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Old 01-30-2007, 02:09 PM   #1
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wut i was talking about is wut if i got a supra that was a non turbo and an AUTOMATIC, how hard wut it be to put a turbo in it and turn it into a manual?
Please read my previous post. I already answered that question, with these two links:
  1. http://www.boostlogic.com/parts/supr...oKitStage2.htm
  2. http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/aut...wap/index.html
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This kit contains everything you need to convert your Non Turbo MKIV Supra ... into a turbo charged sleeper.
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This is a guide for Automatic to 6-speed transmission conversion for the 93-98 Supra...
I don't know how I can make it any simpler for you...
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...the reason im asking is that i was planning on spending sum money on the suspension/handeling anyways so why not get sumthing that cost a little less and that i cud spnd a little of time on? or is it not worth the money?
Again, na->t kit $5K + install (~$2k). Auto->manual swap $5k-$10k. That's $12k-$17k for those two changes. If you're lucky, you'll find an n/a mkiv auto in good shape for $15k. After the swaps you mentioned, you'll probably be up to $27k, which is more than enough to get an Mkiv TT in good shape (probably one with a 6spd too).


I still don't know why you want a manual tranny if you're going to be racing from a dead stop...auto is faster.

Also, some "suspension/handling" mods will make your car slower when racing from a dead stop. All the racing in f&f 1&2 was from a dead stop, right?

If you're serious about roadracing (i.e. the art of high speed turns), then plan to take some driving lessons at a local roadrace track. A good roadracer in a crappy/slow car will consistently & totally embarrass an amateur in a "fast" car when roadracing.
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Old 01-30-2007, 02:20 PM   #2
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did they make a supra that was non turbo 5speed? and was targa?http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=1&cardist=223
also i was going to give him 10,500 for it becaus eof all the miles, shud i find a wrecked supra to replace the engine or keep the one thats in and rebuild it and put a turbo in it?

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Old 01-30-2007, 02:25 PM   #3
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did they make a supra that was non turbo 5speed? and was targa?http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=1&cardist=223
I already posted this link too, which will answer your question and anything similar:

http://www.mkiv.com/specifications/sales_numbers/retail_sales.html

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also i was going to give him 10,500 for it becaus eof all the miles
For what it's worth, I really doubt that Cosmo Motors will go down that much on the price. In fact, I'd probably bet my life on it rofl.

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shud i find a wrecked supra to replace the engine or keep the one thats in and rebuild it and put a turbo in it?
Why would you want to "rebuild it"? As far as I can tell, the advertisement doesn't say that the current engine is blown...

Either way, ime, it'll cost you about $7K for that one change alone...and (like I already posted) you still won't have the transmission, differential, or braking that you'd get if you started with an mkiv tt in the first place.
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go look at the car u think its worth it?
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Old 01-30-2007, 02:33 PM   #5
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go look at the car u think its worth it?
I'm pretty sure I already answered that too. If you want an Mkiv TT, it'll cost more for you to convert it than it would cost you to start out with one. $15,995 + $5K+ for an na->T kit and you still don't have anywhere near the vehicle that you'd have gotten by getting an Mkiv TT in the first place...
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go look at the car u think its worth it?
I have to go based on what you've already said about your performance goals, and what I believe that Cosmo Motors will take for that car. I believe you'll spend less money overall, and end up with a more suitable vehicle for you needs, if you go for an Mkiv TT to begin with. In other words, no, imho probably not.

Please keep us informed as to what you end up doing...
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