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Forum: MKIII Supra 05-16-2010, 03:04 PM
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Posted By dlfred
HELP! Suspension Mods on 86.5 and 16" Tire Sizing Advice *FREE*

I need new tires on my 86.5 that will work with 16X7 rims. I am searching threads and could use help making a final decision. I want to lower the suspension for better handling. My recent mountain...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-16-2010, 02:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,702
Posted By dlfred
My Knee Jerked

CRE.

You know what, I should apologize as well. I have been working with the retail public for over 30 years. This should be a place we can do some venting and/ or ranting and get away with it. As...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-15-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,702
Posted By dlfred
Smile Cre, I thought that asking questions and...

Cre,
I thought that asking questions and discussing possibilities was one of the benefits of a forum. I did some research but since I consider this site a research spot. I don't mind looking around...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-14-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,263
Posted By dlfred
Original or Extra Crispy. Does anyone have a...

Original or Extra Crispy.

Does anyone have a picture of a 3pc ?

So in 1986.5 was the spoiler an option?
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-14-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,702
Posted By dlfred
Figured there was something to it, so what you...

Figured there was something to it, so what you are saying CRE is that you should not remove it? What will removing it do to performance?

And by the way, this is looking it up for me.:dunno:
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-14-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,702
Posted By dlfred
Good deal and thanks for the picture. Very nice.

Good deal and thanks for the picture. Very nice.
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-13-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,702
Posted By dlfred
Intake Pipe Connector Question

What is the purpose of the inline cannister looking part between the MAF and the TP? Is it important to keep that on the car or can you eliminate it?
I don't want to do anything to hurt performance....
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-13-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Just so you know I will be following your advice,...

Just so you know I will be following your advice, just have to snag my timing light back from my brother.:crazy2:
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-12-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,263
Posted By dlfred
Finally added a signature to help in this area. I...

Finally added a signature to help in this area. I failed to mention that the Turbo emblem was on the car when I bought it. I decided to leave it there and benefit from the additional horsepower.
...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-12-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,263
Posted By dlfred
Send me a pic when you get a chance. So were all...

Send me a pic when you get a chance. So were all the pre 89 models spoiler ready like mine? I realize some cars came with them. Has anyone installed a spoiler onto a car that had the plugged holes?...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-12-2010, 01:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,263
Posted By dlfred
My bad, It is a 1986 with a 3.0 NA. If you zoom...

My bad, It is a 1986 with a 3.0 NA. If you zoom in on this picture you can see the plugged holes. They look very factory to me but I don't really know much about the history of the Supra. Any...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-10-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,263
Posted By dlfred
Cool I failed to mention that my car has 4 bolt hole...

I failed to mention that my car has 4 bolt hole plugs and another I assume is for wiring, that is capped off.
Good advice on the potential problems with that particular wing. Waht is the deal with...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-10-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Great, thank you so much. I think that the...

Great, thank you so much. I think that the exhaust is leaking at the header flange. Has a little spit sound goin on. I am impressed with the temp while running, regardless of town or highway it stays...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-10-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,263
Posted By dlfred
Buying a used spoiler- any precautions?

I have been looking for a OEM spoiler to put on my Supra. I have found a few in the $75.00 - $50.00 range. Are there any tips I should know?

One of the spoilers has a broken bolt?. I can extract...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-10-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Bad Form in my Forum.

Look,
I apologize for any incorrect "Forum" etiquette that may have caused any problems with my post. It seemed pretty lonely, so maybe I was just re-hashing things too much. Either way you guys...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-18-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Help Please

I still have not gotten the car accelerate hard. It will go just feels like a 4 or 5 cyl most of the time.

Will a leak in the hose coming off the front of the valve cover, vent. hose #3, cause...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-14-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Can a clogged CAT make the car stumble on hard...

Can a clogged CAT make the car stumble on hard acceleration? Not real hard, half throttle and up. I replaced plugs (NGK) and set the TP values(ohms). It runs better but has a rough idle and will...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-09-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
The screws I was talking about are on the...

The screws I was talking about are on the firewall side of the TP, opposite of the TPS. One is on the linkage and the other on a diaphragm attached to the TP. Some type of stop screw I think.
I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-08-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Can someone please tell me where in the shop...

Can someone please tell me where in the shop manual you can find the factory settings on the screws on the TP? The stop screws and the one on the diaprahm do-dad? I appreciate it.
:dunno:
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-06-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
I found a connector at the junk yard for $5....

I found a connector at the junk yard for $5. Nice. So the car idles much better but still will not pull under hard acceleration. Roll out of it a little and it feels as though the motor adds a...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-05-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,948
Posted By dlfred
Being new as well I can tell you there is a ton...

Being new as well I can tell you there is a ton of good info on this topic. Try using the search tool. I have spent hours pouring through and it has been very helpful. The list of possible problems...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-04-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
The wire is broken off flush with the back edge...

The wire is broken off flush with the back edge of the connector on the harness side.

I think getting this ACIS system working first may take care of most of the running issues.

The 3 sensors...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-28-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Can the car run correctly without the VSV...

Can the car run correctly without the VSV connected? I have a broken wire right at the connector. It will be a hassle to repair the connector. Any tips?

It still doesn't have any snap to the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-28-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,415
Posted By dlfred
Not an expert just wondering

Could that be valve stem seals, and if so would it smoke on start up as well?
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-22-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,170
Posted By dlfred
Running much better...just not good enough

So the car is back together and running much better. The cruise control even works. The vacuum lines where messed up so that helped but I still hear a vacuum leak. The motor started easily and had a...
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