Recent content by moverbaugh

Anyone in the San Diego CA area willing to do a few things to my 87 Turbo? Preferrably someone close to Chula Vista, since the Supra isn't in great shape. Engine is leaking oil, which is the main problem I can't really deal with myself. Maybe even some of the easier stuff too, since work keeps...

On a related note...the MAF cleaner I bought to use on my Mazda explicitly says not to use it on a Karmann Vortex (Which the Supra Turbo apparently uses) style air flow meter. Is there stuff that is safe for these? Or is there no real need to clean this type of meter? I ask cause every other car...

So...are the 1989+ turn switches compatible with an 87? They look a bit different. IIRC, didn't they move the cruise buttons to the right stalk on later models? If the later switches work, then sure, I'd pay $45. A new one is over $200 from Champion Toyota. As to the dealership, I needed...

Doesn't have to have come in the same car, just has to be newer than the chassis it's going into, last time I checked. Of course, a 2JZ could drop in without notice, eliminating the annoyance of dealing with smog referees. A 1UZ is not quite as stealthy.

That is a very clean engine bay, for certain. 1UZ is not my favorite engine though, it really doesn't make enough HP stock (The LS400 is sufficiently brick-ish to need the torque though). Perhaps a supercharger would gain some more interest?

All the Nissan pickups I can find data on have the SOHC VG30E (Or it's higher displacement sibling, VG33E), which is a completely unrelated engine (besides being a 3.0L V6). Oh, and I screwed up, the DOHC Maxima has a VH30DE, which is also completely different. On the other hand, reprogramming...

IIRC, the only real issue with the VG30DE(TT) was poor oil flow to one of the back cylinders, but I'm pretty sure there's lots of ways to work around that. JDM twin turbo motors for it are quite a lot more expensive than 2JZ twin turbos, something close to $5000 for a Z32 front clip last I...

Get a Z31, take the money you would've spent fixing all the broken crap on a Z32 and dump a VH45DE into it.

So the dealership tells me that the problem with my turn signals is the switch (which seems right, the hazards work). Anyone know if it's possible to rebuild the switch? They seem pretty expensive to replace. The switch intermittently works on occasion, but usually just produces a buzzing...

Had a 2000 SE Sedan two years ago. The SPI engine is pure suck, the OE motor/trans mounts are garbage, and it went through tires about three times faster than it should've. Spent way too damn much money fixing that thing. Had the SVT suspension kit, which helped the ride a bit. The brakes were...

My old 300ZX had a leaky rack when I got it. I just had the guy replacing my alternator remove the PS belt while he was at it, and left it that way for 70,000 miles. Totally great when moving and especially at highway speed, but pure hell when trying to parallel park.

Actually signed up a while back, but so far haven't been able to find a good deal locally. I'd prefer a MkIII (more parts/mods available), but I do like the MkII looks also. Unfortunately most of the ones I'm finding are either ludicrously high mileage or way too pricey for what they are (Or...