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  1. te72

    What did you do to your supra today? Pics

    I've heard it is a bit more difficult for whatever reason, but I would at least check them to make sure they're uniform. You'd be surprised how far apart I've seen "pre-gapped" plugs.
  2. te72

    1jz headers

    Occasionally you'll see some manifolds pop up to run a Garret GT25 or 28 turbo in the classifieds, once in a while a KKK setup will pop up for sale, but for stock twins, run stock manifolds. You're probably going to want to upgrade to a modern turbo sooner or later anyway. :) Alternatively...
  3. te72

    1990 turbo help please.

    If the rest of the car is in great condition (wheels, tires, suspension, interior, body, brakes), then $2500 for a shell isn't a horrible price at all. However, bodywork is time consuming, interior parts get expensive, as do the rest of the things I mentioned. Up to you though, what is it worth...
  4. te72

    Modified Knuckles interest

    Was just curious if you had a ballpark in relation to what other limited market mods like this cost, knowing the Mk3 crowd and its tendencies. Anyway, I used to run 17x9.5 +50 up front with 275/40's, and while the grip was fantastic, you would occasionally hit the sway bar if you didn't know...
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    Want to get paid for your MKIII knowledge?

    Not our fault the clocks down there are upside down is it? :p
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    I want to find out how good Borg Warner Turbos are.

    You're trying to build a 1000hp car without killing your pocket? ::popcorn:: You'll have to let us know how that goes for ya. Ever heard of the phrase, "fast, cheap, reliable. Pick only two?" Anyway, in seriousness, I've heard really good things about BW turbos being durable and reasonably...
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    sbc in a MK3...

    Some people, such as my brother, choose the older technology simply because of preference for "tradition". In his case, with old cars, it makes more sense than in your case, IMO. My ONLY point of argument in this Gen1 versus LS thing is the weight issue. Only issue as far as I'm concerned, but...
  8. te72

    I may be THE FIRST.... Nah, I can't be...

    Glued the head on? Uhh... Seriously?
  9. te72

    Check out this guys A "Different Coilover for the Mk3 market"

    Nobody understands Japan dude. :p Having a bit of a laugh at translation attempts here. Projectsupra beat me to the translation clarification. :)
  10. te72

    Walbro GS342?

    Can't definitively say one way or the other, but your logic is sound. What is stopping you from dropping the tank and finding out?
  11. te72

    Thinking about 2uz swap in a 89 mkiii

    If the OP is dead set on staying with the Toyota family, he could always get the 5.2 stroker for the 1UZ. That's different enough, no? However, LS is always an option in my book. :)
  12. te72

    Buying an MKIII, which is the best route to go?

    You know, at first I was going to recommend that you save at least 2x what you're planning on spending (good rule anyway), but after reading about an Avenger with a VR4 swap? Mechanically... I'd say you probably have what it takes, just a finance thing now. Good luck in your hunt, and if I part...
  13. te72

    What did you do to your supra today? Pics

    Damned good for a stock wheel though, I've always threatened to steal my buddy's wheel in his Corolla. :p Plugs should always be gapped, just to be sure that they're all the same. ;)
  14. te72

    What quality coilovers are left for our MkIIIs. (Track wise)

    IIRC, Stance has a pretty high end setup as well, complete with external reservoirs, separately adjustable rebound and dampening, customizable spring rates when ordering... seemed nice, but definitely pricey.
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    1jz headers

    Have never come across any that weren't custom fabricated AND high quality myself.
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    1990 turbo help please.

    Rod knock on these engines is almost as common as blown head gaskets. Rod bearings going bad are a good bit more likely than main bearings. Basically, if it is knocking, it's only worth as much as the condition of the shell is.
  17. te72

    $130.00 3.0 badge.....wha?!?

    I figure the sight of my tail lights is reason enough, isn't it? I don't even think my car came with the grille badges. Can't say that ever bothered me either. ...then again I picked up an AW11 (first generation) MR2 badge, just because they look cool. Not going on the Supra of course, but it...
  18. te72

    quick weight question/s

    Replace the battery with a lighter variant. Optima makes some nice lightweight batteries. If you're feeling spendy, Braille makes some REALLY light options. Also, while the sound deadening isn't light, it isn't as heavy as people make it seem, AND it is centered, and low in the car. Doesn't...
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    Interior lighting question

    I'd guess a plastic box of some sort, given what I've seen of these things in the Supra. I'm guessing that if I knew how to read electrical diagrams better, I wouldn't need to know the physical location of the box, but it might help guys like me out. Then again, without knowing how to read these...
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    Want to get paid for your MKIII knowledge?

    Can't think of too many more people I'd rather have on my payroll, but good knowledge comes with a price, which brings me to... ...Grandavi got it. ;)