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  1. 2543arvin

    Quick question about LSD

    Hello, I just received a used 3.91 LSD and have a question. When turning the rear axle plates they only move in the same direction. I cannot turn one forward with the other one spinning the opposite way. I am worried that it may have been welded together like a POSI or something. Is this...
  2. 2543arvin

    Differential MPH

    Hey everyone, sorry for posting, but Ive searched forever now and cannot find the old thread related to top gear speeds for the different differentials for the MKIII. Im swithing out my 4.30 LSD for the 3.91 LSD and Im curious to the actual MPH differences. Can anyone post the link of the...
  3. 2543arvin

    Selecting a setup...

    Okay, Im in a bit of a dilemma! Right now Im making some big decisions in regards to the future of the Supra. Im going with the Haltech Sport 2000 standalone but am torn between which turbo to work with. The two options currently are the Precision 6262 or the 60-1 kit from Driftmotion...
  4. 2543arvin

    MK3 Supra Painted!!!

    Ive been meaning to post up a pic of the Supra since I got the kit put on with the paint, but Ive been so busy until now...anyways... The paint is Quiksilver from the 98 MK4 and I think everything turned out really well. Let me know what you think!!! MODS: If this is in the wrong...
  5. 2543arvin

    Misfire during closed loop operation

    I have had a misfire during idle for the past 2 to 3 years but its never really bothered me until now. So I'll first explains the symptoms: Symptoms: -Rough idle while engine is warm -RPM ranges from 740 to 400 at times -Engine will sputter and have a noticeable misfire -Engine will...
  6. 2543arvin

    Car sometimes wont start

    Okay, some background info: -the battery is 2 months old and will hold a charge -the cars runs fine once its started (rules out alternator) Alright, every now and then, but more so recently, the supra wont turn over when I try to start it. Somehow it is losing voltage somewhere...
  7. 2543arvin

    track settings on coilovers....

    I have a set of Megans just installed and Im curious if anyone out there who is running adjustable coilovers can shed some light on what damper settings they use. The Megans have 32 different adjustments and they say that 1-8 is for track use (hardest) 9-16 is for mountain use 17-32 is for...
  8. 2543arvin

    Problems after coilover install....

    Okay, so Im really out of my element when it comes to suspension, so I need some help. I just got a set of Megan Coilovers installed, and then went to Sears to get the car aligned, and its having some problems. The guy at Sears said he couldnt adjust the front camber because it didnt have any...
  9. 2543arvin

    Just a couple of questions....

    Well, just got back from Iraq again and its time to get back to the supra, but I ran into a couple of problems. I need to get my state inspection done and the catalytic converter I had (from an NA) doesnt fit where I installed my test pipe. I bought the test pipe from BIC and their picture...
  10. 2543arvin

    7M Supra runs 12.67@111

    I went to the track today and after playing in the 13s, I finally got into the 12s on a couple of passes. Lowered tire pressure to 17lbs and hooked off the line. I ran a 12.67 after being called a Honda by the announcer:3d_frown: . It pissed me off enough that I had to represent the Supra...
  11. 2543arvin

    Ideal tire pressure for the track?

    What tire pressure are you guys running at the track? I have Nitto 555R drag radials and I cant get them to stick right now with 30 psi in them and I plan on going to the track on Sunday if all is running right. Would 15 psi be too low? Just throwing a number out there I guess, and Ive...
  12. 2543arvin

    Hitting fuel cut with AVCR

    Now I know that most of you will say "No shit, dont turn the boost up so much then", but thats not the case. It will boost to 1.13 bar and then hits fuel cut around 4500 rpm in 3rd gear. Ive set my boost at 1 bar and the duty cycle is 60%. I am completely new at using an electronic boost...
  13. 2543arvin

    How much boost before race gas?

    Okay, if you dont know, please dont reply.....I dont need any guesses that could cause me mess something up. Alright, Im running the CT26 w/ the 57 trim and as of now Im running 14 psi without a boost controller. My AVC-R will be here soon and I want to redyno the car with it. How much...
  14. 2543arvin

    first time at dyno

    Well, after dumping loads of money into my supra, I figured it was time to see where my money had landed me. I went to the dyno on Saturday and turns out the supra laid down 378 rwhp and 353 ft/lbs of torque. The A/F ratios looked pretty good too. The graph shows them at 12:1 under boost but...
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    Respectable shop with dyno w/ wideband in NC

    I read the dyno thread and the only one I found was like 6 hours away. I live in Havelock, NC near Jacksonville(1 hr), raleigh(3 hrs). Im looking to dyno the supra on the 15th and need a dyno with someone who knows how to tune. Price isnt as much of an issue as quality of tune. I know their...
  16. 2543arvin

    USMC 232nd Birthday!!

    So I went to the Marine Corps Ball on Friday.....had a good time and figured I would share some pics with you guys. For those who dont know, its pretty much a celebration of the birthday of the Corps and a chance for all Marines to eat dinner and drink with eachother....and that we did! Enjoy...
  17. 2543arvin

    code 52 without "limp" mode

    Okay, about a month ago, I got the code 52 and the car drove like shit, and I got the knock sensor rewire kit from Shaeff. I installed that and no more code 52 and car drove great. Well between yesterday and today my car has thrown the code 52 three times but it drives fine. It just runs...
  18. 2543arvin

    fuel cut with BIC exhaust....

    I just installed the BIC DDP, test pipe and their 3.5 thunder catback, and was hitting fuel cut with my manual boost controller, so I took it off and now Im still hitting fuel cut. I have the Lex AFM w/ RC 550 injectors, and I still cant keep from hitting fuel cut. Is this normal with this...
  19. 2543arvin

    First time at the track!

    Well, I went to the track last night, to see if all the money Ive spent was worth it. Come to find out, the power was there, its just that I dont know how to drive just yet. Here are the results: Reaction-1.24 60ft-2.09 330 ft-5.88 1/8 et-8.87 1/8 mph-81.65 1/4 et-13.57 1/4 mph-103.43...
  20. 2543arvin

    3 warning lights!!!

    Okay I just rewired my knock sensors and now I have 3 warning lights on, the battery discharge light, brake light, and taillight failure light. Ive had these before, and it was my alternator/ alt. wires that needed to be replaced. But now Im stuck on what to do. Everything is grounded per...