Hey everyone,
i have recently purchased a 87 Mk3 and after taking it for a test drive i instantly became attached. The 87 Pearl White Targa Supra had some recent work done to it, and the previous owner had redone the headgasket only 17 000km ago. After purchasing the car and driving it for a couple of weeks I heard a funny noise coming from the engine. I took it to my friend who is a mechanic and he told me that one of the valves was clicking. After blowing a headgasket myself, i decided to call the previous owner and inquire where the engine work had been done (Im not even going to mention where it was done because quite frankly im embarassed about where he took it!) After that I was talking to someone at the local JDM import shop and he convinced me to do a 1jz swap because i couldnt bear to drive the clicking 7mgte. So me and my mechanic picked up a front cut of a JZA70 supra and got to work. I am currently waiting on some parts (radiator, intercooler kit, downpipe and the list goes on) as i decided to do some work to the engine before slapping it back in. Should have the rest of the parts within 8 weeks (mishimoto is redesigning their mk3 radiator due to fitment issues? is what the shop tells me) I hope to have the car up and running this winter before it snows so I can test drive her! the only thing i am a little worried about is the wiring harness extension since my car is LHD. My buddy doesnt seem too concerned with it and the 5 wires he has extended already look very professional (soldered and heat-shrinked)I will post some pictures when i get my camera charged! :biglaugh:
i have recently purchased a 87 Mk3 and after taking it for a test drive i instantly became attached. The 87 Pearl White Targa Supra had some recent work done to it, and the previous owner had redone the headgasket only 17 000km ago. After purchasing the car and driving it for a couple of weeks I heard a funny noise coming from the engine. I took it to my friend who is a mechanic and he told me that one of the valves was clicking. After blowing a headgasket myself, i decided to call the previous owner and inquire where the engine work had been done (Im not even going to mention where it was done because quite frankly im embarassed about where he took it!) After that I was talking to someone at the local JDM import shop and he convinced me to do a 1jz swap because i couldnt bear to drive the clicking 7mgte. So me and my mechanic picked up a front cut of a JZA70 supra and got to work. I am currently waiting on some parts (radiator, intercooler kit, downpipe and the list goes on) as i decided to do some work to the engine before slapping it back in. Should have the rest of the parts within 8 weeks (mishimoto is redesigning their mk3 radiator due to fitment issues? is what the shop tells me) I hope to have the car up and running this winter before it snows so I can test drive her! the only thing i am a little worried about is the wiring harness extension since my car is LHD. My buddy doesnt seem too concerned with it and the 5 wires he has extended already look very professional (soldered and heat-shrinked)I will post some pictures when i get my camera charged! :biglaugh:
