Where do I begin?

[parrotfever]

Many thanks to all for the time & interest/support! Hood came off this morning and so I begin. I'm photographing each move so I can remember where I'm at. As I dig in, I'll let you all know how it's shaping up. I definitely intend to dismantle/rebuild all systems but was curious as to where to start.

I'm guessing that I'm older than most (all?) of you in years but a baby in rotary knowledge. I'll welcome everyone's advice each step of the way. Time? With 1 in college, 1 starting in the fall, and 1 two years behind, it COULD take 5 years...I hope not! Bottom line is, my RX is the last remaining memory of my 'middle' single life & I'm determined to save her.

Having read the turbo suggestions, I'm curious. Opinion at the time of purchase was that the convertible wouldn't stand up to the stresses involved. I see many of you taking these engines into the HP stratosphere! What have you'all learned that I would like to know?