UNC SUPRA here goes

[champscl]

Ok i introduced myself a couple of days ago and told everyone a little bit about my supra. Heres some pics of my 400.00 supra.










The two on the end are my rust problems thay are in the battery tray area and the lower radiator support through the wheel well. Gotta get that welded up soon, If anybody has had this problem I could use some help on this one. I am pulling thwe motor this weekend and buying a head for porting and polishing. Wiseco Pistons .040 and Eagle rods are next.

[LilMissMkIII]

Not bad for $400!!!!!!

[Supra28]

That's a pretty good deal for just $400. Any bigger pics?

[Rennat]

i bought a running supra with rod knock for $200... and it was complete and didnt have any rust...

rust is a bitch to fix, i hope you got lots of time.

[champscl]

i bought a running supra with rod knock for $200... and it was complete and didnt have any rust...

rust is a bitch to fix, i hope you got lots of time.


Ha yeah I got more time than money right now lol....
Im going to be pulling the engine this weekend so Ill post up some larger pics

[Rennat]

as long as your having fun, and yout not making things worse, then its all good. i just hope you have fun and learn in the process.

[champscl]

as long as your having fun, and yout not making things worse, then its all good. i just hope you have fun and learn in the process.


Yeah this will definately be a learning experience Ive built and rebuilt motors before but on carburated chevy's and fords. Ive had some minor experience in Fuel Injection so this supra will be a challenge but thats what I got it for plus 4-500 horsepower out of a six cylinder is just sexy as hell.

[rtrdpenguin]

My offer to help still stands =) I only have one class on Fridays and Chapel Hill is very close.

[coomage123]

hey rodney, i wish you the best of luck keep everyone updated on the progress. i know she is in good hands.

Andrew

[champscl]

hey rodney, i wish you the best of luck keep everyone updated on the progress. i know she is in good hands.

Andrew


Thanks Andrew,

Heres an update, just got the motor out today its the first weekend Ive had without rain or having to work since I got the car. So heres the pics of the engine and tranny out shoot this thing is nasty. Ive got my wortk cut out for me. The other pic is of the gnarled piston from a valve failure I guess thats why the previous owner didnt keep the head. If anybodies got some pointers on how to get the tranny off Im all ears I cant get it to come loose its a manual by the way.

thanks

[coomage123]

Thanks Andrew,

Heres an update, just got the motor out today its the first weekend Ive had without rain or having to work since I got the car. So heres the pics of the engine and tranny out shoot this thing is nasty. Ive got my wortk cut out for me. The other pic is of the gnarled piston from a valve failure I guess thats why the previous owner didnt keep the head. If anybodies got some pointers on how to get the tranny off Im all ears I cant get it to come loose its a manual by the way.

thanks

hopefully the block is still good. i think i nice trip to a machine shop will do wonders.

[champscl]

hopefully the block is still good. i think i nice trip to a machine shop will do wonders.



My thoughts exactly the cylinders seem to be in good shape just gotta wait for next weekend to get it to the machine shop.

[champscl]

My thoughts exactly the cylinders seem to be in good shape just gotta wait for next weekend to get it to the machine shop.


Ok I got the tranny off and now im gonna start breaking down the block to go to the machine shop. I also got these beauties today.
by the way thanks Andre

[coomage123]

Any updates??

[dcrusupra]

Hey cool, I'll be moving to Raleigh/Chapel Hill next summer. Nice to see some other Supras there. The house in Western N.C. has absolutely no Supras around. I've only seen 1 MKII and it's gone now.

[champscl]

Any updates??

Im slowly working on the motor, Ive been working alot lately so its been little bit here and there. When I get time mostly just part hunting right now gotta save some cash for the pistons im going je so its gonna be a bit. I got a Head it should be here this week ill have pics when I get it in. Ive got some interior parts in the works Im gonna switch everything over to tan and leather I think that will be sexy as hell with a candy red paintjob. Hope everything is well with you also are you still here

Rodney

[champscl]

Ok just got my new used head today heres some pics gonna take the block and head and rods to the machine shop as soon as i get my pistons asap...

[coomage123]

looks like its going well...

[champscl]

Its going but very slow Ive got some stock parts Im gonna sell but cant until I get 50 post that sucks. Still working on the interior though.

[champscl]

OK just cleaned up the engine bay this weekend. It turned out pretty good. The only spot that Im worried about is the lower radiator support, its rusted completely through on the drivers side. Everyhting else cleaned up very good though I dont think Ill need to paint it.

[coomage123]

got any thing new?

[champscl]

Yeah Ive been busy with work and the builds going slow VERY slow. I just got my pistoms in this week. Ill post picks asap there probe .040 they'll fit nicely with the eagle rods. Ive got a ffim Im in the middle of getting just gotta get with thte guy next week. Hows everyhting on your end

Rodney

[coomage123]

Its going good over here. Did you ever get the block to the machine shop?

[Nomad707]

cool car... seems a bit expensive at 400$ though.
might be because location or something though.

hope your block is ok.

-Ryan

[champscl]

Thats something that Ive not gotten around to doing its gonna go get tanked this weekend though. Im working on the head next gotta get those oversized valves for it and find someone around here that I trust to do the work. My machinst doesnt have the equipment for the head work so Im in the process of looking right know. Glad to here everythings going good for ya.

[champscl]

Ok found a new shell. Its an 88 n/a that Im gonna put the T motor in because the body is in better shape. I got it locally for 500 its just not got an interior just seats BUT it does run and very well for a car thats been sitting for over a year. I'll get pics up tomorrow.

[champscl]

Ok found a new shell. Its an 88 n/a that Im gonna put the T motor in because the body is in better shape. I got it locally for 500 its just not got an interior just seats BUT it does run and very well for a car thats been sitting for over a year. I'll get pics up tomorrow.

Ok heres the pics of my 88 N/A donor car its in great shape. The body has a few scratches but all in all its gonna be perfect for my turbo motor when its all said and done. Not to mention Im gonna save more 3 times more for buying this in body work on my 89gte.

[champscl]

Ok my new shell has a problem its not got a key for the ignition or the doors. Evidently the previous owner lost the keys and butchered the ignition to get it started. So Im going to pull my 89 steering column and use it since Ive got a key for it. Im also going to be taking the door locks from the 89 and installing them into my 88. I'll post up some pics when I start the process.

[OneJArpus]

nice car gl with the build.

[kotu100]

you dont have to pull the whole stering column, 2 17mm bolts underneath and it drops the column down, u should be able to get what u need from there.

[coomage123]

looks like your making progress. that body looks like a pretty good deal... keep the work up

[champscl]

you dont have to pull the whole stering column, 2 17mm bolts underneath and it drops the column down, u should be able to get what u need from there.

Ha yeah I figured that one out after I pulled tha column from my 89. I figured what the hell Ill just go ahead and swap it anyway cant hurt.

[champscl]

looks like your making progress. that body looks like a pretty good deal... keep the work up

Yeah Im almost ready to get my short block back from my machinist. It should be late january, gotta wait till after christmas to get the funds to pay the guy. Topped 1200.00 for the parts and labor so hes gonna have to sit on it for a while lol... Hope everythings well with you bro and have a Merry Christmas.

Rodney

[fonz87]

Damn that rust is like SUPER AIDS!

[coomage123]

wow, that is quite a bit of loot. but you know now that the block is strong and its not bubblegum'd together.

[champscl]

wow, that is quite a bit of loot. but you know now that the block is strong and its not bubblegum'd together.


Ha yeah between christmas and moving the bills gonna be that high for a while. Ive been selling a few parts lately and thats helping to bring it down a bit.