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    PB blaster = Smoke?

    Ok I replaced my HG and got everything back together and fired it up(eventually). However, i have some white smoke coming from the exhaust in the engine bay. The smoke is coming from the flange right after the headers(header to downpipe). I used some PB blaster on the nuts to get them free...
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    Name the wire?

    ok, im putting my motor back together after bhg and cant find a wire. on the intact side under the intake. it comes out of the same bundle as the starter terminal 50 wire. its square has 4 connections seems green or clearish green. i cannot see where this wire goes. 87 na at
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    Just need to rant

    So my 87 na has had a blown(getting slowly worse over a long time) gasket, so i decided to replace and do it all correctly the first time. I thought i had it all planned out so well, so i thought... I had all the parts ordered, most came no problem some took a few weeks. Really not a big deal...
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    6x9s In my doors

    Just thought id post this pic, its not the best custom job. However it does what i wanted, get the 6x9s into the doors. The trim pieces are missing, the window switchs are hidden below the arm rest.
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    Where to buy(head gasket kit)?

    Ok, i searched alot and cant find what im looking for. Besides prices change so its hard to search about prices/where to buy. Basically im looking to get a head gasket kit w/head gasket for my 87 NA. Im going for stock head gasket for now or fel pro. I saw 935mototsports has the kits however...
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    Suspension settling uneven?

    Another thread... I noticed my passenger side is about 1/2 inch lower than my driver side. Made no sense to me i figured if anything the driver side would settle faster since i never have a passenger. I pulled the wheels off and everything seemed installed correct. Am i missing something...
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    To low for Jack?

    So now with my new eibach/tokico HPs, my floor jack is too big to fit under the front end. I used to use the standard front end jack point but no way my jack fits now. I have a craftsman pro 3ton jack, it seems to go pretty low i thought. Anyone have another jack to recommend or know the...
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    Tokico warranty card(s)

    When i got my shocks 3 of them came with a warranty card the 4th didnt. Im wondering do i need to send in a card for each shock or just 1 card for the 4 of them? How doesn tokico handle this later on, seems like One card should be fine. Just thought id ask what everyone else sent in though...
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    Custom trunk trim?

    Ive searched alot and couldnt seem to find any pics of custom trunk panels. I gutted my trunk to replace the suspension and now im thinking about leaving out the nasty 20 year old plastics. I wanted to try making some very basic metal panels to protect the tail lights and cover the holes up...
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    my suspension upgrade

    So, after getting it done and putting 50 miles on it last night i thought id share me opinions on it sofar. I put on tokico blues with eibach springs and new toyota bump stops. Coming from stock setup thats most likely 20 years old, my rear struts were both blown. The fronts were really bad...
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    thanks supramaania ;)

    Ok, i just thought id say thanks to the forum in general and to dylan wiggins(who ever he is). I swapped my suspension front and back with out having to post any questions, found it all with searching. the write up with pics i found on dylanwiggins.com was exactly what i needed as refrence...
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    '20 sec search'

    ok, seems i get that reply alot and its driving me nuts. i know a search will get me some answers IF im willing to wade through 100s of posts. the info is certainly in there but its burried and often out very dated. why people keep taking the time to reply with the old 'just search', instead...
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    turbo daily driver?

    ok, im just curious how many daily drivers are out there? im thinking of replacing my Na and going turbo(swap or buying another supra). however, on another forum someone is telling me its a crazy idea basically. saying the turbo supra will "be on jackstands 3 out of 5 days a week". i know...
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    bump stop prices?

    so im about to put all new springs/shocks on and i want to put toyota bump stops on as well. i got these prices and they seem high to me for the rear? The front bump stops for the Supra run $18.26 each and would have to be ordered. The rears are $66.04 each and would have to be ordered as...
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    oil filters?

    ok i know its been discussed to death and theres tons of threads. however, i dont really want to know Why people use which ever filter. id like to just know Which filters are being used? ive always used Fram, now wanting to switch.
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    suspension?

    ok so im doing my suspension, i was all set to go with eibach and tokico HPs. after reading some reviews the tokicos dont seem all that Great, just good. i was looking at koni yellows with eibach, the price starts to get up their though. almost low end coilover price range, but are the konis...
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    code 62

    so im getting a code 62 on my 87 na auto. supposed to be a shorted/severed selenoid 1. ...that being said how do i fix it lol. ive never touched anything to do with the tranny or wiring before so im at a lose. the tsrm isnt much help from what i can find. anyone had to deal with the code...
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    radiator protection?

    so whats a good way to protect the radiator and still keep good air flow? i pulled the AC so now my radiator is just out there exposed. i have a ton of debry that builds up pretty quick, lots of potentially harmfull junk hitting it. i plan to go with a nice aluminum radiator soon and dont...
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    Alt. belt?

    just how tight should the alternator belt be? i dont have the tension tool to check it, so just going by feel. should it be rock solid, have an inch of play?
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    Expensive horsepowerfreaks shipping?

    i was about to order some parts when i got hit with an 18$ shipping fee for ground service, for some small parts. i mean come on i understand shipping isnt cheap but almost 20 bucks for a thermostat and radiator cap? those parts would fit in a USPS priority mail flat rate box and cost way...