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    New Member Representing El Paso, TX!!! Proud Supra Owner

    Welcome. I"m also form Hell Paso working on my 88 Supra build. Almost the the same concept I have a homo blue 88 turbo and dropping in a 90 turbo motor. I may have some extra parts just PM me. It's good to see another MK3 locally. Were trying put together a little meet for MK3's and MkIV's...
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    New to this forum!!

    What's Up Tony. Nice looking Supra. I'm not to far from you I'm in Hell Paso. I'm just starting to build my first 88 Turbo. You have a nice list of mods. I have met alot of other MK3 and MKIV owners locally and were trying to get a small meet and greet together. Once I get more info I will shoot...
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    88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

    No real updates! Just got a sweet deal on a 1990 wing. I love the way they look. Just traded with a guy who who needed a stock radiator so he can get his MK3 on the road. Needed to do it even though mine is far from ready its always god to see another MK3 rolling.
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    Will mhg seal?

    Here is my situation I bought a motor and made sure the owner took the head off before i got it. As you can see from the pics the HG and block is good. Well got the head back from the machine shop just to have it cleaned up and checked for warpage. The head is straight but there is some...
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    88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

    Got one peice of good news picked a Tomei Steering wheel from friend for free. Thank God for freebies they always make you feel better.:icon_razz
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    88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

    :1zhelp:OK here we go. Got some pics of the Head and the passages have some corrosion looks like the block has been sitting for a while. But as you can see the HG looks good and no coolant was leaking any where. The machine shop advised that not use a MHG because it might not seal. So guys what...
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    88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

    Thanks for the info on the crank pulley. I guess I will just hold on to it and just use as a back up. Started some part clean up for now until I get a engine lift and stand. Prepped and painted the valve covers and cam backing plate.
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    88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

    Here are some pics for now going to add more pics soon
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    88 Supra Build AKA My 2nd Wife

    Well guys here we go. Never attempted a build before but always loved the Toyotas. On My 2nd 93 Lexus GS300 for a daily driver and love the 2JZ if you treat them right they will treat you right. So I intoduced my myself last August had just moved from A GA back to TX and just picked up the 88...
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    west texas newbie

    New to the Supra Game picked up a 1988 MK3 turbo for cheap but ofcourse has the infamous BHG. So im on the way to build a my dream car. Here is what im working with. Need to find a head so please if anybody selling one let me know. Hoping to make atleast 350hp with a good solid build.