My 89 targa, turbo, m/t charcoal silver build thread

[92nsx]

Well got to start with the story. Pick it up in Chicago, Il on 10/4/07 for $1100. Motor has a blowen piston ring on #6. Had a friend that drove semi meet me at the airport to go and pick up the supra. Drove the 8 Hrs. home and put it into the garage. Plans well dont know yet but a 1jz in in order, i have blowen up like 6 or 7 7m engines in the past so no more.
Here is a link to the parts needed http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55545 I will keep updating it.

Here is pics. picking up in Chicago.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5000949.jpg
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Home and unloaded out of the semi
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400+ miles and didnt more a inch.
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Pic. in garage next to my caddy
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Spent the night cleaning and getting the RED paint off. Gas works great to get paint off.
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Look what i found( and $1.26 in change :)) I know HEAVY, but i know it dose a good for sound insulating + kenwood speakers replaces all factory ones
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5000974.jpg
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[92nsx]

Targa top in progress. Carbon fiber sticker, since it was faded any ways
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5000999.jpg
Had to make room in the garage
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001000.jpg

[sethron71]

Well that didnt work WTF. I gusee i have no idea how to post pics. Any help? Neve mind got it :)

Use the image code on photobucket:icon_surp

Seth

[92nsx]

Use the image code on photobucket:icon_surp

Seth
Got it thanks for the help:nono: Im a first timer posting pictures:1zhelp:

[92nsx]

Pics of carbon targa installed
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001003.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001001.jpg

[92nsx]

Lets see what ups delivered today?



http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001020.jpg
Ya i already have tail lights these just have less scratches and hell I only payed $50:aigo: and a new pipe:evil2: ,

[92nsx]

Also got the engine out!!! I dont know witch way to go? 1jz or have this 7m built. 1jz clip $3000, to have 7m built with turbo will be around $2500+i also would want a FFIM:)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001018.jpg

[ilikebigbutts]

nice!!!how long did it take you to pull the engine?

i would deff. go built 7m!

[92nsx]

nice!!!how long did it take you to pull the engine?

i would deff. go built 7m!

Well this was like my 8th time I have done it but took me 2.5 hrs. on Friday night befor the major beer drinking took over, and 2 hrs, Sat. and a case of beer (optional:sarcasm: ) for a total of 4.5 - 5 hrs. and one hell of a hang over sat. morning. I also took out the tranny with it.

And im running the # on the 7m build and it would be less then $500 to have a guy Bore&Hone,, hot dip, Balance Rotating Assy, Assemble short Block. SO for less $2000 i can have a bomb proof lower end:) so im leaning more on 7m and no re-wiring in the 1jz.

[7Mboost]

Looks to be in good shape, I like the carbon fiber targa idea for hiding some bad paint spots. Also some brake clean cointaining acetone will pull that paint off good too. And I think you'd be better suited for 1jz but you don't need a clip, get the engine and tranny, and then just do your intercooler piping and intake mods while you got everything out because you'll eventually do it anyway.



-Jeff

[Zumtizzle]

Looking Good Man.

[noah89t]

always good to see another supra being rebuilt instead of just sitting like someones black on black 92 that i know of.

[ilikebigbutts]

defiinatly 7m!

[92nsx]

Lets see what the post man brought me today.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001025.jpg

Switch is to replace mine since the white paint is worn off. now just need to get some gauges to fill them.

[ilikebigbutts]

is that direct fit to our supra's?where did you get it from?

[gtsfirefighter]

You've got a nice platform to build on. I would keep it 7M. Get it done right and you shouldn't have problems. There are 7M success stories and I'm hoping mine will be one of them. Grey FTW!

[noah89t]

lotek makes guage pods that will match close to our stock interior colors
http://www.gaugepods.com/toyota.html they also make them in 60mm

[foreverpsycotic]

and no re-wiring in the 1jz.

15 wires isn't much rewiring, but to each their own. Just make sure when you are done, that you are happy with what you did.

[92nsx]

lotek makes guage pods that will match close to our stock interior colors
http://www.gaugepods.com/toyota.html they also make them in 60mm

Yep lotek is the spot. This is the second one i have bought from them and both have fit great. I got 3 gauge in 52mm or 2 1/16"

[92nsx]

I am leaning towards the 7m now just because 1jz front clips are around $3000-3300 shipped to my house.

[ovenrude]

To the best of my knowledge 1jz front clips are not even legal to import anymore.

I know that Jarco had to send all the 1jz front clips they had back when customs came in and laid the smackdown on them. I'd assume any more being sent in would have a hard time clearing customs.

