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Forum: Show n Tell 11-23-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Metaphysico
Doing all this work to a turbo car just to race...

Doing all this work to a turbo car just to race it and probably blow the motor or wreck it is a bad idea so yes this car is and will stay 7mge. I have other supras that are turbos so I have this...
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-10-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,519
Posted By Metaphysico
Haha this is how I buy most of my supras, a...

Haha this is how I buy most of my supras, a novice mechanic tries to do his own head gasket and I buy it for $500 in good shape just have to put the engine back together.
Forum: Show n Tell 11-10-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Metaphysico
So just for an update I have decided to take even...

So just for an update I have decided to take even longer on the build. So Soon the engine will be coming back out and a good bit of the interior too so that I can take all the exterior panels out. ...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-30-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By Metaphysico
I was thinking he meant it took a long time of...

I was thinking he meant it took a long time of cranking to start not that it would not crank. The starter signal wire is not very good so if it wont crank you may want to look into the starter...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-30-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Posted By Metaphysico
Actually the na has the same cam lift as the...

Actually the na has the same cam lift as the turbo its just the na exhaust cam is timed a little different, I have not put a degree gauge on each one to check but you can visibly see a slight...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-30-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,628
Posted By Metaphysico
Wow this whole thread got so off topic and the OP...

Wow this whole thread got so off topic and the OP did not get much of help.

Anyways, first off if the wire you are talking about is in the fuse panel under the hood that is how it is, they put a...
Forum: Show n Tell 10-30-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Metaphysico
Sorry I am not around this forum much and have...

Sorry I am not around this forum much and have been very busy. I did the seats myself, there full skins not just covers. Broke a $800 sewing machine and just finished with a new $600 sewing...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-30-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,005
Posted By Metaphysico
Oil burns blue normally, coolant is white,...

Oil burns blue normally, coolant is white, unburnt fuel is black. But when you have a lot of oil burning it will be white and it will be a lot of smoke. My turbo went out and it was blowing a lot...
Forum: Show n Tell 10-08-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Metaphysico
As of now the interior is completely done except...

As of now the interior is completely done except the center console, I still have to make that piece, should only take 20 mins I have just had more pressing issues, I will get some pics asap of the...
Forum: Show n Tell 10-08-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Metaphysico
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm11/metaphysic...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm11/metaphysico/Supra%20MA70/frontled7.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm11/metaphysico/Supra%20MA70/ledturnbothon2.jpg...
Forum: Show n Tell 10-08-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Metaphysico
Frankenstein My 89 supra.

Ok there is a lot of history on this car but a quick cap is, I got the car in 01 for $200. Was wrecked in the front and the back, no transmission or exhaust. The engine was sitting next to it, and...
Forum: Show n Tell 10-08-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,881
Posted By Metaphysico
Ahhhahaha I got taken there for a min when I...

Ahhhahaha I got taken there for a min when I looked at this, I though you had pics of my wifes car on there.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm11/metaphysico/MicheeSupra/P1010110.jpg

Good...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Posted By Metaphysico
The 89+ cars will fit the 1j and 2j because the...

The 89+ cars will fit the 1j and 2j because the sub frame and motor mounts are different, pre 89 not sure what all has to be done to fit one. Either way its a lot of work and money, unless you have...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,828
Posted By Metaphysico
If its just the light for the speedo and tach...

If its just the light for the speedo and tach then its probably a bad bulb, if none of the lights come on in the dash, ie fuel, boost, temp then you should look into the rheostat (dimmer switch).
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By Metaphysico
Cold start injector switch problem maybe, could...

Cold start injector switch problem maybe, could be thinking the car is cold and adding too much fuel.
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 10-08-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,342
Posted By Metaphysico
Most of the time you can just put in the vin...

Most of the time you can just put in the vin number and see where the car was being sold on some site like speedforsale.com. They even use the same pictures, I get that a lot, I like screwing with...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,628
Posted By Metaphysico
Its not that their not reliable it just that they...

Its not that their not reliable it just that they are 20 or so years old. Buy a 20 year old honda and see how reliable it will be. Replace all the hoses, belts and a new water pump and it will be...
Forum: Exterior , Interior, and Detailing 10-08-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,868
Posted By Metaphysico
They have very severe roll cages, ie they go from...

They have very severe roll cages, ie they go from the strut towers in the front to the cage in center to strut tower in rear, they dont flex because of this.
Forum: Exterior , Interior, and Detailing 10-08-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,523
Posted By Metaphysico
I can make some led ones for you but your looking...

I can make some led ones for you but your looking around $1000 a set. Clear corners used to sell led units but their prices were $1850 for tails, $725 for front turns and $200 each marker set. I am...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,518
Posted By Metaphysico
Here just put this in another post so its handy. ...

Here just put this in another post so its handy. The rusty pipe is were the 90 degree hose hooks to, you can see the hose under the pipe disconnected and sitting there. If I were you I would do...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Posted By Metaphysico
Yea you can check around people are parting cars...

Yea you can check around people are parting cars out a lot and you can get a used good rack for under $100, it is a pain to replace but still. Also if you want to keep a supra you will need to be...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,419
Posted By Metaphysico
There is a small 90 degree hose that attaches to...

There is a small 90 degree hose that attaches to the back of the thermostat that is a pain to get to but it leaks and is almost impossible to pinpoint. Also it connects to a metal pipe that goes all...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,628
Posted By Metaphysico
first note the two large fuses you are talking...

first note the two large fuses you are talking about in the fuse block in the engine bay may the the headlight ones depending on which you are talking about. They only get power when the headlights...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,005
Posted By Metaphysico
If your compression tester is like most it has an...

If your compression tester is like most it has an air chuck fitting on it, take the schrader out of the hose and the radiator cap off and hook an air line to it while its on the worst cyl. If the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-08-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,023
Posted By Metaphysico
Head gasket is going to cost a good bit, plus you...

Head gasket is going to cost a good bit, plus you are going to want to get it machined and get a metal head gasket and arp studs or bolts. The other thing is its harder to put a car together that...
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