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  1. shaeff

    mk4 N/A wheels?

    edit: you are correct. info taken from this thread: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247&highlight=wheels mk3________16X7__37offset__23lbs____stock tire size = 225/50-16 mk4(na)_fr_16X8__50offset__??lbs____ mk4(na)_r__16X9__50offset__??lbs____...
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    oil in piston #5 and #6

    hey man, i'm speaking from experience, unfortunately. trust me, it got in the cylanders, but maybe mine was a special 7mge. it would seep in overnight, i'm not saying it constantly went in. and no it wasnt my valve seals. -shaeff
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    New member here...have some ?'s

    check out the newly updated MK3 Supra Information/Reference lots of answers in there -shaeff
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    What to get when doing a BHG job other than the HG

    origionally posted by mdcmotorsports: Ok, so since I just went through this with another member here at 3am online, I figured I would do a little write up on this subject. If you are doing a head gasket change, DO IT RIGHT! The following is a list of pretty much EVERY THING that you...
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    Internal & External Wastegates

    origionally posted by KirkMKIV: Here is some info that can help most of you as to knowing what differences are between an Internal or an External wastegate. An internal wastegate is built in as part of the turbocharger's turbine housing. It consists of an flapper door that allows exhaust gas...
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    Air filter test data

    origionally posted by Shawndude: An independent laboratory test was conducted on the Diesel Place forums on air filters. One can read further about all the details from the origin: http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10642&PN=1&TPN=1 For the MKIII application, it merely...
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    Big Brake kit list (specs).

    origionally posted by Shawndude: <Thank you to Ma71SupraTurbo for compiling this.> There are a lot different BBK's and I for one was getting confused by the differences, so I've compiled as much information as I could about each. If anyone has any addition info please chime in Stock...
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    Air intake flow tests

    origionally posted by Shawndude: #1 is the flow rate of just the AFM, with nothing else. 1) Stock AFM = 453 CFM. 2) Stock AFM + accordion pipe = 419 CFM. 3) AFM + stock (brand new) air filter + snorkel cover + accordion pipe = 384 CFM. 4) As above, tested with 6 month old dirty...
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    Overheating problems? Here is how to fix it.

    origionally posted by Shawndude: With old cars like ours, it is not uncommon to experience overheating issues. To solve this problem, one must work in a logical manner, to rectify the situation. This is a simplified tutorial to get you pointed in the right direction. Quick check list...
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    Write up's on each stage 1-3

    origionally posted by Shawndude: The following HP numbers were obtained from this website: http://rob.carlile.home.mchsi.com/dynoruns/dynoruns.htm Dyno graphs are included for every stage of the modification on the link. All numbers are at the rear wheel. 1) Stock = HP ?, TQ =? 2)...
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    Write up's on each stage 1-3

    origionally posted by AWIDESUPIE: Minimum: Make sure the motor/motor components is/are running up to factory specifications and that the HG has been retorqued to 75+ ftlbs or that it has been replaced by a metal head gasket (<--with the head/block machined if MHG) or both. Info for...
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    Write up's on each stage 1-3

    this is old info carried over from the PRE-hacked SM. origionally posted by ma71supraturbo: Modification Order, MK3 Supra Turbo There are many possible modification orders, but this staged list is the system I recommend for increasing your 7m-gte's power while maintaining good...
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    Manual transmission driving. The finer details!

    origionally posted by AWIDESUPIE: Having a manual transmission automobile allows you to match engine/CRANK rpm with drivetrain mph/rpm at will. Engine rpm is obviously determined by the tach. Drivetrain speed determined by speedometer ... whether your rolling or not .. and if so .. then...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    TOYOTA SUPRA TURBO Vehicle type: Front engine, rear wheel drive, 2+2 passenger, 3 door coupe Price as tested: $17,250.00 Price per pound: $5.17 Options on test car: Targa top, leather interior, automatic transmission,arrest-me-red paint Standard accessories: Driver ball blower/nut...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    Distraught, we rounded up and decided on The Pantry in downtown LA: always open, always good. We hit "The Santa Monica Freeway" at 6:20am. The Catalina proved to be in true form here: thanks to the Catalina's awesome merging "scare" power, the Supra was left behind in the dust (or, actually, the...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    KAMAKAZE SUPRA, Excitement is blowing in the wind: A 300-bhp turbo upgrade from Cartech. by William Jeanes Dallas - This 300-plus-bhp Supra isn't really a suicide place, but there is no denying the effect of the devine wind blown by its turbocharger. As your toe nears the floor mat, an...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    CARTECH SUPRA, Samurai Gunslinger Looking for a Showdown By Rick Titus: Photography by Scott Dahlquist Delivered in his usual soft tones, Cartech's public relations director, Todd Gartshore, recited from the passenger seat : "Let's turn right here. . . fine . . . now go ahead and get on...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    We next pulled to the line in the Cartech Supra, which we knew would be a strong performer. Again, we used the technique of not accelerating fully until past 90 mph, to keep unnecessary heat out of the engine. Even upwards of 100 mph, acceleration was still rapid, and we were surprised when the...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    All of the modified Supras came fitted with larger-than-stock rubber for improved high-speed stability as well as increased traction. Whereas the stock car wears 16x7-inch wheels shod with Goodyear Eagle VR50 radials, sized 225/50VR16 front and rear, the Cartech Supra wore Momo allow wheels...
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    Collection of great mkiii performance articles

    SupraSonic : Stock & Modified Toyotas Go Head-To-Head in Our 150+MPH Test (July, 1988 AutoTech). By Peter L. Albrecht and C. Van Tune The Toyota Supra has come a long way since its humble beginnings. What began as merely a gussied-up version of the Celica in 1979 has blossomed into a fine...