My story thus far...

Murd · 11-10-2006, 11:30 PM

have the head checked for warpage. Maybe even send it in for a rebuild. At the very least have the valves reseated and the head resurfaced. Make sure they torque the stock head gasket to 70-75 ft lbs. Depending on your money get ARP head bolts or ARP head stud kit. Have the intake cleaned out, most likely it's got plenty of residue built up inside, as well as the throttle body. Others may have suggestions as well, but thats what I'd have done at the very least.

MRice · 11-11-2006, 01:47 AM

Thanks for your help man, anyone else got any ideas or advice? It would be duely noted and welcomed...

How much would all these different options/parts cost me roughly? I do have the $ It's just I don't wanna go too crazy and for the record I already have a 3'' exhaust on it and a brand new boost tube in my trunk...

Cheers,
-Mitch

korrupt1 · 11-11-2006, 02:39 AM

on average......how much is a HG job? not trying to hijack here but curious....I can do these jobs most likely.....just curious on cost and shops and such

thanks

Supra2NR · 11-12-2006, 02:56 PM

about 300 for the MHG and 200 for the shops labor

korrupt1 · 11-13-2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supra2NR

about 300 for the MHG and 200 for the shops labor

Thats it????? That low???

what the hell have I been driving this damn Legend around for then??? I kid you not....almost 3 grand for Legend repair bills like this....

I got lucky with that and found me some gaskets finally for under a hundred bucks....but otherwise the cheapest I have found has been no less than $265 A PIECE!!! Plus the labor to install....holy christ!!!

Around $500 is a steal for me....Supra...here I come!

Supra2NR · 11-13-2006, 05:55 PM

congrats, i dont know why u were driving a car with lawnmower engine
in the first place anyways

damdog05 · 11-13-2006, 09:20 PM

i was quoted much higher for a BHG. around 1500. you can always ask around at local shops, see what you turn up with.

korrupt1 · 11-14-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supra2NR

congrats, i dont know why u were driving a car with lawnmower engine
in the first place anyways

haha....Im owned on that one. Actually the Acura aint bad....Ive seen over 140mph....but it aint no sports car...and it isnt fueling the thirst I have for a faster car....which is why the hunt started for a Supra in the first place...having been a family guy for years and now the wife is a ex....I wanna have a little fun....so no real need for a luxo liner no more.

I saw you have a line on a car out your way....I used to live in Tinley/Orland area......at times I wanna move back...but the cold keeps me away :lol:

either price...$500 or $1500 is still a steal compared to the Legend....no shop touching that for under 3 grand basically and they recommend doing a TB & WP at the same time.....or in other words...more $$.

I am assuming that BHG on these cars has the same basic symptoms....air in the rad, possible oil in the water, etc??

again....I dont mean to hijack anyones thread...but didnt want to open another since we are dealing on the same subject here.

TIA

j3pz · 11-12-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murd

have the head checked for warpage. Maybe even send it in for a rebuild. At the very least have the valves reseated and the head resurfaced. Make sure they torque the stock head gasket to 70-75 ft lbs. Depending on your money get ARP head bolts or ARP head stud kit. Have the intake cleaned out, most likely it's got plenty of residue built up inside, as well as the throttle body. Others may have suggestions as well, but thats what I'd have done at the very least.

this is a good road to go down. you can also replace gaskets, vacuum hoses, coolant lines, and maybe fuel lines if you want to do more

11-10-2006, 11:30 PM	#1
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	have the head checked for warpage. Maybe even send it in for a rebuild. At the very least have the valves reseated and the head resurfaced. Make sure they torque the stock head gasket to 70-75 ft lbs. Depending on your money get ARP head bolts or ARP head stud kit. Have the intake cleaned out, most likely it's got plenty of residue built up inside, as well as the throttle body. Others may have suggestions as well, but thats what I'd have done at the very least. __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.

11-11-2006, 01:47 AM	#2
MRice Stock Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Regina Posts: 9	Well... Thanks for your help man, anyone else got any ideas or advice? It would be duely noted and welcomed... How much would all these different options/parts cost me roughly? I do have the $ It's just I don't wanna go too crazy and for the record I already have a 3'' exhaust on it and a brand new boost tube in my trunk... Cheers, -Mitch

11-12-2006, 02:56 PM	#4
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	about 300 for the MHG and 200 for the shops labor __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

11-13-2006, 05:55 PM	#6
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	congrats, i dont know why u were driving a car with lawnmower engine in the first place anyways __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

11-13-2006, 09:20 PM	#7
damdog05 12psi boost Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	i was quoted much higher for a BHG. around 1500. you can always ask around at local shops, see what you turn up with. __________________ My cars: 85 Trans Am- Ehhh- Gone 83 Rx7- Much Better- Gone 86.5 Supra- Love- Not Gone

11-11-2006, 02:39 AM	#3
korrupt1 Stock Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: az Posts: 11	on average......how much is a HG job? not trying to hijack here but curious....I can do these jobs most likely.....just curious on cost and shops and such thanks

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