my '88 mkIII project!

[YakuzaKirby]

well. i just noticed theres a specific area for projects/builds. this site just gets better and better! lol. well i picked up an '88 mkIII a couple months back. its rusty. its red. it needs ALOT of work. but im determined to kick rust's ass. for now i shall nickname it the "rusty red rocket" though it currently doesnt run- (blown turbo) in about 2 weeks im getting some funding (aka a loan) and the project will get under way. first step will be to take a trip down to TN to get some parts from a fellow member, then after that comes a 500whp setup. not completely sure on the details yet, and right now i dont have pics, but never fear. pics of my POS turned SEX are soon to come. :icon_bigg

but anyway. as of when i picked up the car it had the following mods.
HKS F-CON, HKS boost controller (manual), HKS boost gauge, HKS SMF intake, and an HKS TEMS controller. it might have a couple other little things, but thats all i know of. within the next 2/3 weeks ill be doing my homework and going on a shopping spree. probably picking up either a set of 550cc's or 680cc's, a walbro 255lph pump, getting custom IC piping, maybe an exhaust, and of course- a bigger turbo, either a ct26 60-1, a LIPP BOSS 68trim or a turboconcepts 70trim.
im a noob to the supra world, so any tips/help/advice/constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated!

pics will probably be up later tonight.

 

[BosoMKII]

If the car is really rusty, its best to just strip it down to the chassis and take care of that now! Oh man is it a lot of work......

Good luck with your project and get pics up soon!

 

[ViR2]

dont start with engine, go first with all rust, becouse they spread soooo fast... U're starting from the wrong end

 

[YakuzaKirby]

^ good point. well. ill have about 8k to work with, so i should be able to do quite a bit on both ends. lol

 

[mhopemk3]

^ good point. well. ill have about 8k to work with, so i should be able to do quite a bit on both ends. lol

Depends on your plans for the motor.. Most common and very noticeable upgrades.. Intake, exhast etc.. will be doable and will open the car up a bit. But to make a jump to the 450-500whp will be a little costly.. Good luck though.. I am in the process of a build right now and it's not cheap by any means... But 8K doesn't make for a bad car payment!!! :biglaugh:

 

[YakuzaKirby]

well. ive been quite a slacker on pics. startin to feel bad about it. lol, ill probably post pics tonight... installing an AGP wastegate on my friend's SRT-whore, then taking off the stock turbo cause my serbian friend wants to look at it... cause he's considering rebuilding it/buying one and uh. putting it on his uh. turbo... festiva. yeah.

well. i just got my loan yesterday. bastards only approved me for 6k, not 8, so im probably just gonna shoot for 400whp *sigh* weak sauce. i just purchased an upgraded ct26 via e-gay. it was used with about 10k miles, 300 bucks! lol. turbine wheel looks stock, but has about a 15 degree clip on it, the compressor wheel looks like its the same size as a 60-1... i dunno how it'll work out, but it should get here in about a week i hope... also ordered an HKS SSQV kit, and im contemplating ordering a BIC dp with divorced wastegate dump tube sometime later tonight... and im probably getting a 3" dp-back exhaust made at a local shop if i can...
in other news. i dunno. i want an HKS FCD. cause i dont think i have one. i have an F-CON though, lol. i think im gonna order a walbro 255lph pump later too... some new brake lines...
looking into a new intercooler. i have a FMIC thats 21x9x3 core, but its got inlet and outlet on opposite sides... kinda inconvenient, might just get a less-cheap intercooler...

tips anybody? lol

 

[ForcedTorque]

1. Get the BIC DDP
2. Buy a good catback, not a crush bent one built at a muffler shop
3. Do your homework on the FCD.......never heard anything good on them, maybe some can help on this.
4.SEARCH IS YOUR FRIEND


5. Get them pictures posted