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  1. nickel and dimed

    Has anyone got their stainless braided brakes lines made? Need some insight.

    Hello All. I am currently in the process of swapping my N/A auto for my turbo 5-speed. In the process, I am upgrading my brakes. I have been doing some research around stainless braided brake line, but I cant seem to find an answer to my question. So here it is: Has anyone had experience...
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    try to get the most users online

    Hey I am bored and was looking at the most users online ever. 439... I know we can do better considering we have a lot more members. Maybe we should make a date and time to have everyone log on. But ya, just something to do sometime. I feel like it may get a little warm....
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    need to clarify... stock voltmeter replacment

    Hey So I searched the forum and didnt come up with much. I have a turbo supra and would like to swap the voltmeter from an N/A into my car. As for wiring, the only thing I have to do is wire up the voltmeter with a power and a ground? Also where does the power come from, the battery, or some...
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    Super monitor and Maft-pro

    Hey I was wondering if anybody knows if when using a Maft-pro, if the super monitors will still work correctly. The reason is that I want to get both but if the Maft-pro will prevent the monitor from being accurate or work then I dont really see the point in getting one. Also I know this...
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    Anyone from San Antonio, Texas?

    I need a favor. http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=423031 I want to get this car but I am in Canada. If it is not too much trouble I was wondering if somebody could check this out. I need to get a new shell and this seems just right. So if anybody could take a look, see...
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    Guess who just got their credit card number stolen?

    So about twenty minutes ago I was lying in bed throughly enjoying my sleep when my cell rings (btw it is about 8:20 so not that early). I answer and the call center from VISA is on the line and he tells me "we are calling to inform you that your card has been comprimised" well I am like WTF...
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    MYT Engine

    http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=i3zejocqn8 840ft/lbs torque at 800 rpm.... I dont know about this doesnt seem real. Any comments? oh and here is the website http://www.angellabsllc.com/index.html
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    Your favorite motor oil and why.

    I figure if we all put the types of oil we use and why, new people to the supra world can figure out what they can use and what are some good options. If you use different oils at different times put that down as well. For example different weights in winter and summer, different types for...
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    what do you think?

    So I am in the market for a new supra, I recently banged up my car pretty bad after just rebuilding my engine. I am trying to decide what to do. The 7M was rebuilt with an hks metal head gasket and arp metal head studs as well as a rebuilt head, new rings and all new gaskets. So in other words...
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    bypass/depth filtration kits

    I have been reading up alot on these and properties of oil and filters. I was wondering if there are kits available or if someone has made a bypass/depth filtration kit for there car and has part numbers to share. Also for the oil coolers, what are the parts I would require in order to make it...
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    what hose is this?

    Well the hose is the one from the valve covers to the block. I believe it is for the PCV system. Take a look. Also if someones knows the part number off hand or can help to direct me that would be awesome. Thanks
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    Who is *working* right now?

    Thought it might be fun to see how many devoted supra owners there are. First off: I am currently at work cruising the forums. Ah nothing better than working in a biology lab that is just setting up!
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    vapour came from the valve cover

    Ok, I was doing a road trip and about half way I stopped to fill up and check the oil. needed to put some in and when I opened the cap some type of vapour was emanating form the oil fill opening. It look like it was coming form the hose that connects to valve covers. Not entirely sure what the...
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    AC causing overheating???

    Hey I just got my car back form the shop about a month ago and it had a full rebuild will all new bearings, resufaced block, rebuilt head, hks MHG, arps @ 80ft/lbs, three new pistons, honed cylinders, new rings and all that fin stuff. I have about 4000 kms on it and before I got it rebuilt I...
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    EGT temp question

    Just wondering what the temperature would normally be? If anybody can tell me what the temp should be at idle, 50kph, 80 kph, 120 kph and any other significant speed/engine load. Just need to check it out with my new gauge to make sure. Thanks
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    VIN Number

    Hey everyone I need to check a VIN number and was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to run a check for me if they have an open carfax account. Send me a pm if you can. I really would appreciate it. Thanks
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    tranny help

    Hey everyone. My friend has an 83 saab 900 and he is having problems with the tranny. Apparently when he shifts into second, it will pop out of gear after he releases the gas pedal. (meaning he was already driving in second and had successfully shifted but it pops out when he releases the...
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    My 87 Turbo

    So you guys are in for a bit of a story. I First got my car about three years ago this june (June 7th 2003 to be exact) after previously owning a broken down, rusted '83 supra (still loved it tho). I had lost the number for the guy that was selling it, but lucky found it in an autotrader...
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    Installing Gauges

    Hey I have an EGT and a boost gauge that need to be hooked up on my 87 turbo supra and was wondering which wires to splice into. I have to run wires to a constant 12v source when the igition is on and wires to a 12v source when the dash lights are on. Any help will be appreciated
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    JE vs stock pistons

    hey I am currently rebuilding my engine and I have a choice between some JE pistons and stockers from toyota. The JEs are only $10 more than the stockers per piston ($127 canadian per piston from toyota). The thing is my mechanic is weary of aftermarket and trusts toyota through and through...