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    Engine Hoses

    Hey guys I have a question as I have been going through my engine bay I noticed several hoses (larger diameter not the vacuum ones) that need to be replaced. What if any are our options for hoses? One hose I need is like 47 dollars and another was 36 from the dealer. I found a Samco kit but...
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    Project Faded Glory (Now with Photobucket link

    Well it finally happened my car was delivered on Saturday. The car is an early 89 supra (built Nov 88) targa top turbo model. The car was a project vehicle my father-in-law bought intending to get to it after his other projects but then switched modes to a 35 ford. I’ve spent the last few...
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    Body drag

    I have a quick question about what affects/advantages running with no front lip, stock lip, or aftermarket lip with holes is. I would think that running no lip or one with holes would be better as it would decrease drag (minimally) while getting more air to the engine to cool it off. However...
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    88 sleeper build

    I have to agree with KickRocks that a sleeper should appear to be as close to stock looking as possible and as Chambers pointed out this will be difficult as it is relatively easy to identify modifications. I am interested to see what route you take as I am contemplating something along these...
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    Swaping an Auto trany into a manual body

    Hey guys i posted this in the Transmission section but didn't get any replies so i moved it here as this seems to get more viewers. I did a quick search and found some information but im still not sure on what all is needed. The car i purchased is being delivered in about a week. It was a...
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    Engine covers

    Hey guys I just had a quick question are the covers on the 7M-GTE there for aesthetics or for protection? Reason I am asking is that I have been seeing a lot of pics with them off and not sure if it makes a difference operationally or not (or if they are just being removed for the pics). This...
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    A340 automatic in a manual MKIII body question

    I did a quick search and found some information but i still have a quick question. The car i purchased is being delivered in about a week. It was a project car for my father-in-law who was going to make it into a track car (but switched gears). It is a 89 manual MKIII body (shell) with a 89...
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    Sleeper cars

    Hey guys and gals im a new member and i wanted to ask your opinion on something. What makes a good sleeper car? I have known people who tried to keep their car as stock looking as possible and others who have mismatched body work with 12k+ in engine mods (damn Mustang owners) so what do you...
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    Gymkhana - super extreme drifting!

    That was smooth and definitely fun to watch. Thanks for posting it.
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    Allow myself to introduce myself

    Hello everyone my name is james and i have been lurking on here for about a week. I recently turned 30 and as a present im getting an 89 supra turbo. The bad is that it is currently in pieces and in Texas. The good is that it has a sound body with the only rust being located in the spare tire...