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  1. Compton74

    Steering Rack Issues

    1987 1JZ car. Bought the car from a fellow supra enthusiast, with a rack issue. He told me had another rack that needed to be rebuilt, took his word on it. I rebuilt the rack and put it in the car. Went to get it aligned and they say there is no adjustment left. Heres the kicker, car is a 1987...
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    No start issue.

    87 1jz car 5 speed I'm used to the normal supra not starting issue, with the turning of the key the relay clicking and no start. Only reason I'm posting this is because the symptoms differ than the normal symptoms with the issue stated above. Car has been doing it at random. Get in to fire the...
  3. Compton74

    Clunk and Ping Noise

    So I searched extensively for a situation that somewhat closely resembled mine and nothing, bringing me here 1JZ R-154 Single Piece Aluminum Driveshaft So ever since i bought this certain car, there has always been a weird noise. The noise can be best described as a loud clunk and ping...
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    Wobble Noise suspected to be coming from rear of car

    Issue: car makes a noise, best way to describe it is sort of a wobble. I know it is not engine related as if I pull the clutch and let the car to to idle, the noise is still present. My car has no rear interior in it so it makes it fairly easy to hear the noise coming from the rear. Only thing...
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    Question on TTR interior

    I have a jade mica green 1jz car that i am converting to all TTR interior. Correct me if i am wrong but the wheel along with the shift knob are both made by momo. Ive seen plenty of photos of the wheel, but none of the shift knob. Im trying to make the car a complete outside to inside TTR and a...
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    1JZ not starting

    87 with a JZA70 1JZ motor. Car sat for 2 years with previous owner, went to start it and fired right up no issues. Drove the car home and have been driving it daily ever since. Car is completely stock besides driftmotion intake and intercooler with 3 inch piping. Things ive done to the engine...
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    JDM folding Mirror plugs incorrect need advice

    Purchased a set of JDM folding mirrors probably around a year ago that needed repair, fixed them and threw them on my car didn't think anything of it. I purchased a Control Module, and switch from a reputable member on this site. Just got finished making my full beautified harness, that took me...
  8. Compton74

    HKS exhuast question

    So picked this up from a friend, Its got a hks badge under the right can and is made for a 1jz mk3 was just wondering what exhaust it is can anyone fill me in. Thanks!
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    Questions on GT4088

    Bought a GT408 and would like to rebuild it myself. Would love to have albert rebuild it but have not pmed him yet to ask. Question is i need a new compressor housing due to some boogee weld job the previous owners previous owner did. And i also need a new compressor wheel and turbine wheel...
  10. Compton74

    Figured id ask

    I really really have no idea about how to properly size a turbo, what a/r means and what dictates me getting a smaller or larger a/r,what is a divided housing, when a turbo is rated for 750 horsepower is that the maximum horsepower it will see at its highest efficiency before you start blowing...
  11. Compton74

    1UZFE Turbo Questions

    So I've been back and forth about either a LS1 or a 1UZFE in my 91. I understand the basics of each motor, but was planning on doing a twin turbo setup in the 1uz if i do go that route. Now my questions lie in a few different areas 1. running twin turbo will it require me to run a standalone...
  12. Compton74

    Leaking oil issue help needed

    So blew a turbo on my car a few days ago, i replaced it all fresh gaskets on the turbo, and 2 new crush washers for the oil line, and a new gasket for the other oil line. Noticed a drip of oil after i got done driving the car. I went under inspected and there seems to be some oil on the the...
  13. Compton74

    LS1 MK3 Questions

    First of all, flame suit is on. I will be putting either a LS1, or LS6 in my car. In the process of building my parts list and budgeting correctly. I have a decent idea on what is involved in the swap. I will be running the R154, and 2 questions arise. Clutch systems that work with the LSX...
  14. Compton74

    Bring out the AR15s

    Figured id get a thread going about AR related topics, help, advice, or hell just to show em off. Colt 7.62x39 HBAR, harris bipod, vltor charging handle, eotech, magpul MOE collapsable stock, YHM Diamond Series forearm, tapco stubby stock. Next plans are for a the eotech magnifier with flip to...
  15. Compton74

    Oil Thermostat Question

    I have a 91 7M all stock, but i did install a full flow oil cooler setup but i did not install a thermostat. I know i need to add one in there, im not looking to get blasted but i would just like to better understand what it actually does. With not running one at the moment, what negative things...
  16. Compton74

    Jumpy RPM Issues While Driving

    So Just went through my whole car checked all vaccum lines and hoses, put a new intake manifold gasket on and such; got most of the issues taken care of. But i noticed while driving it when i shift out of any gear into the next, as soon as i push the clutch in and let off the gas, the RPMs stay...
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    Questions on shaft play

    I have a 91 gte lex/550 57trim full 3 inch exhaust catless, full flowing oil cooler setup using a filter adapter that takes a v8 Chevy truck filter, German Castrol always used. Was putting a new silicone accordion pipe on today and decided to check shaft play. The shaft play is not horrible but...
  18. Compton74

    Regulus Rear Lip and Spoiler

    How hard are the spoilers to get in the states? ive heard rarity is pretty high. Just came upon a all original regulus rear lip and would like to get the spoiler as well. How rare/ hard to find are these items? thanks for the input
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    Heater blows hot air when completely shut off

    91 7m and just as the title states the heater will blow hot sit even if it's off. When it's cold outside its great, but when it's hot outside it sucks. I've dropped the temp all the way down to 65 before shutting off the heater, and it helps but still blows hot air. Any insight? Thanks for the help
  20. Compton74

    intake air fliter adapter question

    bought some stuff from a buddy and he included this for free, thing is i have no idea what filter to put on it, he told me it was an apexi but im not sure. Can anyone give me some insight? thanks in advance