Looking to buy supra

[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.

[amin]

I have a 93 supra NA with 163k miles on it. I looking for to convert it in either singel or twin turbo with a budget of 5k. is it possible? if yes what is the best place tjo get it done in Arizona. if amount is an issue then how much more would be required to finished it.
What would be the good way to do it?

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by amin

I have a 93 supra NA with 163k miles on it. I looking for to convert it in either singel or twin turbo with a budget of 5k. is it possible? if yes what is the best place tjo get it done in Arizona. if amount is an issue then how much more would be required to finished it.
What would be the good way to do it?

You can put a turbo on it for $5k sure, if you do all of the the labor yourself, but an NA with a turbo won't perform like a full Mkiv TT. If you want a full Mkiv TT, then the cheapest way is to sell your NA and buy a TT. Really...