Not sure why it would matter if the engine has a front end of a car attached to it, but whatever. Maybe they were worried about people welding two half cars together and ghetto ridin' :)

[xxxotiknightz]

Would you want to sell the old taillights off yours, I'm lookin for a set for a conversion.

[92nsx]

Would you want to sell the old taillights off yours, I'm lookin for a set for a conversion.

That was what i was planing on was reselling them for cheep since the new pair i bought for $50,:aigo: to some one for a conversion. But once i started to remove the old ones, the previous owner had siliconed the whole thing into place. Im guessing so they dont rattel. I dont know why.:icon_evil The passenger one is in a million pieces, the center on is good, I havent removed the drivers side yet but it is also glued the fuck in. So if anything i will have the center piece left over.

[92nsx]

To the best of my knowledge 1jz front clips are not even legal to import anymore.

I know that Jarco had to send all the 1jz front clips they had back when customs came in and laid the smackdown on them. I'd assume any more being sent in would have a hard time clearing customs.

Not sure why it would matter if the engine has a front end of a car attached to it, but whatever. Maybe they were worried about people welding two half cars together and ghetto ridin' :)

LOL :biglaugh: weld two fronts of supras together. Customs might have something to do with it because a couple places i called that used to have clips like 2 years ago dont even carry a one any more. Also i see the price of them went sky hi.

I bet you it is because they have lead paint in them and are afraid of having them recalled. JK

[92nsx]

Ok, then no more 1jz swap, I am going to build my 7m. :icon_bigg
i hope i have better luck with this 7m, then the past ones
But i again i never hade one built with forged rods and pistons, and all balanced. i will be looking for 7m performance parts so if you have any let me know with a price.:icon_razz

[92nsx]

Spring or i guess fall cleaning of the engine bay and motor. Well all like things to be clean now dont we?
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001026.jpg

Got to have tinted windows with Charcoal gray colored supras.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001028.jpg

Motor is almost ready to get sent out for blueprinting, and balancing. I wanted to go 1jz but same price to build up a 7m and this one will be alot stronger. Im going forged pistons .040 over and rods.
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[xxxotiknightz]

Well even if the center is all you can save I'm still interested. BTW nice telefonica, I have an 02 GSXR 600.

[92nsx]

Lets see what cam in the mail today!!
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001164.jpg

Rear strut bar, Felpro gaskets, 4 gauge power wire, new OEM toyota oil pump, rear hach weather stripping, and oem power antenna. the guy i bought the antenna from didnt sent the trim piece that goes on the out side of the car for the antenna. :3d_frown: WTF

And still wating for many more parts to come for the 7M build.

[xxxotiknightz]

Screw the antenna, shave it and put in a hidden one in the back window.

[92nsx]

Screw the antenna, shave it and put in a hidden one in the back window.

I did that to my last 89 i build and the radio sucked ass. So this time i am going to stay factory.:icon_bigg. also i dont want a hole or filler color untell i paint the car. Maybe when it comes time to repaint, and that kind of funn stuff, i will remove it, fill in the hole and try the shaved antenna again. By the way is that your green 02 GIXXER?

[xxxotiknightz]

Yeah, I just got done painting it and I'm getting ready to start on the supra.Not sure what color though.

[92nsx]

Yeah, I just got done painting it and I'm getting ready to start on the supra.Not sure what color though.
If you have any questions when working on your supra shoot me a pm i might be able to help.

[xxxotiknightz]

If you have any questions when working on your supra shoot me a pm i might be able to help.

I'm sure I will, I'm in the process of tryn to find everything I need to change my N/A auto to a turbo m/t. I've got the ECU and harness and the N/A block is headed to the machine shop, but I don't know what all I'm gonna need to finish it. I'm sure you'll get plenty of questions from me.

[OfnaRcR4]

Nice build start!

[92nsx]

WHOO!WHOO! more parts in the mail. I could hardley get in the front door of my house. Any guess's whats in the boxs??
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Lets open them and see whats inside. (already opened the fogs)
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Probe .040 over pistons, eagle rods, rear seats that dont have any rips!!, Oil pump hose, and differn't power steering resiovoir. Dont know if it is from n/a or what but it mounts perfect on the fender where the factory air box and upper intercooler hosecomes out of the fender mounts to.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001167.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001168.jpg

[xxxotiknightz]

Yeah, thats N/A ps res.

