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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
i know most of you get annoyed with noob questions.
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Actually it's quite the opposite. If you search any thread I've particpated in, I welcome questions from anyone at any expertise level. About the only thing I don't like is when someone pretends to know an answer and posts bad advice out of ignorance.
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
im interested in buying a mkiv supra and need to know a few things before i do so. first of all ive heard speculation that buying a 5 spd and turboing it is possibly better because of the gear range.
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Better than what? Definitely not better than starting with a TT in the first place.
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
i know thats more of a driver preference but although the engines are identical are there issues turboing a 5 spd as opposed to the 6 spd?
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A 6spd is already turbo'd. I'm not sure what you're asking...
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
also with the 5 spd models is there issues with room and fabrication for proper fitment of the turbo(es)?
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There's not a lot of room, but several aftermarket suppliers have been able to fabricate a kit that fits.
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
is it easier/cheaper to convert a turboed automatic into a six speed than to turbo the 5 spd ?
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No. As 86.5supra said, it's much better and cheaper to start with the TT auto.
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
and how far does the motor go on stock internals before you have to crack it open and start playing ?
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Which motor? The 2jz-gte or the 2jz-ge?
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
i did do research in these forums as well as some others and theres no direct questions like this and if there are any they are for previous generations of the supra. so i just wanted to make sure of the answers to these before i decide which type of mkiv i would like to purchase. im also currently looking at a 1997 mkiv supra that is an N/A 5 spd with about 115k mi and is selling for $13k.
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Why? If you want a turbo Mkiv, that's what you should be looking for (not an n/a).
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
in your opinion is that a good deal as opposed to looking for the six speed and spending what seems to be double the amount.
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It depends what you want. If you want everything that comes with the TT, then don't waste your time with the 5spd.
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Originally Posted by casanovacuts
i appreciate any and all help and answers and im continuing my research online so i might be able to find the answers myself but ive been looking for about 4 days now and nothing is really specific in answering these kinds of questions unless its just a breakdown of what equipment came with what specific model. i know plenty of you are going to bag on me and nail me to the wall but those who help i will greatly appreciate it.
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Don't be silly...I'm hopeful I can help get you the info you need.