Buyer Questions - Page 3

whitetiger777 · 08-12-2005, 07:23 PM

What do you mean by upgrading the timming belt? Do you just mean replacing it, or is there a particular brand that is better than Toyotas?

Humm, after looking at all the questions other people have I'm surprised you all haven't made a sticky, or what looks like you call a pinned, that states all this info. Thanks again for all the input.

SupraMan1784 · 08-15-2005, 12:49 AM

well when upgrading the timing belt you can change the belt itself...rather than using a stock belt you can go aftermarket for a stronger more durable belt thats less likely to break, i havent really looked at timing belt companies...i know there are some out there maybe ill look later

Poodles · 08-15-2005, 05:32 AM

Greddy is the only maker that I know of, and it's a couple hundred dollars. If you're going to get cam gears and start tuning with cam setting, might as well replace the belt while you're there...

whitetiger777 · 09-02-2005, 05:07 PM

Another question has come to mind. I was wondering how well the targa tops hold up to water. I live in Oregon which is rather wet for about half the year. Do the targas have issues with leeking? My old Miata did, and my friends 2nd Gen MR2 T-tops also leak rather bad...even after replacing the seals. Will the targa have this problem as well?

Poodles · 09-04-2005, 05:46 AM

Well...as with any car with a removeable top...they CAN leak..

whitetiger777 · 05-31-2006, 06:13 AM

Ok, so I'm back again...still with out a supra. It looks like turbo MKIVs are easyer to find for some reason. Can someone shoot me off a comparison or the NA and the Turbo...focasing on MPG. Stuff they have actualy witnessed them selves would be best. Also what are the weeks spots in the turbos system. Like in the Eclipse I had to replace the BOV fast because it leaks.

ddmcse · 05-31-2006, 10:45 AM

http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...2858#post22858

pwpanas · 06-05-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitetiger777

Ok, so I'm back again...still with out a supra. It looks like turbo MKIVs are easyer to find for some reason. Can someone shoot me off a comparison or the NA and the Turbo...focasing on MPG. Stuff they have actualy witnessed them selves would be best. Also what are the weeks spots in the turbos system. Like in the Eclipse I had to replace the BOV fast because it leaks.

Oem spec for the mkiv tt is 17mpg city, 24mpg hwy.

Yes, the oem bov on the 2jz-gte is a bit of a weak point too. It's been known to partially fail (resulting in decreased max boost) after about 50k miles. Other somewhat-unusual items that should be replaced in higher mileage 2jz-gte's are the coilpacks and the harmonic dampener (crank pulley). Other items may also need to be replaced, such as the water pump and/or oil pump, depending on how diligently the previous owner followed the maintenance schedule.

08-15-2005, 12:49 AM	#2
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	well when upgrading the timing belt you can change the belt itself...rather than using a stock belt you can go aftermarket for a stronger more durable belt thats less likely to break, i havent really looked at timing belt companies...i know there are some out there maybe ill look later __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

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ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...2858#post22858 __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

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08-12-2005, 07:23 PM	#1
whitetiger777 Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	What do you mean by upgrading the timming belt? Do you just mean replacing it, or is there a particular brand that is better than Toyotas? Humm, after looking at all the questions other people have I'm surprised you all haven't made a sticky, or what looks like you call a pinned, that states all this info. Thanks again for all the input.

08-15-2005, 05:32 AM	#3
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	Greddy is the only maker that I know of, and it's a couple hundred dollars. If you're going to get cam gears and start tuning with cam setting, might as well replace the belt while you're there...

09-02-2005, 05:07 PM	#4
whitetiger777 Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	Another question has come to mind. I was wondering how well the targa tops hold up to water. I live in Oregon which is rather wet for about half the year. Do the targas have issues with leeking? My old Miata did, and my friends 2nd Gen MR2 T-tops also leak rather bad...even after replacing the seals. Will the targa have this problem as well?

09-04-2005, 05:46 AM	#5
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	Well...as with any car with a removeable top...they CAN leak..

05-31-2006, 06:13 AM	#6
whitetiger777 Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	Ok, so I'm back again...still with out a supra. It looks like turbo MKIVs are easyer to find for some reason. Can someone shoot me off a comparison or the NA and the Turbo...focasing on MPG. Stuff they have actualy witnessed them selves would be best. Also what are the weeks spots in the turbos system. Like in the Eclipse I had to replace the BOV fast because it leaks.