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    oil in #6 spark plug...

    I had a #6 plug look the same once. I took it out and it was covered in oil. Put a new plug in and ran it for a few days. When I pulled it back out it was completely dry. No idea what happened. There was no oil between the valve covers.
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    Fuel Pump doesn't prime in START position

    I remember reading that our fuel pumps don't start until you hit the starter
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    Hood fireproof undercover

    Don't have one, haven't had one for over a year. My hood is white and it's fine, my engine is fine, and I didn't really notice any noise difference. I just wish somebody would make one of those nice shiny aftermarket ones for our car.
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    F&#@ Spec

    I've got the rps full face street/sport or whatever it is. Almost 300hp 50+ drag passes and 40,000+ miles no problems. It did slip for a little while but that was due to a bad master cylinder. I talked to them during that time period and they were willing to work with me on the problem...
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    Tips for putting engine/tranny back in

    $40 at autozone you can get an engine leveler. I'm 100% sure I'll have one next time my motor comes out
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    Drive train problem

    Have you checked the bolts that hold the carrier bearing to the chassis? Mine backed out once and gave me a loud thumping sound.
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    Question about OE headgasket

    12psi 2 years 40,000 milesand 50+ passes down the 1/4mi no problems
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    The people's car - SupraMania.com 7m build

    Sounds good. I might be able to swing by one of these days. I've been pretty busy doing almost nothing all summer. Haven't even been to Thompson yet this year. My cars got a vibration above 60mph and needs an alignment and the power steering is kinda goofy. Plus it feels like the suspension's...
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    Whats the max potential of stock exhaust?

    I was just riding in a mkiv yesterday with an hks super dragger. It's pretty quiet even at WOT and I think the mkiv version is 3.75" piping. On a side note. I made 266hp 292 torque with a stock cat and catback (bic ddp).
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    The people's car - SupraMania.com 7m build

    any more progress? have you taken it to the track yet? if you ever get a decent amount of stuff that needs done just let me know.
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    +70hp from bolt-on's?

    k&n intake bic ddp stock 125k mi cat stock catback (had some holes) rigged turbo-ic pipe mbc @ 10-11ish (dying off at 5000) I made 266hp 292tq to the wheels.
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    Door locks

    there's a sensor clipped onto the back of the lock cylinder in the doors. When you turn the key it turns and arms/disarms the alarm. I would check and see if that's still on/working.
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    Spoke too soon! Death Whine..

    never got the 12.5 all boost did you? that really sucks. can't wait to see what it does with a bigger turbo
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    key cylinder lock

    the key code is stamped on the passenger side door lock housing. 6 digits. Get that number and have toyota cut you a new key.
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    why does my car drop off

    mine did the same thing on the stock ct. at 5k rpm boost dropped a couple psi
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    Owns a TSRM

    purchased the 87 tsrm and now own an 89 supra. and almost never use the online.
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    Warren/ Youngstown, OH

    i'm about an hour maybe more north. try www.ohiosupras.org
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    Leaky rear wing...

    good info! how much was the hatch seal and bump stops
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    Anonymous HG Poll

    huh. nice thread 104,000 mile motor. Toyota gasket with arp studs @ 85ft-lbs (whatever spec was) and moly lube. Scraped the head and block clean with some light sanding. Running 9psi winter and 12-13psi summer for 2 years. Currently have over 140,000 miles on the clock and over 40 drag...
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    Leaky rear wing...

    I've got the same problem!! haven't looked for the cause yet though. I was thinking wing seals as well. hmmmmm