Check compression on all cylinders. If it was only the exhaust, i could say that there is alot of oil still in the exhaust, propably soaked the flexi pipe.
Go to your local Toyota dealer and ask for crash bolts. They offer 4 sizes and you will need a total of 4 bolts. I think that they should cost something like 2-3 pounds each. You can go till 2+ deg with those
Here some from my EP70. Totaly stock interior, just a Nardi classico, bride bucket, domo-kun doll, custom quickshift and knob (although not visible) Random crap at the boot
Everyone i ask for engine oil suggest Amsoil Dominator. Either stock or fully forged engined. But they are very expensive. Also redline water wetter for coolant. Some speak for 15+ deg lower water temp.
Banded wheels is wheels that have been widen, by cutting the outer rim and adding a steel band. Usual mod in old VW and jap rwd. Check this site: Wide wheels