Howdy, whatcha think?

RCSG_MK · 12-30-2007, 03:43 AM

Hey there everybody in Internet land, or pr0n world as I like to call it. Well here's the skinny, I'm contemplating whether or not to buy this 1989 Supra Turbo. Here are the mods as the Ad reads:

Have a 1989 Toyota Supra.
Vehicle is smoking. I thought it was the turbo. Replaced but still smoking.
Has ARP Bolts
Koyo Radiator
Spearco Replica Intercooler
3" Downpipe
HKS Exhaust
HKS Blow off Valve
Greddy E-manage
5 Speed
Eibach Lowering Springs
Cross-Drilleg Brembo front Rotors
Targa Top

Called up the seller and had a quick chat with him about the car. Straight frame, clean title, About 120,000 miles clocked, it's a 5-speed

, and here's the icing on the cake.. it's got a blown headgasket. Says it's mine for $1,500. So.. you guys being the Supra Kings & Queens of said pr0n world, what can I expect to pay for getting the head regasketed? (that even a word?) Trying to schedule a time to go and check the car out. Any tips for a prospective supra owner?

P.S. This forum's sure got a lot of stickies.. lol

BTW, glad to be part of the movement.

cyanide-is-a-way-out · 12-30-2007, 09:13 PM

ohh id have to say probly around 1mil-2mil easily and thats just labor

mkiiisupra · 12-30-2007, 09:19 PM

http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ing-supra.html

Bascially read everything in that supra-faq section

As far as getting the head work done, don't skimp out there get the apr studs and the metal head gasket. depends on the shop i had mine done for under 1k

supramacist · 12-30-2007, 10:00 PM

You could buy that car for 1.5 and still end up putting another 10k into it.
These arent cars that you take to the shop everytime something goes wrong. Toyota will charge you up to and around 5k to fix a bhg.

Those of us that work on our cars pay much much less and get better parts.

Supras are a lifestyle and are not for the faint of heart. It's going to get much much worse before it gets any better.

Performance Parts Aftermarket and Racing

this is the online parts meca for all of your supra needs.
If they can't get it they'll find it for you. Within reason.

You being an 89 means that you can interchange parts from 87 and 88 models. This proves to be waisted effort at times, parts pending for me on my 91.

RCSG_MK · 12-31-2007, 05:44 AM

Hey, thanks for all the replies. That one site kicks ass, even found parts for my moms camry lol. Decided on getting this clean non turbo 5 speed. Just build the bottom end and spray it w/ a 100 shot, but thats later down the road. gotta redo the suspension and brakes for now.

It's also got a decent amount of rust on the driver side area b/w the hood and the windshield wiper; also some on the rear hatch, same side. What can I do to remove the rust short of replacing them.

supramacist · 01-01-2008, 05:12 AM

You'll need a shop to cut out the cancer and weld in new metal.

If your hatch is rusty...., get a new seal. Check your tire well..
I bet it's really bad.

12-30-2007, 03:43 AM	#1
RCSG_MK Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 6	Howdy, whatcha think? Hey there everybody in Internet land, or pr0n world as I like to call it. Well here's the skinny, I'm contemplating whether or not to buy this 1989 Supra Turbo. Here are the mods as the Ad reads: Have a 1989 Toyota Supra. Vehicle is smoking. I thought it was the turbo. Replaced but still smoking. Has ARP Bolts Koyo Radiator Spearco Replica Intercooler 3" Downpipe HKS Exhaust HKS Blow off Valve Greddy E-manage 5 Speed Eibach Lowering Springs Cross-Drilleg Brembo front Rotors Targa Top Called up the seller and had a quick chat with him about the car. Straight frame, clean title, About 120,000 miles clocked, it's a 5-speed , and here's the icing on the cake.. it's got a blown headgasket. Says it's mine for $1,500. So.. you guys being the Supra Kings & Queens of said pr0n world, what can I expect to pay for getting the head regasketed? (that even a word?) Trying to schedule a time to go and check the car out. Any tips for a prospective supra owner? P.S. This forum's sure got a lot of stickies.. lol BTW, glad to be part of the movement.

12-30-2007, 09:19 PM	#3
mkiiisupra Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 570 Blog Entries: 1	http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ing-supra.html Bascially read everything in that supra-faq section As far as getting the head work done, don't skimp out there get the apr studs and the metal head gasket. depends on the shop i had mine done for under 1k __________________ 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo A/T ------------------------------------------------ Questions about oil? take a look http://www.supramania.com/aehaas/

12-31-2007, 05:44 AM	#5
RCSG_MK Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 6	Hey, thanks for all the replies. That one site kicks ass, even found parts for my moms camry lol. Decided on getting this clean non turbo 5 speed. Just build the bottom end and spray it w/ a 100 shot, but thats later down the road. gotta redo the suspension and brakes for now. It's also got a decent amount of rust on the driver side area b/w the hood and the windshield wiper; also some on the rear hatch, same side. What can I do to remove the rust short of replacing them. Last edited by RCSG_MK; 12-31-2007 at 05:53 AM.

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