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    1JZ charcoal canister + bracket crossover to Ducati

    So I stopped at a dealership (closed) but I looked in the window a saw some new Ducati scramblers. Then I noticed the charcoal canister and bracket looked familiar; Not sure of price, but it'll be easier to obtain than JZA70 parts. And bolt on bracket, not spot welded
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    SLOW ( very slow ) MK3 restoration 1JZGT

    Hi Everyone: Going on 5 years for our restoration and yes it is slow. Our objective is to fully restore every part of the car and make it into a nice May to September driver. The focus was to first concentrate on chasing / cutting out - welding in new metal - repairing any and all...
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    Slow Build - Finally

    Try Again To Upload Couple of more engine pics. Custom stainless steel / polished coil cover. We sanded, buffed and polished most of the aluminum engine parts which was relatively easy. For the spark plug cover, decided to go stainless since we wanted a mirror like finish...
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    Slow build - 1JZ FINALLY

    We have not posted many pictures and thought we would post a couple of our engine. To us looks really clean. ..
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    1 jzgt engine manual

    Hi Everyone .. Does anyone actually have the 1JZGT twinn turbo engine tech manual ??????? Searched SM and any other site I could find.. Found a few but nothing complete .. Modes was translating one > cannot find posts of it actually being done - completed . Also some of the links...
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    1JZ idles but dies when you give it more gas

    Hi Everyone. Reaching out to fellow SM members who may be able to give some help / direction on solving problem. Know there are a lot of smart, helpful members out there and hope some may have experienced or can give ideas on what the problems could be . Background info Swapped...
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    1JZ Starts and Stalls Out

    Hi We have completed the swap / install from 7M turbo to 1JZ twin. ( 1/2 cut from Japan ) 1/2 cut = 53,000 km - still has oil change sticker on it Basically did not touch any internals Did swap out injectors to 550 PROBLEM WE ARE CHASING / HAVING > starts on first...
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    21 Patches --- Slow but worth it !

    At last, after working on the restoration of a 86 for 5 years, we are starting our first build thread. Some members elect to start as soon as they get their car started and some elect to post further along the build process, which we are doing. The Story Many years ago, my dad had a...
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    time to buy fluids

    so its time to buy fluids for my 1JZ swap... engine/tranny have 72,000km couple questions re capacities; Koyo rad - 1 jug of OEM red or 2? and distilled/dionized water engine oil capacity ? weight? going to run a short term oil change since it has been sitting for a couple years...
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    rear subframe update

    so the car I am building is a 1987 that I intend to upgrade to include most (all) of the best MK3 features.. but my parts guy is having trouble finding the 89+(?) rear subframe braces, we have the part # and he has made the inquiries but at this point has come up empty and has asked for a VIN...
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    RonnieK subframe bushings + ST sway bars = interference

    So I was buttoning up the rear suspension on tuesday, and while installing the rear sway bar (a suspension techniques) I came to realize that the bar is pressed tightly against the rear subframe mount 'washer'. That 3" round concave bugger that fits into the bushings.... I can see that it will...
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    aeromotive FPR Location question

    I have the driftmotion aeromotive 1JZ FPR kit, + USDM 550cc my issue is that given the amount of hose/pipe the FPR must sit above the heatercore outlet next to the brake booster... problem is, I have moved my engine harness firewall hole to this area and it is quite cluttered already... I...
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    catalytic converter sizing for 1jzgte

    just putting some final thoughts into my 1jzgte exhaust system for the MK3.. it will have; 550cc injectors, apexi intake/filter kit, ebay Y-pipe/3" DP, and likely run stock-ish boost for the first season or two until I commit funds to a turbo upgrade... the rest of the exhaust will likely...
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    1980 Toyota Cressidia

    I guess I had never seen one before, and thought I'd share the link; located in Hamilton Ontario Canada http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1980-Toyota-Cressida-Priced-to-Sell-W0QQAdIdZ396171467 I'm lucky its not a 1981 (my birth year) otherwise I might...
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    HKS DLI? wiring

    I did attempt many searches.. prior to turning to you guys for help I used this guide; http://www.97supraturbo.com/Tech.html however my 1-6 signal wire colours do not correspond to the above HKS DLI - 2 guide.. are the 6 wires (not red/black) cylinder specific? thanks in advance -
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    help with part number 1JZ

    On the stock 1jz twins hanging off of the stock recirculated blow off valve, there is a little plastic diaphragm thingy, about the diameter of a nickle $0.05... on a vac line. not sure what it does, 1 way air valve? ^but mine is broken, during removal for polishing... I have misplaced it...
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    Taillight kill switch....Ghost car

    has anyone here considered doing this on a MK3 supra..? basically I would like to wire a switch (ground interuption?) into the rear taillight panel to override taillights and brake lights (for off-road use only--te hee) as well as license plate lamps so that with the flip of a switch it...
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    refurb/renew body mouldings

    so for my 1987 we have decided to to go with a set of 91 JDM body mouldings... black/grey (not doing the super white package BS) the black is too stark a contrast so we have chosen a nice dark grey metallic... with add plastic primer +flex agent to paint.. but for the "jelly" pinstripe...
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    Cust'm spkr grilles ADVICE

    Hi Everyone We are changing out sound system in 1987 Going with 6 1/2 Hertz in front doors ( have the pods ) 5 1/2 in back + 3 " in back beside seats + 6 1/2 " in the yet to be built speaker box that will fit between the 2 strut towers . Amps > 2 alpine PDX / Alpine IVA W203 double...
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    fuel line replacement

    Hi Everyone Does anyone know the part numbers for the fuel lines for 1987 MK3 ? Doubt if still available from Toyota. OR A SHOP that has the proper benders to bend the 5/16 lines . > have 2 + brake done but the last one, vapor line , from the tank , has many bends / angles ...