my last few attempts at getting a nice mk3 just didn't work out and i recently tried a 2jz /r154 swap into an sc300 and that had to be abandoned because the cost of the project just got extremely overwhelming. I found a guy selling a 89 mk3 locally with a 1jz. the description is below, let me...
Found an 87 mk3, white on burgandy, 5spd, targa.
Good: none really
Bad: needs interior carpet, needs two front seats, needs all interior panels put back together but they're all there, needs a new windshield, top right corner of the windshield has some rust. tail lights needs to be put...
I was looking around on ebay and came across this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Cressida-1990-Toyota-Cressida-w-Turbo-Supra-engine-5spd-RWD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6059QQihZ010QQitemZ200005792873QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Im still hooked on this car and i have several links to japaneese car suppliers thats not in the US so i can buy the car directly. Here is what i've found. 1993 mk3(YES A 93!) with a 1jzgte w/5speed / 84k km or roughly 48+k miles but its a hardtop for 1100usd/ 1500shipping in container/ 730us...
I still have alot to learn because the supra is a totally different beast than i've ever played with. Instead of making numerous threads asking questions taking up server space i'll just use this one.
So far this is what i have ordered and on my table.
Freshly machined and decked block...
I am purchasing my build parts, before i make a F-up, i need the following two questions answered.
1. Cometic MLS gasket or hks 1.4mm gasket------hp goal is around 600,which is better
2. whats the stock pistons bore size
3. whats the skinny on King's performance rod and main bearings...
Im going to take the advice of many on this forum and do a manual swap for the power i want to lay down in the future. What kind of power can this tranny hold in stock form with a proper clutch and good performing fluid?
I've been asking alot of questions and have found a supra locally that will need ALOT of work but i think it worth restoring. Dash and interior electronics work fine, targa doest leak and seals good, all seat are totally shot, headlines is good, left light motors needs replacement, left fender...
Im picking up an 89 turbo supra at the end of this month but the car has rod knock... i've finally decided that this car will be my final project, no more toys after this, so she'll get all the attention and money. My ultimate power goal is 500-550rwhp out of an auto. I've doing alot of reading...
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