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  1. IwantMKIII

    High idle

    Well ever since i've had this supra it's had a high idle. The tuning shop got it down to about 900RPM but after the dyno it went back up to about 11-1200RPM. My boost guage is showing about -25 (what ever unit inmg or something like that). Timing is right on, it was done by the tuning shop. lots...
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    VSV replacement/interchangeable?

    Well i was browsing through the manual and noticed a VSV in the works on my 7mgte. I know these always have problems with clogging so i was figuring id replace it. Unfortunately they are a bit expensive so i've taken notice that there are quite a few interchangeable parts between this engine and...
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    Went to get Dyno-tuned today..

    Well, after all my cleaning up last night of the battery acid (which took FORVER BTW) I got to wake up and go tune and test what kind of power i'm getting from the rebuild and mods. He threw it on and after about an hour of tuning anything BUT impressive numbers came out...about 220HP max and...
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    So ya know how i wanted to relocate the battery?

    Well if you've been up with my other threads you'd know i was in the process of trying to find a battery location in the trunk so my targa would fit. Someone told me Optima's fit well on there side. So yesterday i took out my old battery case and the supports in my trunk while i was test...
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    Strange vibrations

    Alright, well, i've noticed over the past 5 days or so when my engine reaches op. temperature vibration begins to occur in the engine between 1500-3000RPM. I goes with the RPM and vibrates the entire car, no violently or anything just vibrate as if it were a gigantic cell phone on silent. It...
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    relocate battery to spare tire wheel well???

    Well b/c of the upgrades i have, the battery doesn't fit in the engine compartment anymore. Its currently in the truck but its very annoying b/c then i can't use the mounts for the targa. I've been looking for another spot all day but am coming up short. Then i realized the battery fits in the...
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    '00? V8 mustang vs '88 T MK3

    So i was cruising home from work tonight and decided to cut through town to show off the new ride a bit. I saw a stang sitting off the road with a driver in it and just for fun i down shifted to spool and give him a little BOV action, i ended up accidentally spinning the tires in the process...
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    Ever wonder how they turn that ct-26 into a potential HP monster?

    Well as some of you saw im looking into an upgraded trim for the ct-26. I have a basic knowledge of turbos and how they work but nothing else...in my search for a shop for the upgrade i came across these videos of how they rebuild a turbo and upgrade the compressor and turbine and thought i...
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    What did your 57 trim cost you?

    Well i'm lookin into a 57 trim upgrade. The shop i'm lookin at has it priced about $300 with garret GT compressor capable of 520-620HP. If the turbo needs a rebuild then its $650.00. And if you want the compressor and turbine and rebuild option it runs $975.00 and supports up to 720HP. Now do...
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    stock turbo pipe/hose -> intercooler

    Well some of you were right (i wasn't sure though since i never had a turbo car) i have a boost leak......a bad one at that. The rubber pipe from the turbo to the metal elbow busted all around the clamp. I was wondering if this is a factory part because of its heavy useage/pressure or it could...
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    No response after 3K driving any gear

    So some of you know im new to the community. I have some feul pressure issues as im unsure of what its set at. And the timing is slightly off. Idle is strange. I attempted driving today just down the street when i found the there is no throttle response after 3K RPM in any gear. I tried uping...
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    Downpipe leaking

    Well as some of you know im new to the community. I bought a car is great shape with lots of mods but lacking a much needed tune and needs a few other things. I just realized it has a decent leak coming from the downpipe. Its easy access as its on the bend to go to the cat (which isnt there...
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    New owner of an MKIII, new problems

    Basically i just bought an 88 Turbo. Just rebuilt, bored, honed, magnafluxed, ported heads, walbro 255, adjustable FPR, ARP bolt kit, 2.0mm metal HG, 550's, 3" turbo back HKS, horsepower freaks intercooler kit, fluidyne radiator, lex AFM, greddy boost control, and Apex SAFC II manage. Starts...