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    Machine shop shops

    Looking for a machine shop to deck block and head on 7MGTE. I am north of Atlanta. I was going to use Bryan Maloof Racing Inc in Clarkesville, GA. but don't know if they are still in business. Anybody have a ballpark for having this sort of work done? Also need valve job and cylinder bore...
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    Fuel line Union joint.

    I need to reseal the fuel line union (joint from hard line to flex line in engine bay) as it was broken loose during engine removal. I have tried everything I can think of to break this joint loose. Now it looks like I will end up having to replace the hard line to finish the job. Is this joint...
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    Sub frame torque spec??

    Anyone know what this should be? I have a TRSM but frame torque specs are not given. And yes I will be using the stock body to frame bushings.
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    Rear bushing install problem??

    I am replacing all the rear bushings during rebuild. All went well till I got to the upper arms. They should be the easy. Getting them out was no problem however when trying to install the new ones (purchased from Jeff Watson @ Champion) the new bushings are fatter by 4mm or so and shorter in...
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    Supra wins on "Pinks" reminder Show time-

    March 19th 9PM EST Called "Lebanon Valley" on Speed Vision.
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    Removing the rear axle from hub?

    In rebuilding the suspension (front and rear) and trying to get the splined rear axle shaft from the hub. The TRSM says once the outer nut has been removed use a plastic hammer to drive it out. So far no luck - anyone done this before? Is there something else holding it? Even tryed a puller on...
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    Old School Supra web site??

    Anyone know if Larry Anderson will restor his site? It now shows site removed till further notice.
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    To Bore or Not to Bore?

    Searches did not yeild much on this. After inspecting the bores on my block they look very good (a slight amt of cross hatch left) and no ridges marks etc. They all measure within 82.99 mm to 83.01 mm. Would you suggest just going back with stock size and light hone or go ahead with rebore...
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    Carpet question

    I intend to replace the carpet in my Maroon 87. In looking at the various dealers on the web. Some list the interior as "Oxblood" some list it as "Maroon". Some list both colors for 87. I think mine is maroon - was there a darker Oxblood interior? Also who have you purchased carpet from...
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    Pinks

    Has anyone ever seen a Supra MKIII or IV on Pinks. I watch this show all the time and would love to see a well built Supra spank one of the Mustangs you see on there all to frenquently. I have no doubt some of you guys with your high HP Supras would do the brand proud----
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    Engine wiring harness rebuild?

    I would like to rebuild my wiring harness once my JDM engine is ready to go in. The partial harness (cut at midpoint along the firewall) that came on the JDM engine is in much better condition than the one in the car now. Is it possible to use the best parts (the connectors) and splice them to...
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    Piston Brand choice for rebuild??

    Whats the prefered brand - Weisco, JE, Ross etc. My builder says to replace the stock cast pistons, are they that weak. I know they are cast and not forged. Looking to produce around 400 whp--
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    Speedo and Trip meter repair

    The trip meter no longer resets. Is it possible to replace just that part of the instrument cluster? Or will I be stuck replacing the intire cluster? Or is it possible to repair just this part?
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    What is it you like about Supras?

    For myself, and my 87 TT - is like the very smooth ride,the incredibly smooth engine (think this is due to the inline 6 confg.) the weight of the car gives it a very very, good ride, the options in the car are 15-20 years ahead of its time. The engine although not that strong strong hp wise...
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    ARP rod & main bolt question

    I am still collecting parts for my rebuild. Would like this thing to be fairly strong mechanicly (shooting for 350-400 whp). If you replace the rod bolts do the rods have to be resized? I know changes in main cap bolts they should be line bored. Are the ARP rod bolts a good invesment seems...
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    Turbo magazine cover supra!!

    On the cover of the March issue of Turbo mag. there is a MK4 Supra. This thing is putting out (so they claim) 1039 HP w/o nitrous and over 1300 with---. Is this really possible? It seems it is the first full weight supra to turn in the 8s (8.89) in the 1/4 mile. This guy is running 30-40...
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    #4 main bearing cap "stuck"

    Just finishing up the teardown on a JDM 7mgte. I got to the main bearing caps to remove the crank and cap #4 (the one with the thrust washer) refused to come loose. (yes the bolts are out). I don't want to pound it or risk stricking the crank etc. Whats the best way to disloge this...
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    JDM engine rebuild questions??

    I have just begun the rebuild of a JDM 7M-GTE purchased off Ebay. After the teardown must say all looks very good. The head gasket was a stopper type with stock head bolts but showed no signs whatever of leakage. I have purchased an HKS metal head gasket and ARP studs to put it back together...
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    Cam pulley pin?

    Just realized that after taking apart my JDM 7mgte that I did not make a note of the orientation of the pulley on the cams. Of course there is a pin in the end of the cam and three holes on the pulley. One I can tell it was in the center hole on one pulley the other not so sure. Where are...
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    New Radiators?? opinions wanted

    Looks like I am in need of a new Rad. After pricing these in the Atlanta area they were - Toyota $540 retail $420 wholesale , Pep Boys $240, Advance Auto parts $180 , Ebay a new KOYO alum. $310. As you can see there is quite a range. Is the KOYO worth it? I Toyota is a known item but the...