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A question for the guys with alternator drop down brackets that aren't bolted directly to the block: Are you guys experiencing any problems with the belt loosening due to the alternator being bolted to something that can also move? For example, jimi87-t's bracket is bolted directly to the...

Are you talking oil lines for the turbo alone or any and all of the lines throughout the engine? If you are talking about oil lines for the turbo, MDC sells a SS braided upgrade kit that bolts up to the stock connections. Otherwise, I just used some new rubber oil lines for things like the oil...

Yeah, it's mounted parallel to the ground in the back to keep all the liquid in :P.

So I finally got the supra running again. I'm having a weird timing issue (timing goes way outta whack once in a while). I think it might be the CPS, dunno. Anyone down for a meet sometime?

Thanks for the support guys, turned out to be the timing after all (around what would be -5 or -10 degrees BTDC - or rather 5 or 10 degrees ATDC).

I did, but the valves have seated and the lashing had to be readjusted.

Yeah, I'm getting the timing gun from the parents' place tomorrow. Also to boot: the spark plugs and wires (all NGK) are all about 3000 miles old.

Nope, I'm talking valve shims. It was 4k rpms free revving and it doesn't matter whether it's in boost or not; it feels like it's not getting any power. No smoke at all. Also, when I say "sluggish" I mean that it is not drivable (full throttle in first gets me going to about 15 mph in a few...

I decided to test it out again after I got all the IC pipes back together. It still has the same sluggish behavior and it also can't rev past 4000 rpm.

Cliffs: replaced shims, now car wont accelerate or even rev fast; no boost leak, no clogged IC/intake pipes, all wiring connected, no codes. Edit: mods include built engine, turbonetics 62-1, hard pipes, upgraded IC, BOV ... nothing else really pertinent. I just replaced some shims in the...

That'd be cool. I'm getting my shims in tomorrow, so I'll be back on the road again. The wideband wiring is in place and just waiting on breaking the bung loose to install the sensor. My full maft-pro kit is still looking sad sitting in my room :/. I think this winter break I'll get it...

Anyone around norman / okc have any extra valve shims laying around? I found out that all of my exhaust clearances are way out and most of the intakes are too. Also, on a side note, I have a bunch of random parts laying around in my garage, if anyone needs anything, just ask and I'll see if I...

Heh, as soon as I get this maft-pro installed and working right, I'm heading to the track with a friend of mine and his camaro. I'll give you a call when we go.

Currently: Turbonetics 62-1 Modified ebay tubular manifold + hks style wastegate 3" turbo back exhaust 3" intercooler piping GReddy BOV Large front mount intercooler Wiseco pistons, eagle rods, clevite bearings, ARP hardware Rebuilt head + 5 angle valve job Cometic MHG + ARP studs K&N FIPK...

I've been seeing a burgundy pre 89 with a flat black turbo spoiler running around town, anyone know him?

Here it is, a thread for those of us in Oklahoma. Whether it is the OKC area, Tulsa, or anywhere else, just come on in and introduce yourself. I'll start it off: I'm Devon KM I live in Norman, OK I own a white '89 turbo with a little work done to it I've seen a couple new supras...

They guy who made the FFIM out of the stock one had both of them flow tested and it actually flowed more and was more even across the cylinders.

I used my friend's camera and snapped these earlier: There are still some things I need to finish up, but right now its running :). The passenger side fender is a little bad, repaint coming. I am going to smooth out that connection where the upper IC meets the straight piece...

Wow, I forgot completely about updating this thread. Well, I got it running this last weekend. It has 300 miles on the new engine already. Runs real smooth, just need to do some more heat shielding/escape and get all my IC pipes bead-rolled. I'm going to have it painted sometime within a...

Other than an electrical issue, it could be an air leak. The engine would be getting more air than it senses / lets in and then it sees the engine idling up too high and compensates. Just a thought.