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Also, remember that our engines have a flat spot at around 5k. Yeah, like gaboon said, you can get a bit more power out of a stocker with more boost. Just make sure you've got all the supporting mods and a 57 trim will treat you nice. That 57 is a real tire burner! :biglaugh:

It's flat because of the stock ct. Those are great numbers. I'd be happy with that too. Good job!

Ok. I have to just say that your car is beautiful. It is one of the best looking Supras I've seen. Now......................replace those white ty-wraps with black ones! ;)

I just got off the phone with Fidanza. Aaron there was very helpful and knew all info right off the top of his head. Here’s the specs: Maximum runout = 10-15 Thou. He recommended replacement at 15 thou. Insert Torq Spec = 70 inch lbs New Inserts do NOT need surfacing. They come...

Alright... A new part arrived today. The coolant bypass hose for oil only turbos. This piece came from Driftmotion. After seeing how close this was going to ride next to the exhaust manifold, I decided to go ahead and remove the turbo and reinstall the heat shield. It's not pretty; but...

That's what I was thinking. If it does prove to be a problem, it's easy enough to put the stock one back on. Thanks Blake. I'm digging that flat black too. I might even stop polishing my valve covers and just shoot them flat too!

I did find a website that said that no more than .005" of runout is acceptable. Though it didn't specify make of car or metal type, I'm within those limits. Anyone else measure runout on their aluminum flywheels...what'd you get?

One direction was 3.5 thousands Perpendicular to that was ~5 thousands Measurements were taken without an insert. Would the warpage decrease with the new insert installed? I've already checked Fidanza's website; but, found no info relating to this. Anyone know if I can run it?

I'm hoping by the weekend at the latest! :) I'm supposed to pick up my Fidanza today. It's been getting checked for warpage. Hopefully I can just slap my new insert in and go!

I didn’t suspect a BHG. Not yet anyway… ;) That’s exactly what I’m running. An HKS 1.2mm MHG under a rebuilt head and stock block. Mine has been holding just fine. Something to remember is that the stock HG is 1.37mm compressed. We’re both running the...

Yes. The rib diameter of stock is 2.11" (53.6mm) and the OBX rib diameter is 2.33" (59.2mm). Do you think it'll slow the alternator down enough to be a problem?

Thanks Zum! I'm trying! ;)

I've never done a compression check on an engine that wasn't in a car. If it was out of the car, it was getting overhauled. ;) The TSRM specifies having a good battery for the compression test. One of the reasons for that is so the engine will turn over at a good rate. If I were going to...

Thanks Matt! The car will look very different at Centralia this year compared to how it looked last year. I can't believe that's only ~4 months away already!!!

Here's what the TSRM says about compression. There should be no more than a 14 psi difference. If the compression check was not done per these instructions that alone can throw off the numbers. Think hard about your power goals. If they're up there then you're going to want to rebuild...

Hey Ron! If you can easily source another rear seal retainer, do so. If not, just clean up all the mating surfaces on the one you've got and run it. Unless of course any of the cracks are all the way through. Just keep an eye out for another one for the next time you've got the engine out...

Hi Van! This is great stuff. Cutting no corners. I like it! Question: I'm wanting to get my car tuned in a few months. I'm running the Maft-Pro. Do you know of anyone over there that is familiar with the Maft-Pro and/or who you would recommend? Thanks and keep up the great work! :)

Ya know...for some reason the pictures show it worse that it really is. I had only considered doing it; but, now that you've pointed it out.....I'm going to do it! Thanks for the sharp eye Fred! :)

And, I finished up with the alternator. She's now flat black and sporting an OBX Pulley. I really like how this turned out!

I started going through the box of old tranny parts and ran across this. This is the 1 to 2 shift fork that got replaced with the MC 7071 Billet Upgrade.