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  1. crrider80

    na head on gte block

    Hi, I currently have a stock 7mgte with a gte head bolted down by arp studs and bolts torqued to 120ft.lbs. I torqued so high in fear of bhg because i reused a non-blown cometic HG. My gte cams and cam journals are pretty gouged. I can get my hands on a ge head for free and im wondering if its...
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    Suspension help. steering wheel shakes

    Hi guys. While driving my supra around 30+ mph the car steering wheel shakes like crazy and the car feels like something is really un balanced. Today was like the 3rd time i had the car out since i've bought it and it did it every time i just never asked about it. My rear suspension is like a...
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    recirculation fitting in knock-off hks ssqv bov

    Hi, my friend has a knock-off HKS SSQV BOV coming in the mail and he is wondering if a recirculation fitting will fit on it. If not, how can he prevent his car from stalling out? Thanks. -Steve
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    Help clocking the hot side of my turbo

    Hi, i just got my upraded ct26 and i've got the notch on the intake side matched with the other notch. I need to angle the hot side so the oil lines, water lines and IC hose will fit properly. I took off the "V" clamp and the shit wont budge. I tried PB blaster but it doesnt do anything. I need...
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    2jz 550 injectors fit in 7m?

    Hi, I can get a set of stock 2jz injectors for free. I'm wondering if they will fit right onto the 7m fuel rail. Has anyone tried this? Thanks. -Steve
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    whats that puppet called?

    I forget the name of that puppet on TV and his famous phrase is "yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!" Does anyone know his name? I saw him on vh1 today but i cant remember his name. Did i mention i cant remember his name? -Steve
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    check out the turbo i bought

    I won this auction and thought the turbo belonged to a 7m because the guy was unsure of what car it belonged to. I also thought it belonged to a 7m because i've heard of you guys doing the 60-1 and 10 deg clipping to the stock ct26. After further scrutiniznation the turbo does look like it...
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    rusted exhaust bolts

    Hi, I'm putting in one of those ebay downpipes and I need to take off the stock downpipe. The bolts on the stock cat are a royal pain in the ass. They're rusted and corroded to shit. I cannot take them off using a regular socket and ratchet. A breaker bar is not an option because the car isnt on...
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    7 blade vs. 10 blade fan clutches

    Hi, I have a 10 blade fan and a 7 blade fan. The 10 blade fan clutch is a bit less tight than the 7 blade clutch. Are these clutches interchangeable? If so, Is it a good idea to use the stiffer / tighter clutch? Thanks! -Steve
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    powersteering noise

    Hi, for a while i've been running my car w/o powersteering. The complete powersteering system was in the car, just not functioning due to a leaking hose. The leak was caused by the bolt that the banjo bolt screws onto coming loose. W/o powersteering functioning the system would'nt make any...
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    Oil leak from pan

    Hi guys, I just recently put in a new motor and I didnt torque down the bolts for the oil pan properly. I sealed the pan to the block using permatex copper silicone. Do i have to pull the motor to re-torque & re-seal the pan? It seems like the cross member and steering rack is in the way of me...
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    mr2 ct26 vs. mk3 ct26

    Hi, I can probablly get my hands on a ct26 from an mr2 and I'm wondering what are the differences between the two. Do you guys think it would work and work properly on a 7m? Would it be better or worse than stock? Thanks. -Steve
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    How to run oil cooler lines?

    Hi, can someone tell me how i should run my oil cooler lines? Right now i have the pan connected the the top of the oil cooler and the filter connected to the bottom. Is my explanation clear? Sorry if it isn't. Thanks in advance! -Steve
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    Where do these parts go? (w/ pics) ATTN: Supra gurus

    I think this is for the EGR but my EGR is blocked off so i may not be needing it. Some sort of vacumn hose... Any idea what it attaches to or which side of the engine it goes on? Are these two nipples supposed to be connected by a hose? Thanks in advance. Your input will be greatly...
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    How do I know if I'm at TDC

    Hi guys, in order to get your #1 piston at TDC you have the match up the notch on the crank pulley with which one of the marks on the timing belt cover? I have it currently pointed at "0" and the cam notches pointed at the notches on the plate behind the gears. also, how would i go about in...
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    slimmest deep socket

    Hi guys, I'm torquing down my head and my deep sockets (12pt. 14mm 1/2in dr.) are too fat to fit between the falve spring things and onto the arp's. I'm using cheap conpanion's right now. I'd like to know which deep sockets of the same specs as stated above are the slimmest out there. I think...
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    I need hot garage pics!

    I've got some pics of my garage. Post some pics of your's if you have em as you can see I have very little space to work in. the supra is parked in the driveway while im working on the engine. enjoy.
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    Female Torx sizes for head and flywheel?

    Hi, I discovered that my 7mgte has arp studs and torx bolts on the flywheel and head. Im not sure how to determine the size of these torx bolts so can someone lead me in the right direction? Thanks! -Steve
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    What is this white stuff on my turbo (hot side) w/ pics

    Hi, after taking out my turbo i stumbled upon this white corrosion like substance on my turbo propeller and waste gate door. My first guess is burnt coolant because burnt coolant blows white smoke. I would like to know what this stuff is. also, this may be irrevalent but the impeller is...