About to buy a car, what parts should I buy with excess money?

facesmelt · 05-10-2008, 04:26 AM

Hello, I have never owned a Supra before, but my friends say they are great. I am looking into a 1988 Turbo one, but I wanted some advice first...

I have about $2500, give or take a bit, to spend on parts.

Also, I don't know THAT much about cars, which is the biggest reason for me needing advice.

List of Modifications already on the car (Not my list, the seller created it):
-Titan Motorsports Head Gaskets
-Greddy Timing Belts
-Polished Ports
-HKS Dragger Exhaust System
-3" dia High Flow Cat
-3" dia TMS Downpipe
-Custom Intake Pipe with Blow-Off Valve Attach
-Megan Strut Bar
-Tanabe Front & Rear Sway Bars
-Cross Drilled Rotors
-Four Painted New Stock Calipers
-Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-Blistein New Stock Clutch
-18" Wheels w/ New Tires
-Bucket Seats w/ Harness Seatbelt
-Reverse Glow Dashboard
-AC S7 Gauges: Turbo Boost, Oil Temp, and Water Temp
-Viper Alarms System With Remote Starter and Auto Window
-Custom Blue Paintjob

Even though that is the full modification list he had posted, I am ONLY looking for performance modifications and supporting mods for performance.

My goal is at least 350 horsepower, but if that is impossible, I will settle for whatever. I would just like it to be as high as possible.

The car has 141,000 miles on it, so I am not sure if that will factor into how much the car can actually take with each mod.

My first idea was to do some modification along the lines of the turbo and boosting. I don't know of any popular, cheap turbos for the supras. But once I establish which one I would want, I would need a boost controlling system. Also, maybe some mild engine work, but you would need to factor in the labor costs into the total price of $2500, as I don't know much about mechanics, really.

If I can just get a couple of lists of modifications you would do with the $2500 and some other suggestions and stuff, it would be great!

Thanks a lot ahead of time!

05-10-2008, 04:26 AM	#1
facesmelt Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2	About to buy a car, what parts should I buy with excess money? Hello, I have never owned a Supra before, but my friends say they are great. I am looking into a 1988 Turbo one, but I wanted some advice first... I have about $2500, give or take a bit, to spend on parts. Also, I don't know THAT much about cars, which is the biggest reason for me needing advice. List of Modifications already on the car (Not my list, the seller created it): -Titan Motorsports Head Gaskets -Greddy Timing Belts -Polished Ports -HKS Dragger Exhaust System -3" dia High Flow Cat -3" dia TMS Downpipe -Custom Intake Pipe with Blow-Off Valve Attach -Megan Strut Bar -Tanabe Front & Rear Sway Bars -Cross Drilled Rotors -Four Painted New Stock Calipers -Stainless Steel Brake Lines -Blistein New Stock Clutch -18" Wheels w/ New Tires -Bucket Seats w/ Harness Seatbelt -Reverse Glow Dashboard -AC S7 Gauges: Turbo Boost, Oil Temp, and Water Temp -Viper Alarms System With Remote Starter and Auto Window -Custom Blue Paintjob Even though that is the full modification list he had posted, I am ONLY looking for performance modifications and supporting mods for performance. My goal is at least 350 horsepower, but if that is impossible, I will settle for whatever. I would just like it to be as high as possible. The car has 141,000 miles on it, so I am not sure if that will factor into how much the car can actually take with each mod. My first idea was to do some modification along the lines of the turbo and boosting. I don't know of any popular, cheap turbos for the supras. But once I establish which one I would want, I would need a boost controlling system. Also, maybe some mild engine work, but you would need to factor in the labor costs into the total price of $2500, as I don't know much about mechanics, really. If I can just get a couple of lists of modifications you would do with the $2500 and some other suggestions and stuff, it would be great! Thanks a lot ahead of time!