88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

[tsrikan]

Well guys here we go. Never attempted a build before but always loved the Toyotas. On My 2nd 93 Lexus GS300 for a daily driver and love the 2JZ if you treat them right they will treat you right. So I intoduced my myself last August had just moved from A GA back to TX and just picked up the 88 Supra from a friend. So just took sometime to settle in. Just started getting ready for my build and all highs and lows that only the Sexy Supra can give you. I am looking to do solid build so I can keep up with all muscle heads in my area. Please feel free to post comment and suggestions I don't take things to heart. I am here to learn.:1zhelp: And yes the 1st wife is already jealous of the 2nd wife. :love:

1988 Supra 7MGTE AT with missing head
1990 7MGTE stock Motor
HKS Blow Off Valve
Cx racing Intercooler
3in Down Pipe dont know brand
Megan racing Radiator
transmission cooler
K&N filter
HKS boost gauge
Unthordox lightweight crank pulley
Had the stock Head resurfaced so far and the cams polished

 

[tsrikan]

Here are some pics for now going to add more pics soon

 

[natedogr]

Everything sounds good except that lightweight crank pulley. Definitely use the stock one instead. The issue is with the rotating assembly balance being thrown off when you use that type of pulley i believe. Best aftermarket crank pulley is the one from ATI.

 

[wills_jdm]

everything looks good as said by natedogr, but i purchased the same pulley and many people highly advised me not to use it, and im glad i didnt...

 

[tsrikan]

Thanks for the info on the crank pulley. I guess I will just hold on to it and just use as a back up. Started some part clean up for now until I get a engine lift and stand. Prepped and painted the valve covers and cam backing plate.

 

[tsrikan]

:1zhelp:OK here we go. Got some pics of the Head and the passages have some corrosion looks like the block has been sitting for a while. But as you can see the HG looks good and no coolant was leaking any where. The machine shop advised that not use a MHG because it might not seal. So guys what do you think? If thats the case then should I will just stick with OEM HG? Im not going for big HP right now.

 

[tsrikan]

Got one peice of good news picked a Tomei Steering wheel from friend for free. Thank God for freebies they always make you feel better.:icon_razz

 

[tsrikan]

No real updates! Just got a sweet deal on a 1990 wing. I love the way they look. Just traded with a guy who who needed a stock radiator so he can get his MK3 on the road. Needed to do it even though mine is far from ready its always god to see another MK3 rolling.