body parts, the clip, rear cradle/driveshaft, machine shop costs, and an absolutely huge list of aftermarket parts. To look at the pictures of how it sits rite now, you wouldnt think theres that much there, but it adds up so quick.

Yea, eventually after the car has been driven and the quirks worked out, everything will come back apart, and the car will get fresh paint. I want to be 100% sure everything is done and stress tested, before its painted.

LoL, figured someone would ask about that. The intercooler in the front is a regular front mount converted to work as the heat exchanger for the air to water. There is 2 9" puller fans mounted to the back side.

Well as far as the XS Power, I imagine, there is a lil air pocket at the top corner, but that can be easily be remedied with a bleeder installed. Water flow seems to be just fine, but I am using a Meziere water pump.

The stock manifold? , I'm not sure what your trying to get across there, this manifold will flow more than stock, no matter how much its ported. As far as heat melting the coupler, I guess the picture is pretty decieving, for the coupler is nearly 2" from the manifold. I suppose if needed a heat shield could be fabbed up. Ive got these manifolds installed on 2 other cars, and have not had isuues with cracking.

I am located in Plattsburgh NY, about 30 miles from canada

The turbo is a garrett t70

Someone suggested I post this here. This is My 1994 Celica ST, with the complete engine and drivetrain from a 1993 JDM ST185 swapped into it. Its getting close to being done, Engine, drivetrain, and suspension work is done, working on the fuel system and wiring as I post this.

If people show interest, I will post a complete parts list, and pictures of the whole AWD swap in. For now here are a few picts of what it looks like at this point. Take in mind this was a wrecked car to start with, So most of the front end is new.