James' 89 Supra Turbo
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The beech performance shifter went houdini on me, I can't find it. In the meantime, I was able to get a stock shifter from the same 89 that donated its alternator. Also installed a new rubber boot around the base of the shifter.
New boot isn't as snazzy as an OEM one, but it looks pretty good. Still looking for the right shift knob... I'd love the stock shifter knob in new condition.
Haven't yet added velcro to the dash cover
New lock trims
(yes, I'll clean the dust, stop whining
)
Broadway 240mm mirror
Later on decided to try out a 4Runner 5 speed knob. It looks better than the worn out Supra knob for now.
Installed an Alpine CDA-9884 radio. I have the same radio in pretty much every car I own, I love it.
On the A pillar gauges - the boost gauge vacuum line and wideband data cable were run through the dash and out through the engine harness grommet.
AISIN Clutch slave cylinder installed, line installed, bled and ready
Painted the last two wheels.
And got a sweet 18" spare wheel. It should be plenty to fit over the big brembo brake upgrade, which will be installed soon.
New boot isn't as snazzy as an OEM one, but it looks pretty good. Still looking for the right shift knob... I'd love the stock shifter knob in new condition.
Haven't yet added velcro to the dash cover
New lock trims
(yes, I'll clean the dust, stop whining
)
Broadway 240mm mirror
Later on decided to try out a 4Runner 5 speed knob. It looks better than the worn out Supra knob for now.
Installed an Alpine CDA-9884 radio. I have the same radio in pretty much every car I own, I love it.
On the A pillar gauges - the boost gauge vacuum line and wideband data cable were run through the dash and out through the engine harness grommet.
AISIN Clutch slave cylinder installed, line installed, bled and ready
Painted the last two wheels.
And got a sweet 18" spare wheel. It should be plenty to fit over the big brembo brake upgrade, which will be installed soon.
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Hybrid;2067205 said:
It's actually not for a Supra, it's for a 4WD 4Runner W56 trans. It looks roughly the same and it fit quite nicely. Toyota PN 33525-22050.
Hybrid;2067205 said:
Thanks for the tip! I ordered one from Japan like you mentioned. I've been trying to wait until receiving it to post, but it's been 3 weeks since I placed the order and I'm getting antsy. It should be here tomorrow as it just left a 5 day vacation at US Customs.
Brand new wipers all around, 17"/19" front, 19" rear.
Replaced both license plate lamp housings in the center tail light section. The old ones were faded and discolored.
Got a used A-pillar trim from eBay. Not perfect, but the improvement is huge.
Put in the last two Tokico Illumina II's with Eibach lowering springs. The car is officially dropped, but hasn't yet touched the ground since install. I'm excited for that day.
Suspension Techniques rear sway bar installed with polyurethane bushings
Wideband and boost gauge wired up. Wideband showing code E2 - O2 sensor not installed.
Sent off the driveshaft to get retubed to a one piece shaft, 2 3/8 steel.
Thanks to Drivelines Inc. and my friend Mike!
New U-Joints at both ends. Fits like a glove!
Replaced both license plate lamp housings in the center tail light section. The old ones were faded and discolored.
Got a used A-pillar trim from eBay. Not perfect, but the improvement is huge.
Put in the last two Tokico Illumina II's with Eibach lowering springs. The car is officially dropped, but hasn't yet touched the ground since install. I'm excited for that day.
Suspension Techniques rear sway bar installed with polyurethane bushings
Wideband and boost gauge wired up. Wideband showing code E2 - O2 sensor not installed.
Sent off the driveshaft to get retubed to a one piece shaft, 2 3/8 steel.
Thanks to Drivelines Inc. and my friend Mike!
New U-Joints at both ends. Fits like a glove!
kakanator;2068860 said:
Thank you sir
Hybrid;2068861 said:
They're used. They came with the JDM tail lights I bought. They are in great condition though.
I've got three different tail light failure boxes. All 3 seem to be working great with all lamps, except the CHMSL 3rd brake lamp. I may have to do some wire tracing because the 3rd brake lamp isn't working. Any ideas?
This lovely piece came in today. There was a small scratch which was disappointing, but it took so long to get it, I'm over the damage.
Shift knob, OEM. Thank you for the tip on the part number, Hybrid. It looks great!
This lovely piece came in today. There was a small scratch which was disappointing, but it took so long to get it, I'm over the damage.
Shift knob, OEM. Thank you for the tip on the part number, Hybrid. It looks great!
baller I did a little digging for that part number and holy cow 126 was the lowest I could find but damn it looks like it was worth it.
Hybrid;2068929 said:Awesome stuff James, yep they are great aren't they
With that much attention to detail, I can only imagine how many spare parts you must have... very nice.
suprafreak123;2068931 said:
Hey Edgar, I love the MKIV. I've been driving it with the stock twin turbos working in parallel, true twin conversion. The trans seems like a pretty tough version of the A340. It takes off surprisingly well for being essentially stock.
This car is in great running shape, it could be driven every day. I drive it to school and work on occasion. Once the MKIII is on the road, the MKIV is next on the list for a paint job and manual swap. It would be my 4th manual swap, since my other 3 Toyotas were originally automatics.
Automatic is depressing to drive. Always always always selecting my own gears, I hate the shift points! At this point, I'm considering going R154 until I can afford a V160. Every V160 I've seen in recent ads have gone for more than I have into this entire project. I don't have that kind of money to spend on a transmission. R154 > Auto x10000000000.
kakanator;2068932 said:
That's a bit more than what I paid. Still, it's nice enough to make you wonder how this car looked brand new. It's a nice piece.
Hi,
I've just read your thread. Congratulation, I like your MK3 Project, and the 4 runners also
I've just read your thread. Congratulation, I like your MK3 Project, and the 4 runners also
Rollus;2068936 said:Hi,
I've just read your thread. Congratulation, I like your MK3 Project, and the 4 runners also
Hello and thank you sir!
5qts SAE30 Break in oil
5 gallons of 91 octane, Shell V-Power
Filled up with coolant and immediately noticed a drip from the water pump pressure seep hole... bastard. New AISIN water pump installed.
Head to body ground, 4 gauge
Battery to body ground + battery to block ground, 1/0 gauge
Positive to starter, 1/0 gauge
SAFC wiring
It's alive!
[video=youtube;0dH4Wnmc2h8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dH4Wnmc2h8[/video]
5 gallons of 91 octane, Shell V-Power
Filled up with coolant and immediately noticed a drip from the water pump pressure seep hole... bastard. New AISIN water pump installed.
Head to body ground, 4 gauge
Battery to body ground + battery to block ground, 1/0 gauge
Positive to starter, 1/0 gauge
SAFC wiring
It's alive!
[video=youtube;0dH4Wnmc2h8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dH4Wnmc2h8[/video]
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kakanator;2071058 said:
Yeah, lol, the camera was just sitting on top of my tool box, maybe next time I will employ a human camera-holder.
Luck would have it that I've found a brand new 3.0 turbo logo. USPS damn near lost it, the package was destroyed and repackaged, arrived a week late, somehow the logo made it unscathed.
Sweet
7MGTE pics just for the hell of it.
BIC downpipe and oxygen sensors installed. The O2 sensor was the only thing throwing a code, the car is 100% CEL free.
Sweet
7MGTE pics just for the hell of it.
BIC downpipe and oxygen sensors installed. The O2 sensor was the only thing throwing a code, the car is 100% CEL free.
