HI guys! My first Supra!

[fjing60]

Hi guys im Ryan here is my new supra!
Its a 87 Supra NA. Its been sitting for a year so it covered in junk. It has a 161628 miles. It dosent run. My plans are to get it running and use it as my DD, then down the road im going to do a 2jzgte swap and a interior swap. Im excited to get her on the road! Here are some pics!! sorry for the poor quali

 

[Neodeuccio]

Hey Ryan, good to see you here. Believe me, you'll love that car forever, but you'll hate what will happen to your wallet because of it.

I would recommend against using it as a DD though. As good as they are, when supra's break, they break the bank. If you can pick up a cheap slow reliable DD other than the Sup, you won't have to rush repairs and can spend more time doing a better job. In the end, that will really be worth your while. Trust me, I've been there.

On a lighter note, SM is pretty much the best source for info on our cars that you'll find anywhere. It's probably the best source for parts too, so keep your eyes on the classifieds section to pick up what you need. Good luck with the build and welcome to the family!

 

[Supra NA-T]

Welcome and it's true, buy another cheap dd. you'll be happier in the end when you have a back up car when the supra breaks down

 

[fjing60]

I got one. Its a 83 toyota Land cruiser. I love it too just terrible on gas.

 

[D-Supra]

I hope you enjoy the car. I see all those needles from the beautiful pine trees down there. I just bought my first Supra a month ago. Mine was in great shape. Did a clay bar detail and the paint looks new again. Im driving mine daily (I hope) but have a Dodge p/u in case. Fuel consumption problems also.

 

[z4ck]

Hey Ryan, we met at 2k12, good luck on getting the supra running! Any idea what is wrong with it?

 

[fjing60]

The P.O said it needed a coil so we will start there. Ill post something in the tech section.

 

[Supra28]

My plans are to get it running and use it as my DD, then down the road im going to do a 7MGTE swap and a interior swap.

Fixed. Reconsider your options. :evil2:

Welcome to SM.

 

[Supra_dan]

Clean car!

haha joking aside, I agree with above statement. 7m deserves a second chance


Welcome aboard, can't wait to see what becomes of the car!

 

[johnd]

U mind if I ask how much u paid?
ps welcome to SM

 

[Supracentral]

Welcome to SM Ryan. Keep us posted on your progress!

 

[fjing60]

Na I dont mind. I paid $800. How difficult is NA-T

 

[Eman14j]

welcome sir

 

[YakuzaKirby]

welcome to SM ryan! good luck getting her running man

 

[fjing60]

here is a thread I started to help figure out why it wont start.

http://www.supramania.com/forums/sh...ying-to-get-it-started.&p=1829528#post1829528

 

[MPR]

Welcome!

I too bought my first supra back in November of last year. An 89 NA 5 speed with the intention of using it as a DD. I have been doing so since then and now I am looking for a cheap little echonobox for a DD because 20mpg on a DD really sucks! lol Plus it won't be long before you want to add boost!

Good luck with the car. Restore it to good condition and never let it go. These cars need to be preserved, so thanks for saving this one. Even though it looks dirty now, I'm sure you will have it cleaned up and running in no time. Once you drive it, you will love it!

 

[fjing60]

No updates to report. I did give it a good wash and next is to clean the interior. there wont be much updating for the next 3 weeks as I am moving back home to Houston Texas. Will keep yall posted!!

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Na-t is easy to do but getting the motor to last is a little more tuff.

 

[MkIII FTW]

Welcome to SM, my recommendation is don't rush as it will come to bite you later down the road. Do it once, do it right. When I first started on my supra, I got in a hurry because I was anxious to drive it. Me rushing cost me a turbo and the motor.....a very costly mistake as a result of my impatience. Then I took my time and now the car runs like a sewing machine. I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[fjing60]

So its been about 4 weeks since I got the supra back to texas. I got it running but it has a terrible idle. Tried a couple of things and thought I had it. Wen for a test drive, went around a corner I couldn't rev it. (wouldn't go past 1000rpm) And couldn't move it without it diying. Then smoke starts coming out from under the hood and car. Got out popped the hood. and let it smoke. Looked under the car and the cat was bright red (I thought that could be part of my rough idle). Got it towed home by dad and let it cooled down. I also thought that one or some of the spark plug boots were not seated properly and not making connection. Went to go pull them and found cooling where the last 4 are. It was full to that plate (sorry dont know the proper term). Got it all cleaned out and did a compression test. cylinder 6 0psi. I didnt go further. BHG so now im exploring my options. Fix it and be on my way, go na-t, 2jz, or sell it and find another (only reason i consider this is because there is rust allthe way threw above the tail light and rust all around the rear hatch not to mention the hatch has rust bad) What do yall guys think I should do? I ove this car and I even gotten to dive it down the road yet.