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Forum: MKII Supra

07-16-2012, 07:35 AM

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Posted By Mk2guy

Ya, turbo is the best bang for you buck. You want...

Ya, turbo is the best bang for you buck. You want to polish the chamber then, but make sure the valves stay in when you do this, You don't want to damage the seat. The key to turbo's is focusing on...

Forum: MKII Supra

07-16-2012, 05:35 AM

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5m-ge future engine mods?

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Posted By Mk2guy

http://rabidchimp.com/oversized-stainless-steel-va...

http://rabidchimp.com/oversized-stainless-steel-valves-5m-6m.html

Rapid chimp has some oversized valves, but they are $432.00 for 12, that is $36 a piece. :crazy:

Forum: MKII Supra

07-16-2012, 05:28 AM

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Posted By Mk2guy

I seriously doubt you need springs and guides....

I seriously doubt you need springs and guides. (make sure you replace the timing belt and tensioner pulley though)

Forum: MKII Supra

07-16-2012, 05:04 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

Yes, that is exactly right. If you end up pulling...

Yes, that is exactly right. If you end up pulling the valves out yourself make sure you know where each valve goes. As they are worn to fit in each hole that they are in. Same with the lifters and...

Forum: MKII Supra

07-14-2012, 08:23 PM

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Posted By Mk2guy

Ok, once the head is clean you can search for...

Ok, once the head is clean you can search for cracks, they usually show right up. They can magnafux them to look for cracks, but not on aluminum. Your head is Aluminum so it cant be hot tanked, but...

Forum: MKII Supra

07-14-2012, 08:03 PM

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Posted By Mk2guy

I would get the wiper switch too. You must...

I would get the wiper switch too.

You must have a lot of miles on your car. My head only needed $348.00 in machine work. After all, you can get a reman for $500.00.

Forum: MKII Supra

07-13-2012, 10:55 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

Hey, hows it going. Ya the Column switch is what...

Hey, hows it going. Ya the Column switch is what I am guessing it is. To be honest I don't know what a WCU is (wiper control unit) Usually if something is making noise it should be replaced. I don't...

Forum: MKII Supra

07-07-2012, 04:19 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

Ok, there could be a grounding issue. Is this on...

Ok, there could be a grounding issue. Is this on your supra. What all have you replaced? I wasn't paying attention. I would say that it could be the switch but when that happens high speed works and...

Forum: MKII Supra

06-29-2012, 07:24 PM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

You can hone the cylinders with the engine still...

You can hone the cylinders with the engine still in the car. Just put a rag in there to protect the crank. (after you pull the oil pan and pull the on rods out) you will have to put a rubber end on...

Forum: MKII Supra

06-28-2012, 07:04 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?4...

http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?44483-Big-Bore-5mge-Piston-Kit/page2

Here is the only place I have seen some one with pistons like mine, but I haven't heard anyone who actually...

Forum: MKII Supra

06-28-2012, 03:54 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

Ya, I heard that aluminum react with steel....

Ya, I heard that aluminum react with steel. something about electrons not matching and causing galvanic corrosion, which is rust I think.

Let us know how it goes though. I can talk you through the...

Forum: MKII Supra

06-28-2012, 03:00 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

My pistons were made by Toyota Racing Development...

My pistons were made by Toyota Racing Development they are 85mm wide and give a 10.5 to 1 compression ratio. Toyota made these pistons to compete, using the 5mge, but that was eons ago. I heard...

Forum: MKII Supra

06-27-2012, 08:04 PM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

Also, I was wondering if.... See I bought big...

Also, I was wondering if.... See I bought big bore pistons, the ones from 1985 (toyota racing) and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I am not going to install them for quite a...

Forum: MKII Supra

06-27-2012, 07:43 PM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

Now, those head gaskets seem to blow every 60k...

Now, those head gaskets seem to blow every 60k miles. I don't know why. I had to have my block shaved on mine, but that is unusual too.

Forum: MKII Supra

06-26-2012, 03:39 AM

Replies: 136

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Posted By Mk2guy

It burst into flames. Are you leaking fuel? I...

It burst into flames. Are you leaking fuel? I have a degree in automechanics so, if you give me some more detailed information. Maybe I can help you figure it out. such as did it back fire. This...

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