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    Hatch bump stop installation

    Hi guys, i wanted to do a quick write up on the install of the Driftmotion hatch bump stop kit on my 87. Starting with the cylinder shaped stops under the wing, they pull right out with a twist, no screws. To install the new ones, i assumed the same technique would work, and it did...for the...
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    Bypass; Heater Control Valve

    The other day i was replacing my coolant hoses and noticed that the bottom heater control valve hose had never been touched. After removing the 2 hoses i saw how deteriorated the outlets were. I did some reading and decided to bypass the valve instead of trying to replace it. From what i...
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    Biggest tires possible without modding?

    Hey guys, im running 225/35/18 in front and 245/35/18 rears. Id really like to go a little bigger on the sidewalls while still keeping the 18s. I just get way too much NVH transfer straight to my bones from the street. Does anyone have bigger wheels than me? Whats the biggest i can fit...
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    Full 3" exhaust install

    I wanted to write here what i would have liked to have known before i jumped under the car. Parts: There are 2 rubber donuts holding up the muffler, 2 donuts behind it, one of those non-donut rubber hangers just before the muffler, 2 more donuts before that, And 2 more donuts up by...
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    New PS pump, really hard steering

    Heres the deal: 87 supra 7mgte auto Hasnt been on the road since Feb. Been fixing lots of different things, mainly the timing belt. Replaced PS pump with reman pump from autozone. New belt, nice and taut. Pulley spinning normally, no slips. Both idle-up vacuum lines connected. Bled it...
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    Mk3 oil filter relocation...to where???

    Im about to order the summit kit, and was deciding between mounting just under the crossmember near the drain plug, or all the way across the oil pan to where the AC bracket used to bolt into the block. Who's actually done this and where did you mount yours? Yes i have searched btw but i...
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    Portland Oregon No-Start Mystery

    Hey guys, first time poster. Hoping to find someone near my area to come out and help me solve this. Ill cut right to the chase. This is an 87 mk3 7mgte automatic with about 230000 miles. I have a no-start condition with codes 12 and 51. Began 2 months ago. When running, i would shift into...