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  1. veedubin

    Top end noise?

    87 Turbo 5spd A/C Noise: Top end the obvious is the valves need adjusting.... not that kind of noise though. It is a deeper harder less frequent noise. no it's not rod knock. it sounds like the timing belt tapping the cover. that kind of sound. yes it increases with rev's and yes it is...
  2. veedubin

    Who is in my area???

    Any one from Central PA......... i live in ephrata Only seen one driving supra besides mine.. ( i know your on here, i didn't get your number the other night at T-Hill in akron...... hit me up.) Any ways if you're local let me know
  3. veedubin

    I'm getting annoyed very quickly

    Well after a slew of problems..... i am stuck with this. stock BPV took a big ol shiz last week was quiclky replaced with a bosch unit ( sounds sooo much better and no surge) The exciter wire from the alternator fell off the other night (thank god for broken connectors. this left me sitting on...
  4. veedubin

    MAP ECU's were to buy

    As stated i am interested in removing the restrictive AFM, in favor of a GM MAP sensor. also so i can run a BOV...... i love that sound it's almost orgasmic. :love: :icon_bigg Yea it's kinda a stupid reason to change over, so sue me. any ways i heard that something as simple as SAFC will allow...
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    I'm sick of old cars

    Well I have recently aquired a job at the worlds largest auto auction ( manhiem, PA, USA) and have been driving , well let's just say the MKIII is no SL65 AMG nor will it ever be i understand that. But at the same time after working a full 10hr shift, i get a bit depressed getting into the ol'...
  6. veedubin

    A/F problems

    Ok.........before you all try to hang me.. i got this as a monitor not ot une with. I purchased a Faze A/F gauge yesterday, and put it in. I used the white signal wire to the ECU for the gauge and obvious power and grounds. Not I notice at idle the thing is so lean that the gauge won't even...
  7. veedubin

    Update on my car!

    Well I finally got rid of the famous Code 52 Knock sensor! WOO HOO!:biglaugh: i rewired them ( and they appear to be brand new ( thanks PO)) and now i can run into boost no issues and all is well.!!!!!!!! So I got ballsy today and shimmed my wastegate. i put 5 washers on each bolt and...
  8. veedubin

    So I have another question for you guys

    Specs: 87 Turbo 7M-GTE stick hardtop TEMS and Cruise 90K original So i finally got the timing down to normal( what a PITA!!) I was having this problem since i bought the car. I noticed( also in mylast few posts) that at my BHG repair my timing was all whacked out. but due to the time it was...
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    Timing...

    Culprit: 87 Turbo 5sp hardtop 90K on motor and shell Bought car and the BHG.... repaired, noticed during repar, that crank pulley had to be 15deg advanced for the cams to line up with TDC. well long story short i figured car ran like that before so why not...... 2 weeks later, i can't stand the...
  10. veedubin

    20" of vaccum at idle????

    well i finally got an aftermarket boost/vac gauge and put it in yesterday....... according to the gauge i'm at 20" vaccum at idle i can get it to about 28" if i snap off the throttle while cruising. I was thinking these cars should be running around 15" or so am i wrong. Also the other thought i...
  11. veedubin

    LSD Oil?? Trans Oil????

    What for oil are you guys running in the LSD adn the gear box?? I have an 87 Turbo and I'd like to change them both, I don't think they ahve been changed ever. ( jsut bought the car don't give me grief) TIA
  12. veedubin

    will these fit?? rim questions

    mid 90's 3000GT FWD mitsu 16X8 same bolt bigger center hub want to run 245/45/16 tires currently running stock sawblades thanks guys
  13. veedubin

    Let me see your trunks!

    Hey guys, getting ready to drop the subs and amps in the back, and need some guidlines, so let me see what you guys did. Nah, i ain't gunna totally steal ur ideas, just need something to start from. I think my box is a bit too big for the supra though.....:nono:
  14. veedubin

    Boost Issues Noob

    well this is now my 3rd day driving my new supra, and i love it!!! already put $360 into it within 24hrs of signing the title. i see a good future :icon_conf Anyways, I am not sure as to how the boost gauge should react during driving. This is my first turbo vehicle, so i'm new. I know I have...
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    new and looking to buy my first supra

    Ok, first off i am not new to cars (so not a retard technician for a living, mechanic for a hobby) Second, I am a long time Euro car nut. All cars till now were VW's all old school 85-92 I have had about 12 of them most parts cars. I was in process of a 2.0t swap into my 91 jetta, and it got hit...
  16. veedubin

    New to the Supra's And a few questions

    Ok, first off i am not new to cars (so not a retard technician for a living, mechanic for a hobby) Second, I am a long time Euro car nut. All cars till now were VW's all old school 85-92 I have had about 12 of them most parts cars. I was in process of a 2.0t swap into my 91 jetta, and it got hit...