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    Stock 89 alarm trouble even after cleaning door sensors and other guides

    Forgive the essay, I wanted to be as specific as possible with my issue. So I'm having trouble with my 89 factory alarm and hoping I'm forgetting something. I know I can pull the alarm computer and ground the wire but I would like to keep the factory alarm installed. My driver key hole would...
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    Ngk spark wire difference between turbo & n/a

    Quick question- Is there a difference in the NGK wires for the 7m besides the n/a having a 7th wire for the distributor? (Tx07 and tx08) I have a turbo and accidentally bought some n/a wires and I can't find any spec differences from searching.
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    Discontinued 3 piece spoiler gaskets

    So i'm replacing the gaskets for the center spoiler piece to stop water leaks and 3 of the gaskets are discontinued, for the center "leg" and for the third brake light...
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    Modifying a California spec Supra

    Ok guys, hoping you guys can help me out on this. So I have an 89 Turbo that was originally from Cali. It's 100% stock, and unless something happened in the past 25 years I assume it still has the Cali parts for "emissions". I want to put in a new downpipe and catback, and I'm wondering if the...
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    Routine oil change - very little oil drained but dipstick shows full

    Hey guy, ok so I've been long time lurker and finally need the advice of the pros. So recently I bought my first Supra, (an 89 turbo targa) and today came time for the first oil change in my possession. This is my first oil change by myself but i've done other car work so I felt fairly...
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    Used mk3 with 1jz vs. used with 7m

    Ok, so we all know the big 7m vs. 1jz debate on which is better. Some prefer the 1jz, but its very expensive to swap in and will have similar performance to a tuned 7m. Now what if the car already has a 1jz conversion? In my area I found a mk3 with a 1jz, only about $1,000 more than a...
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    Buying a MK3 with a 1JZ conversion

    *poste this thread twice by accident (damn ipod) but since it has a response it can be left or deleted, admins choice* Ok, so we all know the big 7m vs. 1jz debate on which is better. Some prefer the 1jz, but its very expensive to swap in and will have similar performance to a tuned 7m. Now...
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    Soon to be Mk3 owner!

    Hey guys, I'm Aaron. I'm 18 years old and live in NY. Suddenly fell in love with the mk3 one day and I'm currently saving up a decent amount for own! I'm reading up on lots of threads in here and currently adjusting my budget (want this done right, not half-assed) Got myself a mechanics book...