CajunKenny's Build Thread

[TTsupra]

About me:

My name is Kenny Nichols and I am a full-blooded cajun. You've heard that song "Born on the Bayou"? Well, that's me! I was born on Bayou Bienvenue in Louisiana. I moved to Washington when I was 17 for college and stayed ever since.

I was born and raised around racing. My uncle was featured in "Hot Rod Magazine" for breaking several records with his car called "NovaCaine". He then went on to racing drag boats. My other uncle also raced boats and my dad was into 'Circle Track' racing.

My first introduction to MKIII's was a friend of mine took me for a ride in his 89 Turbo. I was instantly hooked! I had owned a lot of V8's and been in some fast cars; but, the spool of the trubo did it for me!

I searched for about 4 months and found my first Supra. It was a Burgandy 87 Turbo Hard Top. It had TEMS and grey interior. I drove it for about a month then got a rod knock. The car then sat for 4 years in my garage until I finally joined SM. Through here, a now good friend of mine, contacted me and helped get the car back on the road. About a year later, I lost control in the rain and totalled the car. It was close to the sadest day of my life...

4 months later, I found my absolutely favorite of all MKIII's. A Black 91, 5 Speed, TEMS, Shadow Grey Leather Interior, and Factory Sun-Roof. I had to have it! Two weeks after I bought it, I blew the HG. I have since fixed that and done a few other things to the car.

My BHG also blew my Heater Core, a hose, and DESTROYED my radiator. And I mean Destroyed!! When I pulled it out, it was 'Oval' shaped and the core was split in two!

After putting her back together with the HKS MHG she was supposed to have when I bought her, I found that 5 of the 7 exhaust manifold bolts had been stripped. To make matters worse, they POORLY installed Heli-Coils. I re-drilled and re-tapped all of the bolt holes and installed solid thread inserts. I had the Heater Core rebuilt and installed a Koyo Rad. Muuuuch better now!

hey bra i got the same blow off valve what brand is urs?

 

[CajunKenny]

TurboXS. I LOVED the way it sounds; but, had to change it because it wouldn't hold anything over 12psi. It came with the car; but, didn't include any harder springs.

I am now with the HKS style. I like the design of the SSQV better; but, don't like the sound that much.

 

[TTsupra]

dam really mine too it came when i bout it .... send me the link to wher u bought ur new blow off valve:biglaugh:

 

[TTsupra]

http://www.supramania.com/forums/album.php?albumid=678
this is mine

 

[CajunKenny]

I haven't been doing much because I've been sick. Now that I'm feeling better, Turkey Day is approaching and I'll be tied up with family stuff.

I'm done polishing on the Timing Cover. I didn't go all out on it because you can't hardly see the thing while in the car anyway. Plus I'm toying with the idea of having my buddy powdercoat it for me. Here's as it is now...

 

[CajunKenny]

dam really mine too it came when i bout it .... send me the link to wher u bought ur new blow off valve:biglaugh:

www.Driftmotion.com

There's good stuff at that there site! :biglaugh:

 

[CajunKenny]

Good news regarding the tranny! My buddy (a transmission guy) is finally slow enough at his shop to squeeze my rebuild in under the table. Gotta love the hook-ups!!

I was going to do it myself; but, since I have never done one, I feel a lot more comfortable letting him do it. Not to mention the amount of time it's going to save me!

A couple pics of the tranny with the Bell Housing off. The next pics after these should show a CLEEEEEEN Tranny!

 

[CajunKenny]

http://www.supramania.com/forums/album.php?albumid=678
this is mine

That's sweet man! I like silver supras! I have a silver 89 Turbo Hard Top. :naughty:

 

[TTsupra]

whats the most i can get out of a stock ct 26 i got it into a 10psi and that turboxs valve and a filter

 

[CajunKenny]

Here are the tranny rebuild parts. Compliments of Driftmotion!

What you see here is their standard rebuild kit along with all of the Marlin Crawler Goodies! MC 1 to 2 Shift Fork, MC Chromoly (spelling?) Bearing Plate, MC Chromoly Thrust Washer, and MC Bushings.

This should make for a Stout Tranny!

 

[CajunKenny]

whats the most i can get out of a stock ct 26 i got it into a 10psi and that turboxs valve and a filter

The stock CT will get you good power. A turbo upgrade is the last thing I would do. There are more important things to do first. Here's a list of what I would do, and in this order...

Head Gasket
ARP Headstuds/Bolts
Intake
Exhaust
Wideband
(if you get an AFC at this point, you can get away with a mild tune)
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
550cc Injectors & Lexus AFM
AFC (of your choice)
Tune
Turbo (of your choice)
Re-Tune

 

[TTsupra]

thats wa u did? and u got that 294hp? i already got 3inch full exhaust wit no cat

 

[CajunKenny]

At 294 I had the following:

Metal HG
ARP Studs
Intake
Exhaust
FPR
20G Turbo
And a stock fuel system

(everything but the FPR and MHG came with the car)

I could've put down more power; but, didn't want to push the stock fuel system any harder.

If I was starting from scratch, I would follow the list I provided.

 

[TTsupra]

aight fo sho its cuz wen i got the car it came wit that all i did to it is conver everything into a 91 and a new trany and engine but i put the same goodies the old engine it had. im thinking about puting and intercooler so i wont over heat the turbo that much

 

[CajunKenny]

So what engine mods does your car have?

 

[TTsupra]

uh uh lol notin really just filter and blowoff valve and just increase the boost to 10psi lol

 

[CajunKenny]

Ah! You've got a little ways to go then.

Well, I'm sure you know all about our Head Gasket issues. You've seen pics of that right here in my build thread!

Focus on getting your HG done and careful with that boost until you do so!

 

[TTsupra]

ya 7m hg known to be bad

 

[carter]

ya 7m hg known to be bad

There's be a couple people thats said the factory toyota headgasket is good as long as you have arps to hold it. If i remember right they said stock hg is good for 18psi with arp studs. One of the reasons the 7m's headgaskets always blow in stock form is because they were torqued down to 58lbs when really they should be down to 72lbs-85lbs.

But either way, your best bet is gonna be to with a MHG *metal headgasket* and arp head studs (rather then bolts)

Sorry I had to chime in, because i kno this stuff lol

 

[TTsupra]

hahaha its ok im supre new to this stuff so i bare know i know like 2% of wa i should know lol :aigo: