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Old 12-21-2009, 08:33 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by StonecoreTx View Post
My first supra was a stock 89' turbo that bit the dust due to a connecting rod knock *tear* anyone have advice to prevent it from happening again? It had plenty of oil and it's been a mystery. I've read that a oil cooler would help?
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The 7M-GTE came with an oil cooler from the factory. It's a piss poor design as it is pressure based (not temperature... which is just plain odd), but it does have one. I recommend replacing the stock setup with a cooler with a thermostat. As you car has a swapped in GTE you may want to check if it even has the oil cooler.
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