What did you do to your supra today? Pics

[MPR]

Took 6 huge bags of junk to the dump today (who says supra's are impractical? lol).

Long story short, had the car weighed on the scales. 1690kg or 3700lbs with me in it and just over half a tank of fuel (89 NA targa 5 speed). Over 1000lbs more than my civic which was about 2600 under the same conditions.

 

[BoostMonger]

I'm also curious where you came up with the math for that... I mean, it is a good amount of weight, and it is a decent foot or so ahead of the axle line, but equivalent to shifting the 400+ lbs motor 11" further back? You'd be a fool not to do it.

However, I plan on relocating mine to where the rear seat should be. Ideally, you want as much weight as possible BETWEEN the axles. I've driven with ~100 lbs worth of 2x4 carpets (Home Depot was giving away their "sample" rugs, they make great low profile creepers haha) in the hatch area. Made the car understeer much more than normal, then catch traction and transition to a bit of oversteer.


Then did a burnout? Come on man, we all know that is the last step in any Supra repair... where's the footage?


Possible to attach to the bottom of the passenger seat somehow, that way it slides with the seat? Might have to position it in such a way that the trans tunnel doesn't get in the way...


I wish they made a set that would work for the widebody. They look alright, they're light as a cast wheel can be, and they're cheap to boot. However, they don't go any wider than 10" unfortunately.



Quite a while back, I bought a set of OEM Ford Contour fans, that were custom fit to work for the Mk3. I've got a PWR rad, and when I recently test fit things, I found that it should actually fit better than the crap Mishimoto fan setup, and I know that they flow a TON of air, compared to the Mishi's "adequate at best" flow.

I just want a clutch fan and get it over so I can drive it again. But not 100% on a combo. I'm thinking 2jz clutch, ge blades, and possibly a sc300 shroud since it doesn't have a hole for a secondary fan.

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[DOUBL3 D]

Sat in it and played the sound of a 1jz ripping through the gears on my head phones while pretending to drive my car in the garage. Sad day

 

[veedubin]

I'm assuming you are making a cup holder?

Here is how I added cup holders to my Supra. I absolutely love them, and it is probably the best thing I have done to the car.

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?142850-Cup-Holders
Post 25 shows the final product.

Cupholder;yes! I do love the cleanliness of your install, however I don't really care much for the cupholders in the center console. I'm 6'4" and my arms are a bit too long to not have anything to rest on. I've always stuck my coffee cup inbetween the pass. seat cushion and the center console. Most days I have no issues, but there were a few days that when I tried to take a drink and put it back..... yea, coffee wasted; carpet stained.

Possible to attach to the bottom of the passenger seat somehow, that way it slides with the seat? Might have to position it in such a way that the trans tunnel doesn't get in the way...

Already in the works!

Was talking to one of the engineers at work and him and I got to looking and talkin'. We both are collaborating on something a bit nicer, more functional, reproduceable, and lighter. The one I'm using now is made of 1/2" roundstock, 1/4" roundstock, and 1/4" plate. I should seel it to the govt. for use in a tank. LOL

 

[veedubin]

I just want a clutch fan and get it over so I can drive it again. But not 100% on a combo. I'm thinking 2jz clutch, ge blades, and possibly a sc300 shroud since it doesn't have a hole for a secondary fan.

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Will the SC shroud fit? That just got some gears turning in my head...

Edit* Just looked up radiator sizes on rock auto. Looks as thought the factory SC rad (and shroud I'm assuming) is a bit larger. May run into clearance issues on width and height.

Lexus SC300
Click Info Link for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Does not include radiator cap; Row No: 2; Core Height: 16 3/4"; Core Width: 29 1/16"; Core Depth: 1 5/16"; Inlet Header: 1 9/16" x 29 1/2"; Outlet Header: 1 3/4" x 29 1/2"; Inlet: 1 1/4"; Outlet: 1 1/4"; Engine Oil Cooler: None; Transmission Oil Cooler: 12 7/8" (Concentric)

Toyota Supra MKIII
{Click Info Link for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Does not include radiator cap; Row No: 2; Core Height: 14 11/16"; Core Width: 25 1/2"; Core Depth: 1 1/4"; Inlet Header: 1 15/16" X 26 1/4"; Outlet Header: 1 15/16" X 26 1/4"; Inlet: 1 5/16"; Outlet: 1 5/16"; Engine Oil Cooler: None; Transmission Oil Cooler: 12 7/8" (Concentric

 

[BoostMonger]

Damn it. Didn't do some major research yet cuz I'm at work, but I know they just have the one big fan hole, which is what I want. I have a thicker mishi rad so I'm trying to find the most shallow clutch/fan blade combo. Jeff langes thread was helpful but I'd like to get some actual measurements like what you provided.

