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Forum: MKIII Supra 03-17-2009, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,929
Posted By tsupranami
Hi Sam. I have a few pics of the car...

Hi Sam.

I have a few pics of the car online. Check out http://s658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/tsupranami/

I'll have to update some of them when the car comes back from the shop. It'll have...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-26-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,830
Posted By tsupranami
I see you found the oil leak. Valve covers...

I see you found the oil leak. Valve covers dripping down back and front and into the plug galleys. ITYS!

Compression when cold should be above 120-125psi. The absolute value is not as critical as...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-26-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,934
Posted By tsupranami
You've replaced the o-ring, correct? If they go...

You've replaced the o-ring, correct? If they go in wrong even once they'll leak 4ever. Are you using OEM Toyota o-rings/seals or aftermarket? I've found the aftermarket ones run a hair smaller, so I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-26-2009, 05:16 AM
Replies: 114
Sticky: MKIII Pictures
Views: 262,578
Posted By tsupranami
"Frankensuprastein"

Here's a few pics of my buddies bright blue Supra we call "Frankensuprastein." Most of the parts we make ourselves, like the FFIM, IC pipes, roll cage, alternator relocation bracket, exhaust, etc.
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Forum: MKIII Supra 02-26-2009, 02:18 AM
Replies: 114
Sticky: MKIII Pictures
Views: 262,578
Posted By tsupranami
Yep. Those are the Supras that dreams are made...

Yep. Those are the Supras that dreams are made of. Here are some more inspirational photos that I took at Supras Invade Las Vegas 2007 (SILV07).
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-20-2009, 05:28 AM
Replies: 114
Sticky: MKIII Pictures
Views: 262,578
Posted By tsupranami
Almost there...

Here's our 89 Turbo Targa. We bought it over 12 years ago, and just finished a complete engine/transmission rebuild with all the usual suspects, forged internals for the engine and crawler parts for...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-20-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,547
Posted By tsupranami
The one friend who made his own doesn't have time...

The one friend who made his own doesn't have time to make another right now (he just blew his motor...again). My car goes in to the shop tomorrow to have the new FMIC and AL piping fabbed up. I'll be...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-20-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 31,280
Posted By tsupranami
Roller paint job? Vortec v8? $1500 for people to...

Roller paint job? Vortec v8? $1500 for people to laugh at you 'till they wet themselves? There's got to be a cheaper way to screw up a Supra!

Why not a gallon of gas and a match?

Good luck!
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-20-2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,984
Posted By tsupranami
Ditto, defiant. Scrap TEMS. If you must have...

Ditto, defiant. Scrap TEMS.

If you must have adjustables, go KONI. Not adjustable from inside car, but waaaaay better strut than Tokico (even the illumina), KYB, or OEM.

Best bang for the buck...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-20-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,817
Posted By tsupranami
I usually use a dremel with a cutting disk to cut...

I usually use a dremel with a cutting disk to cut a slot into the bolt end big enough for a flathead. You can also replace the entire thermostat housing if you can't get the broken bolt out, as it...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-18-2009, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,547
Posted By tsupranami
Modified CT26's are good for up to 350+ rwhp....

Modified CT26's are good for up to 350+ rwhp. They require the least amount of supporting mods, are usually very reliable, and generally cause the least amount of tuning headaches. It's a great start...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-18-2009, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,929
Posted By tsupranami
Thanks for the info, Nate. It has quieted down...

Thanks for the info, Nate. It has quieted down considerably recently, and the slap from the forged JE's at cold startup seems to be getting better. So what mods have you done to push 700+hp from the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-18-2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,817
Posted By tsupranami
Yep, that could cause a problem. Let's hope...

Yep, that could cause a problem. Let's hope that's it.
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-15-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,817
Posted By tsupranami
Engine pulled. Check. Was it a complete...

Engine pulled. Check.

Was it a complete rebuild? Did you or the shop pull the crank & pistons? Are the new pistons stock? Oversized? Same compression ratio?

Was the block deck resurfaced? If...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-13-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,337
Posted By tsupranami
Hey Charles, Yeah, I should have thought of...

Hey Charles,

Yeah, I should have thought of it before. The oil pressure sending unit has failed on a couple of Supras that I work on. It could very well be a big part of the leak. When it leaks,...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-13-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,615
Posted By tsupranami
Ha! Yup, know what you mean. I gave my almost-new...

Ha! Yup, know what you mean. I gave my almost-new Tokico's to a buddy who had blown TEMS OEM's. Totally transformed his car. He says it's the best money he never spent! lol!

$250 shipped is good!...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-13-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,817
Posted By tsupranami
Bad Cap. No O-Ring! ;) Gotcha, not a turbo. Still...

Bad Cap. No O-Ring! ;) Gotcha, not a turbo. Still high compression, just by piston design instead of forced induction. And machining of surfaces makes squish area smaller, which increases cylinder...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-13-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,337
Posted By tsupranami
Yeah, both (all) main seals f&r are wear items....

Yeah, both (all) main seals f&r are wear items. Cam seals are wear items, too. How many miles on it?

Where is the highest point the engine is wet with oil? Wherever that is, it is usually closest...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,929
Posted By tsupranami
Anyone had a good rebuild done anywhere? Ever?...

Anyone had a good rebuild done anywhere? Ever? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

The alternative is a Toyota OEM long block, new head casting, then valves, cams, etc from Toyota....
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,337
Posted By tsupranami
Yeah, I'd check the valve covers for leaks. Super...

Yeah, I'd check the valve covers for leaks. Super common on these motors. If you can turn any of the screws holding the covers down, it is probably leaking and wont seal very well even if you tighten...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,615
Posted By tsupranami
Yep, they'll fit, just not adjustable, as you...

Yep, they'll fit, just not adjustable, as you mentioned. Best bang-for-the-buck is probably Tokiko; best OEM style adjustable strut with is probably KONI ($$); Best-of-best is probably HKS Hipermax...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,582
Posted By tsupranami
I've had more issues with tires and tire shops...

I've had more issues with tires and tire shops than I can remember. I'm 41 years old, and through my many years of tire-buying experience I have found a lot of shops don't have folks that can truly...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,253
Posted By tsupranami
California models require a small resistor to be...

California models require a small resistor to be wired into the EGR wiring plug to fool the ECU into thinking the EGR is still there. It will show the Check Engine light and store a fault code if the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,817
Posted By tsupranami
What kind of HG did you use? Metal, OEM toyota,...

What kind of HG did you use? Metal, OEM toyota, aftermarket fiber type? Did you surface the head? Did you use ARP bolts/studs? What did you torque the bolts too?

If you didn't surface the head,...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-12-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,240
Posted By tsupranami
Does it puff a big cloud on startup? Trailing...

Does it puff a big cloud on startup? Trailing throttle? If so, old, hard valve stem seals and worn rings are most likely culprits. Mine was mainly valve stem seals. I had over 200k miles, and...
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