New to the market

[Tbo_timesupra21]

:1zhelp:Sup ppl,
I'm new to the supra/world and been looking around for information on the cars mainly. i read-up on wiki that the head studs shud be torqued to 74lb-ft. so is that on all cars. also i want to buy one next month(an N/A less probs rite?) and im lookin for common prob's with the car, amd wat to watch for.i want to start wit an N/A to get use to the car then turbo or 2jz swap it. if u can help me thankx u can reply or messg thankx

-Tbo_timespura21

 

[Nomad707]

just buy a turbo to start..

these things are what you need to look out for on the mk3 7mge-gte supra's

-Blown headgaskets
-Rod Knock
-R154 (turbo tranny) tends to be hard to get into reverse sometimes.
-Turbo shaft play
-Turbo seals (does it smoke??)
-Leaking or seeping valve cover gaskets (easy to replace, and cheap)

I'm sure some other members will budge in and add a few things.. good luck on your quest for a supra.

 

[pgiller]

Welcome to SM. Do what they said^. And get a turbo in the first place, they r much funner to drive.

 

[Tbo_timesupra21]

just buy a turbo to start..

these things are what you need to look out for on the mk3 7mge-gte supra's

-Blown headgaskets
-Rod Knock
-R154 (turbo tranny) tends to be hard to get into reverse sometimes.
-Turbo shaft play
-Turbo seals (does it smoke??)
-Leaking or seeping valve cover gaskets (easy to replace, and cheap)

I'm sure some other members will budge in and add a few things.. good luck on your quest for a supra.

thankx for the help lol i bet having a turbo will be mre fun. the reson y i wantd to go N/A someone told it would be easier and less potential for problems. I read its hard to find headers that give max HP is that also for turbo manifolds?

 

[TRACKMKIII]

Hey man its good to see you found the forum. Like I was telling you at work I would just go with a N/A since you don't have alot of cash to burn and you are still learning about cars in general. The N/A will still be fun to drive especially compared to your v6 mstang!! If you have any question or need any help you know where I am at

 

[Tbo_timesupra21]

yea u right i dont have a butt load of cash to just fork over but i will deff buy me the SUPRA not sure wat yr i have like 850 by dec 10th so if any1 one have one to get rid of, swing it by me

 

[pgiller]

I would check on craigslist to find some for sale.

 

[woodytsi]

i just found a black 89-92 turbo here in houston. don't know the price yet but i'll check.
woodytsi

 

[Rennat]

even the W58 can be hard to get into reverse... its a habit in any manual car i drive i go into 2nd or 4th before i go into reverse... and its works everytime. and if it doesnt, i just put it into 1st and let the clutch slip a little to get everything to move inside.

on an N/A, the potential for fun is the same as a turbo car, it just drains your wallet less. because there basically the same car, the turbo and n/a. they both need serious attention to the stock suspension, cause it just flat out sucks.

plus its nice to "learn" the supra on an n/a.... plus its not quite as picky as a turbo car. boost leaks causing fuel cut, old couplers, worn out vacuum lines, clogged lines...

just find a nice looking car... but for 850, i dont think you'll like what you will end up with.