newbie... any advice for beefing my car up

86newbie · 07-30-2008, 12:54 PM

i'm getting my first supra tonight. have never had one of these cars. allways been into the old muscle cars. so i'm hoping i can get some good tips on what i can do to modify this car. it's a 86 5speed. the guy i'm getting it from says it's at 8 lbs of boost right now. any thoughts on upgrades. i can sink a couple thousand for the motor. i'm not worried about 600hp but if i can get 350hp to 400hp i'd be a happy camper. the guy i'm getting this from tell me i can go 450hp on stock internals... is that true? any advice is greatly appreciated. thank you

brian

MK3PIMP · 07-30-2008, 07:07 PM

U Can Go 500-550 With Stock But U Said U Had Some Cash So U Should Just Buy New Parts Hks Mhg Arp Studs 550 Injectors Lexus Afm Find A Upgraded Ct26 -60/1 U Can Find Them On Ebay For Around 400-500 Get A Full 3'' Exhaust Turbo Back Boost Controller Boost Gauge. 2.5 Intercooler Pipes Bigger Intercooler . Oh Yea Walbro 255 Fuel Pump. Than Get It Tuned And U Should Be Around 350-450 To The Wheels

86newbie · 07-30-2008, 07:13 PM

that sounds fun

thanks for the tips. i'll start searching and pricing.

brian

generationracing · 07-30-2008, 07:15 PM

i have dumped about 9 grand into my supe and it just keeps getting better. i run the quarter in 11 seconds and its my everyday car. if you need good sites let me know. btw i found my body kit at cheapbodykits.com

86newbie · 07-30-2008, 08:12 PM

thanks for the input and ya please throw any good websites my way. i'm totally new to the turbo/tuner type cars. i just sold a camaro i restored and this supra is really getting me excited

MK3PIMP · 07-30-2008, 09:49 PM

This Is The Best Site U Should Find Everything U Need Here For Cheap Ebay Lol

86newbie · 07-30-2008, 09:56 PM

lol lol actually i'v been on it all day lol lol

86newbie · 07-31-2008, 10:28 AM

anybody know of a good shop that works with these engines in the michigan area? i should have it all painted and customized the way i want it by winter and then i'm thinking i might just drop it off at a good tuner shop and let them have fun with it. any info would be great, thanks.

MK3PIMP · 07-31-2008, 11:31 AM

U Should Beable To Do All The Work Yourself Besides The Headgasket And Getting It Tuned But All The Other Stuff U Should Do Your Self Than Take It To A Good Shop To Get The Block And Head Redone For The Mhg

86newbie · 07-31-2008, 11:48 AM

ya i would just hate to buy a bunch of things/spend the money and then realize i should have done all different. it would be nice to be able to take it to someone who has worked with these engines before. i'v never done anything with a turbo motor. i dont want to do damage, i bought a boost controller and i dont even understand what it really does lol lol give me a carburator and a big cam and i do ok

lol lol

07-30-2008, 12:54 PM	#1
86newbie Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 14	newbie... any advice for beefing my car up i'm getting my first supra tonight. have never had one of these cars. allways been into the old muscle cars. so i'm hoping i can get some good tips on what i can do to modify this car. it's a 86 5speed. the guy i'm getting it from says it's at 8 lbs of boost right now. any thoughts on upgrades. i can sink a couple thousand for the motor. i'm not worried about 600hp but if i can get 350hp to 400hp i'd be a happy camper. the guy i'm getting this from tell me i can go 450hp on stock internals... is that true? any advice is greatly appreciated. thank you brian

07-30-2008, 07:15 PM	#4
generationracing Stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: La Grande, OR. Posts: 8	yo i have dumped about 9 grand into my supe and it just keeps getting better. i run the quarter in 11 seconds and its my everyday car. if you need good sites let me know. btw i found my body kit at cheapbodykits.com __________________ compare your life to mine and kill yourself

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07-30-2008, 07:07 PM	#2
MK3PIMP Intake Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LANCASTER Posts: 49	U Can Go 500-550 With Stock But U Said U Had Some Cash So U Should Just Buy New Parts Hks Mhg Arp Studs 550 Injectors Lexus Afm Find A Upgraded Ct26 -60/1 U Can Find Them On Ebay For Around 400-500 Get A Full 3'' Exhaust Turbo Back Boost Controller Boost Gauge. 2.5 Intercooler Pipes Bigger Intercooler . Oh Yea Walbro 255 Fuel Pump. Than Get It Tuned And U Should Be Around 350-450 To The Wheels

07-30-2008, 07:13 PM	#3
86newbie Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 14	that sounds fun thanks for the tips. i'll start searching and pricing. brian

07-30-2008, 08:12 PM	#5
86newbie Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 14	thanks for the input and ya please throw any good websites my way. i'm totally new to the turbo/tuner type cars. i just sold a camaro i restored and this supra is really getting me excited

07-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
MK3PIMP Intake Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LANCASTER Posts: 49	This Is The Best Site U Should Find Everything U Need Here For Cheap Ebay Lol

07-30-2008, 09:56 PM	#7
86newbie Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 14	lol lol actually i'v been on it all day lol lol

07-31-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
86newbie Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 14	anybody know of a good shop that works with these engines in the michigan area? i should have it all painted and customized the way i want it by winter and then i'm thinking i might just drop it off at a good tuner shop and let them have fun with it. any info would be great, thanks.

07-31-2008, 11:31 AM	#9
MK3PIMP Intake Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LANCASTER Posts: 49	U Should Beable To Do All The Work Yourself Besides The Headgasket And Getting It Tuned But All The Other Stuff U Should Do Your Self Than Take It To A Good Shop To Get The Block And Head Redone For The Mhg

07-31-2008, 11:48 AM	#10
86newbie Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 14	ya i would just hate to buy a bunch of things/spend the money and then realize i should have done all different. it would be nice to be able to take it to someone who has worked with these engines before. i'v never done anything with a turbo motor. i dont want to do damage, i bought a boost controller and i dont even understand what it really does lol lol give me a carburator and a big cam and i do ok lol lol