Electronics Compatability Question

[Grim]

Originally Posted by pwpanas

Hi Grim,

First: Thanks for your service!

Next, I'd like to make some suggestions that will save you a few bucks, AND allow you to enjoy your Mkiv Supra TT a bit more as you upgrade it. here are my suggestions - please feel free to ask ANY questions that come to mind:

• I'd skip the A'PEXi SAFC II and the wideband for now. Save that for 'stage II', imho.
• You left out the GReddy BCC that you'll need to prevent fuel cut, and a downpipe (reduces exhaust backpressure, which allows the turbos to spool quicker AND boost higher).
• Adjustable cam gears (properly tuned) will get you another 15rwhp
• If your Mkiv TT doesn't already have an exhaust, that big chrome tip really does add to the looks.
• If your Mkiv TT doesn't already have aftermarket rims, consider getting a set of wider ones, or widening the stock ones. If you're going to be putting more power to the ground, you don't want to just sit there and spin.
• That's all that comes to mind before the AFC & wideband. Consider FJO and AEM for the wideband choices. Also, if you're not going to tune it yourself, you really don't need a wideband - you could just skip the wideband and get it dyno-tuned.
• Also consider a front-mount intercooler - that'll get you another 15rwhp or so.
• All of that will take you to a good 'BPU+++' stage...at which point you'll want to get a lot of enjoyment out of your car (a year or two?) ... because beyond this point you'll be taking out the oem twin turbos and putting in a big aftermarket single.

Hopefully that's enough info to get this dialog started. Again, feel free to comment and/or ask additional questions.

I'm sorry, I should have listed what it has done to it as of now...

Cat-back exhaust system
Air Intake (Although I know this isn't needed until higher levels of Horsepower)
19" Rims w/ 295 wide tires on the back
Full Body Kit and Spoiler

Now, I'm not sure if it has a downpipe on it or not yet but I'll have my Brother check it out. The car has ~53000 miles on it so I know that the 60K maintenance should be done. The timing belt will be a perfect time to change out with the Cam gears. In your experience is there anything I should be looking for or thinking about replacing other then the standard maintenance items? I really can't wait to get started on the car. There are some mustang's, vette's, viper's, M3's and even a lambo that I have a little beef with Now I know there are a few things that need to be done before I'm running with the big boys but I also know the the 2jz is one of, if not the most versatile platform there is. Anyways, I apologize for the wierd post times. Still in Iraq, but I will be home in time for Christmas!