Sounds to me like all you need is the turbo and all the goodies you can afford to get with it: pistons,etc. Even the stronger block if you can afford it.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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