Forum: MKIII Supra
01-14-2008, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,646
I agree, to avoid pre-detonation in a turbo...
I agree, to avoid pre-detonation in a turbo motor, the highest octane rated fuel is ideal. the plugs will likely be the best iridium plug with a decent thermal rating i can get.
In the 90 talon...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-14-2008, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,194
I had a chevy for a while that would only smoke...
I had a chevy for a while that would only smoke at startup, it was white and dissipated after running - it was just a simple valve seal issue. a little oil would seep into the combustion chamber and...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-14-2008, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,194
almost forgot
speaking of valves, another far-out possibility is that one of the exhaust valves is open, if only partially, during detonation.... the possibilities for that condition are various...
broken cam...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-14-2008, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,194
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white smoke generally indicates burning oil. Black is usually fuel, and blue tends to be coolant. you may be leaking oil INTERNALLY or, as i've seen on a lot of Mitsu's, there may be an oil leak...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-14-2008, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,646
Turbocharging an N/A Motor
I'm getting parts together to turbocharge my 88 N/A. I plan to use a stock turbo manifold, a stock turbo, intercooler, and other turbo related parts. Most cars, from my experience, can handle 5 to...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-13-2008, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 20,823
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-12-2008, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,511
A pinhole?
in retrospect, you could have welded it when the system was free of pressure...... sry, iknow that doesnt help now....
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-12-2008, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,998
Heater Core Check Procedure
On all the other cars i've owned and serviced at my shop, i've always checked the heater hoses. There will be one in and one out. If one is firm and the other isn't while the heat is commanded on,...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-10-2008, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,482
Auto Trans Issue
My auto trans gives me intermittent trouble. Occasionally, when i put the shifter to 'low gear' to come off the line, it lags like its in second, then drops itself into neutral and revs. Anyone else...
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Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions
01-10-2008, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 24,911
!!!
Very informative and interesting! good work posting that. As a new owner of a supra, i appreciate that contribution!
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-09-2008, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,953
Fog Light Bulbs?
I'm trying to check the bulbs in my fog lights, and i cant figure out how to remove the bulb. There's a bunch of plastic around where the bulb should spin out, but i cant get it out of the way!
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Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions
01-09-2008, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,909
What does ECT stand for?
what does that stand for? what adjustment does that button make? i've noticed it makes for less milage, but no real performance difference.... help!
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Forum: MKIII FAQ
01-05-2008, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 72,109
Engineering
I'll admit that in previous cars i've eliminated weight to try to augment the overall performance. The weight I eliminated usually came with drawbacks, like having to shift while using both hands to...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-04-2008, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,453
Intake help!
I just joined the ranks today when I bought an '88 Supra N/A. (This must be what its like to come home from Iraq - I was a Mitsu guy for about 6 years which equivalates to jail or military service in...
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