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  1. shaeff

    turbo auto-5speed NA

    pfft. automatics take the fun out of driving. (that's definatly an opinion based answer. :)) will, for what it's worth, i've still got the w58 in my turboswapped 86.5, and i'm over 300rwhp, and have a lead foot. i have no problems with it. ;) i've also got an r154 sitting in my garage incase...
  2. shaeff

    let's play "what's that noise" again

    thread moved. try this: unplug one injector at a time, if the noise goes away when you unplug an injector, chances are, it's rodknock. another way, turn car off, unplug one of the spark plug leads. start car. noise still there? turn car off, plug previous one back in, unplug another, start...
  3. shaeff

    Code 34 (fuel cut)

    if you hear the pressure releasing, you've definately got a boost leak, which will cause the fuel cut code. ;) chances are it's not your wastegate if you threw a code 34... -shaeff
  4. shaeff

    rustbucket restoration has begun-lotsa pics

    engine bay, nothing pretty... yet;) and here are some of my rust shots, wooo! : basically, there's trim falling off, rust holes THROUGH the doors, bubbling over the rear fenders, mud flaps are trashed, and almost falling off, front fenders are trashed near the mudflaps... etc...
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    rustbucket restoration has begun-lotsa pics

    so, as many of you may have read, my car isnt nearly up to par in the body department. i'm willing to bet i have one of the worst looking supras here on supramania. am i embarassed? nope, not at all. these are the first pictures i've ever posted of my car, (full car shots). i've mainly focused...
  6. shaeff

    walbro or Airtex

    i just got rid of mine completely, as it serves no purpose whatsoever with an upgraded fuel system. :) you can do either. ;) here's a pic: drill out that little hole, or bypass it all-together. :) -shaeff
  7. shaeff

    Congrats to Duane (upgradedsupra)

    hey now, those stickers are people who support duane! through supporting duane, they support us! i'd slap those puppies on my car! also, duane, i picked up this mag last night, and my girlfriend couldnt get my attention because i wouldnt stop reading it until i got through your section. :) on...
  8. shaeff

    walbro or Airtex

    go with the walbro and drill out your j-tube. :) -shaeff
  9. shaeff

    Decided to go with Lexus afm

    eh, i disagree a little bit here. you really cant tune idle with the SAFC, because the ECU will keep re-adjusting/ "correcting" whatever you do... i got an AFPR so i could lower the fuel pressure, and i lowered it A LOT. i'm still running rich enough that the fumes from the exhaust burn my eyes...
  10. shaeff

    Code 34 (fuel cut)

    boost leak. check your intercoolerpipes and coupler(s). -shaeff
  11. shaeff

    pre 89 question

    ^ heh, here's my future setup, of which i have many of the parts already: all black, including molding, gunmetal gray mkiv TT rims w/ polished lip, hatch visor, 89+ tails, euro power folding mirrors, and no antenna/rear wiper. rain guards for over the doors. :) already lowered. still need...
  12. shaeff

    walbro or Airtex

    thread moved. -shaeff
  13. shaeff

    Hks Ssqv

    i'm not sure what they're set to, but i'm assuming that they're not set VERY tight. the way that the ssqv works, is that boost holds it SHUT, so technically, it CANNOT leak under boost, then when you let off, the switch over to vacuum is supposed to open the valve, purging the pressurized...
  14. shaeff

    Car running weird... vac leak and check engine light?

    first, check the codes. use the link in my sig below. :) -shaeff
  15. shaeff

    Just when u think your car is safe!!!!!

    that's one of the saddest things i've ever seen happen to a car. that sucks! if they write it off, buy it back and use what's salvagable! :( -shaeff
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    pre 89 question

    heh, keep the pre '89 front end, and get the 89+ tails = the hotness, add in a hatch visor, and that = sex (no spoiler though!) -shaeff
  17. shaeff

    drjonez and the brown beast

    wooooooooo!!! -shaeff