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    Problem with supra not running

    It came that time this year to bring the supra out of storage. I went to install the new optima battery specifically ordered for my car. Without thinking, I went to connect the battery. It ends up the battery wasnt the correct one, and the positive and negative were infact reversed. Well...
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    Rollcage pictures

    I have been planning on putting in a roll cage this spring. I have heard that alot of the kits companies are offering dont fit without alot of modification, and that it isnt worth the money to even use them as a starting platform. I have an idea of what I would like it turn out like, and...
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    What to do...

    As an 87' MKIII Supra turbo owner with only 75K on the original engine, I know that I will be needing to replace the head gasket soon. I have always wanted to do a 1UZ swap, but, in the past month, had mixed feelings about doing so. With the few numbers of people doing the swap and the...
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    Momo Steering Wheel Hub with Sparco Wheel?

    I am looking into getting a new steering wheel, and the wheel I am looking at getting is the Sparco Monza. I am wodering if the Momo steering wheel hub will only work with Momo steering wheels, or if it will allow me to connect the Sparco wheel as well. Thank you. -Jeremiah
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    MKIII Rare Parts

    After seeing a thread about TRD parts and how hard it is to get some of them, I am wondering what some of the rarest MKIII parts are and who some of the owners are. Basically, what is your rarest part and how many more are their in the US/world. If you can post up some pics!
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    Which head gasket to buy

    I have been looking at making a mass purchase of parts from horsepowerfreaks, as they have many of the parts I have been saving for over winter. I am trying to figure out which head gasket to pick up for my 87 turbo. I have heard good things from the beaded HKS 1.2mm and know someone running...
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    moving to NC...

    I have been thinking about moving to charlotte area after visting UNC Charlotte and really liking the surrounding area. One of the questions I ask myself is how large or active the Supra community is, in that area. Obviously I would like to move down there just because of the weather (not...
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    Rim and tire sizes

    I was looking at a set of rims for my 87 online and found a set I like. The spreadsheet that shows what cars these rims fit on say they work on the mk3 supras. Their measurments are 18x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 in back. Would these sizes give me any trouble with fitting into the wheel wells...
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    Carbon Fiber Side Moldings?

    I Have been constantly looking for a nice and clean new pair of side moldings for my 87. I dont want to get just any old set, becaue I really like how the grey side moldings offset my white car. I have been looking at getting a new cf hood as well, and am really just wondering if anybody knows...
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    HKS intake

    I am just wondering what your opinions on the HKS super mega flow air intake for an 86.5 to 92 turbo are. Does anyone strongly dislike it or had any major problems with it. Is there a better one out there for similar cost? Thanks
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    Starlet Love

    I know, your probably wondering what I am talking about, but as of a few days ago, I had a car change my entire outlook on what the perfect car is. I have always liked the older Toyotas, especially the MR2 MK1, and ST165 Celica AllTrac, MKIII supras, but have recently found a new love, The...
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    Check )___ light on...

    Once again I would like to start out by saying I am new to the supra and turbo thing, and seem to keep finding new and interesting things on the Supra, be them good or bad. Today I got into my car and started it up. On the far left side of the dash I saw what looked to me to be a check...
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    New Owner

    Hello, Yesterday I traded my 1995 celica for my very first Supra. It is a 1987 turbo. I live in southeast wisconsin and plan to be quite active on the forums. I figured I would just introduce myself and let you all know if feels great to finally own my first supra. Hopefully It will remain...