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  1. Tnice17

    First car, First Build. 1jz-gte 1990 Supra

    Nice job! Looks and sounds great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    I have seen those before. No oil in her yet so I might add that to the list. Last update this weekend, going to order some parts and get back on her next weekend. Made this egr block off plate since I'm going standalone. Had some 3/8 thick aluminum left over from a manifold project on my...
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Today was exciting! Tomorrow will be even better. -Doing the valve cover gaskets, -Installing the manifold/turbo - putting back the subframe Getting ready for paint. Also painting the holset cartridge but did not get a pic. CPS oring 3 of the 7 studs were stripped so I heli coiled all...
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Thanks! i went with the Tial 44mm MV-R. This weekend im going to fix 2 of the stripped exhaust studs, might end up doing all of them because sooner or later they will strip out.
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    He351cw. Picked it up on eBay for $250! The compressor side is the same as the hx40. 60mm. Hot side is a 9cm stock housing that I modified. .68AR if I recall off the top of my head. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Here are some teaser pics! What color for the heatshields? Black or silver? I'm leaning towards black Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Ugh. Ok guys I'll get the hard one. I'll find a use for the braided one sooner or later. Appreciate the input everyone! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Did you use the same one? Seemed like this type was the most popular from what I researched Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Thanks Sheedy! Really trying to take my time with all the small things. I hate doing things twice, been there done that before! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Thanks! Trying my best to keep the exterior protected this winter. Have a nice cover over the rest of the car while all this work is going on. Here is another update for you guys. This weekend I will install the oil pan, possibly reinstall the subframe, I'd like to start doing the valve cover...
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Made some good progress today! Before: After: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Yes I got the hose from Driftmotion specifically for this application. Thanks for the look out. I am happy that the bottom end is a nice color and not a dark dark brown. Someone changed the oil regularly. Nice way to start out. Haha I used purple power too! My garage flood was a total mess...
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Little clean up and trying out the electrolysis metal cleaning on the pan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Original color yes, previous owner repainted it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    I was considering the PS cooler delete to help make space for a bigger oil cooler/intercooler. I mainly drive 80% highway also. Have read a few members that have been deleted for 3+ years with no issues but others need to upgrade who do autox or frequent mountain runs. The one on my 87 has 2...
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Thanks guys! This will be a productive weekend. Can't wait to get everything clean and get rid of the grime. Oil line will go in Paint/reseal the pan Delete factory oil cooler and install universal oil filter relocation/cooler. Will try to clean up as much as possible. The area under the...
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    Thoughts on FFIM's and throttle response

    I believe that the gains of the shorter piping can be made up else were. ^^ interesting on the HG issue Nick M. Personally have been on the fence about doing it for a while now. I always always always compare the gain/$. Sometimes even if the gains are small or next to nothing, i will do still...
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    Calling All Holset Users: Need some help

    I'm working on a he351cw project now. The solenoid can be removed and plugged (fitting in Ebay for $55 with s built in threaded bung). I cut mine off and sanded it flat after I welded the hole shut. -10an drain - Driftmotion -4an feed unrestricted Still haven't fired her up yet Here's the...
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    Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project

    Hey guys, been a while since an update. Brakes are working great now haha! Worked up a ct26-t3 flange with a tial 44 mm band for the HE351cw. Top of the compressor housing is about an inch over the valve cover. Will have enough room for a 3" down pipe. 4" will be tight but will work on that...
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    White residue around exhaust manifold. Pics included

    Sorry for the bump. Edited. Meant to reply in my build.