Mostly everyone has given up on the factory ecu re-tuning. Its something to do with the coding or something. I dont remember. Theres a write-up on it somewhere. Most just go with a piggyback such as the greddy emanage or a standalone. (aem, motec).
7MGTE Head Gasket Replacement Kit (Toyota) $320.00
ARP Head Studs 5M 6M 7M $121.00
HKS Metal Head Gasket 2MM Stopper $375.00
Machining the head and block (not sure but prob around$200.00)
Prices from 935 motorsports.
And then labor if you aren't...
Ive done it before. I used a thin allen key. The ones that are "L" shaped. Pull the tray out a little then put the allen key on top of the flap. Then push it back in a little bit and push down on the allen key. Then pull out on the ashtray. Done.
I believe the front has metal behind the front...
Oh, okay. Well it all depends on how much boost you want to run.
What turbo?
Do you want cams? If so, which ones? 264s?
If you are staying with the ct26 for now, will you want to upgrade later?
What is your budget?
Edit:
After reading suprafanatics post, it came to mind. You should pick up a...
I was a little confused on what you were asking, but I think i got it. You want to know the most reliable way to fix the bhg. Well the answer would be to get the head and block cleaned and machined. Then get an HKS stopper MHG. With arp head studs.
What i didnt understand was this part: "and...
^lol. Just cause i feel like being nice. Even though the answer to your question is on the first page of the place where u posted this.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79251
+10000000 dont be another ricer with "all show and no go". Im all for doing what you want to your own car, no one here can stop you, we are just trying to save you from a lot of humiliation and not further tarnish the mkiii name.
I doubt there will be any way to do it and have it functional while keeping the stock gas tank. If you go to a fuel cell, it should be no problem. I have a pic of my car with the gas tank out of it. Ill post it up once im out of class and on my computer.
Edit: Its not as clear as i thought it...
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