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  1. Old Radar

    1982 Supra Info

    Since this is a very lightly trafficked forum, you might take the recommendation of the Admin, Jeff Lange, and also check out https://www.celicasupra.com/ This thread comes from the MkIII forum, but the vast majority of the advice still applies...
  2. Old Radar

    1982 Supra Info

    "HOW can I judge a value on it?" Didn't you already do that when you bought it? Here are the results of 15 minutes work on this new thing called "The Internet". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Supra https://mydiagram.online/1982-toyota-celica-supra-wiring-diagram-manual-original/...
  3. Old Radar

    Petition for Manual Transmission

    Sadly, you're right. I'm sure Toyota has a room full of research into the new Supra's target market that says there is no call to produce a manual transmission for it. All the more reason to take care of the manuals we have. On the other hand, twenty years from now Supramania will...
  4. Old Radar

    Another Oil Filter Relocation Thread

    Just an old fart trying to hang on to OEM systems that are still doing the job...
  5. Old Radar

    Another Oil Filter Relocation Thread

    Ahh—slight misunderstanding. I have no problem with the hose using the designed fittings. My question comes from the fact that the oil pipes associated with the OEM oil cooler—and the cooler itself already have integrated single barbed ends so using the hose’s socketless fittings is...
  6. Old Radar

    Another Oil Filter Relocation Thread

    Thanks Jeff! And thanks JDMMA70 for the picture. Once I stopped looking down through the gaps around the headlight and opened up the splash shield under the light, I saw that there is plenty of room. Have you ever have a plan clear in your mind but then discovered an overlooked detail from...
  7. Old Radar

    Another Oil Filter Relocation Thread

    First, I’d like to thank jdub and all the others who have documented such a vast amount of knowledge on the oil system here on Supramania. Sadly, many were started 10-13 years ago and many links are dead and many pictures no longer display. I’ve read and re-read the relocation and oil...
  8. Old Radar

    Tanabe Catback Fitment Issue

    So I ordered the 12.5" Metallic Spiral Core Cat from Raptor Racing--as recommended by suprarx7nut. It arrived yesterday and I installed it today after cutting off the bolts holding the original cat to the original downpipe. Instant improvement!! Below, before the new cat. Notice...
  9. Old Radar

    Struts

    Mine are 12k fronts (which is the default for our fronts) and 6k rears which, as I recall, are supposed to be a little softer than the 8k default. I still had to dial both front and rear down a bit after installation because after driving for years on worn out Illumina IIs, it seemed I could...
  10. Old Radar

    A Look inside the Stock Muffler

    Damn you Supramania! Damn you all to Hell! Well, this didn't work as intended. In the preview, that "Attachment" is Krieger pounding the floor! I hate it when I have to explain my jokes.:3d_frown::3d_frown:
  11. Old Radar

    A Look inside the Stock Muffler

    te72, you are dead-on about the penetrating oil. PB Blaster has been a staple in my garage for years. --And who knew the concept I was talking about had a name? Ship of Theseus--thanks for the new wrinkle in my brain! I'm definitely not chasing performance--at least not in a serious way...
  12. Old Radar

    7MGTE Oil pressure system.

    And people think I'm anal!!:aigo: :biglaugh:
  13. Old Radar

    Rainguards for mk3 supra

    $200-$300 for fender flairs $100 for spinners $16 for curb feelers $10 for eyelashes ooooh How about some wood grain side panels--and steer horns!! Or you could put all the that money toward a good set of coilovers you were asking about in your other thread. Life's all about...
  14. Old Radar

    Rainguards for mk3 supra

    Don't do it!!! Unless you're going to go all the way--with fender flairs, hubcap spinners, fuzzy dice, curb feelers and headlight eyelashes.:: no :::: no ::
  15. Old Radar

    Struts

    If you can still drive your car and can stand to wait, I'd try to save for a decent set--that way you won't have to buy twice... I bought my Fortune Auto 500-Series Coilovers a little over 3 years ago for $1080 from THMotorsports and am very satisfied.
  16. Old Radar

    Tanabe Catback Fitment Issue

    I'm pretty sure. Had to stretch the outside doughnut hangers to get them attached. I think it may be poor placement of the hangers welded to the catback. I'm having a second pair of eyes look at it tomorrow to see if some strategic hanger bending will help. If not, I'll order the Raptor...
  17. Old Radar

    A Look inside the Stock Muffler

    Thanks Pi. The voice of reason--and just the cure for a touch of the syndrome!
  18. Old Radar

    A Look inside the Stock Muffler

    Theoretically, cascading upgrade syndrome, taken to the extreme, will ultimately result in a "new" vehicle. Take the B-52 for example--active H-models are all 55-57 years old. But over those years, almost every system, component, and mechanism has been upgraded or completely refurbished. So...
  19. Old Radar

    Tanabe Catback Fitment Issue

    Thanks for directing me to my obvious oversight! Speaking of Hi Flow vs Regular cats, I ran across this interesting tidbit the other day in my research. http://www.catalyticconverter.org/news/news_page.cfm?Key=catalytic_converter-&News=89 CatalyticConverter.org is “an industry sponsored...
  20. Old Radar

    Tanabe Catback Fitment Issue

    I love it when a theory is borne out by practical application! :drink1: One question though. Raptor is showing 2.5" ceramic high flow cats and an unspecified diameter metallic spiral core cat. Is the metallic the one you used? If so, do you notice any unburned fuel fumes after a cold...