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  1. oldsking

    GE block using gte oil filter relocator?

    I read that there is a plug that is screwed into the GE block and can be taken out. Also the gte has a stud on the block to hold the relocator in place. I'm building my turbo motor using a GE block so can I just take out that screw and drill and tap a stud to bolt it on to the block?
  2. oldsking

    Coulpe t4 turbo questions

    Hey guys, so yeah I just scored a t4 turbo and the guy was unable to "find" the brackets and bolts for the compressor housing and exhaust, where can I get some at? Also, I've seen people run a .70 a/r turbo (like mine) with just a filter on it and no maf? I don't see the hose and such, just a...
  3. oldsking

    t3-t4 adapter question

    Now I know some of you guys and "ebay" stuff but I am the same way and really never had a problem with CERTAIN things. I found 2 adapters, one that raises the other that is flatter, has anybody tried either of the 2 and which is easier. The turbo I got is a garret gt35 size with a .70a/r so...
  4. oldsking

    Wastegate Question

    I just purchased a T4 header and now im looking for a wastegate. My header has a 4 bolt design and I've seen the Tial's are like an oval with 2 bolts. How do I make that fit? Also what is the purpose of a wastegate dump pipe?
  5. oldsking

    NA-T Swap underway

    That's right I just purchased a NA motor that I'm going to build for boost using all GTE internals and electronics. Mainly all that is staying GE is the block and head (head maybe I might change) I ran into a problem and Shaeff has been very helpful with it. I know he gets busy like all of...
  6. oldsking

    1989 240sx, is it worth it?

    Okay so I have the chance to purchase a 240sx hatchback, with an srt20DET motor with some mods to it like HKS intake system, FMIC,rebuilt/upgraded turbo, can't remember the type again, I think T25? It's a red top motor with 60k miles with a new head and such. Looks very clean, has a new tranny 5...
  7. oldsking

    Tint options in NC state, need some input NC guys!

    SO I found out I'm moving to NC in the next couple months and I was going to tint my car this week haha Are there any laws up that way that some might know of for how dark your tint can be?
  8. oldsking

    How to buy an MKIII from an old timer?!

    Okay so I've been eye balling this supra for about 2 years now and it's just sitting there! I remember one time it was jacked up in the rear and then bam right back on the floor... It's an 86-88 style TURBO :) and for what it is this car is clean but the old bastard won't sell it!! I've asked...
  9. oldsking

    1jz swapping question

    Has anybody purchased one of these "swaps" http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-1JZGTE-TOYOTA-SUPRA-TWIN-TURBO-5-SPEED-SWAP-1JZGT_W0QQitemZ250406507440QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250406507440&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318...
  10. oldsking

    What does the BVSV do?

    Well both the tips are broken on mine so I have no vacuum hoses on it but the car runs pretty good.... What is the purpose since it's on top of the thermostat housing? Is there something not being done right on my car now? I have a 7mge
  11. oldsking

    Timing Problem!

    Okay so I had to change my water pump and bypass hose because they died on me and blew up.. I replaced everything and had to take the distributor out..... There's my problem I think my timing is off because it won't run for shit! Now I put the car on TDC and made sure the rotor is pointing...
  12. oldsking

    Cig Lighter help!

    Okay so there is no blown fuse, I test lighted the plug on the harness that plugs into the lighter and I even checked the little plug that goes onto the lighter and they all have power but the lighter is still not working? I test lighted directly in there and no go? Could it be a ground problem...
  13. oldsking

    Exhaust question

    So I just purchased a 3" inlet to 4" outlet Magnaflow SS muffler. My question is this, what cat size would work best? I plan later on getting a a header that runs and bolts up to the stock location and from there I'm stuck. I'm not sure the stock exhaust size, figuring 2"? From there I'm...
  14. oldsking

    Here she is my first Supra!!!

    Alright guys & gals I noticed that I had not posted a beginning thread here so let's go: My first Supra, 1989 N/A 5 speed non Targa. I found it driving down from my house so I stopped in and bam $650 later it's in my house. The car had sat for quite some time with the intake and such off...
  15. oldsking

    89 7mge MAF problem?

    Okay well we finally got the car running and such and ran into a weird problem, now if we stick our hand in the MAF and press open the flap door a tad the car idles out pretty well, if not it will shut off. I even put the filter in to see if it needed pressure but it didn't work. I'm...
  16. oldsking

    N1 Universal Exhaust?

    Anybody run these? Never heard of them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-25-MATRIX-CELICA-MR2-MR-2-S-SUPRA-N1-MUFFLER-EXHAUST_W0QQitemZ170312448396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item170312448396&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 I'm new to...