thanks for all the input guys. i dont want as RS i want to use my 5dr st170 as the base, prefer the standardish look of the st170 over the "look at me" rs .

dont really want loads of power, maybe around the 250bhp mark, just enough to put a few noses out of joint

so was planning on keeping the bottom end as it is, head gasket to sort out the comp' ratio, new exhaust and inlet man', already have a turbo not sure what the exact model it is as its down my mates house, but its off a r34 gts skyline. so might use that if i can, if not probs get one off a frs.

not to bad getting parts round here as there is a ford breakers near me.