My '88 is pretty much stock. It's down for engine replacement right now with a remanned longblock, with all the assorted new/upgraded hardware like ARP headbolts and a good gasket set. But I don't plan on doing anything much to the drivetrain to mod it out, as I'm more interested in it as a reliable, capable ride with some solid umph than something to scare my passengers.
Am I the only stock car in here?
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To the OP: Just put a full 3-inch exhaust from the turbo-back. That will net you a 30-40 hp gain! O_O Best of all, the car will be just as reliable as it was before. My car made 300WHP on the dyno, and it is very reliable...
stock was fun for about 3 days, then I realized how antequated the stock power and performance is, I only have basic mods, FMIC, Hardpipes, intake, 3 inch turbo back exhaust, MBC set to 10psi, and then brake and suspension upgrades and stock auto tranny but its fun enough for a fewm ore months.
I'm stock and plan on keeping it that way. It's quick enough for what I need. If and when I need to do anything in the exhaust I may go with something a little larger though.
Mine's pretty stock for now. Not gonna do anything too major to it, probably just exhaust, intake, suspension and anything else that I come up with.
stock minus the new exhaust.... but new goodies to come soon. and just keeping stock motor until the twins blow
phatbimmer;993925 said:I good sir have a stock supra
you my friend have exactly what i want my car to look like, just i want the 18's
sluggo42;992504 said:
Not the only one!
sluggo42;992659 said:
Your description fits the intention perfectly. Only problem for Toyota was, those who wanted that kind of car bought something else. Those that couldn't afford a Supra seemed to want it for performance, when there were much better bang for the buck deals.
GrimJack;993130 said:
Yep, main reason I went to hardpipes and I'm buying a stainless steel exhaust, it's more durable AND cheaper than stock, not to mention the performance gain.
suprabad;993157 said:
Even worse, India. I had OEM motor mounts in my truck and broke them with well over 180K miles on the clock. I replaced em with parts store crap and I broke em on a trail within 6 months.
Or how about the fact that toyota has two different fan clutches depending upon if you're turbo or not, but the parts stores have one for both and it's half the size of the stock GTE one? I bought the one from the dealer cause I KNOW it will last another 150K miles.
I'm mostly stock...for now. About to replace the stock exhaust. I bought this car to play with. But i won't ruin it by using poor quality parts or doing sloppy work on it. i want it to be in my driveway for a while.
