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    R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

    R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio; It's always 1980 something metal in my vehicles. I ditched my radio for Sirrius and ipod a long time ago. Long live Metal. Ronnie you will be missed, but your voice lives forever in my Supra:drink1:
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    I think the time has come

    My car ( 1JZGTE) has worked flawlessly for some time now and I have enjoyed it alot. However after bragging about it on friday, I got in it saturday and whent to take it to work and every thing went haywire! The car started to backfire and the check engine light would come on. It would not stay...
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    oil temp for the 1jzgte

    What is the normal operating oil temp for the 1jzgte?
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    fcon question- please help

    I'm hoping that some one on here can help answer a couple of questions for me. First I will list my mods; 3"DP W/y-pipe HKS COLD AIR INTAKE HKS dual exhaust HKS SSQ BOV HKS FCD WALBRO 255 L.P.H. FUEL PUMP VOODO MECHANICAL BOOST CONTROLLER GODSPEED 4" INTERCOOLER USDM 2JZGTE cams...
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    Need help w/fcon on 1jzgte

    I'm hoping that some one on here can help answer a couple of questions for me. First I will list my mods; 3"DP W/y-pipe HKS COLD AIR INTAKE HKS dual exhaust HKS SSQ BOV HKS FCD WALBRO 255 L.P.H. FUEL PUMP VOODO MECHANICAL BOOST CONTROLLER GODSPEED 4" INTERCOOLER USDM 2JZGTE cams...
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    New pics of engine decals

    Finally found some replica OEM decals for my 1J powder coated covers. I also added the "supra script" decal just because I had them. Hope ypu like 'em;
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    My other wife,LOL!

    Car was originally purchased from Jon Doward about 3 or 4 years ago.Was pretty much stripped as he was selling it for parts. It turned out to be in better condition than the one I had at the time.So I spent 3 years researching and buying parts as many of us on here...
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    Here's our kids(LOL)!

    Many of you on here know me but not the cars.Here they are! Been meaning to put up picks forever. I'll post up their mod's a little later. They are both TT's 1J & 2j.Believe it or not, I bought the MKIV for my wife. 1j is thanks to the proffessional build I had done with the guys from Grip...
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    2jzgte ecu on 1jzgte

    My car is at Grip and they are doing a great job on the swap. However I am finding alot of the parts I bought from drift motion don't aparently work the way they are suppose to.(Agrivating) Now the ecu that came with the engine,(not from DM) evidently is a pos! I don't want to take a chance on...
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    PINKS Supra episode airing 3/19/08

    I hope this is not a repost of the actual airing time. I noticed on SPEED channel on 3/19/08 @ 9:00 pm , Is when the history making episode will air, I believe for the 1st time. Shawn Cassady and his 87 Supra beats a 69 chevelle into the pavement. I can't wait to DVR it. I wonder if our...
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    strut tower question

    does anyone know if a mkIV strut tower bar will fit the MK III? at least in length. I'm not afraid to change the bolt down pattern.
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    turbo timer question

    If youv'e got a 1J swap, does it matter if you use a jza70 or ma70 turbo timer & harness? thanks in advance.
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    modification question

    Hello everyone- I started my swap/restoration about 18 months ago.A little slow I know, but as we all know good things come to those who wait, or those that scour the for sale forums & ebay! LOL!:biglaugh: Any how, I have purchased most of my parts. I still have about $250 worth of misc...
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    Subframe Connectors?

    I would like to stiffen my suspension, since I have a targa top and really don't want to go the roll cage route. I was wondering if anyone out there fabricates sub-frame connectors. I'll bet there is someone out there who would be interested in fabing some up for a group buy.:icon_bigg I think...
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    Steering wheel question

    I am interested in putting a 98 supra steering wheel on my 88. Both have cruise control, which I can wire in, unfortunately the 98 wheel has an air bag which will not be hooked up. Will this work, with or without an adapter kit?
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    C12A pnp replacement?

    Does anyone out there know of any PnP direct replacements for the C12A? I would be looking for something comparable to the c12a or a little bigger. I'm not looking for a big horse power gain; I would just like to have a dependable/durable set of twins. I'm not interested in going single as...
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    c02 spraysystem for IC?

    does anyone out there know where I might find a c02 spray bar cooling system for my intercooler? I saw one installed on a 350z on FineTuned on the speed channel,pilot episode. They claim it will increase h.p. 20-75%. Eitherway it looks pretty cool. :biglaugh: While I have your attention...
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    1jz exhaust question

    I have my y-pipe and down pipe, thanks to mobes. My question is does HKS have exhaust systems under 93db? looking for something comparable to Tanabe's G Blue, but a little easier on the wallet. My next question is do I shop for a ma70 or jza70 or 7mgte or 1jzgte? I realize that it is the...
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    1J valve cover gaskets?

    Can anyone tell me where I might purchase a set of new valve cover gaskets for my 1J? Didn't know if the 2J might work, if so they may be easier to obtain. Gotta pull them off for polishing & engraving. thanks in advance...
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    1g-gte tach in place of jz tach?

    I have a tach from a 1g-gte. Will it work as a replacement tach for my 1jzgte swap? it redlines @ 7K.As it stands, I have 3 for a 7mgte that I have no use for anymore. thanks in advance