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  1. mecevans

    where to put oil cooler

    I got a 10x11 B&M cooler i hope to be installing this Friday. As of now i just my canton adapter and my permacool remote filter head. The cooler is pretty big and the only place i can get it to fit is under the driver side headlight. The outlet come out above and below the frame rail for the...
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    Fresh rebuild. Coolant boiled on me.

    My coolant boils after i shut off the engine. Fresh rebuild with.... Arp mhg H2o pump Toyota thermostat and cap silicon rad hose All other hoses new remote filter no cooler 10x11 going in next week. even if i drive it out of boost and under 3k and idle for 1 min before i turn it off...
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    What intake adapter is this?

    My school has a state funded ref station as part of the auto program. I was offered a free smog and inspection because i am a student. I was discussing my mods and he says my only issue is my intake. I am pretty sure this is a replica or a real intake that had an EO # . If someone can identify...
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    Unofficial Cali supra owners map.

    Made it for CenCalSupras but anyone can put themselfs in it. This isn't your home address btw. Just your city, or county. http://www.mapservices.org/myguestmap/map/cencalsupras
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    dipstick is this wrong?

    Is this right? Tube seems too long...
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    Coupler length

    I bought a coupler for the throttle body and its too long. If someone could check to see how long their stock one is that would be awesome. Thanks.
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    Arp torque

    Bought second hand arp studs and I don't have the moly lube. Is there a torque for with oil or should I just wait to get lube?
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    Bearing Diagnosis

    Just curious what you all think about my old bearing from my rebuild. 90-92' GE block unknown miles no knock. I have used pennzoil 5w-30 synthetic and the huge Wix filters since ive owned it. i autocrossed it a couple times and driven through the twisties for extended high RPM's and load.lots of...
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    Rod resizing and toyota select fit bearings.

    The last thing I have to do to get my engine done is order bearings for my Na-T 7M. I know that rod resizing is recommended especially for the 7M. I took my crank,rods, and block to get it all checked out and so far they say I need resize the rods. How would this be done? Do I have then...
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    Did i give machine shop wrong measurements?

    I just sent my block to the machine shop and think i gave them outdated clearances.:aigo: I have a late GE block that i am going na-t with .20 oversized cast npr turbo pistons. Looking for 350-400hp. I have an older tsrm that does not include turbo models. It specifies 0.06-0.08mm piston to...
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    Best cast pistons

    Unless i can find some forged pistons for cheap im going to go with cast. I have been reading and clevite pistons where supposed to be really good, but i have been having trouble finding them. 400hp is the highest i expect out of this motor for a couple years. Im also dead set on running...
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    Mikes 7MGE-T engine build

    Hello all, Started my conversion awhile ago but ran into an issue of not being able to remove the pan for my oil drain. Decided to pull the whole motor and im glad i did. its going to be a stock rebuild with stock GE compression of about 9.0-9.1 to one. shooting for 350-400 ponies and a some...
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    Hose barb

    would this hose barb be ok to use with this hose for an oil filter relocation setup?:1zhelp: http://www.valleyhydraulic.com/store/pc/brass-male-hose-barb-5-8-hose-x-1-2-male-npt-99p1693.htm?atc=1&idproduct=1693 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-220790-B/
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    Solenoid resistor

    Couple quick questions. Im GTE swaping an originally 87 NA auto. 1. part numbers on GEvs. GTE FPR are the same. everyone says to switch it out, why? 2. car has a "solenoid resistor" present and the GTE has one too. Same? 3. is the Independence of GTE injectors the same no matter what year...
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    where to work

    Im probably in one of the worst situations a supra owner could be in. I have a mountain of parts to turbo swap my car but no workspace to actually do any good with. The parts have been there for nearly 10 months. My father wont. Let me work on it at home or his shop which there is plenty of...
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    turbo manifold. oil filter.

    Will a stock size oil filter fit without the stock relocation bracketi ,f a turbo manifold is used?
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    A minute of your time plz

    wondering what the cress would look like if i put some money in it. looking to lower it and put 14-16in rims. thanks guys
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    Found a Cressida!

    I spotted a mx73 cressida the other day while at work getting a smog test done across the street. looked dirty but garaged so i left my number in case it didnt pass smog. Well i got a call today saying the customer wants to get a rid of is and is asking 700! i know i can talk him down with cash...
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    Catch can from other vehicles

    my neighbor has a 850R volvo which i have been tuning up and it has a pretty well designed catch can system. so i am wondering if it can be used on a supra, or if other car have something more suitable? http://www.ipdusa.com/product.asp?strParents=72,153,849&CAT_ID=849&P_ID=3936 From what...
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    Solved:Not locking anymore

    I have a 4.3 LSD differential and i scored some free Pennzoil synthetic GL-5 75w-90 gear fluid from work. I had a feeling it would cause my diff not to lock anymore once i changed it. The data sheet said it has LSD additives in it, but i now have lame 1 wheel launches.:3d_frown: Whats the best...