There'd be work to do to that engine to be able to run it without a turbo. E.g blanking off the oil return and finding a management set-up

If you buy it, expect a complete rebuild soon

My honest advice, is if you want a turbo'd car, sell the 3i and go and buy one thats been done already.

it'll work out a lot cheaper

Karl charged about £300 [can't remember exactly] that included a thorough engine check, 3 way bleed valve bypassing the amal valve, -34 actuator and a live mapping session