[92nsx]

Ya more boxes at my door.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001178.jpgoil pan, power steering hoses,and some other junk (and i mean junk I wouldnt put the other sutff in a x-girlfriends car)(ok maybe i would:evil2: )and a jdm passenger side tail light from New Zealand that i destroyed earler in the build. So now i have a compleat US tail light set and a JDM set. :)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001179.jpg
Here is a pic of old seat (Bottom) and the seats i just bought (top) Is the seats i just bought from pre 89??

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Rear seats installed. Need to cleaned

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001181.jpg
Test fitting the rear strut bar. (you can see the new 4 gauge power wire I also installed on the left of the pic.)

[tookwik4u89]

Ahhhhh.....I haven't come home to any parts in a while....looks like you got lots to do.

[92nsx]

Ahhhhh.....I haven't come home to any parts in a while....looks like you got lots to do.

Lots of boxes and lots to do. LOL You in Rockford, IL That is where i bought this supra from. You might have seen it before? I believe the guy i bought if from name was Matt, he did tatoo's and body modifications. there shop was down town area i think

[xxxotiknightz]

Sweet, i love gettin parts in the mail. :)

[BlackDevilSupra]

All those wonderful performance parts, then one opt for Felpro gaskets. :dunno: OEM gaskets FTMFW

[tookwik4u89]

Lots of boxes and lots to do. LOL You in Rockford, IL That is where i bought this supra from. You might have seen it before? I believe the guy i bought if from name was Matt, he did tatoo's and body modifications. there shop was down town area i think
That would have to be boostfiend.....didn't know him, but he used to be on here.

You are using a MHG right?

Get it done and drive back down next summer for Chicago meet, there were a lot of cool peeps last year from all over.

That house across the street from you behind the Chrysler van looks like mine...lol....from what I see of the garage anyways.

[92nsx]

All those wonderful performance parts, then one opt for Felpro gaskets. :dunno: OEM gaskets FTMFW

Well i talked to a long time friend (ya he builds v8's not inline 6's) and said ""felpro is the bast". Are they, i dont know, but i will take his work that they are good.

And to answer the question about MHG. Yes MHG, I will be going with 1.2mm HKS. I have used them (3 differnt ones on differnt engines) and I have had good luck with them so i will stay with what work for me, unless the sky falls.

[lppro]

ide go with a thicker MHG for lower compression. i have a 1.4 with a decked head abd block and im seeing 180 psi. compression. i will be doing a 2.0mm in the future.

[92nsx]

WHOO!! another box in the mail. It's like Christmas early in the Miller house
this time a Gates Racing timing belt showed up.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001193.jpg

I onw have a full set of JDM tails and Us (JDM in the pic)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001194.jpg

A pic. of the N/A power steering reservoir installed on my turbo. This way its off the engine and a straighter path for the air to get ito the turbo.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001195.jpg

Intercooler removed. Any one know what this wire connection is for? Not horn, and i dont see anywhere for it to go.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001196-1.jpg

Any one need a intercooler?
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001197-1.jpg

What dose FTMFW stand for?

[tookwik4u89]

MG]

What dose FTMFW stand for?
For The Mother Fucking Win.....but I do believe that was sarcasm;)

[suprahooked]

What dose FTMFW stand for?
For the mother fu--ing win

[92nsx]

For The Mother Fucking Win.....but I do believe that was sarcasm;)

I new it was sarcasm i just didnt know what it stood for. Thanks.

[tookwik4u89]

Think maybe that connector is for low coolant sensor in overflow tank.

[xxxotiknightz]

Any one need a intercooler?
What dose FTMFW stand for?

I'd be willing to take that intercooler off your hands. And a set of those tail lights if you want to sell em.

As for FTMFW it stands for "Fuck the mother fucking world"

[92nsx]

Nope not overflow, it is smaller, and on the driver side. This is in the middle with the horn harness. I am thinking something to do with the pre 89 head light washer option????

Pm sent xxxotiknightz

[92nsx]

IGNITER GROUNDED. Thanks CRISP for the tech tip. I used 10 gauge wire, now there will be no question about the ground.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001198.jpg

[92nsx]

Rear strut bar installed, and rear all put back together:)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001199.jpg

[noah89t]

i hated removing all that plastic to install my bar, but now that i have done it a few times, its not so bad.
nice job.

[xxxotiknightz]

gonna have to wait on the intercooler, got a couple of bills today and their gonna drain my account. But I'll get to ya ASAP.

[Justin727]

good progress

[92nsx]

A new OEM gasket for the spoiler, where the antenna passes throu. No leaks, or cracks and only $10, well worth it.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001206.jpg

2 full wire harness. Between the 2 I should be able to replace the missing clips on mine or maybe just install one of these. O ya only $50 shipped for both of them:aigo: how do you like them apples.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001205.jpg

[xxxotiknightz]

I hate you.






