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The only problem with using arp's is if you install them first(before the head), you can't slide the head down on them while the block is in the car. The obvious fix for that is, remove them, then install the head. Otherwise, there's absolutely no difference.

I did 12-15 psi on a stock hg with ARP's for 2 yrs, no problems. But what was so hard about using arp's?? You put the head on, put the washers down, then drop the arp's in. Not a whole lot different than oem bolts.

PS- Using a composite head gasket is not an inevitable failure/ fix issue. As long as the head and block surfaces are undamaged, a composite gasket will last for a LONG time. Headbolt torque has to be correct, though.

That would make it too hard??? How? So...he re-used the unreuseable oem headbolts? Torque with oem bolts should be ~72ft-lbs.

What the hell just happened in this thread? There's all kinds of wrong going on here. First off- What got done by your friend- a head replacement? Doesn't sound like the coolant system was completely burped, but who knows. It could have been a bad t-stat, a bad/ warped head, an improper torque...

sheet metal, you mean the plastic splash panels?

No need to track down the exact product, I'd say. When i had my windshield replaced 2 yrs ago, I took it into a place, described the stuff i was looking for(based on the above-mentioned thread), and the guy said- no problem, we keep that stuff in stock. PS- I brought my laptop in, and showed...

I bought a turbo oil pump from advanced online a year ago. It's the oem part Aisin. They just grind the word 'Toyota' off the base of the shaft. Paid $155, vs. $275+.

If you attemp the removal and reistallation of valves, be sure you wear eye protection. There is a very real chance that a valve lock will pop out at you. Just ask my left eye. It knows.

The description says that it includes all three pulleys. The a/c(outer) pulley is removeable. I don't think that they are. The auction also mentioned that they simply sell off any blems, rather than destroying them or remachining them, in order to pass a savings on.

ATI super damper. It replaces our 20+ yr old pulleys with something better.

lmao! That's what I was thinking when i saw the auction: "Damnit, I have to get that." Besides- if I didn't, what was I gonna spend that money on? I'da prolly just wasted it on food, mortgage or bills. :)

Damn! I just checked the listing 2.5 minutes ago, and it was still there. Well, I hope it was somebody on here. If so- shout it out, so I know that posting an Ebay ad actually helped somebody. : ) Edit- 2nd one sold at 6:02:49, eastern.

There were two of these, till I bought one... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATI-Super-Damper-Toyota-Supra-7M-GE-GTE-918525-/190699759979?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6697696b&vxp=mtr And now there is one. Brand new, with a machining blemish on the countersunk holes- swirl...

+1 for DM!

Just got home from a 10 day trip, so there hasn't been anything to talk about. Today, I just removed the pistons/ rods, crank, and front timing covers. I'll probably drop the motor off for examination this week. I did notice, however, that the front coolant plug(the one that must be dimpled dead...

Congrats, CC. Glad you hunted this down and killed it. :)

Is that aluminum stock??

That's a good list right there. If the car has green coolant, do a flush and put Toyota red coolant in it. It lasts longer, and is much kinder to aluminum heads. As for the flywheel, all you need to do is have it surfaced when you have the clutch replaced. When it is done, all you need to make...