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HANDLING IMPROVEMENTS During our testing we were able to try out several suspension combinations on different vehicles, in addition to the one we had prepared at TRD. For our project, TRD recommended and installed the same system proven on the track by their cars in the Escort series, which...

SPEARCO PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS markets one system, an aluminized unit which starts at the back flange of the cat and uses 2.5" mandrel bent tubing joining to a low-restriction Walker Super Turbo muffler which shows a marked reduction in back pressure from the factory system. The Spearco unit is...

origionally posted by Shawndude: The following articles were taken from Google cache. They used to be located at this address: www.cpinternet.com/~lellis/rls10.html They are posted here so they will not be lost forever, if the original website doesn't come back up. I have not seen these...

origionally posted by Shawndude: Non Turbo: Motor Trend, May 1986 0-60 mph = 8.11 sec 1/4 mile = 16.17 sec 60-0 = 132 ft Skidpad = 0.86 g Turbo model: Motor Trend, November 1986 (Pre-production model) 0-60 mph = 7.84 sec 1/4 mile = 16.17 sec @ 89 mph 60-0 = 126 ft...

2.3: Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Unlike the front wheels hub and spindle setup on the MA-60 series cars the MA-70 front wheels are spun on a pressed in bearing. Because of this pressed in bearing arrangement it is impossible to just quickly disassemble the bearings for service and greasing...

1.5: OBD codes {Knock Sensor Code 52} There have been a number of cars with the same code problem, all the cars I have seen to date are early production type A TCCS wiring harness with external HAC sensor {High Altitude Compensation}, there are 2 basic styles of 7M-GTE wiring harnesses and...

Following the factory recommended torque pattern, back of one of the head bolts one crunch or about 1/8 of a turn before re-torquing to 50 and then to 70 foot/pounds in two separate steps, following the correct pattern in your Toyota service manual, repeat this process for the remainder of the...

origionally posted by Shawndude: SONIC TECH NOTE SERIES: Preventative Maintenance Tech Notes 1987 to 1992 Supra MA-70 & 71 Series Non Turbo & Turbo v4.0 Information provided is given free of charge in good faith without prejudice Table of Contents Section 1 7M-GE & GTE Engines 1.0...

origionally posted by Mr Boost: I did a Cluch Master Cylinder install this weekend, here are a few notes if you do this task. Procedure: Remove hardline at the resovoir, fluid leaks out onto a rag. Remove knee panel trim under dash. Locate CM push rod from clutch pedal: one clip and...

origionally posted by Shawndude: Airflow basics: 1) If the car body is pushing air away from its rest position, that is a high pressure area (like the front of the hood, front bumper, windshield). 2) If the car body is pulling the air inwards (from rest position), that is a low pressure...

origionally posted by ma71supraturbo: You may have noticed people throwing around obscure letter/number combinations like JZA70, MA71, 1JZ-GTE, 7M-GE etc, but to you these codes mean nothing. If that is the case, look no further than this FAQ. Let’s first start out with Toyota Chassis...

origionally posted by ma71supraturbo: All Prices are estimates *JIC Lowered the Spring rates recently. Rates in parenthesis are the older rate. Note: The JIC FLT-2 appears to be the same as the FLT-A2 except with higher spring rates. I suspect the "A" denotes "American-spec." **HKS...

origionally posted by suprarcr89: I just got thru wiring up my 89 supra. I put a 7mgte in with an a/t harness in my 89 m/t car. I used a 90' 7mgte 5spd ecu. Look under the hood where you have the extra connectors for the auto trans. In that bunch there is a 3 wire round plug and a 6...

origionally posted by jtamulis: How to make a set of 1989+ motor mounts: http://www.whistlehog.com/data/balkampmm.jpg Parts: motor mounts for mid 90s maxda/ford pick-up with 4 cyl (NAPA 602-1686). 7/16" mag wheel lug nuts (Dorman 711-108 or equivalent), 12 X 1.75 mm tap, 11/16"...

Origionally posted by KirkMKIV: (this is posted in one of jeff lange's threads, but this is concise/to the point info strictly on gear ratios) '92 Supra turbo automatic Transmission: 4 speed AUTOMATIC Gear ratios 1st: 2.80:1 2nd: 1.53:1 3rd: 1.00:1 4th: 0.70:1 5th: ...

origionally posted by KirkMKIV: Hopefully this information will help most of you know how the Turbos on our Supras work, explain to you what this "lag" you hear of is, how to reduce it, and explain the difference between smaller and bigger turbo. check out the diagrams in the...

origionally posted by KirkMKIV: This is for those of you who are not familiar with having a turbo car, it is NOT the same as having a NA. You have to take care of the turbo to make it last, believe me, I went through a couple of turbos because I didn't know what I was doing. Change the...

origionally posted by KirkMKIV: Non-Turbo Specifications Horsepower 200@6200 Torque 187 Weight 3400-3500 Engine 7M-GE 2954cc Transmission W58 Injector Size 380cc Spark Plugs NGK BCPR5EP-11 Compression 9.2:1 Cylinder Pressure 156 Fuel Pressure 33-40psi Wheels 16x7 /...

origionally posted by KirkMKIV: This is for the unfortunate people (me) who's car came without a handbook. Enjoy. I believe this is the UK version but still not alot is different. http://www.brandwood.net/supra/handbook/