Well, its pretty much over now, but here is how it went.
This is my 89 turbo targa that I purchased a little while back (not running) from a guy in Elizabeth City, NC. I have been doing all sorts of stuff to it since then, with plenty of help from my friend Squid699 here in Richmond. This is the 3rd non-parts Supra I've owned since 98. My first was a beautiful 86.5 pearl white 5spd, and the second a red 88 turbo targa 5spd. I have been involved in several Supra engine builds and projects over the years, both personal and assisting others, with many disappointments and successes. This is the most thorough build I have done thus far, but expect that there will be more elaborate expeditions to come.
I decided to swap the stock maroon interior out of the black car with the gray interior out of my old 88. I then sold my 88 as a red on maroon, which sounds disgusting, but to my surprise it was actually decent looking.
That's Chris working while I take a picture break.
I swapped everything that I had upgraded on the 88 before I sold it. Here is the car after swapping the interior, suspension(Eibachs, KYBs), drilled/slotted rotors, ADR wheels, and fuel pump(stock for walbro).
I had spent the last few months slowly gathering parts for the engine rebuild and putting it all together. The machine work was stunning, especially the block. I had it bored .020 over, resurfaced, and cleaned. I decided to go with nippon stock cast pistons so I can run tighter clearances and I do not plan to go too crazy with this motor. I think 400rwhp is a reasonable goal, and the stock internals should do fine with a good tune.
Out with the old engine and auto tranny.
Rebuild and 5spd going in. My bro's 85 Celica GTS convertible can be seen next to mine.
This is my 89 turbo targa that I purchased a little while back (not running) from a guy in Elizabeth City, NC. I have been doing all sorts of stuff to it since then, with plenty of help from my friend Squid699 here in Richmond. This is the 3rd non-parts Supra I've owned since 98. My first was a beautiful 86.5 pearl white 5spd, and the second a red 88 turbo targa 5spd. I have been involved in several Supra engine builds and projects over the years, both personal and assisting others, with many disappointments and successes. This is the most thorough build I have done thus far, but expect that there will be more elaborate expeditions to come.
I decided to swap the stock maroon interior out of the black car with the gray interior out of my old 88. I then sold my 88 as a red on maroon, which sounds disgusting, but to my surprise it was actually decent looking.
That's Chris working while I take a picture break.
I swapped everything that I had upgraded on the 88 before I sold it. Here is the car after swapping the interior, suspension(Eibachs, KYBs), drilled/slotted rotors, ADR wheels, and fuel pump(stock for walbro).
I had spent the last few months slowly gathering parts for the engine rebuild and putting it all together. The machine work was stunning, especially the block. I had it bored .020 over, resurfaced, and cleaned. I decided to go with nippon stock cast pistons so I can run tighter clearances and I do not plan to go too crazy with this motor. I think 400rwhp is a reasonable goal, and the stock internals should do fine with a good tune.
Out with the old engine and auto tranny.
Rebuild and 5spd going in. My bro's 85 Celica GTS convertible can be seen next to mine.
