Some of you may remember my 89 2jz build. Well, that ended because I gave up and moved on. Too many issues. Part of me was happy that I did, and part of me still kicks myself, but we all live and learn. As a follow-up on that thread, she runs well. I wish the future owners the best and hope she never gets put into a yard.
As for me, I couldn't stay away regardless of how difficult it can get with these cars. Yes, that's right... I bought a second one! Enter - my 'new' 1987 n/a chassis for $600 along with two 7mge's and a w58. I happened to get lucky quite a bit with this car, which I take as a very good sign. I picked up a rod-knocked 7mgte for $100, an r-154 for $150, and began my scheming. :naughty:
After several month's she finally lives. I could've half-assed it, but I decided to full-ass it instead! Fully machined and hot-tanked block, fully rebuilt head, new bottom end bearings, and all clearances checked. All in all, the machining ran about $870, and the parts... well, I haven't tallied up the damages, but most of it is stock with the ability to go further down the road. ARP head studs, Greddy 1.5mm mhg, stock 440 injectors, walbro 255 fuel pump, stock ct-26, home-made hard pipes (for now), 3" megamouth DP to a 3" megan racing catback, stock clutch with an aftermarket pressure plate, and stock n/a chassis differential. The n/a to turbo faq came in handy during this second trek through the valley of 'what the fuck have I gotten myself into'. :biglaugh:
My plans in the near future are an apexi avcr (the very same from my 89), apexi safc II, maft basic, slightly larger turbo, 550's, a better clutch, some aftermarket gauges to better see what I have going on, a remote oil cooling system, installing my tein coilovers, and paint/body work. So far it's been a long road and I have a long way to go still... bring it on! :love:
Supras - you have to be insane to love these things. I guess that's why it's called Supramania. :icon_razz
Thank you to everyone who has helped me this far, especially Nytefire, Soundslikesemi87, ForceFedSupra, WhiteZombie, and Applesauce. You guys pulled me into this head first and have helped immensely ever since. (bro-hugs) lmao
And now for pictures! Maybe some video. Always more to come!
As for me, I couldn't stay away regardless of how difficult it can get with these cars. Yes, that's right... I bought a second one! Enter - my 'new' 1987 n/a chassis for $600 along with two 7mge's and a w58. I happened to get lucky quite a bit with this car, which I take as a very good sign. I picked up a rod-knocked 7mgte for $100, an r-154 for $150, and began my scheming. :naughty:
After several month's she finally lives. I could've half-assed it, but I decided to full-ass it instead! Fully machined and hot-tanked block, fully rebuilt head, new bottom end bearings, and all clearances checked. All in all, the machining ran about $870, and the parts... well, I haven't tallied up the damages, but most of it is stock with the ability to go further down the road. ARP head studs, Greddy 1.5mm mhg, stock 440 injectors, walbro 255 fuel pump, stock ct-26, home-made hard pipes (for now), 3" megamouth DP to a 3" megan racing catback, stock clutch with an aftermarket pressure plate, and stock n/a chassis differential. The n/a to turbo faq came in handy during this second trek through the valley of 'what the fuck have I gotten myself into'. :biglaugh:
My plans in the near future are an apexi avcr (the very same from my 89), apexi safc II, maft basic, slightly larger turbo, 550's, a better clutch, some aftermarket gauges to better see what I have going on, a remote oil cooling system, installing my tein coilovers, and paint/body work. So far it's been a long road and I have a long way to go still... bring it on! :love:
Supras - you have to be insane to love these things. I guess that's why it's called Supramania. :icon_razz
Thank you to everyone who has helped me this far, especially Nytefire, Soundslikesemi87, ForceFedSupra, WhiteZombie, and Applesauce. You guys pulled me into this head first and have helped immensely ever since. (bro-hugs) lmao
And now for pictures! Maybe some video. Always more to come!
