Well i've got a T3 on it's way as we speak, ebay bargain, probs need a rebuild but being described as working order at £40 its 'under budget' lol.
I'll stick with 1.8 blacktop, and use the pistons i had in mind permitting they'll fit the rods without major headache. Then a nice thick gasket to drop to around 8.5:1 in total.
I'll not be running massive boost all time but i'll shot peen rods anyway. Minor headwork should keep flow going too.