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Yes, voltage should be 13.6V at least....14.4V is optimal. And no, it's not normal for your alternator to get hot...I would lean towards the alternator being pooched. Test it first though, make sure the wiring is all done up properly. If you doubt your own tests and don't mind spending some...

Annealing is the process of atoms pretty much getting looser bonds between eachother due to heat. It makes the metal softer, more pliable, ductile. Unfortunately happens to alluminum at temperatures that you'd expect to get in an engine overheat. Just something to throw out there... Has...

Just what I was going to say....did you lose yours? You could try to go by a Toyota dealership, but I have no idea if they would list it or not...I've found more odd things list though. If you are going to be doing any sort of serious tuning though, getting something more precise like the SAFC...

Try running it without accessory belts like jdub has mentioned. Check and make sure your cam gear bolts are torqued properly. See if you can borrow (or go buy) a mechanic's stethescope and check to see if it's coming from the valvetrain or the injectors. If it's the valvetrain, I would put my...

The main oil feed/return attaches to the bottom of the turbo, two hardlines on one flange. You can try giving that a couple turns. There is a gasket in there that you can replace if necessary, but it's a pain to get to, I ended up pulling my turbo to do it cause I got tired of fighting...

Check it with the leakdown tester, check for coolant in the oil. If you crack your oil drain plug you will actually get coolant first if any has made it's way in to their because the coolant/water is heavier than oil. The oil will sit on top kind of like a slick on water type deal. If you...

DDP to atmosphere is louder than that would ever be. We have a turbo to muffle our exhuasts. It helps a ton with noise.

Sorry, didn't get pics and I'm not involved in the work getting them all fixed up. I can provide an earlier video of the integra having fun spinning a bearing though... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqkxGmnA2tM&feature=player_profilepage Bearing death on the last corner @ 3:08...

You could put your AFM on a switch, force the computer in to safe mode..but messing with that kind of wiring and switches would DEFINITELY not be adviseable.

He's looking more for a "go fast" switch I'm thinking though. Something that let's the car run on pretty much an "eco-mode" low boost type deal with lower power until it's flicked in to the "OMGOMGOMG" position. I've played with that on my buddy's 240sx a bit, but nothing with the Supra...

You pulling the bottom end out for the fun of it or you doing it for a reason? If those are indeed HKS pistons you have a rare and lucky *IRREPLACEABLE* find there my friend.

The thread that Moy posted is a pretty good guideline. Gives you a pretty good idea of the expenses and results you'll end up with. Obviously nothing's perfect, and you can tweak a couple parts here and there to change your output, but it's a good general roadmap to performance.

Still trying to understand your point as to why you want to do this...

Get a rad. Up to you if you want to upgrade or not, but do it properly get a new rad.

Same here. In the mean time, I'll stick to my projector...can't beat 110" of HD goodness for less than $700 after tax.

Get a torque wrench. It will save you headaches, broken bolts, and stripped threads.

They still do a damn good head gasket for our cars.... Went and checked their online catalogue though and it doesn't look like they produce any internals for our cars any more though.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=78777&group_ID=1578 That's the snap on one people are talking about. Haven't used one myself but have heard nothing but praises from people who have.

I had this exact same problem after trying to rollstart once. I disconnected the battery for 30 seconds, reconnected it, started (using the starter) and never had the problem again. Don't know if that was a fluke incident though. Otherwise, follow jdub's advice. jdub is wise. Listen to...

I've seen this happen before as well. Check for (large) boost leaks, verify the fuel pressure like you said you were going to, check codes. Pull the plugs and check your plug gap and make sure they're not soaked in oil. Double and triple check your connections to your AFM, TPS, CPS, plugs, etc.