Recent content by lewis87t

Try turning off all accessories when starting the car. (ac, heat, radio, headlights etc..) See if that helps. It could be an electrical type issue...battery or alternator perhaps. Also on a separate occasion try leaving your headlights on for a few minutes before you start your car. Turn...

I've had my share of coolant problems too... my best advice to start is to buy a new toyota radiator cap from the dealer, and burp your system.

You didn't run out of gas did you?...or maybe you have a bad gas gauge? I've had a supra with a very unreliable gas gauge before, the sending units in the tank can corrode and not work all the time. Also was this an all the sudden thing or gradual? Its gonna be either air or gas.. if your...

Honestly, I know tons about these cars etc... but I really havent a clue what all those terms are. Any chance to get them explained in more detail with whatever measurements or specifics that I could give to my engine shop? Also what parts will I need new? Do I need new pistons? Anything that...

Check your cam position sensor to make sure you installed it 100% properly.. it could be why it cranks over but doesnt run. Also inspect the wires near it, because sometimes they melt together. Do yourself a favor also by finding out if your car was originally a nonturbo. Sometimes people...

You might have noticed my previous post.. I aim to acheive a RELIABLE 400hp, possibly less if you think I am aiming too high for super dependability? I've owned a few supras and its time to do the job right for once. I've decided to start by rebuilding a block. I'll do the head later. I...

Like I said, I want to avoid the cheap/fast method. What I am most concerned with I suppose is my engine rebuild to start with... Which engine should I use, which years of my heads/cams/blocks/cranks are best to be working with and what should I do/have done to it, to prepare it for the abuse...

The 87 I believe is almost historic here in maryland, it will be exempt from inspection&emissions. I suppose thats important to add.

Crank probably but it doesnt neccessarily even have to be quite 400hp. I want to keep mostly stock internals, and mostly stock look and feel, inside and out. My focus is more on dependability...with only the occasional Honda shaming. I have been through way too much on these cars and have...

I have 3 supras, several parts already ordered new in box, ready and available to me, a somewhat limited budget, and a lot of experience working on these cars. I'm just in need of others advice. The cars I have: -87turbo manual w/blown engine and play in the turbo, mostly clean otherwise...