You're likely in the minority sir.DHeath0013;1795907 said:
To the OP, you have a sunroof too... lucky! Welcome to the addiction. What starts as "just a couple more HP" turns into something of an obsession for many of us.
92' Turbo Supra Suggestions
- Thread starter Chris13002
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To the OP, you have a sunroof too... lucky! Welcome to the addiction. What starts as "just a couple more HP" turns into something of an obsession for many of us.
Chris, just a warning.......your thread is about to turn into something you weren't looking for. DHeath is going to beat to death by people standing up for Aaron at Driftmotion. Aaron is easily the best, most personal vendor I have ever dealt with. I have never heard anyone else that had a problem with him.
To the masses.......Let's don't destroy Chris's thread.
To the masses.......Let's don't destroy Chris's thread.
xzeror;1795551 said:
This is still possible i made almost 450WHP with a 35R on 22psi on my old Supra OEM Head Gasket and ARP Studs no problem.
Devin was using ARP Head Bolts and on top of that they had been used be for on different cars. But it still held up amazing if you take conditions into a count. (Not sure if he milled the Head either)
But with a good block machined head and New ARP headstuds with a proper re-torque at 500miles i think its possible to hit 500hp
how long will it last ? (Who know's)
+1 for Aaron and Driftmotion
ForcedTorque;1795983 said:
I believe Chris was looking for SUGGESTIONS and that is exactly what I was doing
quick summary....remove fender guards, can cause rust, Dont deal with Aaron, can get f^&%$ed
Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely take the fender guards off, and the driver side door also has one too...
Here is what I came up with to start the restoration with, and am open for critiquing...
$95-head gasket
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-7mgtestockheadgasket.php
$120-arp studs
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-arp203-4202.php
$87-gasket set
http://www.sipracingmailorder.com/servlet/the-336/Cometic-Top-End-Gasket/Detail
$34-timing belt
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-7mtimingbeltfactorytoyota.php
$55-water pump
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-waterpump7m.php
I will also look at a complete hose/rubber replacement and try to keep it Toyota OEM as possible...
Anything else I should look into while the head is off going to the machine shop?
I have been following this thread here to get some ideas...
http://www.supramania.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-19541.html
Here is what I came up with to start the restoration with, and am open for critiquing...
$95-head gasket
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-7mgtestockheadgasket.php
$120-arp studs
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-arp203-4202.php
$87-gasket set
http://www.sipracingmailorder.com/servlet/the-336/Cometic-Top-End-Gasket/Detail
$34-timing belt
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-7mtimingbeltfactorytoyota.php
$55-water pump
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-waterpump7m.php
I will also look at a complete hose/rubber replacement and try to keep it Toyota OEM as possible...
Anything else I should look into while the head is off going to the machine shop?
I have been following this thread here to get some ideas...
http://www.supramania.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-19541.html
DHeath0013;1796769 said:
Dont listen to him, MANY on this forum have dealt with aaron and have nothing but great things to say...
Fair enough...I guess I am in the minority. I must have dealt with him while he was PMSing. Judging by the feedback odds are you won't have trouble with him. But I still would never recomend dealing with him.xzeror;1797204 said:
Anyways, looks like you got an aswome Supra. It deffinetely is in way better condition than my 92 red w/ black leather
Although it was a perfect donner car for some non rusted rear quarters.
Starting the restore... Ordered the water pump, timing belt+pulley, head gasket + ARP Studs, thermostat+gasket, and a cometic top end gasket set, and in the process of taking the head off now to get to the machine shop...
My plan is to replace every hose possible, along with every clamp and all the fluids, including tranny and differential fluids...
So far, the oil doesn't seem contaminated with mixed coolant which is good I guess...
It's been sitting for 1.5-2 years so there were creepy crawlers in it...
I will be posting up more pics on the process when the head is off and get the engine bay more clean...
My plan is to replace every hose possible, along with every clamp and all the fluids, including tranny and differential fluids...
So far, the oil doesn't seem contaminated with mixed coolant which is good I guess...
It's been sitting for 1.5-2 years so there were creepy crawlers in it...
I will be posting up more pics on the process when the head is off and get the engine bay more clean...
Forgot u asked about my wheel setup from the avatar. That was on lowering springs w/ tokico illuminas IIs (work with tems) and ruff racing rims. That was a while back, im currently on hks hipermax coilovers w/ mkiv tt wheels.
Thanks, I was actually looking into the tokico struts (with TEMS) and Eibach lowering springs from driftmotion... I still want a stock look; slightly lowered without being too uncomfortable and will be reading more into suspension setups after I get it up and running...
The Tokicos are great. They are on the red 2JZ car that is for sale. The height is lowered BUT not crazy to the point you can't set a shop lift on it. -___-
Oh you '92 guys are like a freakin' cult! Ok, Im just jealous!!!! HEHEHEHEHE!!!! Im just a lowly '87 owner
UPDATE: Head is at the shop for cleaning, replacing the valve stems and compression testing... Here are pics of the blown head gasket, and crappy intercooler piping... I know the stock intercooler isn't that good, should I jump to the drift motion front mount intercooler kit or replace the stock rubber tubes?
