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    Question: plastigauge loose clearances on mains

    Ditto, I build my engines with Mid to High 2 thou clearance for above 500rwhp, don't buy into the "It's not a Chevy and needs to built tight" BULLSHIT ;) Again from practical experience gathered over 39+ years building engines.
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    Adjustable fuel pressure regulators: Which ones hold static rail pressure?

    Only time it makes a difference is for hot starts due to the way the fuel pump circuit is set up, it needs to see engine rotation before you get pressure, you could install a prime circuit something simple like a cap and a diode to give xx seconds at key on would do it, or a timer.
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    89 7MGTE first start after rebuild squealing problem

    Check the accessories, ie Pwr Steer Water pump Alternator.
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    Roommate Starting to Dislike Me - My Supra is too Loud

    Maybe grow up a little as well... :nono:
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    Very welcome!

    Very welcome!
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    Wastegates..

    IG WG's are a PITA, if you set enough preload to stop the part throttle low boost lag as it blows the flapper off it's seat you then get creep up top... ok for stock or production cars, heavily modded go an External Gate every time..
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    Datsun 240z vs fc rx7 race car?

    This! As much as I loved my Z it doesn't compare to an FC.
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    High compression high RPM 7M-GE build

    Don't think you'd have an issue using that shaft, I had to take mine down quite a bit as it was tapping the Pauter Con Rods I was using... Can't remember the end diameter I used but it was a good deal thinner than stock..
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    High compression high RPM 7M-GE build

    Mine had the fuel pump lobe offset, I turned it off just cos ;)
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    High compression high RPM 7M-GE build

    Did you machine off the fuel pump cam from the AUX Shaft?
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    What is the most rare mk3 supra part do you own

    Probably about as many that care.... :nono:
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    lower rear timing cover

    Many reasons.... NONE of them for a BHG.
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    lower rear timing cover

    I used to reuse mine 4>5 times each before replacing, at $400 a pop for HKS Stoppers you'd be an idiot not to...
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    lower rear timing cover

    9 times out of 10 it will lift some of the Viton... :(
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    Here we go again--spun bearing

    Toyota Induction harden their cranks it's a shallow process, even states in the Manual NOT to go below 10 thou and Toyota DON'T sell bearings any thicker.... I know all of this as I've "Been there done that" with my 7M, Having the Crank Heat Treated, Niterided and Straightened is a very...
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    High compression high RPM 7M-GE build

    I ran a heat dispersant coating on the under sides of the Pistons as well as a big oil cooler as my cars see long pulls at maximum power.
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    High compression high RPM 7M-GE build

    You could machine a notch on the side of the rod in line with the stock rod oil holes, Have seen this done on Pauter's, I ran squirters with mine and made sure Hot idle was 40+ Psi.
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    Yup I just saw a tumbleweed

    :: tumbleweed ::