What did you do to your supra today? Pics

[Zrain25]

I was alway told never run a k&n on a turboed engine. I know in the diesel world it's a big no no. Lets to much dirt in a dust the turbo. And the oil in the k&n filter in a gas engine if u put to much oil it will get the afm coated in oil/residue.

I have no idea if that would cause u to hit fc early. Maybe because the afm is all gummed up but i think that would make see less air coming in not more.

I was hitting fuel cut early when my tps was a little off. Check that maybe. I hit it now at around 5500 rpms around 11lbs of boost

 

[Doat]

How do I check my throttle positioning sensor?

 

[Zrain25]

There alot of threads on it u need a multimeter and a feeler gauges.

 

[Doat]

ah, well this all happened after I cleaned my KN filter that is why I have a strong feeling that is the problem lol. I may clean it again and spray a very light coat of oil on it and spray the AFM down with brake cleaner.

 

[GrimJack]

Hmm... maybe I should post a quick update here. I've done a fair bit recently...

- Switched many engine bay hoses to black braid instead of stainless
- Mounted AP Racing front calipers
- New fender liners
- New windshield and door glass
- New trim for windshield and door glass
- New inside door lock bezels
- New rear hatch spoiler
- Custom fuse panel in engine bay
- Custom coolant overflow tank
- New C&R radiator with twin Spal fans
- New coolant pipes to and from radiator

That's what I can think of off the top of my head, anyway. Here's a current picture of the engine bay:

 

[Backlash2032]

You aren't supposed to use an oiled filter with a Karman vortex afm, if that tells you anything.

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[Dan_Gyoba]

How do I check my throttle positioning sensor?

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[Dan_Gyoba]

@Grimjack: That's really pretty.

I've got a K&N FIPK on the '90. Cleaning it was one of the first things that I did. I know that you've got to be careful with the oil, but I've used a K&N drop-in with the '89 as well.

 

[Doat]

I shall clean the filter tonight and let it dry overnight and put it back in.

 

[Grandavi]

I had a K&N on my 7mgte but when it came time to clean it I swapped on the oem paper filter.
Didn't want to risk the AFM honeycomb

 

[Zrain25]

Washed it to get pollen off. Seems like it gets filthy after a 10 min drive and I'm OCD so I wash it like every 4 days.... It's relaxing though washing it on nice cool evenings

 

[Zrain25]

Or get a aem dry flow......

 

[Korg77]

When i see such engine bays.. just curious... Where are all wires, filters, gas tank breather?

 

[AnubisMK3]

I enjoyed the lovely ice cold A/C on this humid and rainy night in Houston and LOVING the crotch vent. Every car needs a crotch vent but the damn hatch is still squeaking even after I replaced the stops it's driving me nuts. Also does anyone know how to fix the driver side window gap right where the tip of the side mirror meets the weather stripping? Water doesn't get in unless I spray it with a power washer but it's annoying hearing the wind rush through while driving on the highway. I figure I need to replace the weather stripping or adjust the window any ideas?

Got the latch release replaced and mine stopped squeeking.

 

[GrimJack]

When i see such engine bays.. just curious... Where are all wires, filters, gas tank breather?

Wiring is very carefully routed under the fenders and above the liners. Any wires going to the engine itself are wrapped in black and tucked as much as possible to make them vanish into the background.

Filters... not so crazy, actually. Stock oil filter location on the 2J. Fuel filter is mounted next to the frame rail underneath the intake manifold.

Fuel tank breather is mounted under the turbo / exhaust manifold.

It helps that I don't have to put up with things like the stock wiring - the entire front end has been wired from scratch with only the wires required for the Vipec, lights, etc. Milspec wiring, too. Then add in the fact that nearly everything has been custom fabbed with hiding that kind of stuff in mind - even the radiator is tucked underneath the support, where the stock AC was mounted.

 

[Doat]

Got the latch release replaced and mine stopped squeeking.

That is what I am thinking it is like the latch isn't being tightly held down

Or get a aem dry flow......

Do you know the part number or size for one? I believe it's 2.5 or 3" right?

 

[GrimJack]

Depends on what size pipe you are putting it on. I don't recall them having a drop in replacement for stock.

 

[Doat]

Forgive me I should have mentioned I am running a stock setup with an LLP filter adapter instead of the plastic stock one. I believe my KN filter is 3in ID I will have to measure it in the morning to be sure.

 

[planemos]

Installed the front most fender trim. Looks just about fully converted to 89+ now.

 

[Doat]

She took me to hang out with some friends at their shop then drove me to get a haircut, so in return I gave her a nice bubble bath and boy does she clean up gooooooddd.

Dat pearl action, damn clouds moved in.