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ok so awhile back i did my 550 upgrade with a new walbro and 12v mod. everything worked fine up until just recently. now when i crank the car over it will sputter then die. it takes about 3-4 times before it actually starts up. i am assuming its just not getting enough fuel/fuel pressure to the...

*(Mods please move this if you feel it should be put in a specific location. i'm not sure if there is already a thread started on this topic.) as gas prices keep climbing, i have been starting to research methods to increase mileage. i came upon HHO generation or (water power). i was amazed...

you guys think $450 is a good deal for a rebuilt R154? he says its got around 1000 miles on it and everything worked fine. had some local shop install everything for him i guess. he doesnt know what all was replaced though. he said he bought a rebuild kit and took it to this place and they...

ok heres what happened. last night i went out to leave my friends house and the car warmed up. when i started going down the road my temp started going up. so i pulled over thinking it was my thermostat sticking. there was some steam coming out of the overflow bottle. i hit the thermo housing a...

ok, well i have had my supra for 2 years now and i have most of what i need to do my 2JZ swap. a few weeks ago i told my friend that if i could afford a MKIV i would prob get one. but since that is not likely to happen, that i would probably just get an SC300 and do a motor swap. he just got an...

so i am getting ready to start my swap so i have been shopping for gauges. i was wondering how many ppl are running out there? i am going standalone so i am going to have most the sensors anyway, so i figure i might as well get gauges. i was planning on replacing some in the cluster. this is...

this was awhile ago, i forgot about it. so i was going south on I-5 when some guy pulls up next to me in a black expedition and starts trying to talk to me. its gotta be someone on here. no 1 else would have put in the effort lol. asking if i had a 7m or 1j or what. i think they got off in...

i have never really heard of anyone running an aviation grade oil in there car. i work with it all the time in my job and have access to it. pretty amazing how well the stuff holds up to the heat and wear. would it be worth a try? or just stick to normal synthetic? this is what i got from it...

so basically i have a pretty simple question. i got my relocation kit and sandwich plate not too long ago. i was wondering if anyone out there has completely removed the oil filter housing and tapped off the block?(2JZ) it would work soo much better for what i am planning to do. plus free up...

for those of you out there running 4" exhaust. where did you buy all your tubing? i am having a hard time trying to find 4" exhaust tubing anywhere. all i need is aluminized. stainless is not something i am looking for. i just want a place to atleast compare prices. i was planning on getting...

i was just curious to see who is around the area. i have seen a few mkiii driving around. wanting to see if anyone was close. you know, for helping out, parts, knowledge and just to hang out. i live in lakewood. anyone else? -Brian

i am gathering stuff to do my oil system on my swap (2JZ). i figure while i am doing a relocation anyways, i might throw in an oil accumulator. i havent heard anyone on here talk about them, is anyone acutally using one? my dad and i use to race late model dirt cars and we always had them. i...

quick question on stainless braided lines. i have been searching around the net for all my oil and fuel lines i am going to be getting. i am planning on getting -10an and -6an lines for my setup. however, i have noticed that you can get 3/8" or 1/2" line alot cheaper. why does it state "not to...

so i was shopping around and finally got my coilovers. inthe for sale add it says it has "pillow ball top mount w/ adjustable camber (not available on some models). so anyways i get them today and sure enough, no camber adjustment. anyone out there using coilovers, and if so do yours have it? i...

anyone heard anything about these rails? seems like a good deal to me. think the -8 would handle 1000cc injectors or go for the -10? http://www.rossmachineracing.com/supra8rail.html http://www.rossmachineracing.com/supra10rail.html

i have been looking at borg warner alot lately. since it seems like garrett's prices are going up more rather than down. know of anyone running the S472 or S475 turbo? i heard its comparable to the GT42 or the PT74. i cant seem to find much online about them. any info would be great. -Brian

anyone out there heard anything about ORC "Ogura Racing Clutches"? i was nosing around on a nissan forum and they were talking about them. i went to some japenese sites and they arent priced that bad for twin, triple and four plated clutch kits. any info out there??

i have been out of the loop for a few months now since i am not able to get to this site much. however, i remember talking on a thread awhile back about some guy who was working on a wiring harness that would plug the 2jz into the mkIII supra. it was just a short extension. i was wondering if...

so my question is, will a 2jzgte (aristo) motor fit in the mkiii without swapping out the oil pan and sump? from what i read everyone changes it from a front pickup to a rear. i figure its not gonna fit but just thought i would ask before i go and try to find one.

its been awhile since i heard anything about the knock sensing "development" on the new MS-II system. i was on there site but it has nothing new on it. i didnt know if anyone had heard any news about it yet? i was gonna try and hold off getting a setup until they worked something out but, that...