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  1. Nick M

    Mounting pistons to rods question

    Are they press fit or floating pistons and rods?
  2. Nick M

    Weighed my 88T yesterday...........

    An 87-92 Supra turbo weighs from the factory with everything about 3550. The automatic and sport roof options put some over 3600 lbs. The standard Supra with the 7MGE weighed in just over 3400 lbs. If you really are into dropping weight due to competition, dump the power steering, air...
  3. Nick M

    Weighed my 88T yesterday...........

    I think you are missing more than backseats and a catback.
  4. Nick M

    Cressida VS Supra

    I dont believe positive pressure was ever intended with the vaccum switching valve. I believe it could work with stand alone control, but those are all for the GTE that I have seen. Perhaps a solenoid?
  5. Nick M

    Diagnosing Rod Knock

    Oswald. Where did you get it :icon_ques
  6. Nick M

    Cressida 7m-Ge Question

    The heads are dramatically different. So it should be easy to tell even if there isnt a label on the timing cover.
  7. Nick M

    Injector sizes

    Which is why the stock GTE cam was ground the way it was. Horsepower is how fast the torque is being used, or total work being done. With more horsepower, the injector has to be on longer or more frequently. You need to try and explain your question better. Horsepower is a function of engine...
  8. Nick M

    Cressida VS Supra

    It was Dean. He said the system didnt work correctly. The vaccum resevoir probably doesnt function right under positive pressure. You would need a one way valve fabricated, then it would be worth it. The MX83 has struts, the MA70 has SLA suspension. The cars are similar, but not shared...
  9. Nick M

    aluminum driveshaft "stress fractures?"

    Ok, since we are going to be partially technical, it isnt aluminum. Aluminum is very light, but not strong. So it is doped, usually with magnesium. That makes it very strong. And they are also used in racing applications, in addition to heavy trucks. And they are one piece. But, that doesnt...
  10. Nick M

    What is it you like about Supras?

    Yep. Muscle meets manners, as titled by Motor Trend was the intention.
  11. Nick M

    aluminum driveshaft "stress fractures?"

    Speaking purely on aluminum driveshafts in general, not the aftermarket product for the Supra, much of that was not accurate. Many heavy duty trucks use aluminum driveshafts becuse they are stronger. And they have a much softer hit on the driveline than steel. Ever see a bell made of aluminum...
  12. Nick M

    Cressida VS Supra

    If you look up the part numbers for the camshafts, that might help too. The intake does not have ACIS, that is correct. And a more restrictive exhaust.
  13. Nick M

    maftpro or lexus afm????

    WOT-wide open throttle DTC-diagnostic trouble code HC-hydro carbons CO- carbon monoxide NOx nitrades of oxygen ECU-Engine control unit ECM-engine control module PCM-powertrain control module TDC-top dead center BDC-bottom dead center ISC-Idle speed control IAC-Idle air control...
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    maftpro or lexus afm????

    I dont see any arguing. It is just information. Arguing is "hey dumbass, you dont know what you are talking about" I think the MAFT-Pro is a great idea. Some of the older ones here know how much a Vein Pressure Converter, PFC-Fcon with FCD, graphic control computer for trimming the...
  15. Nick M

    RHD drag Supra

    http://www.geocities.com/ma71supraturbo/articles/mk3/5_91tsupra.html 9000 RPM 7M 8 second HKS drag car at the link. The engine was destroked to 2.89 litres, a .06 litre drop. This was the early 90's.
  16. Nick M

    OEM HG Question

    If the block or head is not flat, and he puts it back together, you will spit out the headgasket again. It has nothing to do with being metal or not. Or high compression V8 or not. I am not a proponent of a MHG. If something has to give, let it be the gasket and not a piston. And that is...
  17. Nick M

    problem after problem... wtf

    Perhaps the fluttering noise is the bypass valve being overwhelmed. Especially since you said right after going hard, you cant go again. Maybe it is sticking open?
  18. Nick M

    Injector Driver??

    No. On some systems, not this one or any Toyota that I know of, the control unit operates the injectors. Toyota has the control unit switch the ground side instead.