Looking to buy supra

[chuan01]

hey guys, thanks heaps for the posts. heaps of help

originally lookin at 500hp at the wheels. but i guess i'll see how well i can handle the car first before i increase power =P but i definitely do not want anything more, otherwise i mite kill myself lol and thanks for the info on differences between the RZ and SZ. i tried looking online for specs, but didn't find anything of any use. looks like the decisions been made then. RZ it is!! w00t

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by chuan01

...originally lookin at 500hp at the wheels...

Again, that means you'll need a single turbo system. If you want to run it on pump gas, I'd recommend a meth+water injection system as well. For 500rwhp you'll also need a new clutch (or transmission upgrades if it's an auto).

Originally Posted by chuan01

...but i guess i'll see how well i can handle the car first before i increase power...

Great plan!

Originally Posted by chuan01

...but i definitely do not want anything more, otherwise i mite kill myself...

Actually, you could easily hurt yourself with 400rwhp. If you're at all doubtful about your driving abilities, I'd strongly recommend you consider driver training at your local roadrace track. This could be the most cost-effective and important automotive investment you ever make.

Originally Posted by chuan01

...and thanks for the info on differences between the RZ and SZ. i tried looking online for specs, but didn't find anything of any use. looks like the decisions been made then. RZ it is!! w00t

Actually, the info was in this forum all along. Please take a look at this 'stickied' thread:
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ead.php?t=6947

Either way, I'm glad the info was helpful.

[chuan01]

Originally Posted by pwpanas

Again, that means you'll need a single turbo system. If you want to run it on pump gas, I'd recommend a meth+water injection system as well. For 500rwhp you'll also need a new clutch (or transmission upgrades if it's an auto).
Great plan!Actually, you could easily hurt yourself with 400rwhp. If you're at all doubtful about your driving abilities, I'd strongly recommend you consider driver training at your local roadrace track. This could be the most cost-effective and important automotive investment you ever make.
Actually, the info was in this forum all along. Please take a look at this 'stickied' thread:
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ead.php?t=6947

Either way, I'm glad the info was helpful.

yeh, like i said, i'll gradually do mods to the car, and see how well i can handle the power. definitely will take the driver training. i'd like to better my driving skills so that i can get the most out of my car.

i noticed on a lot of online videos, that supra's tend to be slower than skylines off a standing start (because of the skyline's AWD) despite having more power. is there any way that's relatively low-cost to better the supra's grip and initial acceleration? i noticed you have a '94 supra. how much power does yours run? some of my friends have been egging me to get a skyline instead, but i prefer the look of the supra. any info on advantages supra has over skylines? (sorry if these posts are troublesome...i'm still pretty new to cars and modifications)

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by chuan01

...is there any way that's relatively low-cost to better the supra's grip and initial acceleration?...

Yep - absolutely no problem at all. I've got just one word for you, Chuan: slicks. There are lots of MKIVs in the 9s in the 1/4 mile, quite a few in the 8s, and even a few in the 7s...and most of these Supras are running slicks. The best 60' times are barely over 1 second...I honestly doubt that very many (if any at all) Skylines could top that. In other words, with a single turbo, a set of slicks, and maybe a small shot of nos or a two-step rev limiter, you'll be well prepared to embarrass/destroy anything from a dead stop.

Originally Posted by chuan01

...i noticed you have a '94 supra. how much power does yours run?...

About 800rwhp now, but my mods should support well over 1000rwhp. I've got to get off my butt and get it tuned for high boost. Please feel free to email me if you'd like more info or pics.

Originally Posted by chuan01

...some of my friends have been egging me to get a skyline instead, but i prefer the look of the supra. any info on advantages supra has over skylines?

Sure. AWD is generally slower around a roadrace course, with a good driver. Also, AWD can be more expensive to maintain than a rwd car. Of course, I agree with you 100% about the looks - imho the skyline looks like a sedan.

[chuan01]

by the way, what does 500hp at the crank translate to at the wheels? how much power would be lost?

[j3pz]

rule of thumb is 15% is lost through the drivetrain, but i really wouldnt trust that lol... so .15*500... carry the 7... um whats that? 425? id say prolly more than that though

[chuan01]

oh that's not too bad.
thanx

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by chuan01

by the way, what does 500hp at the crank translate to at the wheels? how much power would be lost?

It depends if you have a manual tranny or an auto. As j3pz posted, 15% is the correct figure for a manual tranny, but an auto tranny with oem torque converter is closer to 20%. With a very high stall torque converter, a 'built' auto tranny's driveline losses can be more than 30%. For example, a high-stall torque converter & auto tranny could take your 500hp at the crank down to as little as 350rwhp.