Thread: Need advice on a trade.
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Old 05-17-2011, 02:37 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by gloreboy89 View Post
if that supra is pushing that much HP it means that he has done alot of custom and expensive work to get the horse power up so high. Also it means that you would have to do alot of upkeep on it meaning alot of money to keep the Supra running. Ask him if you can hear it run.
Agreed. Another item to consider - to push 800hp, you'll need to run a huge shot of meth/water injection, or race fuel. Ask him how much horsepower it'll put down (rwhp, not "hp") on 16psi (max safe boost pressure on pump gas and a near-oem timing curve).

Be sure to get a detailed list of modifications, maintenance records, carfax, and the exact per-cylinder compression numbers (preferrably tested in front of you and/or by an independent Mkiv Supra TT expert).

Do you need to daily-drive this vehicle?
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