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  1. CyFi6

    source of oil burning?

    So i have a 7mge with about 86k original miles and it seems that whenever i run the car hard i tend to lose some oil. This weekend i drove about 150 miles to an autocross averaging about 3300 rpm for about 2 hours, then i had 4 ~1 minuet runs in which i drove it very hard and redlined it a few...
  2. CyFi6

    Some pics of my (sorta new) Supra

    Heres my NA that i purchased a couple months ago. Heres the exhaust i just made Its an na with 83k original miles on body and engine, so far i have put megan coilovers on it and the exhaust, other than that its stock but a few things have been done for reliability. Also...
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    Aluminumized steel?

    Sorry for the noobness, but i read that aluminumized steel is steel coated with alluminum. I am looking to build my own exhaust, im going to be buying the pipe locally (steel) and the mandrel bends from summit, thing is, the ones i want to buy say "aluminumized steel". Can these be welded strait...
  4. CyFi6

    Anyone ever used a streetpower muffler?

    http://shop.slowmotionmotorsports.com/Streetpower_Flat_Black-STREETPOWER_FLAT_BLACK_with_Dual_Tips_2_5_Inlet-.html I was interested in getting that muffler for my 7mge supra. I like the fact thats its affordable and it looks stock. Was wondering if you guys had any experience with these...
  5. CyFi6

    low idle problem/cool water temp

    Every now and then i will be driving and i will come to a stop, and i notice my car making slighlt more small vibrations and i look at the tach and the car is sitting at just above the 500 rpm mark. This is usually after a steady cruise or if the engine is rather warmer than if i was just stop...
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    Enough space for oil pump?

    Ive read that you can simply loosen the bolts on the subframe member to be able to get the oil pan off from under the 7m. What iwas wondering is is there enough room in there to remove and replace the oil pump? Im having weird idle pressure issues and id like to put in a new shimmed oil pump but...
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    Those with Megan Racing Track Coilovers PLEASE HELP

    I have recently bought some megan racing coilovers, ive been having some issues. I have the stock wheels/tires on my 87 supra, and the rears are locked at their lowest possible setting and i still have a wheel gap. Have you guys noticed the rears dont go very low? If possible can you take a...
  8. CyFi6

    Cost of pipeing?

    I was in the interest of a 2.5" header back custom exhaust. I dont have acess to a tubeing bender but i can weld. I was wondering what the cost for some bult pipeing would cost for the length of the exhaust? And how much in labor would it cost to have it bent to my likeings? I see these catback...
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    Low idle oil pressure?

    Ive got a 7mge with 80k miles on it, and when its idleing at around 700 rpm the oil pressure can get to as low as 2-3psi sometimes, but as soon as i start moving the pressure seems pretty normal. At 3k rpm it usually wont go any lower that 50psi when fully warm. Is this caused by a pressure...
  10. CyFi6

    hot startup missfire?!

    I seem to have had this problem a couple times in my 86.5 na. After a long highway cruise, i went to part at the fast food place, hot shutdown right after getting off the freeway. i eat for about 20 mins or so and come back out to start it up, as soon as it starts up the engine starts shakeing...
  11. CyFi6

    Stock struts?

    What make are the stock struts, are they labeled with toyota or are they Tokico stock? My rears are tokicos but theyre blown and the car only has 83k miles, wondering if theyre aftermarket or stock.
  12. CyFi6

    Weird prosport pressure gauge issue

    So i installed a prosport 60mm electric OP gauge and got the adapter/screwed it into the stock port location. It seems as though the gauge is working fine initially when cold, but then as the car warms im not sure if its the gauge or not but my pressure has gotten to 0 psi idle but 50-60+ psi at...
  13. CyFi6

    Creaking suspension

    Ive got this problem with my right front suspension that i need help narrowing down. Whenever i turn the wheels lock or close to lock all the way to the right and drive over some kind of uneven surface (entering a shopping center where it has the big lip where the curb goes down) i hear this...
  14. CyFi6

    stock exhaust modification.

    I have a stock exhaust on my 87 na and i see that after the cat theres two mufflers. I was looking for an exhaust tone a little beefier than how it is stock, and i was wondering how it would sound if i deleted the first in-line muffler or replaced it with a strait through magnaflow i have...
  15. CyFi6

    Oil leak onto trans. and rough idle

    Ive noticed i have a small oil leak on my 7m. I used to have oil going into the spark plug area but i fixed the allen seals and also fixed the valve cover gaskets. Those are all sealed up and good. When i go under the car i see a small drop hanging from the very bottom of the transmission. I...
  16. CyFi6

    How to quickly test starter

    Ive got the oh too common starter problem of no crank. When i turn the key to start i hear the relay click, and i hear the starter gear click out to the flywheel and hold in, but no crank. I already fully tested and cleaned the relay and contacts in the relay and it is all fine. I checked all...
  17. CyFi6

    weird oil reading problem

    So i have this weird problem with my 7mge, it has 83k orig miles on it and when i want to check the oil, i need to make sure the car has been run all the way warmed up and everything first before i shut it off to check the level. If i decide i want to move the car before checking and jsut run...
  18. CyFi6

    What to do about oil pressure sender

    I recently installed an oil pressure gauge in my car with an aftermarket electric seding unit, as you know the port for oil pressure is right under the exhaust manifold and already the plastic on the sender is starting to melt. I was ondering what most of you guys do for this, should i wrap my...
  19. CyFi6

    2 short questions

    Ok ive got an 87 NA supra and i have a couple questions. I just installed a prosport aftermarket oil pressure gauge and when i coldstart the car oil pressure goes to an unbelieveable 80psi at 1500 rpm, if i rev it during cold i can get the pressure above 90psi. after its all warmed up i know the...