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xs87supra · 08-05-2005, 06:56 PM

ok...i have a 1987 supra non-turbo...bought it in May this year...i would like some recommendations regarding mufflers, intakes, springs, n brakes...i have no clue what to do but my friends can help me install stuff cause I know that I have probs with most of the above...what are sway bars?..is there anyway to get my engine cleand up for cheap?..one thing that I am concerned with most is that i accelerate and the transmission jumps-i dunno wsup wit that...when I make hard right turns i get a weird squeaky noise-only on right turns...also, that pull down thing to cover the trunk space-any1 know where to get one?..sorry for all the questions...thank you for whatever help you guys can give!

xs87supra · 08-05-2005, 07:09 PM

oh yea...lowering springs..if ya know of any good ones cause i dont like the ride height...thanks yall

Makavelli · 08-05-2005, 07:33 PM

My advice--stick around. There's a ton of knowledge on here. I didn't know ANYTHING about Supras till I started pokin round here. I learned A LOT. If you go trollin for info before you look up other posts, it won't be well recieved.

Didn't you have a mechanic check out your car 'for you bought it? If not, DO IT NOW!. Many times these "great deals" turn out to have a Blown Head Gasket or worse. A lot of the Supras you'll find need considerable work, and drivin em can make the problem a helluva lot worse. Once she check out, then come back. Also--TALK TO YOUR MECHANIC. To many people just take their cars in and get a write up. Strike up a conversation. Ask him/her questions like "how many of these cars have you worked on". What are some common problems. What should I watch out for? Does she need to warm up before I drive her? Whats the optimum oil pressure? Run the gambit. He's probably charging you around $80 bucks an hour, get your money's worth. Once you find a good mechanic (preferably a Toyota Master Tec) take the car only to him/her. Let the same mechanic work on your ride everytime. That way they know your car.

Hope that helps, at least a little.

xs87supra · 08-05-2005, 10:49 PM

i had it checked out by my mechanic before i bought it...couple of small things i still need to fix...i still have to get back to him since it started doin some diff stuff since before i bought it..

KingDiamond · 08-05-2005, 11:51 PM

well you will find that the non turbo models tend to blow head gaskets less then the turbo models.

Poodles · 08-06-2005, 05:18 AM

it depends on the route you want to go, if you want to spend over $1k dollars on springs and shocks, go with coilovers. Personally, I'm going to buy some eibach springs and bilstein shocks (though I have KYB's right now), and with that package I'll be lowered, and handling better. Exhaust and intake is one of those "pick one" issues, personally I'm going after HKS exhaust and a K&N intake.

Tranny jumping could be the tranny mount or the tranny is messed up, right turn squeak could be anything from brakes, suspension, to steering.

The cover for the back isn't cheap for a new one, I'm seeing $280 from http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...m?siteid=213747

08-05-2005, 07:33 PM	#3
Makavelli 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 70	My advice--stick around. There's a ton of knowledge on here. I didn't know ANYTHING about Supras till I started pokin round here. I learned A LOT. If you go trollin for info before you look up other posts, it won't be well recieved. Didn't you have a mechanic check out your car 'for you bought it? If not, DO IT NOW!. Many times these "great deals" turn out to have a Blown Head Gasket or worse. A lot of the Supras you'll find need considerable work, and drivin em can make the problem a helluva lot worse. Once she check out, then come back. Also--TALK TO YOUR MECHANIC. To many people just take their cars in and get a write up. Strike up a conversation. Ask him/her questions like "how many of these cars have you worked on". What are some common problems. What should I watch out for? Does she need to warm up before I drive her? Whats the optimum oil pressure? Run the gambit. He's probably charging you around $80 bucks an hour, get your money's worth. Once you find a good mechanic (preferably a Toyota Master Tec) take the car only to him/her. Let the same mechanic work on your ride everytime. That way they know your car. Hope that helps, at least a little. __________________ <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Stock...for now</span>

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08-05-2005, 06:56 PM	#1
xs87supra Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 32	ok...i have a 1987 supra non-turbo...bought it in May this year...i would like some recommendations regarding mufflers, intakes, springs, n brakes...i have no clue what to do but my friends can help me install stuff cause I know that I have probs with most of the above...what are sway bars?..is there anyway to get my engine cleand up for cheap?..one thing that I am concerned with most is that i accelerate and the transmission jumps-i dunno wsup wit that...when I make hard right turns i get a weird squeaky noise-only on right turns...also, that pull down thing to cover the trunk space-any1 know where to get one?..sorry for all the questions...thank you for whatever help you guys can give!

08-05-2005, 07:09 PM	#2
xs87supra Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 32	oh yea...lowering springs..if ya know of any good ones cause i dont like the ride height...thanks yall

08-05-2005, 10:49 PM	#4
xs87supra Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 32	i had it checked out by my mechanic before i bought it...couple of small things i still need to fix...i still have to get back to him since it started doin some diff stuff since before i bought it..

08-05-2005, 11:51 PM	#5
KingDiamond 12psi boost Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Milford, NJ Posts: 357	well you will find that the non turbo models tend to blow head gaskets less then the turbo models.

08-06-2005, 05:18 AM	#6
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	it depends on the route you want to go, if you want to spend over $1k dollars on springs and shocks, go with coilovers. Personally, I'm going to buy some eibach springs and bilstein shocks (though I have KYB's right now), and with that package I'll be lowered, and handling better. Exhaust and intake is one of those "pick one" issues, personally I'm going after HKS exhaust and a K&N intake. Tranny jumping could be the tranny mount or the tranny is messed up, right turn squeak could be anything from brakes, suspension, to steering. The cover for the back isn't cheap for a new one, I'm seeing $280 from http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...m?siteid=213747