Although my overall plan is to make an RS200 replica I feel this is more suited to this part of the forum as the Replica Kit Stage is estimated 3-5yrs away.
So the chassis I require for the final project is the Mk3 Roadster, which hasn't been sourced yet but I have been looking but not seen the right one for right budget yet. I'm in no rush at all, that might even wait till Winter when the prices are a little less.
As for the Engine that is now in progress after talking to Paul W, I too like many other have opted to go down the V6 route claiming a 1MZ-FE from a Lexus RX300, I removed the engine a couple of weeks ago and dumped it in my shed on a dolly. Until today where it has took pride of place on my new shiny engine stand.
I'm going to clean and remove bits I don't need from the engine but the final conversion and engine rebuild is going to be left to Paul when it happens as I probably won't be ready till early next year, but in the meantime if I see any parts that will help the project they may be purchased as we go along.
Hoping to have running V6 on the road by April next year, then think about extra's such as a cage, coil-overs etc, then probably drive it like that for a couple of years (not everyday driver) then make the decision if it stays how it is or becomes the Replica.
Must say a big THANK YOU to Paul even at this stage, he's been a great help and always willing answer questions even when I'm sure he's very busy.