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  1. Compton74

    Lexus/550 Wideband questions

    I know this topic has been extremely beat to death, but after constant searching and reading information I feel the question I have has not been covered. 91 GTE, Lexus/550, aeromotive fuel pressure regulator with j tube block off, mk4 fuel pump, 57 trim, full 3 inch exhaust with BIC DDP, cat...
  2. Compton74

    Strategic planning for home invasion situation

    Was on the phone with a friend of mine who suspected that somebody was in her house. I walked her through the steps I would take if the situation deemed necessary and she thought I was crazy. Just wondering what some of you guys would do if you though somebody was in your house. I also would...
  3. Compton74

    Question for all you stereo guys out there

    Installed my 2 JL audio 10s along with a JL audio amp and a pioneer head unit last week. Now I did all the work myself and I love everything about it, except the drone in the lights I get when the bass hits. I know there is something I can run inline that will make this go away. I really really...
  4. Compton74

    Question, and reviews on ShineAuto Spec A Front Lip

    I know shine makes a good product, thats not the question. The previous lip I had was a 3 hole Bomex, and well if you know as well as I do they don't last long. My car has KYBs and Eibach springs. With this lip be an issue with cracking and breaking like the Bomex. I'm not saying I drive the car...
  5. Compton74

    How to tell if pistons are good or bad

    Bought a 87 turbo targa that threw a rod. It threw a rod so bad there were holes in both sides of the block. I know the rods are done (obviously), and maybe the crank, but when I get the pistons out what do I look for? And I'm not positive about the crank but from what I'm told it's probably...
  6. Compton74

    Want to build a reliable high power 7m

    As title states I'm wanting to build a reliable high power 7m. I'm very familiar wih supras but not familiar with making a high horsepower 7m. Would like to run in the neighborhood from 5 to 600hp. I understand that this needs to be done correctly and no shortcuts taken and this is expensive and...
  7. Compton74

    BIC DDP and test pipe questions

    So as title states I have a BIC DDP, and just put a test pipe on my 3 inch hks exhaust ( not sure the name of it but it's the one that looks stock and is quiet). Now my question is Fuel mileage has greatly suffered after I took the cat off and put the down pipe on. Nothing else was done to the...
  8. Compton74

    Fuel Pressure Issue

    So I installed 550s and a Lex AFM, along with the AFPR on my 91 gte. Noticed when i was setting fuel pressure per the tsrm, that no matter if the vacuum was hooked up or not, it still ran the same pressure. So i followed the Vacuum lines down to the VSV, which the vacuum was off. Put it back on...
  9. Compton74

    Best Place to Get Power For Boost Controller

    Running a HKS EVC EZ under my radio in the car. I know there are many places to pick up power cig lighter, radio etc. Where would the best place to get power for it. I use the cig lighter all the time so i would still like to be able to if i do end up running power from it.
  10. Compton74

    mounting Bomex 3 Hole lip

    Bought a 3 hole lip and want to know the easiest way to mount it, the holes have not been drilled out yet, and i do not have the stock bolts for my original lip ziptie FTW!:bling:
  11. Compton74

    Another Clutch issue Post!

    So did the 5 speed swap on a 91 gte with a r154 started her up everything is fine, drove it probably about three miles, found a coolant leak so brought it home, fixed that. While it was running, i was checking all hoses for leaks and a large tapping noise arose, that sounded like something in...
  12. Compton74

    Ground Cable Location Help

    Pulled motor did the 5 speed swap and threw her back in, but there is a battery cable size, black wire coming off the harness right next to the ignitor. Anybody have an idea what this is, or where it goes, cant get photos at the moment due to me being at work, but i feel the explanation should...
  13. Compton74

    Chevron Delo 400 15w40

    Alright JDUB i trust your word, and have an issue. My 1991 Supra Turbo had been sitting for almost 8 years with a blown head and coolant sitting on top of the pistons. So figuring there is some kind of ring damage i used the GC for my car. Oil Pressure is very low with a healthy gauge and...
  14. Compton74

    question about value of a original supra bra.

    Got this with bra my car, and for no reason do i want it, from what im told it is original if it has a red emblem and this one does, its in really good shape but i really dont want it and i really have no idea of the value. Can anyone give me an honest value, if so id appreciate it.
  15. Compton74

    Cooling question/ issues

    91 7MGTE just did a bhg job. after driving it somewhat normallly, parked it at work and there is fluid leaking from the overflow. The overflow was full before driving due to the radiator being low so figured id just let the car pull the coolant from the overflow system. The overflow is a little...
  16. Compton74

    Shifting issues, and questions about adjustment

    Did a BHG job on my 91 turbo and somewhere in the mix the throttle adjustment on the tranny cable got all messed up car shifts pretty weird when its cold but shifts non the less, so any info on how the properly adjust this line, and the fluid level is good.
  17. Compton74

    Champion Racing 20w-50

    So I am a crew member for a Nascar southwest tour truck we run a mild chevrolet V8 and we were told to use this oil for it from our engine bulider. Ive read a great deal of your articles and posts here and am amazed at what you know. Now id like to know if i can run this in my supra, 91 turbo...
  18. Compton74

    What coils are these?

    Bought my car a month ago with a blown head and was finishing up some oil lines underneath the car when i noticed the coils, they werent large bulky and ugly like the stock ones im used to, can anyone tell me what brand they are? Guy before me knew what he was doing with it i just dont know what...
  19. Compton74

    Need Help!!!!!

    So let me get you up to speed, 91 completely stock, car was sitting 7 years with a blown head before i purchased it. Got her home did the head, all is fine she runs fine, idles fine. Well at least until i start driving it, in the range from 3000 to 3500 rpms the car makes a large squeal (sounds...
  20. Compton74

    New guy here

    Hey always wanted a supra and finally became freinds with a few people that have them, got to drive them, and what can i say i was hooked, boost is a killer haha. Plan on getting an MK3 here within the next few months. Hope to put a 1JZ in or a built 7mgte. Thanks for having me