Thread: supra project to 800hp
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Old 08-15-2012, 12:03 AM   #8
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1000 to the wheels and i just wanted to say that the cars main use will be highway pulls and driving on the weekends. i will rarely ever drag race it or anything like that. also where do you get race fuel from? and will the car still have the same reliability as it did stock?

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You can get race fuel from local gasoline distribution centers, race tracks, and dyno shops. Tell me what part of "california" you live in and I can probably help you find one that is close. If you would prefer, you may send me your location information via private message.

A properly-upgraded, properly-tuned Mkiv Supra Turbo 2jz-gte using an appropriate octane of race fuel to match the boost level will not experience significant reliability issues. HOWEVER, there's no such thing as a free lunch. The candle that burns twice as bright only lasts half as long. Don't expect to double the horsepower output and expect it to last 250,000 miles without any failures whatsoever. (Note: Bone-stock Mkiv Supra Turbo cars driven with some spirit but not 'abused' actually have lasted that long without any serious issues - including the stock turbos).
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