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  1. Turbo Habanero

    Any way to find the original Owner through the NET?

    So hey guys i have a 1990 Mk3 Shell That has been sitting in my parents house for about 2years now. It's original White package 7MGTE (Auto) with Maroon Interior No body damage or paint damage for that matter. I bought it with out a title for really cheap I had the VIN ran about a year ago...
  2. Turbo Habanero

    Arp Head stud issue i created... I got my head back with a minor problem Advice?

    Ok so I took my had off after removing the arp studs from the block they all came out pretty easy with the Alan key. Except for 2 that I can't seem to remove resulting in one stripped Alan hole on the stud. Second problem is the the studs are not fully threaded down in the block. Can...
  3. Turbo Habanero

    Supra 7M and 1jz VS SRT4 and Cobalt SS/SC with NOS and LS1 Camaro New Race added

    Hey guys a friend of mine just got some of my more recent kills on video thought i'd share. Also both are friends of mine so i can find out any info you guys want to know. Proven 1/4 mile times of each car Supra's 7M best 14.3 @ 99mph Supra's 1JZ best 13.8 @ 106mph Cobolt's best 13.1 @...
  4. Turbo Habanero

    Your thought's and opinions on what you see...

    Ok so a little back ground. I've started to take apart my engine recently to replace the head gasket. Reason being is that every time i first started my car it would sound like it was missing as if one of my spark plugs was soaked in fluid. So when i took out my plugs i found that my...
  5. Turbo Habanero

    Trying to cure Boost drop off..

    So i've had this problem for who knows how long as i just decided recently to start turning up the boost. As of right now my boost will hit 17.5psi (3rd gear pull from 40mph) and not hold that for even a second before falling slowly to 12.5-13psi by redline. Any help or insight is welcome...
  6. Turbo Habanero

    The CT-26 Efficiency ?

    Ok so i got to thinking lately about where my turbo runs out of efficiency and just starts blowing hot air. My turbo is a CT26 60-1 Wheel upgrade and exhaust clip. I know that the stock CT stops making power at 15psi. So i just want to know if someone has a way to figure this out or has...
  7. Turbo Habanero

    So i got curious about the r154 in its stock form.

    So I'm running a r154 with a new oem clutch and PP throw out bearing and machined flywheel I have about 4-5,000 hard miles on the setup. I bought a new act 6puck disc and have been waiting for this one to fail on me but to my surprise its still holding. I'm assuming I'm around 350-370whp...
  8. Turbo Habanero

    First signs and ways to tell if you have rod knock??

    So here's the deal today I decided to clean the crappy out of my motor and re grounded a couple of wires replaced the heater hose I had that bypasses my heater control valve also. Well when i went to start the car (hood open) and heard what sounded like rod knock. I remembered that rod knock...
  9. Turbo Habanero

    My Mk3 Sideways Video

    Just a little video of my supra attempting to go sideways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjH8oNNtrW4
  10. Turbo Habanero

    Code 11 troubles are back tonight..

    OK some back ground on the subject So when i drive the car from dead cold start it takes about 15miles to start and then all hell breaks loose. Car will start cutting out and when it happens to back fires then cuts back in seems to only happen at 75% or more throttle most of the time the CEL...
  11. Turbo Habanero

    Bored As All Hell Tell Me What You Think It Will Run Down The 1/4Mile

    So i think i am going to go to the Local track on Friday Morning Guess what you think my poor car will do CT26 60-1 @ 15psi dropping to 13psi Apexi Power Intake Walbro 255 560cc injectors (EVO 8) Lexus AFM Aeromotive AFPR Tial Knock Off Titan Cam Gears Driftmotion...
  12. Turbo Habanero

    adjusting the Afpr

    So i finally got my aeromotive afpr on and my car seems to be around 45 pounds of fuel pressure And its running so rich when press the gas it goes to 10afrs and when it starts hitting boost car starts to choke out and black smoke pours out my exhaust Idle is 15-16afrs Cruise is now 13 -...
  13. Turbo Habanero

    Kind of Surprised :) But none the less 2 kills in 10mins

    So on my way home tonight from fixing a buddy's supra i ran into a Mazda Speed 3 on a small city hwy here and went for it to my surprise he fell about to my door by the end of third and once we got into fourth i pulled another car on him by 120mph Pulled into the downtown area of Tucson so we...
  14. Turbo Habanero

    Need quick question Answered please Regarding stock ECU's

    Ok so i have a 1989 Turbo 5speed car with a Grey plug ECU (California car) Part # 89661-14240 With Red letters that Read 7MGT M/T Well it appears my ECU maybe shot! Witch of course sucks :( But i do have a spare ecu but i'm not sure it will work it is a grey plug ECU but the part # is...
  15. Turbo Habanero

    Feels Slower then i think it should be ? Vids inside

    So i have been running stupid rich lately under boost so i decided to play alittle and ease up on the boost until i got into about mid 11 AFR's I just trying to see what people think and if my car is running like it's suppose to Power Estimate = 360+whp ??? Boost = Spiking at 19psi and...
  16. Turbo Habanero

    How rich is too rich ? (under boost) Tips for happy boosting

    Ok so i am running rich really rich under boost and was wondering how much i can safely start turning up the boost My Mods that have anything to do with this 60-1 CT-26 Turbo @ 14.5psi and drops to 13 by redline Brand New Walbro 255 560cc Injectors Lexus AFM Titan Adjustable cam gears...
  17. Turbo Habanero

    Timing Setups with stock cams and pump gas

    So i just put on my Titan Adjustable Cam gears and before i start messing with the timing i just wanted to see other people's success/horror stories what would you recommend trying for my setup? Titan Cam Gears Stock Cams Stock Head rebuilt walbro 255 560cc injectors apexi power intake...
  18. Turbo Habanero

    Apexi power intake kit fitment issue pics inside ADVICE please

    So i bought a apexi power intake from driftmotion I have a Lexus AFM and well the pics speak for them self. What would you do? I have 2 ideas 1st= Drill holes large enough in the adapter to fit around AFM studs 2nd= Switch studs with stock 7m AFM studs
  19. Turbo Habanero

    Issue is back ?? So confused

    So about 7-8months ago my car was throwing codes 41 and 71 thrown always together. 41 = Throttle Position Sensor Signal 71 = EGR System Malfunction I replaced my TPS sensor and re-pinned the tps clip on the harness, also found that i forgot to plug in the EGR temp sensor so the problems...
  20. Turbo Habanero

    Just a couple dip stick questions..

    So as you can see in the photo's my dip stick is not mounted to my Turbo anymore when i sent my turbo out for a rebuild i had misplaced the stud/bolt. Also by looking at the photo's is the block off plate upside down ? I'm assuming that the hole at the top is suppose to be at the bottom and...