In the year between getting the GBS build under way and when it finally arrived to my garage I was occupied with rebuilding the SVO engine. The engine had about 65,000 miles in the SVO Mustang. After disassembly, de-rusting and cleaning I measured the cylinder bores and concluded that I could run the original pistons and crank journals. So the engine job took the path of an overhaul. I polished the crank journal bearing surfaces and fitted new bearings and seals. I had the head rebuilt at BoPort Racing Heads and upgraded it with a stage 1.5 roller camshaft. The turbo went to EverGreen Turbo for a rebuild and the turbine was also upgraded. The original injectore were cleaned and tested at Mr Injector. I also rebuilt the Non-WC T5 transmission. My plan is to start the engine on a stand with the original TE ECU and go from there. I am not planning any upgrades until I know that: 1. The engine fits in the chassis with the original manifolds. 2. The engine runs well with the original system and will pass a DOT inspection. If the engine will not fit the chassis because of manifold system clearance then I will consider whatever upgrades and/or fabrication will achieve my goal. There are quite a few suppliers that specialize in the 2.3l Turbo so my options are almost endless. I expect that I will have to fabricate an intercooler system that will fit under the bonnet and work well. My one constraint is that I must use the stock cam/rocker cover. Here's some pictures from the engine and transmission rebuild.

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