Just got a 90 turbo

turboguy327 · 09-09-2009, 12:25 AM

I thought TEMS was only available on automatic cars?? I have seen many supra's and never seem TEMS on a stick car.

btwilson86 · 09-09-2009, 04:54 AM

TEMS is available on either 5 speed or automatic Supra's. Perhaps you're thinking of "ECT"? Stands for Electronic Controlled Transmission, which is the automatic's power and economy settings.

Edit- re-read your post, saw you said TEMS and adjustable suspension, so it's obviously not the ECT. My friend has an 87 N/A 5 spd with TEMS, and my Blue 87 Turbo 5 spd has TEMS. It was available as an independent option, or as part of the sport package which also included headlight washer jets and a limited slip differential

turboguy327 · 09-09-2009, 09:17 AM

I dont have washer jets but I hope I have LSD. Didnt check cuz I have always been told all turbo models have the LSD. But anyway. Thank you for your help. All 4 modules over the strut towers make click noises. You can even feel it. So I guess the system works. Thank you for your help with that. Any recomended shock you guys like to go with??

btwilson86 · 09-09-2009, 05:12 PM

No problem. I haven't replaced mine yet (I really need to though), so I can't tell you what I've used. However, I have read that for a TEMS compatible shock alot of people run the Tokico Illumina II's. When I was looking at them they were about $110 a piece. They are getting a bit harder to find, I'm thinking they may have been discontinued or something. I would google it or check eBay and see if they have them.

Oh, and btw.... I do believe you're right; all turbo models have a LSD.

turboguy327 · 09-09-2009, 06:08 PM

Those shocks you named are the ones I have found recomended. Thanks for helpin a supra newbie out. I appeciate it. Ill check and see if I have LSD on the way home from work tonight

09-09-2009, 04:54 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	TEMS is available on either 5 speed or automatic Supra's. Perhaps you're thinking of "ECT"? Stands for Electronic Controlled Transmission, which is the automatic's power and economy settings. Edit- re-read your post, saw you said TEMS and adjustable suspension, so it's obviously not the ECT. My friend has an 87 N/A 5 spd with TEMS, and my Blue 87 Turbo 5 spd has TEMS. It was available as an independent option, or as part of the sport package which also included headlight washer jets and a limited slip differential __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels Last edited by btwilson86; 09-09-2009 at 04:56 AM.

09-09-2009, 05:12 PM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	No problem. I haven't replaced mine yet (I really need to though), so I can't tell you what I've used. However, I have read that for a TEMS compatible shock alot of people run the Tokico Illumina II's. When I was looking at them they were about $110 a piece. They are getting a bit harder to find, I'm thinking they may have been discontinued or something. I would google it or check eBay and see if they have them. Oh, and btw.... I do believe you're right; all turbo models have a LSD. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

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09-09-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
turboguy327 Stock Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webster NY Posts: 10	I thought TEMS was only available on automatic cars?? I have seen many supra's and never seem TEMS on a stick car.

09-09-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
turboguy327 Stock Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webster NY Posts: 10	I dont have washer jets but I hope I have LSD. Didnt check cuz I have always been told all turbo models have the LSD. But anyway. Thank you for your help. All 4 modules over the strut towers make click noises. You can even feel it. So I guess the system works. Thank you for your help with that. Any recomended shock you guys like to go with??

09-09-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
turboguy327 Stock Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webster NY Posts: 10	Those shocks you named are the ones I have found recomended. Thanks for helpin a supra newbie out. I appeciate it. Ill check and see if I have LSD on the way home from work tonight