Super cheap '87 5spd turbo? What to look for?

MA70-3.0GT · 04-03-2013, 12:33 PM

Just be aware that both TSRM & Haynes have some glaring omissions & errors in torque specs (the main one being the head bolts which are specced as 58lb/ft but should really be more like 75lb/ft IIRC)

Also if the Haynes is anything like all the others I've read as a kid learing my hobby (it will be, they never seem to change!) then it will have other errors that could potentially kill you or others (like the Austin Allegro one with backwards brake M/C seals

) so anything you're not sure of or is contradicted by the TSRM you're best checking up first before believing either one of them

04-03-2013, 12:33 PM	#7
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	Just be aware that both TSRM & Haynes have some glaring omissions & errors in torque specs (the main one being the head bolts which are specced as 58lb/ft but should really be more like 75lb/ft IIRC) Also if the Haynes is anything like all the others I've read as a kid learing my hobby (it will be, they never seem to change!) then it will have other errors that could potentially kill you or others (like the Austin Allegro one with backwards brake M/C seals ) so anything you're not sure of or is contradicted by the TSRM you're best checking up first before believing either one of them __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!!