ditto.

i had a 1.6 cvh xr3i. running manual injection.

I chose a 1.8 blacktop but theyre pretty much same. and im aiming for 200-220bhp too.

People always say to spend thousands and it'll be good for 300+bhp. But im not after that much in a cab!

i bought a stainless tubular T3 manifold for £130 including delivery, special price. saves arsing about with cvh one as i was unhappy how badly it fitted. I plan to use cast turbo pistons from another make car.

Using rover turbo inlet and i'll be going for emerald management, purely cause i'm fussy.

Thats pretty much it really, im not on a budget as such, i dont want to spend a penny if i can help it, but i dont mind for management etc as i know its needed. Things like intercoolers can be bought for few hundred quid new, but im using chargecooler setup for less lag and easier packaging in mk4 bay with standard rad...

just need to find a decent turbo, one i bought has fucked ex housing.