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  1. YoungGunSupra

    if not a blown headgasket...then what?

    hey guys, ive been having such bad luck recently with my car. within the last 2 weeks i got a fix it ticket, someone hit me, just a fender bender but 1000 dollars in damages regardless. couldnt pass smog, and to top it all off as im exiting the freeway to get to driftmotion my car shuts off on...
  2. YoungGunSupra

    Timing belt, am i being mislead?!

    Hey guys, ive posted on here earlier about having some troubles passing smog. i took my supra down to my grandmas mechanic of 20 years..he has a 85 supra of his own and i just asked him if he could look at the car and check the EGR and what not to see if everythings working properly. i get a...
  3. YoungGunSupra

    Catalytic converter CA smog problems. HELP!

    hey guys, i have a 7MGTE 5 speed 87 supra..ive pretty much done everything i can to the car besides rebuild the engine to restore it back to factory running condition. now i have a new problem..i took my car to go get smogged and the guy said i have high Nox emissions around 1100. the mechanic...
  4. YoungGunSupra

    Illuminas not the only struts/shocks compatible with TEMS?

    Hey guys..just a question..i work at sears..and iw as looking at the struts/shocks available for my 87 supra...and i came across the moneroe sensatracs...on the description it said "Electronic variable adjustment" i think..ill double check again tommorow...has anyone tried these? or are the only...
  5. YoungGunSupra

    still having OIL PROBLEMS. arent things fixed??

    hey guys..i have a 1987 supra 5 speed turbo..i recent had all seals done, front main rear main cam seal and oil pump drive line seal done..as well as valve cover gasket..before i did all that work i would probably have to fill up with about a quart every 2-3 weeks which i guess is normal with...
  6. YoungGunSupra

    ?? about MK4 TT wheels + found a source for centercaps??

    Hey guys. im planning on picking up a set of the mk4 TT wheels, just wanted to know if these would fit on a 87 supra without any modifications. also what are the advantages of the TT wheel upgrade on our cars? better handling? oversteer understeer, look, fitment..anything? i just dont like the...
  7. YoungGunSupra

    New DriftMotion Exhaust

    http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-3inchstainlessexhaustformk3supra.php Just saw this on the site!! has anyone bought this yet? or had any experience with the exhaust?! thanks! John
  8. YoungGunSupra

    All Seals Redone..still leakinG?!

    alrighty fellas, i just got my front main seal, oil pump drive seal, cam seal, rear main seal, and valve cover gasket redone. so i pick up my car and drive it home, let it sit in the garage for about an hour, come back out and check the paper towel under my car and its still leaking in a...
  9. YoungGunSupra

    Breaking in Clutch

    Hey guys, i just took my car to driftmotion to get all my seals redone ^_^ so basically, while they had the tranny out...they said whoever installed my last clutch put the FLYWHEEL IN BACKWARDS!?! lol i was like what the hell...but i guess the hub and fork was grinding up on each other..and the...
  10. YoungGunSupra

    Products such as Lucas Oil stop leak?

    Hey guys...like many supra owners i have a slow oil leak...i had a scare last time...i didnt check it for two weeks and somehow my oil went all the way down to LOW...filled it up 2 qts..and 2 days later was at half...now its sta yed at full for the last 4 days. im dumfounded. what do you guys...
  11. YoungGunSupra

    Hardpipes?

    Hey guys...so i was at work the other day and i was just checking my oil (i leaked about 2 quarts within a couple days :: angry :: STILL LEAKING!, gonna take in soon) besides the point, one of my co workers was lookin at it and he was like wow the stock piping is real restrictive *points at pipe...
  12. YoungGunSupra

    Interior Rebuild.

    Hey guys..i have an 87 turbo 5 spd supra. its stock white exterior and burgandy cloth interior. im going to get straight to the point. i want to redo the whole interior. First off does anyone know of a good reputable place in Southern California where i can take it to? second if anyone has done...
  13. YoungGunSupra

    "regular oil" not synthetic

    My question is..whats the best "regular" oil to use, not synthetic because my car has about 200k on the chassis...motor has been swapped in,..should have about 80k on it by now..im assuming its too late to switch to synthetic because it will wear my old seals off. i work at sears auto center so...
  14. YoungGunSupra

    High Flow Catalytic Converters

    Hey, does anyone know a good place to get a 3" high flow cat thats California CARB legal? its been a pain in the ass so far to try and find one. or does anyone by chance have one layin around that they wanna sell? Thanks! John
  15. YoungGunSupra

    Need help with my build for an exhaust!

    Hey fellas i appreciate the advice ive gotten lately on this board for all my questions..now i got ANOTHER ONE. ok so im gett my exhaust system done up...gettin my 3in full DP and tanabe medallion with driftmotion...now the high flow cat aaron had was just put on another car the other day...
  16. YoungGunSupra

    MA70 vs MA71

    Whats the difference?!?! first i heard it was euro models vs US models.. then some said it was non turbo models vs turbo models. whats the real difference?! and btw im very confused...on the VIN in my engine bay it says MA70. and imprinted right next to it in the engine bay it says...
  17. YoungGunSupra

    is the price right for this MK4?

    check it out..supposedly 1 owner "MINT" 100% stock wants to sell for 14,995. What yall think from the limited info given?
  18. YoungGunSupra

    Stay 7M or go 1jz or 2jz?

    Yes i know there have been a million and one of these kinds of threads but i was just looking for opinions Heres some background on what i have and what im looking for (I have been and will be doing all work with driftmotion) I have an 1987 7mGTE 5 speed. has about 200k on chassis and another...
  19. YoungGunSupra

    Alleged BHG?? or something else =o NEED KNOWLEDGABLE HELP!

    so i was driving home from the park the other night and i notice my temperature gauge was a bit higher than normal...but still near the middle. couple minutes later i see it start climbing to about 75% of the Hot part so i freak out and immediately pull over and shut off the engine. i open my...
  20. YoungGunSupra

    HELP! is this hurting my car/turbo?!

    there are two things that are bothering me... 1. i was reading articles on turbo surge and "flutteR" the only upgrades i have made to my car is a rebuilt ct26 57 trim with a new silicone accordian and a K&N FIPKfrom driftmotion..now i can hear the turbo spooling which is awesome and antime i...