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[veedubin]

Damn it. Didn't do some major research yet cuz I'm at work, but I know they just have the one big fan hole, which is what I want. I have a thicker mishi rad so I'm trying to find the most shallow clutch/fan blade combo. Jeff langes thread was helpful but I'd like to get some actual measurements like what you provided.

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I was having the same thoughts about the Lexus shroud. The SC in the junkyard near me has a mint shroud. It looks a lot cleaner than the 7m shrouds too. I may still pick it IP and do an experiment. I only have Radiator sizes from rock auto to to off of. By measurements it shouldn't fit, but if I go on written measurements alone, my 2J wouldn't be under the Hood

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[BoostMonger]

I was having the same thoughts about the Lexus shroud. The SC in the junkyard near me has a mint shroud. It looks a lot cleaner than the 7m shrouds too. I may still pick it IP and do an experiment. I only have Radiator sizes from rock auto to to off of. By measurements it shouldn't fit, but if I go on written measurements alone, my 2J wouldn't be under the Hood

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Pick it haha, I doubt theres a sc in any good junk trad around here. Let alone anything supra related lol

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[AnubisMK3]

How much was the leather work, It looks friggin sweet!

 

[AnubisMK3]

I saw some killer fan setups at the swap meet that use a turbine (air funnel) setup, it pushes air directly through instead of the normal cone effect. If i have time this weekend ill see if i can't find the name. Otherwise I can't imagine
It would be too hard to fab some.

 

[BoostMonger]

I saw some killer fan setups at the swap meet that use a turbine (air funnel) setup, it pushes air directly through instead of the normal cone effect. If i have time this weekend ill see if i can't find the name. Otherwise I can't imagine
It would be too hard to fab some.

How shallow are they? I have about 4 1/2 inches from water pump pulley to rad

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[Orion ZyGarian]

Miata ones might fit, but theyre much too small for the car I'd think. Miatas come with two, and you could put one on either side of the water pump pulley theoretically, but again, I'm not sure if they would flow enough air

 

[BoostMonger]

but again, I'm not sure if they would flow enough air

Ya that's my problem with the current 2 12" fans lol


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[Supra1515]

this coming sunday night i am going to start taking the 7m gte out and seeing what went wrong with it...and then buying a new one...new to me anyway. i cant seem to find a good website for them tho that i can trust....looks like some research is in store

 

[Doat]

Finally finished changing the head gasket and got her timed properly she runs beautifully. Just need to fix the small oil leak.

 

[mk3tattoos]

Cleaned up some wires!!

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

this coming sunday night i am going to start taking the 7m gte out and seeing what went wrong with it...and then buying a new one...new to me anyway. i cant seem to find a good website for them tho that i can trust....looks like some research is in store

I recommend trying the vendors here first, but I know a few places when you're done researching.

 

[te72]

Damn it. Didn't do some major research yet cuz I'm at work, but I know they just have the one big fan hole, which is what I want. I have a thicker mishi rad so I'm trying to find the most shallow clutch/fan blade combo. Jeff langes thread was helpful but I'd like to get some actual measurements like what you provided.

If you can use the stock shroud, cover up the holes that the AC would normally run through, or put small auxillary fans there (like stock). Definitely have your work cut out for you. Might also look into getting a vented hood.

Miata ones might fit, but theyre much too small for the car I'd think. Miatas come with two, and you could put one on either side of the water pump pulley theoretically, but again, I'm not sure if they would flow enough air

Really doubt they would cope well with Supra heat, Flyin Miata has done a lot of work with developing cooling systems that can cope with turbo Miata heat on their cars. Quite successfully, but still not sure it would do much good on a Supra.

 

[D.J.T.]

Installed sunshade & driftmotion exhaust...

 

[mk3tattoos]

Installed sunshade & driftmotion exhaust...

Looks good!!! How's the exhaust sound?? I was going to get one, but could not find it on there site, so I got the blitz:/ I'll be putting that on this week!!!