Not really . :biglaugh:


Titus

[kabanimk3supra]

nice work.

[92nsx]

Lets see what came today, a floor mat for the rear hump. It's dark gray, not med. gray like my carpet, but it will look ok. will give it some contrast. Were these available in the US? I had this one shipped over form New Zealand,
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001209.jpg


Here is the oil pump shim i made today at work. I made 2- 5mm ones an a 7.5mm one. I think i am going to use the 5mm one.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001210.jpg

[xxxotiknightz]

comein along nice.

HA I'm number 60 BOOYAH!!


Titus

[92nsx]

Eibach springs showed up from suprastore.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001213.jpg
The turbo timer harness also showed up in the mail.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001211.jpg

[ilikebigbutts]

damn nice progress, i wish i had the cash flow to just buy everything at once

[92nsx]

***Update,***
Well pics. of parts that came in the mail today
Fuse cover
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001226-1.jpg
And new battery terminals. The + side has a voltage gauge instaled into it. werd.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001287.jpg

And my cat i guess thinks the beer box is his new play house.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001282.jpg


And well the engine is off to the shop. The owner Jim Hall happened to be passing by, gave me a call, and picked it up for me. (now i wont need to put the 7m in the back of my caddy and get it all full of oil.) we talked about the balancing, and he said it all will be with a 1/4 gram. :aigo: Jim also said i should be able to put 25-30 lbs. of boost to the motor when he is done. :love: (thats with a t-78, t-88, or a gt42 turbo of corse)
I asked about my head and he said #1 intake valve insert( part where the valve head seals to the head) fell out. That valve sits lower then all the rest. His labor would be $550 for a compleat rebuild:cry: . That seams to be a high price, is it? If i want to install 1mm larger valves, ss springs, Brian Crower cams would be all extra. This means to rebuild the head right its going to be like $1500:aigo: :aigo: :aigo: :aigo: We will look more at that around tax return time.

Tonight i am installing the lowering springs and they are kicking ass.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001285.jpg
Pic. of my OTC spring compressor
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001286.jpg

At least the GF is happy now, no more engine parts in the living room. I didn't want them to get cold or anything plus nice to look at.

Just a update for you all.

[xxxotiknightz]

It don't sound too bad for the machine work. Mine's runnin 250 for just the block work. Decked, honed, hot tanked, and getting the head decked.


Titus

[92nsx]

Here is pics. of springs installed. remember there is not motor or tranny in it yet.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001336.jpg
Front
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001309.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001288.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001337.jpg
Rear
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001290.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001338.jpg

[xxxotiknightz]

So now it's at stock ride height without the engine.


Titus

[92nsx]

So now it's at stock ride height without the engine.


Titus
Probley, Missing something like 700-750lbs of weight for engine,tranny,drive shaft, exhaust ect.. Add another 2 bills for me the driver:)

[kyle1jzsupra]

i got my head done w new valves and my block decked for 250 shabling but i new the guy

[92nsx]

Well not so much a update but some pics. More $$ is going to x-mas gifts instead of the supra.
Also cold weather has set in and snow is flying so it is kind of hard to get motivated to heat the garage, and work on the car.

VSV from tubbie along with a altenator harness that needs to be sliced into the car.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001381.jpg

Here is what the Gf got me for x-mas
(I know, I rule)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001379.jpg
I even got some prosport gauges from her:icon_bigg Boost, fuel pressure, and oil temp. all for the a-piller pod.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001380.jpg

[cool chuck]

Coming along quite nicely...subcribed!

[jsnowman76]

damn nice build

i wish I had the cash for all of those parts


ill add this to the subscription too.

[AGlobalThreat]

This is going to be one sweet supra!

[92nsx]

Recived new gauge cluster to day in the mail :) No more white face glow gauges and red bezel. Factory, the way i like it. It even comes wit ha 1/2 tank of gas. LOL JK
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001384.jpg

Also got the pro sport gauges installed. But the boost gauge is BROKEN. WTF. Well my GF sent them a email about it and we will see what they do.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001385.jpg
With the gauge lights on (flash on camera)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001387.jpg

Pic of gauges with lights off and no camera flash. As you can see the middle gauge (boost) dosent work:3d_frown: :cry: :nono:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/92nsx/S5001388.jpg

[cruisnhard]

nice build. I was thinking of going !jz myself, but I may go this route also.

[Dylan 7mge]

dam thats fucckin clean