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  1. TheNewRed

    T.E.D. Cams

    Anyone on here running the regrinds offered by T.E.D.? If so, how are they?
  2. TheNewRed

    Stinger 4424 injector operation

    So I have owned the 4424 unit for a while now, and I'm about to install it on my street car. I have been reading up on the fuel injector operation with this unit, and it seems to be confirmed that ALL 6 injectors will be fired simeltaineously. I am having a hard time convincening myself that...
  3. TheNewRed

    VIN freakout!

    Ok, I purchased my '87 targa car about two years ago under the impression that it was all original. Upon review of the coolant ports on the thermostat housing, I discovered that there is no "3rd" port on my housing. My A/C has not worked since I bought the car and now I know why. The A/C coolant...
  4. TheNewRed

    Improving Factory Brakes

    Well I absolutely do not want to switch to a big brake, or Cobra setup on my DD Mk3. Has every option(pad/rotor combo) been explored with our cars? What is the verdict on the "performance" brake pads for the Mk3? Lets see, we have: EBC YellowStuff advertised as a "full race pad"(pshhh)...
  5. TheNewRed

    TrackDaze

    Well I am looking to get on a road course with the Supra, finally. I have looked into TrackDaze, and the Tarheel Sportscar Club. Does anyone on here have any experience with either of these organizations. https://www.trackdaze.com/ http://www.thscc.com/timetrial/index.html
  6. TheNewRed

    Who wants to move to Australia?

    Well shit, I just read this article. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the--200-000-a-year-mine-worker-.html My student loan debt has mounded, I'm only making $450 tops a week at my dead end mechanic job, I dont have any kids, I have great work ethic, I say WHY NOT go for a mining job...
  7. TheNewRed

    Billet Q45 Throttle Body

    I was searching ebay for a good deal on a Q45 throttle body, and came accross these mass produced billet 90mm's that include a flange. Has anyone used one with postive results? Its a damn solid deal, looks much nicer than the factory style, but you usually get what you pay for... 1 of the...
  8. TheNewRed

    HKS Turbo kits WTF

    Ok everyone, I can only find one thread on this forum and zero threads on SF that has any information on the multiple HKS turbo upgrades that were released for the 7M. From what i have gathered, there were roughly three options: 1. The Sport turbo upgrade- A internally gated, direct bolt...
  9. TheNewRed

    People, I NEED PARTS!

    Im in the market for some components that I dont want to pay shipping on. My WTB thread is below, let me know what ya got! http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?143556-Wtb-r154-7mgte
  10. TheNewRed

    My Dash Project Finally Progressing

    Well since the TH350 swap i havent had a speedometer, and a cluster full of useless factory gauges bugged me. I started this little project a year and a half ago, and i finally found a reason to actually finish it and use it. I dont have any pictures from the molding process but it wasnt much to...
  11. TheNewRed

    TH350 swap has grinded my efforts & patience

    I have run into nothing but adversity during my GM TH-350 swap, from burnt cooler lines, shifter malfunctions, flexplate failures, and now converter failures. My converter troubles have lead me down a very expensive road that has left my car immobile for the last 6 months, and im about to...
  12. TheNewRed

    TH350 question

    Hey guys i just picked up my th350, it came from a 78 Ronnie carlo. My question is, how do i know what thread type i have for my oil cooler ports? Didnt they come with either 1/4NPT or 1/4 Straight pipe threads? Thanks ahead of time guys!
  13. TheNewRed

    Carrier Shims

    Hey guys, im in the middle of rebuilding my rear, and im worried im going to have to need an array of carrier shims to get my backlash correct, and my tooth patterns good. Where do you guys get yours? i sure hope i dont have to wait on them from Toyota, itll take weeks haha. I saw that marlin...
  14. TheNewRed

    500WHP Off S-300!!!!

    This is my buddys, it was fast until it broke the input shaft... three times! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hf46Jbdxvo&feature=related
  15. TheNewRed

    Where to get more poly bushings?

    Hey guys, i just purchased an almost complete Unobtainium Motorsports bushing set. Heres the problem, apparently they are out of busisness, there is no website, and i need more bushings. The Bushings i need are as follows: Rear lower trailing arm, subframe end Rear lower tie-rod, subframe...
  16. TheNewRed

    My new car= decision making

    So guys, ive been thinking long and hard about my new car. a little info on it: 87 turbo targa, its bone stock even still has the stock cats, 100,000 miles on the original engine, and the car overall is in perfect condition even the rubber lines under the hood are all in really good shape...
  17. TheNewRed

    Stick with MAF or Map

    So since i got my new car, which is bone stock, i have been debating on which setup will be the best to use. This is the plan, im going to pull the head and throw a new toyota HG on, with ARP studs, a 57 trim from DM, full exhaust, an aluminum front mount, a walbro and regulator, and possibly...
  18. TheNewRed

    Alarm with built in turbo timer

    So, i just got my new car and since ill be driving it a good bit im looking to get an alarm system. So the way i figure it, i can kill two birds with one stone, buy an alarm with a built in turbo timer. Let me know what you guys have and what you've had sucsess with. i havent had much luck in...
  19. TheNewRed

    A hard time finding a head

    So i just wanted to know, has anyone been through as many heads as me? My first head overheated and as a result of bad maching ended its life, second one had an enormus crack found only after it had been professionaly cleaned, third was entirely to warped had already been milled too much, fourth...
  20. TheNewRed

    Minimum Head thickness

    Hey guys, whats the absolute minimum headthickness allowed on the 7M. Mine is measuring 4.516, and my problem is that it has already been surfaced for a composite gasket and needs just a light pass before its useable with a MHG. I've already had .015 taken off the block surface, and the mains...