new 2 MKIIIs

03-07-2005, 05:18 AM

ok, so i've been checkin out these forums for a couple of days now and i have not run over tha answers i am looking for, if i post this in tha wrong place, please dont throw a fit

...i have a few questions. so i just bought an 87 turbo targa 5 spd.. 167,500 on tha clock :-D...i bought it with a supposedly blown engine... so when i took it home...we banged on tha starter a LOT...and we got it started...turns out, tha fool b4 me, just didn't know it was tha starter...tha HG is fine, and there is no rod knock. as many, i want to turn up the boost...so i am looking for a metal headgasket. http://www.hksusa.com/mycars/mycars_produc...ctsformycar.asp . if u scroll 2 headgaskets, u will c there are 5 of them...from 140 bux to 380 bux. wut MM do u guys suggest? i just wanna turn tha boost up, nothing crazy...and whats tha difference between a bead and a stopper type gasket? they say that in tha diff ones tehre.
then i was wondering about taillights...so i kno that 89 + have diff spoilers and taillights...i am already ordering a spoiler...but tha taillights, tha 3 pc vs wut my car comes with, are they a direct bolt on?
FINALLY, does anyone know where i can get 93+ turbo rims in silver from?
thanx alot for your answers

1989MKIII · 03-08-2005, 08:03 PM

hey man , im not sure about your head gasket, i am lookin into replaceing mine as well. but as for rims, people have them on www.ebay.com alot. you might wanta check that out. just type mk3 supra into the search and see what ya find. talk to you later...

justin

03-09-2005, 01:25 AM

hey, ya i kno about ebay, thanx though, i search ebay daily...no, hourly lol... but thanx for tha reply..i ordered tha bead 1.2 MM for 140 bux...we'll c how it worx i guess lol

suprra_girl · 03-14-2005, 08:28 AM

well best bang for the buck is Cometic head gaskets... metal and quite reliable

yes the 3 piece tail's will be a direct fit

and good luck with finding mk4 rims hehe

the_fallen · 03-14-2005, 11:17 PM

the facelift rear lights are not quite a direct fit. you have to drill a few holes that are not currently there. and while you have it apart, make sure that you check everything to make sure that it's not leaking, and get either new seals for the lights, or stick them on using a water sealant, as mk3's have a tendancy to leak around the rear lights. also have to redrill mounting point sfor the rear wing as well, the only points that line up are the middle mounts, the edge ones are not in the right place. you also need to drill two holes from underneath to be able to get the nuts onto the very edge mounting points that go down through the lid of the boot. and the side pieces need new holes drilled. make sure you fit the centre piece first, then line up the side ones to match that, otherwise you get them catching.

as for the head gasket, if your replacing it anyway, and plan on big things, then get a MHG, but make sure that block and head are properly skimmed, as tolerances on MHG's are a lot less. if you're not really going to be going big, even including a t04e wheel upgrade on the ct26, then just go for a standard toyota HG, and ARP's. keep everything maintained, and this should be all you need.

hangsupra · 03-16-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the_fallen@Mar 14 2005, 11:17 PM
the facelift rear lights are not quite a direct fit. you have to drill a few holes that are not currently there. and while you have it apart, make sure that you check everything to make sure that it's not leaking, and get either new seals for the lights, or stick them on using a water sealant, as mk3's have a tendancy to leak around the rear lights. also have to redrill mounting point sfor the rear wing as well, the only points that line up are the middle mounts, the edge ones are not in the right place. you also need to drill two holes from underneath to be able to get the nuts onto the very edge mounting points that go down through the lid of the boot. and the side pieces need new holes drilled. make sure you fit the centre piece first, then line up the side ones to match that, otherwise you get them catching.

well...pretty much he saids all...so i dont have to said the same thing over again...so hope that work for you...

ootie · 03-18-2005, 01:44 AM

I took your advice...the cars running great

...ARPS and felpro gasket set...as for tha taillights, those are goin on 2morrow so we'll c how it goes i guess...thanx for ur help and i'll get pics of tha install up if u guys want..
peace

hangsupra · 03-19-2005, 07:03 AM

post up your supra spoile when you getting done...cant wait to see it...

03-14-2005, 08:28 AM	#4
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	well best bang for the buck is Cometic head gaskets... metal and quite reliable yes the 3 piece tail's will be a direct fit and good luck with finding mk4 rims hehe __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

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03-07-2005, 05:18 AM	#1
ootie Guest Posts: n/a	ok, so i've been checkin out these forums for a couple of days now and i have not run over tha answers i am looking for, if i post this in tha wrong place, please dont throw a fit ...i have a few questions. so i just bought an 87 turbo targa 5 spd.. 167,500 on tha clock :-D...i bought it with a supposedly blown engine... so when i took it home...we banged on tha starter a LOT...and we got it started...turns out, tha fool b4 me, just didn't know it was tha starter...tha HG is fine, and there is no rod knock. as many, i want to turn up the boost...so i am looking for a metal headgasket. http://www.hksusa.com/mycars/mycars_produc...ctsformycar.asp . if u scroll 2 headgaskets, u will c there are 5 of them...from 140 bux to 380 bux. wut MM do u guys suggest? i just wanna turn tha boost up, nothing crazy...and whats tha difference between a bead and a stopper type gasket? they say that in tha diff ones tehre. then i was wondering about taillights...so i kno that 89 + have diff spoilers and taillights...i am already ordering a spoiler...but tha taillights, tha 3 pc vs wut my car comes with, are they a direct bolt on? FINALLY, does anyone know where i can get 93+ turbo rims in silver from? thanx alot for your answers

03-08-2005, 08:03 PM	#2
1989MKIII Stock Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri USA Posts: 5	hey man , im not sure about your head gasket, i am lookin into replaceing mine as well. but as for rims, people have them on www.ebay.com alot. you might wanta check that out. just type mk3 supra into the search and see what ya find. talk to you later... justin

03-09-2005, 01:25 AM	#3
ootie Guest Posts: n/a	hey, ya i kno about ebay, thanx though, i search ebay daily...no, hourly lol... but thanx for tha reply..i ordered tha bead 1.2 MM for 140 bux...we'll c how it worx i guess lol

03-14-2005, 11:17 PM	#5
the_fallen 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 81	the facelift rear lights are not quite a direct fit. you have to drill a few holes that are not currently there. and while you have it apart, make sure that you check everything to make sure that it's not leaking, and get either new seals for the lights, or stick them on using a water sealant, as mk3's have a tendancy to leak around the rear lights. also have to redrill mounting point sfor the rear wing as well, the only points that line up are the middle mounts, the edge ones are not in the right place. you also need to drill two holes from underneath to be able to get the nuts onto the very edge mounting points that go down through the lid of the boot. and the side pieces need new holes drilled. make sure you fit the centre piece first, then line up the side ones to match that, otherwise you get them catching. as for the head gasket, if your replacing it anyway, and plan on big things, then get a MHG, but make sure that block and head are properly skimmed, as tolerances on MHG's are a lot less. if you're not really going to be going big, even including a t04e wheel upgrade on the ct26, then just go for a standard toyota HG, and ARP's. keep everything maintained, and this should be all you need.

03-18-2005, 01:44 AM	#7
ootie Stock Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	I took your advice...the cars running great ...ARPS and felpro gasket set...as for tha taillights, those are goin on 2morrow so we'll c how it goes i guess...thanx for ur help and i'll get pics of tha install up if u guys want.. peace

03-19-2005, 07:03 AM	#8
hangsupra 12psi boost Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 209 area in cali. Posts: 397	post up your supra spoile when you getting done...cant wait to see it...