I am soon to be moving back to the U.S. (Soon is a relative term, early next year). So I have started to snatch up parts here to start my big single build. To give everyone an idea of what I am going for, is literally an entire rebuild of the car. I plan on having the chassis stripped and sprayed (thinking Gunmetal or Saph Blue...) the engine completely redone with pistons, cams etc. Custom interior, basically the whole show car ordeal. I have owned 2 Supras now and I am absolutely in love with them, I just can't picture driving another car, but I digress. To the real point I started this thread.
I would like peoples input on what singles are ideal for this purpose, I am looking to make around 500-600 BHP, the car will be street legal with no cage so I can't imagine going above that. What turbos work the best? I ask the question because manufacturer sites are clearly biased and I would like the working mans opinion. What sort of boost controllers/ECU's is everyone running and had the best experiences with? Am I naive to not at least put a half cage in? Will I need to get a 6sp conversion done or will the 5sp gearbox hold that much HP? My last question, which I had trouble finding an answer to on google before I came here is. Do I need to start with an N/A engine to go single or can you take a TT engine single and if so, which is better? Of course most of these answers are based on personal opinion but I figured some of you guys have been around for a while and have seen peoples struggles and could offer me some solid advice.
Thanks in advance,
Nick