Donor car suggestions.

[Lsguy]

You're certainly right on the part interchangeability. I found out tonight that 4G63 exhaust manifolds will bolt onto the 4G64 head. This seems like the winner for a cheap turbo setup, unless I am missing something.

I'm starting to feel like this is less of a "The right way" type swap, and more of a "Pick a way and run with it" type deal.

[geezer101]

You're certainly right on the part interchangeability. I found out tonight that 4G63 exhaust manifolds will bolt onto the 4G64 head. This seems like the winner for a cheap turbo setup, unless I am missing something.

I'm starting to feel like this is less of a "The right way" type swap, and more of a "Pick a way and run with it" type deal.

There isn't a 'right way' but there are plenty of wrong ones. The way that works for you, your skill set and your budget is all that matters. And a lot of it is observation. Get to really know your truck and you'll see similarities between things you'll see on other vehicles and how they can be adapted to fill the gaps in your plans. And there is no greater feeling than turning spanners in your yard on a beans and bread budget and building something that'll run against that grimy baseball cap wearing kid and his 'bought' ride.

[Lsguy]

Yes definitely. I'm currently trying to find a paired port turbo manifold. I feel like my head is going to pop.