would a MKIII make a good weekend track car? I been looking for info but the forums usually only focus on the MKIVs or have like 0 active members.

All I found out is that the head gasket blows a lot and that there are two flavors, the turbo and non-turbo one.

Is the N/A version basically the same car as the T? Around how much power can u make with upgraded turbo + bolt ons and how strong is the stock block?

Sorry I know little about Toyotas and would like something peppy for weekend track days w/ friends.