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    Another 7MGTE that CRANKS but wont START/RUN

    Thanks for the tip. The CEL does not come on, so it has to be a ground thats not connected. I will look for that and ground it. However I can hear the ecu click when the key is turned to start the car. Havent even thought of that! I will check those fuses. We hardwired the fuel pump to...
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    Another 7MGTE that CRANKS but wont START/RUN

    Ill give a bit of background info first.... Donor Car - 91 MK3 Na Auto swapped to 5spd and 7mgte ran and drove before we pulled the motor/tranny Receiver - 90 MK3 5spd Turbo shell has everything attached just needed engine and tranny thats been sitting for maybe a couple of years. The...
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    R-154 Transmission mount bracket

    I have a 90 Mk3 turbo. Using the r154 tranny
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    R-154 Transmission mount bracket

    Hey guys.... does anyone know the part number for tranny mount bracket. (metal peice that allows the tranny to be bolted up to the body) Thx
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    Black on Black Targa owners....

    I need an inspiration.... My old ride.... Got the modding bug again... Im set on doing a black on black combo or black on saddle like I had before. Basically what Im looking for are some clean set-ups from those who have/had the BLACK/BLACK Targa combo
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    How to install MBC on 1jz on stock twins?

    I searched for a write up but cant seem to find anything. I thought I saw a diagram once but I cant find that either. I need to turn it up to atleast 15lbs!!!
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    Alright.... I picked up some copper ngk. they didnt have the 6097 so i got the v-series? I gapped them at .028. My coil packs are perfect. Not one crack. Went for a test run and DAMN! Car is pullin really hard. Its atleast 30-40% more responsive. Now Im boosting back down to 10, sometimes...
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    Ive thought about that.... It does it AT FULL THROTTLE at around 14-15ish. I just tried the video it still works. Im gonna start on the plugs and the coil packs tomorrow. See what that does and go from there. No I havent touched my timing since the swap. I dont know how to mess with...
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    How do I heat skrink them? Wrap them?
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    ill get on that this weekend! hopefully that does the trick
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    the plugs are almost a yr old. I didnt mess with the gap, i just got ones for a 2jzgte. Platinum plugs. Im wondering if the intercooler is bad??? If it was a boost leak wouldnt it not boost at all? Like when I blow a coupler I dont get any boost. Ill try to make another video with the...
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    I tried to record the car n how it sounds when I floor it. It only happens when I push it past 10lbs. still on twins, fmic, ssqv SAFC not installed yet, no wideband yet, no boost controller. You can hear it at the end of the video when it breaks up. It sounds like its hesitating in the...
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    Installed FMIC now overboosting

    So the possible causes are: a. not enuff fuel (leaning out after 10lbs) - the car runs fine unless i floor it past 10lbs b. fcd needed and boost controller ( i have one but not installed - should i?) c. fmic is defective maybe? hope not, the welds look pretty good So should I start...
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    Installed FMIC now overboosting

    We actually found a coupler stuck inside the piping when we made a intake. So that could of been a little factor. I dont have a wideband nor do I have a piggyback. I have a safc that I have yet to connect. I think im running a little rich tho, Im gettin alot of exhaust smoke sometimes at...
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    Installed FMIC now overboosting

    We installed my fmic yesterday on my 1jz sc300. Installed a ssqv bov and disconnected the vacuum lines from the stock bov and used the main line for the ssqv. Now the problem is that b4 the swap i was boosting 10lbs constantly. Now If I floor it I will go past 10 to 15 and Ive hit boost cut...
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    DIY Supporting MODS?

    I have a couple of friends that could do it but everyones busy. You guys are right, its the only way I will learn. If I F sumthing up then I always have the forum or the guys to come check it out. Ima start researching....
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    DIY Supporting MODS?

    Im wondering how DIY friendly would it be to install my FMIC w/ piping, bov, SAFC and boost controller on the 1jz motor. I have never done anything like this before so it would be a completely new experience. A shop quoted me 700 bucks to install the front mount. Get da hell outa here! lol
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    3" exhaust installed!!

    I dont want it to be too quiet. It was quiet b4 just had a low tone. Just vibrates like hell untill i get over 2k rpm. I just drive conservatively so i dont get pulled over for excessive noise pollution or some otha garbage they will think of