how fast are the mk3's non turbo?

batmmannn · 06-30-2010, 06:28 PM

I don't think you answered my question, but thanks anyway.

Green7mgte · 06-30-2010, 06:44 PM

the ct-26 turbo is a robust little guy.. small but reliable
130k on my turbo. and just now in need of a rebuild.. still no smoking or shaft play.. just leaks some oil..

as far as the 7mgte engine is concerned.. just as reliable as any other 20 year old motor..

907mge · 06-30-2010, 09:00 PM

The 7mgte can be very reliable. The main thing is to redo every thing the right way and replace the parts that should be replaced. I think where people go wrong is with the power. The more power you produce the more likely something is to break.

thehondakiller · 07-01-2010, 12:44 AM

I bought my mk3 from a lady who had bought it off the showroom floor back in 1986. It has 197000 miles on the original motor and turbo, and I have yet to have a mechanical problem with it. The lady who owned it maintained the mechanical portion of it beautifully. (I can't say the same about the interior however). She even had all of the mechanical records for the last 23 years back to it's first oil change. (Which only cost $6.95 from the dealer) So is it reliable? In my opinion yes. But it takes a lot of maintenance to keep it that way.

Green7mgte · 07-01-2010, 03:56 PM

so does any other 20 year old car.

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Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	the ct-26 turbo is a robust little guy.. small but reliable 130k on my turbo. and just now in need of a rebuild.. still no smoking or shaft play.. just leaks some oil.. as far as the 7mgte engine is concerned.. just as reliable as any other 20 year old motor.. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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thehondakiller Stock Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 10	I bought my mk3 from a lady who had bought it off the showroom floor back in 1986. It has 197000 miles on the original motor and turbo, and I have yet to have a mechanical problem with it. The lady who owned it maintained the mechanical portion of it beautifully. (I can't say the same about the interior however). She even had all of the mechanical records for the last 23 years back to it's first oil change. (Which only cost $6.95 from the dealer) So is it reliable? In my opinion yes. But it takes a lot of maintenance to keep it that way. __________________ 1987 Supra "TheHondaKiller" K&N FIPK Intake, Greddy Turndown, Cat-delete test pipe, Unorthodox crank pulley, HKS SSQ Blow Off Valve, Goodridge Steel Braided Brake Lines, Powerslot Slotted Rotors, Front and Rear Strut Bars

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Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	so does any other 20 year old car. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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06-30-2010, 09:00 PM	#3
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	The 7mgte can be very reliable. The main thing is to redo every thing the right way and replace the parts that should be replaced. I think where people go wrong is with the power. The more power you produce the more likely something is to break.

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