just another update on my rough running

have tried another air flow meter (mates forester again) and things have come good, however its definately running on 3cylinders, seems to be down on power by 10-15% which isnt too bad.

We're thinking its definately got a burnt valve.

managed to pickup another motor, complete turbo, alternator, power steering pump, aircon compressor, basically complete including clutch, ready to drop in for $150. however it has low comp!

starting to tear it down to rebuild it, looking at a 2.3ltr stroker kit, brian crower do it for around the 3k mark.
then i need to decide which way to go with the top end. fun times ahead!

ill start a build thread at some point :>