1.8 EL?
I'm assuming it's a swap since no EL came with a 1.8L. That said, I currently own an EL (1g) and it's nothing to write home about. It's a good, reliable vehicle but that's about it. It starts, it drives, it stops. No excitement, no fizz, no nothing.
I'm a sucker for a well modified EK, but I'm always wary of other people's modification jobs. I know some people do a great job on their cars, but there are too many examples out there of corners cut, questionable parts and things untouched that should have been fixed.
That 3000gt, though...
: Too bad it's not a VR4.