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    Suspension-bushing-restoration question

    Ok, so I have not been on here in a while, and I hope I still remember the proper etiquette for these. 87 supra-7m-gte decently modified 86,000 miles no rust never seen snow Needs restoration on normal wear and tear First, I did search but am extremely short of time with work and did...
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    supra idle funny-tps?

    Hey guys, Just wondering a quick question, hope its not to easy, lol. I looked around a little and didn't find anything. I have a 87 supra turbo, 85k on it. Mods- hks electric boost controller, fcd intake 3in exhaust turbo back 60-1 rebuilt ct 26 intercooler hard pipes bov-not...
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    supra makes me mad! and a question (cooling system)

    ok so any of you who have been looking atmy posts lately maybe remember i just changed my hg stock toyota. I pulled the engine to do it.. I had a hell of a weekend, so here's the details, and a question at the end. ok so i pulled engine, new gaskets vacuum lines belts fluids...
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    changed head gastket, car wont start need help!

    Hello everyone, ok so i changed the head gasket, i pulled the engine to do it, which is a lot lot easier. i took pictures of everything, im sure everythign is hooked up right. it turns over fine, i checked there is gas in the fuel rail, i have power to the injectors and its not...
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    maxima dual electric fans

    One of my friends has some good conditin maxima fans from a 94 or 95 v6. I was wondering about hooking these up, i read somewhere on here about different fans working, anyone know if these will push enough air, or is it just a waste. also, if anyone knows about hooking them up. how...
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    doing head gasket replacement few ???'s

    Hello, I am about to start doing a head gasket change. Mine didnt blow yet, but i have the time now and i bought all the stuff, and i dont want to wait for problems if i can fix it first. So. I am using the stock head gasket from toyota. I have a full engine gasket kit and arp bolts. I...
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    50 dollar paint job question

    My question is has anyone had really good luck with this, or has this idea kind of died. I was going to try it, but i dont want to waste my time. I can spray it just as easily, but the cost is a lot more. thanks Joe Im sorry i put this in the wrong spot.
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    intercooler pipe, gauging interest hope its ok.

    If this is anyway not allowed, than feel free to take it down and let me know. thanks, anyways, on to the piping. I started to build intercooler piping today for my supra. i was thinking of making a base model, and making more to sell. Would anyone be interested it that. I can...
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    ebay breather filters?

    I was just wondering if anyone knew if the breather filters off ebay were any good. there are a couple kinds, but I just dont want to get stuck with a cheap one. thanks Joe...
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    Big intercooler?

    hello, I am currently looking at a FFIC for my supra. it is quite large though 20 long 15.5 high, and 3.5 width. Will this even fit well in my car. I would measure it myself, but i am 200 miles away for the next month. I normally wouldnt buy it , but i can get it for a great price. buy...
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    checking tps, im i retarted?

    Ok, so i have the tsrm. it says to check the tps with an ohlmmeter. well, i bought a new one, with the X10 thingy for ohlms, and followed the instructions. i didnt get a reading for any of the connections. does this mean that i am doing it wrong, or does this mean that my tps is shot? It...
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    good deal/quality??

    Check this out, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8027165711&fromMakeTrack=true has anyone gotten this, or know if the stuff is a good buy and quality parts. It seems pretty good to me for the price. thanks
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    mkiv injectors in a mKIII?

    I am installing the maft, gm afm, and all the other stuff that goes with it. Can I use mk4 injectors, since they are 550's, or will they not work. They seem to be alittle cheaper than RC's and other injectors. thanks for any input Joe
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    tacoma 7mgte swap.

    I was thinking about trying to swap a 7mgte into a tacoma. I have an extra engine, and all the parts necassary, but not sure of a few things. What year is the best. to swap into. do the engine mounts line up. 4x4? possible difficulty with wiring? anybody whose done this I would...
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    idle wierd, battery connection?

    Ok so here is what is going on. my car (87 supra 5 speed targa turbo, exhaust, boost controller, intake , t elbow, someother stuff) idles at about 1000-1100 rpms. Its been that way since i got it, 1.5 years ago. Its has 83000 on it. lately, Ive been having problems with the idle...
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    replace hoses, where to get

    I was just wondering if I should order all the new hoses, the larger ones for like the coolant and other thing from toyota, or is there a better place to get them. and is there a kit i can buy, anyone know how much. My cars are still ok, but I would like to get everything perfect again...
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    Different diff, tried to fix speedo?

    Ok, so I have an 87 Supra Turbo 5 speed When i bought it, it had a 4.30 diff non lsd. I wanted a little better mileage, without loosing too much, so i swapped in a diff that was a 3.91. The speedo was off about 7 mph around 50 or so. I heard that you have to change the speedo gear in the...
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    how much is my car worth?

    Ok, so I have an 87 Turbo 83,000 miles 5 speed runs wonderful boost contorller, k@n intake exhaust- 3 in from turbo elbow, but ported elbow. mechanically/structually sound Stock looking other than muffler intereior, Excelent shape cloth power everything hg tightened(stock) no rust...
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    idles down then back up

    I am having problems with my idle. when i am driving, and push in the clutch say when i am comming to a stop, the car will go to about 300 rpms sit for a second, then go back to normal around 1000 or 1100 rpms. It started like a month ago. havnt done anything to it really. it only has 83k...
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    porting manifolds

    I was just wondering if it is worth porting the exhaust maniford, and/or the intake manifold. I have intake and full exhaust from turbo back, so there is plenty of air comming and going, also, I am planning on getting a rebuilt head. so thats is my question thanks for any input. Joe