Well to be fair Ive been reading up on the thing about bypassing the matrix/blocking the matrix off and Im not overly keen on the idea. I dont like the idea of a) coolant moving too fast through the engine or b) the heat spread and hot spots across the head thats been mentioned. And to be fair, it still needs to be replaced, so why not do it while Ive got the carpet and seats out and my Dads off work...
The issue with the £500 price is trailering The supra at 50mph to drive from Lancashire to Northants. It would be a bit of a mission. Plus stripping the car down doesnt look impossible, it just looks like an enormous pain in the arse. That'll be character building