new here, my intro

CyFi6 · 08-24-2008, 06:18 PM

Well, thats just my opinion, i would rather do it while i have all the time to prepare and take my time with it instead of getting caught off gaurd and being stuck.

Grandavi · 08-25-2008, 12:26 AM

I would agree about the "if it aint broke, dont fix it", unless your planning to really push the car. If your doing normal daily driving, I would think if it was going to be a problem, it would have already appeared. However, saying that, you've got a very nice car and if you got spare time and just want to make sure that the problem never appears (it can be expensive from what I read here if you have a BHG without noticing it for some time)... then go ahead. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of solution or something like that.

mnewxv · 08-26-2008, 03:25 AM

ok thanks for the info. I guess I will probably look at replacing it in 10k miles or so, since I wont really want to be pushing my luck with a 112k mile car with hopefully some bolt ons. also, did this car come standard with abs?

oh and another thing, whats the final drive ratio? I looked around and saw maybe 3.7, but doing 70mph in 5th i was turning around 3k rpm, little over maybe, and according to this calculator, Gear Ratio Speed Calculator, 5th with 3k rpm would only be 59mph (I put in 17.9685" for tire diameter since 16" wheel and 50mm tire height, correct? and 5th gear ratio of 0.783)

toneloc87 2 · 08-26-2008, 03:48 AM

i belive some 89s to 92 mkiii all had abs or was at least an option

CyFi6 · 08-26-2008, 06:43 AM

if you see the abs light when you turn the key on you have abs

mnewxv · 10-13-2008, 08:58 PM

couple more pics. approaching 2 months and still looking clean!

Question: does the turbo have the same size injectors?

If I wanted to turbo this, and went with a much thicker headgasket (2.0mm) would it lower the pressure in the engine enough to bolt on a ct26 with aftermarket header, intercooler, and intake?

me and the car

interior = spotless, cd and cassette

engine bay needs a good wipe down

Grandavi · 10-13-2008, 11:35 PM

Im no expert, but I believe the turbo and non-turbos shared the same injectors. However, I have looked at doing a lot of mods to my 88 and I think you may be better off getting a turbo 1jdmze (is that correct name?) to drop in if your gonna go that route. Will give you time to prepare the engine prior to dropping it in. There will be a lot of little issues (from what I read in the forums), but its not too daunting of a task.

Again, I am just going from my little knowledge, but pretty sure if you do a search for "engine swap" on the forums you will find so much info your brain will dance the dance of a 1000 knives... (w/e that means...)

Personally, I would buy a turbo Supra before I actually swapped one.. but thats just me doing math...

Your car looks good as is and probably performs just fine for a daily driver.

ddmcse · 10-14-2008, 03:25 PM

5th gear is 0.783

MK3 TSRM On-Line

walker · 10-16-2008, 10:36 PM

congratultions that was a great deal i wouldn?t touch it if i was you,wait till it blows you?ll be lucky if doesn?t.

Busted Knuckles · 10-18-2008, 10:05 AM

BTW, you have ABS. On the pic of the engine bay, in the upper left side, to the left of the charcoal canister and in front of the wiper motor is your ABS module. Now, if it is working or not is the question. If the ABS light doesn't come on when you first start the car in it's standard self-test, it may not be functioning. Or the dash bulb is blown. More testing required. (sigh). Also, I bought an '86.5 parts car that did not have ABS, so I believe it was an option.

08-26-2008, 03:25 AM	#3
mnewxv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melrose, ma Posts: 108	ok thanks for the info. I guess I will probably look at replacing it in 10k miles or so, since I wont really want to be pushing my luck with a 112k mile car with hopefully some bolt ons. also, did this car come standard with abs? oh and another thing, whats the final drive ratio? I looked around and saw maybe 3.7, but doing 70mph in 5th i was turning around 3k rpm, little over maybe, and according to this calculator, Gear Ratio Speed Calculator, 5th with 3k rpm would only be 59mph (I put in 17.9685" for tire diameter since 16" wheel and 50mm tire height, correct? and 5th gear ratio of 0.783) Last edited by mnewxv; 08-26-2008 at 03:33 AM.

10-13-2008, 11:35 PM	#7
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 410	Im no expert, but I believe the turbo and non-turbos shared the same injectors. However, I have looked at doing a lot of mods to my 88 and I think you may be better off getting a turbo 1jdmze (is that correct name?) to drop in if your gonna go that route. Will give you time to prepare the engine prior to dropping it in. There will be a lot of little issues (from what I read in the forums), but its not too daunting of a task. Again, I am just going from my little knowledge, but pretty sure if you do a search for "engine swap" on the forums you will find so much info your brain will dance the dance of a 1000 knives... (w/e that means...) Personally, I would buy a turbo Supra before I actually swapped one.. but thats just me doing math... Your car looks good as is and probably performs just fine for a daily driver. __________________ My Links: What I am doing... http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...part-list.html My questions http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...w-answers.html

10-14-2008, 03:25 PM	#8
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	5th gear is 0.783 MK3 TSRM On-Line __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

10-16-2008, 10:36 PM	#9
walker Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: canary islands Posts: 8	congratultions that was a great deal i wouldn?t touch it if i was you,wait till it blows you?ll be lucky if doesn?t. __________________

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08-24-2008, 06:18 PM	#1
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	Well, thats just my opinion, i would rather do it while i have all the time to prepare and take my time with it instead of getting caught off gaurd and being stuck.

08-25-2008, 12:26 AM	#2
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 410	I would agree about the "if it aint broke, dont fix it", unless your planning to really push the car. If your doing normal daily driving, I would think if it was going to be a problem, it would have already appeared. However, saying that, you've got a very nice car and if you got spare time and just want to make sure that the problem never appears (it can be expensive from what I read here if you have a BHG without noticing it for some time)... then go ahead. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of solution or something like that.

08-26-2008, 03:48 AM	#4
toneloc87 2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 62	i belive some 89s to 92 mkiii all had abs or was at least an option

08-26-2008, 06:43 AM	#5
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	if you see the abs light when you turn the key on you have abs

10-13-2008, 08:58 PM	#6
mnewxv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melrose, ma Posts: 108	couple more pics. approaching 2 months and still looking clean! Question: does the turbo have the same size injectors? If I wanted to turbo this, and went with a much thicker headgasket (2.0mm) would it lower the pressure in the engine enough to bolt on a ct26 with aftermarket header, intercooler, and intake? me and the car interior = spotless, cd and cassette engine bay needs a good wipe down

10-18-2008, 10:05 AM	#10
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	BTW, you have ABS. On the pic of the engine bay, in the upper left side, to the left of the charcoal canister and in front of the wiper motor is your ABS module. Now, if it is working or not is the question. If the ABS light doesn't come on when you first start the car in it's standard self-test, it may not be functioning. Or the dash bulb is blown. More testing required. (sigh). Also, I bought an '86.5 parts car that did not have ABS, so I believe it was an option.