making a list and checking it twice

[1TuffSupra]

As some of you may know my supra has developed rod knock and I am in the process of fixing the problem. What I plan on doing is swapping out the motor for a fresh NA one (which I just purchased) and turboing it. Ive been doing a large amount of research and I think its quite feasible, plus I like the idea of a high compression turbo motor despite some of its drawbacks. So Im going to buy all the parts I need and put them all on the motor before I swap my other one out. First let me say that I dont want this to become a 7mge-T vs 7mgte thread I just want to get some opinions on a few things. So I have two questions, 1) Ive been looking at various engine stands and most of them are around $110-160, but I found some on ebay that are like 30 or 40 bux so is one better than the other, or will the one on ebay suffice? Here is a link to the auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1000-Lb-Engine-Stand-True-Heavy-Duty-Quality_W0QQitemZ4598437778QQcategoryZ43998QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

I have also compiled a list of the things I plan on purchasing to pull this off and I just wanted some of the pros over here to give it a once over and point out anything that Im missing. I do plan on using the NA electronics, so all the gte's arent necessary here. Ive already got some of the things on the list already, but TIA for the advice.

Mechanical:
Headgasket - Cometic 2mm
Turbo - stock ct26
Oil Lines - Rabidchimp.com lines
intercooler - stock intercooler
intercooler piping
downpipe - Because i can DDP
intake piping - stock Accordian Hose or piping left over from ic piping
Exhaust manifold - stock turbo manifold
Blow Off Valve - HKS SSQV
Adpaters for Oil Return
Intercooler Couplers and T-bolts
Gaskets
Catch Can
Oil cooler and Intercooler brackets
PCV/ISC hard and soft lines (do I really need this)
Power Steering Reservoir and lines
Oil Cooler
GTE oil pump
Fan Shroud (mine shattered the first time I started it)
Boost Gauge
EGT Gauge
Air/Fuel ratio Gauge

Fuel:
Injectors - 440cc Injectors
FPR - Stock Turbo FPR
SAFC

 

[Nick56289]

For an engine stand go to www.harborfrieght.com

 

[chriso]

I don't trust that style of stand that you are looking at since I've had one almost collapse on me a few years back. I prefer this style, it is quite a bit more stable.

http://i5.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/1b/9f/9c_2.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1250...597856848QQcategoryZ43998QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Good luck with your project.
Chris

 

[Stretch]

That stand is fine in my eyes. I'm using one right now, and it's holding the engine fine as I type. Has been for almost half a year now :icon_conf Just make sure you get strong bolts.
eric

 

[PIONEER]

You are in Cary. Go to the HarborFreight on capital blvd. I picked up my stand from there for $30 bucks on sale and the Hoist was $180 on sale about 2 years ago now.

Also go to Wilders by wakeforest to pickup the bolts for the stand. better to use longer bolts with a washer then to use short ones and stripping the threads in the block.