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  1. mk3713

    Ongoing issues with starting

    Have you narrowed the problem to spark or fuel or both. Spray some starting fluid in there see if there is a stumble or start. If there is nothing. Check to see if you are getting a 12v signal to the coil. If you are not check to see if you get any power to the igniter. Disconnect igniter turn...
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    Electric Supercharger

    I read that on Turbodyne and I wonder if that could actually help for turbo lag. The company has three different sized turbo pacs and one is said to be for large gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. I was searching on yahoo and came to a thread of some guy that worked for a bus service that said...
  3. mk3713

    Electric Supercharger

    I read that on Turbodyne and I wonder if that could actually help for turbo lag. The company has three different sized turbo pacs and one is said to be for large gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. I was searching on yahoo and came to a thread of some guy that worked for a bus service that said...
  4. mk3713

    Electric Supercharger

    I just found this I thought it would be interesting. I read through it. http://turbodyne.com/
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    Electric Supercharger

    Im sure you are right on this I just like playing with idea to see what I can do.See if I could find an alternative to nitrous for my N/A. But the idea is geting too expensive when I could just put a turbo on it.
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    Electric Supercharger

    There is only success and innovation when there is a market for the product. A good example is the electric car, 100 years after it's first initial creation the idea is making a come back. One reason I think this is so is because no research is done on the subject and some people just want to...
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    Electric Supercharger

    I have been thinking and to use the turbocharger housings and compressor wheels you would have to spin the turbine at similar rpm. There is few ac and dc motors out there that could spin at upwards of 90000 rpm similar to what a turbo makes. So in turn bolting a motor to some housings would move...
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    Electric Supercharger

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/electric-turbo-supercharger-t4-t66-turbodyne-turbopac_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ002QQitemZ120160152404QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW and this...
  9. mk3713

    Considering 7M build or 2JZ swap... again

    Sorry to thread jack but what kind of body kit is that? I love it. If you have more pictures I would greately appreciate it.
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    guess how much horsepower i have

    Since 232hp was taken i say 173,072watts or 173,072,000(mW). If you want to feel better how about 1,730,720,000,000 ergs/sec. Cough cough (232hp). Maybe, if your lucky. If you are wondering what is an erg it is equal to one unit in the CGS(centimeter gram a second) system of measurement equal to...
  11. mk3713

    Quick CPS cleaning question?

    I would do that, the cover is like $7 bucks at Champion with the gasket.
  12. mk3713

    what can i make in metals class

    You could make me a ffim and send it to me just for fun. If thats out of the question how about a fan shroud that won't break. And a 3000 turbo cover made of aluminum that would be cool. And if you have time a bracket to relocate the coils under the intake. Theres a few more things a intake box...
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    Anyone ever use this Cooleeze Turbo inlet pipe?

    How do you get boost leak from a cracked accordian hose? My hose was 16 years old and didn't have noticeable cracks.I just don't think its worth it. There is better thinga to spend money on.
  14. mk3713

    Places in Houston TX that can do a quality rebuild of a 7mgte

    Rent a storage place for month or however long you need. Then you can do it yourself.
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    Places in Houston TX that can do a quality rebuild of a 7mgte

    I think the best thing to do if you have time is do it your self. If not Houston engine balancing they do some really good work.
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    Should I get this as a project car?

    WOW the bushings must be beat to death if they are the originals. Thats a lot of miles for a supra, the suspension must be worn out by know. If i ever got a car that beat up i would change all the suspension bushings and also everything else you expect when you get an old car. Like belts ,hoses...
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    New to this forum and I have a couple questions

    If I were you I would replace the headgasket with a metal headgasket have the head machined and get a set of studs before I go and do any modifications. Especially if you got the car after it over heated. Its been modified before and from my guess if they couldnt wire an safc then they probably...
  18. mk3713

    New here.. from Houston

    Welcome and wow thats an interesting find who would have know you could find a supra lurking around a old butcher shop. And heres a tip if your going to own a supra learn how to work on her or become best friends with your dad so he can work on her. Or it gets expensive very quickly. And keep...
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    New to houston. Not to Supras

    Welcome to houston.If you ever need a helping hand hit me up.
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    Ford Mustang Wheel Fitment

    Who knows what the offset on the saleen wheels are I think they are from an 03. There 18x9 and I beleive they have the same offset as the cobra wheels but arn't too sure. I mounted them with no tire cuz I havent decide what the best tire fitment would be. I dont like them, I think they stick...