OK - so here is the update - slightly mixed up order but to make it easy to follow I've done it in sections!
ENGINE
It was at that point when I realised that I was going to have to IVA the car as I'd created a notch in the chassis (instant IVA). After MONTHS of thinking about it I decided that I was not going to do that - way too much complication for what was meant to be a simple kit. So I went 2ZZGE - a common swap for the MR2 Roadster - this will produce half the power that the Volvo would, but still a pretty good 200bhp per tonne so enough.... I do plan to turbo it at some point ($$$) so will be looking around the 400bhp area once done. I just want to get it on the road first before I do.... it's been too long!
This did mean that I had to weld up the hole again though!
2ZZ arrived in early Jan
With downpipe and header from Rogue Motorsport via SJ autosport
6 Speed box with LSD and custom Gear Selector too:
And unlocked Celica ECU
First thing was to splice the Celica ECU with with MR2 one - this took ages to get my head around, however was really actually quite simple once done - it took me a day and a half to do, but would probably take me an hour to do if I did it again now I know what I'm doing!
I then removed the head to check the lift bolts and condition inside (as the outside was filthy!) - all seemed pretty good!
And did a very bad job of wrinkle paint on the cam cover!
Before installing it
And it fired up pretty much first time (other than an immobiliser issue that was quickly solved)
Here is a vid of it starting:
https://youtu.be/2nXUdBjyIZY
Really pleased!