Hi everyone, I was looking for a source of information a little more focused on Mk3 Supras, and then I ran across this forum. Anyways, I'm Charlie, and I'm from Colorado Springs, CO:wave:. I have a 1987 Supra Turbo that right now is basically stock.... but I hope to fix that, soon, lol. Just thought I'd introduce myself. Anyone else on here from Southern CO?
Hi! New to site...
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It looks like I came to the right place. Here are some pics, as requested:
Paint has seen better days, as you can see... compliments of the previous owner
Interior isn't bad, though
All in all, I do love this car. Has 144,000 miles, runs great. Needs some suspension work, head gasket probably won't last the summer, needs a new brake master cyl., and paint is also in the near future! Wouldn't trade it for much else!
Paint has seen better days, as you can see... compliments of the previous owner
Interior isn't bad, though
All in all, I do love this car. Has 144,000 miles, runs great. Needs some suspension work, head gasket probably won't last the summer, needs a new brake master cyl., and paint is also in the near future! Wouldn't trade it for much else!
I've had the Supra for awhile, actually, like 2 years, almost.... but I understand what you mean, lol. I really haven't given it a reason to break, yet. I want to do the metal head gasket anyways, so I'll probably try undertaking that in a month or two, then I can focus on some more power!
Welcome home, Charlie. 
Supramania welcomes you.
Hands down, the best community you'll ever be around.
-Jeff
Supramania welcomes you.
Hands down, the best community you'll ever be around.
-Jeff
welcome to the boards. paint doesnt look to shabby, just looks like it had trouble sticking to the plastic parts. :biglaugh:
Thanks everyone! So far seems like a great place! The paint isn't awful, I guess, but it didn't stick real well to the plastic, and it appears to have been in an accident on the RF fender/door, where the clear coat wasn't to keen on sticking, lol.
my bumpers did the same thing. the rest of the car looks to be in good shape though. welcome aboard, and stay as long as you want.
Really not too bad for 20 years old.... still can't believe its 20 this June, wow. My tax refund should give me a good start on it. Some repairs, but I want to upgrade the IC piping and then get an electric fan. Nothing too major quite yet!
MkIIIentropy said:
You're best bet right off the bat for power is probably to get rid of the stock turbo elbow, that thing is a bottle neck if I've ever seen one
. Try this item for a replacement elbow: http://www.suprasport.com/Elbows_c_46-1.html but it's kinda hard to find a downpipe for it that's actually 3" (most start out as 2.5", then go to 3")... Ah! Here's one: http://www.suprasport.com/Elbows_c_46-1.htmlOr you can get a downpipe with an integrated elbow like these: http://www.cooleeze.com/browse.php (shop around for better pricing on that one, got mine for $280.00) or this: http://www.cooleeze.com/browse.php (a few to choose from on this site).
As far as intercoolers and piping goes, check out some of our vendors for good pricing and service (935 and driftmotion come to mind)...
