Tnice17's 1987 MK3 Street Build - Weekend Warrior Project
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Fit all 4 in my Impreza, roll cage made it right
Also changed the rear diff/r154 trans fluid. This little pump guy is the best, must have!
Will be heading to my first supra meet on Sunday, will be sure to post up some pics of her all cleaned up and some of the meet too!
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Didn't have a chance to snap a pic this weekend but I will in the next few days.
Anyway, as I was driving the soup more and more I noticed that the brake pedal would sink randomly. It got to the point where it would happen every time.
Could not get a stiff pedal with the car off and it would not change once I started the car. Found a booster local, so I tried that first because I didn't want to crack the brake lines at the MC if I didn't need to.
Luckily the booster came with another MC, because the booster was not the fix, the MC was. Got a solid pedal tonight so I can't wait to drive her again!
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Anyway, as I was driving the soup more and more I noticed that the brake pedal would sink randomly. It got to the point where it would happen every time.
Could not get a stiff pedal with the car off and it would not change once I started the car. Found a booster local, so I tried that first because I didn't want to crack the brake lines at the MC if I didn't need to.
Luckily the booster came with another MC, because the booster was not the fix, the MC was. Got a solid pedal tonight so I can't wait to drive her again!
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Hey guys, been a while since an update. Brakes are working great now haha!
Worked up a ct26-t3 flange with a tial 44 mm band for the HE351cw. Top of the compressor housing is about an inch over the valve cover. Will have enough room for a 3" down pipe. 4" will be tight but will work on that later.
The exhaust housing on the he351 is 9cm. Perfect for my street set up. I did not want to have it too restricting so I ported the exhaust housing on the inlet to gasket match and the inner portion about 2mm. Some diesel guys do this to help spool and top end so we will see how it reacts to the 7m.
11.50mm before
13.50mm after.
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Also got some new parts from Driftmotion.
-oil pump line
- -4an oil feed line
- heli coil kit for the exhaust manifold
- -10an oil drain for the block
- valve cover gasket
- CPS oring
Picked up a engine support bar to hold up the engine while she is under the knife. Removing the subframe and cleaning it up all nice. Paint the oil pan too.
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Worked up a ct26-t3 flange with a tial 44 mm band for the HE351cw. Top of the compressor housing is about an inch over the valve cover. Will have enough room for a 3" down pipe. 4" will be tight but will work on that later.
The exhaust housing on the he351 is 9cm. Perfect for my street set up. I did not want to have it too restricting so I ported the exhaust housing on the inlet to gasket match and the inner portion about 2mm. Some diesel guys do this to help spool and top end so we will see how it reacts to the 7m.
11.50mm before
13.50mm after.
Also got some new parts from Driftmotion.
-oil pump line
- -4an oil feed line
- heli coil kit for the exhaust manifold
- -10an oil drain for the block
- valve cover gasket
- CPS oring
Picked up a engine support bar to hold up the engine while she is under the knife. Removing the subframe and cleaning it up all nice. Paint the oil pan too.
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Thanks guys! This will be a productive weekend. Can't wait to get everything clean and get rid of the grime.
Oil line will go in
Paint/reseal the pan
Delete factory oil cooler and install universal oil filter relocation/cooler.
Will try to clean up as much as possible. The area under the intake manifold and powersteering pump is so cluttered! Drives me crazy
Thinking of deleting the power steering cooler to clean things up. Also will get rid of the vacuum assist line on the PS pump. Discovered that the previous owner used PS fluid because it was gold. So a flush with correct ATF will be done as well.
Please feel free for comments, suggestions, tips or tricks. First time supra owner!
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Oil line will go in
Paint/reseal the pan
Delete factory oil cooler and install universal oil filter relocation/cooler.
Will try to clean up as much as possible. The area under the intake manifold and powersteering pump is so cluttered! Drives me crazy
Thinking of deleting the power steering cooler to clean things up. Also will get rid of the vacuum assist line on the PS pump. Discovered that the previous owner used PS fluid because it was gold. So a flush with correct ATF will be done as well.
Please feel free for comments, suggestions, tips or tricks. First time supra owner!
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just curious why you would want to delete the factory PS cooler other than cleaning things up? i would consider getting a small cooler, maybe 6 row and relocate it in front of the ac condenser near the bottom. just an idea to keep the fluid cool
might also look into a intercooler block off plate. it goes over to top of everything in front of the radiator core support "hiding" them
might also look into a intercooler block off plate. it goes over to top of everything in front of the radiator core support "hiding" them
I was considering the PS cooler delete to help make space for a bigger oil cooler/intercooler. I mainly drive 80% highway also. Have read a few members that have been deleted for 3+ years with no issues but others need to upgrade who do autox or frequent mountain runs. The one on my 87 has 2 hard pipes. Doesn't seem effective, at least visually.
Yes the block off plate was on my list too!
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Yes the block off plate was on my list too!
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Before you put every thing together, is that crossover tube (the braided line) oil submersible? I've heard horror stories about a guys 7m blowing up because the hose blew apart from not being submersible in oil
Just a heads up, I'm sure you have looked into it but it's always a good idea to make sure
Looking good so far, that suffrage sure cleaned up nice! With mine came out as nice but I just used purple power cleaner and a brush
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Just a heads up, I'm sure you have looked into it but it's always a good idea to make sure
Looking good so far, that suffrage sure cleaned up nice! With mine came out as nice but I just used purple power cleaner and a brush
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Yes I got the hose from Driftmotion specifically for this application. Thanks for the look out. I am happy that the bottom end is a nice color and not a dark dark brown. Someone changed the oil regularly. Nice way to start out.
Haha I used purple power too! My garage flood was a total mess after, well worth though.
Will post some pics of the oil pan tomorrow.
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Haha I used purple power too! My garage flood was a total mess after, well worth though.
Will post some pics of the oil pan tomorrow.
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