Blown Head Gasket repair w/pics

[Tony]

Just read the whole thread. Impressive.

I just got a 1988 Supra Turbo last week... 182k miles, 5-speed, targa top, leather seats, and a BHG (obviously)
It's really bad, oil everywhere! radiator's filled with it, you can see the tips of the spark plugs in a sea of oil surrounding them, very dirty engine bay that will require the help of a case of brake cleaner.
Got the head off tonight, and I feel like I should replace more and more parts while I'm doing this.
I already bought an upper gasket set, air filter, NGK plugs, wires, pcv valve, thermostat/gasket, hood shocks, ARP head bolts, all 3 belts... I need some new vacuum hoses, a lower radiator hose (cause I cut it off) and the flex exhaust pipe that leads out of the turbo to the downpipe (because I ripped it off) oil, oil filter, antifreeze...
My fuel injectors look pretty bad, and I have a question about those actually... they are 440cc injectors stock, how high could I go before I had to upgrade my fuel pump? Would 550cc be okay?

Anyways, this thread is a nice guide, and I'll get pics up soon of mine. Luckily I'm not working in the snow :P

[bglover84]

Originally Posted by Tony

Just read the whole thread. Impressive.

I just got a 1988 Supra Turbo last week... 182k miles, 5-speed, targa top, leather seats, and a BHG (obviously)
It's really bad, oil everywhere! radiator's filled with it, you can see the tips of the spark plugs in a sea of oil surrounding them, very dirty engine bay that will require the help of a case of brake cleaner.
Got the head off tonight, and I feel like I should replace more and more parts while I'm doing this.
I already bought an upper gasket set, air filter, NGK plugs, wires, pcv valve, thermostat/gasket, hood shocks, ARP head bolts, all 3 belts... I need some new vacuum hoses, a lower radiator hose (cause I cut it off) and the flex exhaust pipe that leads out of the turbo to the downpipe (because I ripped it off) oil, oil filter, antifreeze...
My fuel injectors look pretty bad, and I have a question about those actually... they are 440cc injectors stock, how high could I go before I had to upgrade my fuel pump? Would 550cc be okay?

Anyways, this thread is a nice guide, and I'll get pics up soon of mine. Luckily I'm not working in the snow :P

Congrats on the Supra purchase, to answer your question, most people upgrade to 550cc injectors which requires a Lexus AFM and upgraded fuel pump (usually people buy the Walbro 255 LPH fuel pump)

[Tony]

Originally Posted by bglover84

Congrats on the Supra purchase, to answer your question, most people upgrade to 550cc injectors which requires a Lexus AFM and upgraded fuel pump (usually people buy the Walbro 255 LPH fuel pump)

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Spudboy

I have a new set of 550cc injectors I will not be using after all if you are interested in a good deal. I bought them over a year ago and my new job has really cut into my car time.

Let me know if you want a deal.

How much? I'm checkin' out a set of stock 440cc's... I really don't think I would upgrade to 550s if I needed to upgrade more things as well. I'm really trying to keep the costs down since and already I'm at double what I thought I was gonna spend. I definitely would like more performance (and probably will kick myself later for not changing out parts while I'm in there) but I just want it to run as of now.

[Spudboy]

Originally Posted by Tony

Thanks!



How much? I'm checkin' out a set of stock 440cc's... I really don't think I would upgrade to 550s if I needed to upgrade more things as well. I'm really trying to keep the costs down since and already I'm at double what I thought I was gonna spend. I definitely would like more performance (and probably will kick myself later for not changing out parts while I'm in there) but I just want it to run as of now.

I think I paid close to $700.00 for the set. I'll let them go for $500.00. I am not at home and don't even remember make and specs but I researched and they were the best. I understand our stock fuel pump will handle 550cc...at least according to the research I did. I did put a Lexus AFM on because that seemed to make sense but I never got around to the injectors. I suppose if you need to buy new injectors anyway you will probably spend close to $500.00 anyway. You may as well put some 550cc's on now if your top end is apart and spare the hastel later. Then when you get time and money add the Lexus AFM and I suggest a good AEM EMS so you can get a proper dyno tune. They have really come down in price since I spent $2,500.00 on one a few years ago. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...nt_Stand_Alone

[Tony]

Originally Posted by Spudboy

I think I paid close to $700.00 for the set. I'll let them go for $500.00. I am not at home and don't even remember make and specs but I researched and they were the best. I understand our stock fuel pump will handle 550cc...at least according to the research I did. I did put a Lexus AFM on because that seemed to make sense but I never got around to the injectors. I suppose if you need to buy new injectors anyway you will probably spend close to $500.00 anyway. You may as well put some 550cc's on now if your top end is apart and spare the hastel later. Then when you get time and money add the Lexus AFM and I suggest a good AEM EMS so you can get a proper dyno tune. They have really come down in price since I spent $2,500.00 on one a few years ago. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...nt_Stand_Alone

Oh wow yeah I'm not going to spend that much money.

Thanks?

[Spudboy]

Originally Posted by Tony

Oh wow yeah I'm not going to spend that much money.

Thanks?

If you need new stock injectors, how much do they cost?

[Tony]

Originally Posted by Spudboy

If you need new stock injectors, how much do they cost?

A lot.

I'm looking at some off a 115k mile car that is being parted out.

[Spudboy]

Originally Posted by Tony

Just read the whole thread. Impressive.

I just got a 1988 Supra Turbo last week... 182k miles, 5-speed, targa top, leather seats, and a BHG (obviously)
It's really bad, oil everywhere! radiator's filled with it, you can see the tips of the spark plugs in a sea of oil surrounding them, very dirty engine bay that will require the help of a case of brake cleaner.
Got the head off tonight, and I feel like I should replace more and more parts while I'm doing this.
I already bought an upper gasket set, air filter, NGK plugs, wires, pcv valve, thermostat/gasket, hood shocks, ARP head bolts, all 3 belts... I need some new vacuum hoses, a lower radiator hose (cause I cut it off) and the flex exhaust pipe that leads out of the turbo to the downpipe (because I ripped it off) oil, oil filter, antifreeze...
My fuel injectors look pretty bad, and I have a question about those actually... they are 440cc injectors stock, how high could I go before I had to upgrade my fuel pump? Would 550cc be okay?

Anyways, this thread is a nice guide, and I'll get pics up soon of mine. Luckily I'm not working in the snow :P

I have a new set of 550cc injectors I will not be using after all if you are interested in a good deal. I bought them over a year ago and my new job has really cut into my car time.

Let me know if you want a deal.