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Forum: MKIII Supra 10-28-2006, 02:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,027
Posted By rnoswal
Well like the previous post stated, there could...

Well like the previous post stated, there could be arcing of the spark from a bad plug wire to somewhere other than the sparkplug, but you would notice a constant miss while revving the engine. The...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-25-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,085
Posted By rnoswal
Most of the good horsepower gains are in the...

Most of the good horsepower gains are in the heads, so work on that. Little bigger valve, play with the cam timing some and make sure the porting job is down right. Header, pipe and muffler should be...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-25-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,085
Posted By rnoswal
Actually, the fuel buns slower and cooler. The...

Actually, the fuel buns slower and cooler. The extra lead or chemical is put in to the hight octane fuel to help it avoid pre-ignition. The only way to help that is to slow the burn down which means...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-25-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,924
Posted By rnoswal
You may want to try here. Theyhave a lot of...

You may want to try here. Theyhave a lot of stuff, expensive, but damn, EVERYTHING is these days......

http://www.cooleeze.com/browse.php?a=2

Just a thought.

Russ
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-22-2006, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,718
Posted By rnoswal
Knife edging is always helpful when it comes to...

Knife edging is always helpful when it comes to windage in the oil pan. Not to mention the lightening wouldn't hurt either. Micro polishing will help the bearings last longer, but you may as well...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-19-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 74,098
Posted By rnoswal
WOW! No one in their thirties, two in their...

WOW! No one in their thirties, two in their forties and the rest all almost between 18 and 25. I am 53 and have owned three in about a 5 year period. Well, this aught to raise the average just a bit....
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-15-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,834
Posted By rnoswal
I did the swap too, and it was just a matter of...

I did the swap too, and it was just a matter of finding the wires that the auto box used for the backup lights and splicing them into the manuals backup switch. Have someone help you watch the rear...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-14-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,735
Posted By rnoswal
Stock or aftermarket, but yes to either one. If...

Stock or aftermarket, but yes to either one. If they are direct replacement shocks then they will have the lower spring perch and all you need is a spring compressor and be careful! The rears are...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-14-2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,519
Posted By rnoswal
That is a serious hp gain for only $3,800.00! I...

That is a serious hp gain for only $3,800.00! I would go for it if they are indeed truthful about the gains and price. Find out all the mods they plan to do and let us know here what they are to see...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,567
Posted By rnoswal
WOW, replace that hose with a new one! If you...

WOW, replace that hose with a new one! If you just stretched out the old one it will soon be leaking again! In fact replace them all along with the clamps.

Have someone put a rag over the exhaust...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,798
Posted By rnoswal
Looks like mine down to the same plywood...

Looks like mine down to the same plywood packaging! Just make sure both surfaces are clean and pretty smooth and torque to the ARP numbers and you are good to go. That is all I did and it works...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,315
Posted By rnoswal
If the head and block are still in good shape...

If the head and block are still in good shape then go for the stock Toyota head gasket and use some ARP studs or head bolts. The gaskets will hold up under some power improvements, but the biggest...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,110
Posted By rnoswal
MAN!!! Way too many mufflers and cats on the...

MAN!!! Way too many mufflers and cats on the exhaust system!!!

Dropping the crossmember is the easier way to go though. I would do it that way. If you do pull the engine, you might as well...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,655
Posted By rnoswal
You don't have to remove the turbo, but you do...

You don't have to remove the turbo, but you do have to move a few items under that area to get at the line. You might as well change the metal gasket while you are at it though. I think I pulled the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,388
Posted By rnoswal
Floor it and see when it shifts. If you feel the...

Floor it and see when it shifts. If you feel the power drop off before the shift or the car keeps pulling but shifts too early, then you may want to shift it manually. I think the auto turbo is...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-13-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,113
Posted By rnoswal
Sounds expensive! LIke the earlier post, check...

Sounds expensive! LIke the earlier post, check your trans fluid. Cams should be completely quiet, but it could be an excessory like you Oxy pump or powersteering pump. It could even be something...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-07-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,233
Posted By rnoswal
Tems is nice, but way too expensive for the...

Tems is nice, but way too expensive for the average guy. I went with KYB and lowered the car some and it works out pretty nice. If you leave the car the stock height, then it rides very nice. Put...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-05-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,193
Posted By rnoswal
"Taken a hiding" ............I like that! That...

"Taken a hiding" ............I like that! That sounds much better than , it is probably all f*^cked up! T

Thanks

Russ
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-23-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,603
Posted By rnoswal
You are also going to have to cut the shifter...

You are also going to have to cut the shifter hole back about an inch too. The Auto wiring has to be reworked to make the backup lights work along with the park/driving wiring to get it to start. I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-23-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,119
Posted By rnoswal
There is a starter relay behind the passenger...

There is a starter relay behind the passenger kick board. The starter ockout switch might be unplugged if it is a manual. I it used to be an automatic trans then you may need to disable the auto...
Forum: MKIII Supra 08-25-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,490
Posted By rnoswal
Try paint shop pro. I think you can change colors...

Try paint shop pro. I think you can change colors that way and see what you like. Who knows, you might just like purple and gold..........who knows!


Russ
Forum: MKIII Supra 08-25-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,777
Posted By rnoswal
Buy your friends turbo. You will be glad you ...

Buy your friends turbo. You will be glad you did. Then if it need rebuilding, you can get the HP you are looking for. I don't understand why you would want to buy a used engine. You are still going...
Forum: MKIII Supra 08-19-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,200
Posted By rnoswal
If the head is off, then a day or two at most,...

If the head is off, then a day or two at most, but if they have to pull it off too, then maybe a week, because of the time it take to do stuff in a shop.

Russ
Forum: MKIII Supra 08-19-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,231
Posted By rnoswal
Great! How about sending some pictures. ...

Great! How about sending some pictures.


Russ
Forum: MKIII Supra 08-11-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,299
Posted By rnoswal
I have an 87 mk111 turbo and I really do enjoy...

I have an 87 mk111 turbo and I really do enjoy it, but I would prefer a mk 1V with the 320 hp and 6 speed tranny, but just wishing so long as we are only talking supras.

Russ
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