Young, New to Supras, Need Help!

nickmonster18 · 01-16-2011, 06:14 PM

Ok guys I just bought a 1987 toyota supra turbo. This is only my second car and its my first project. Im looking for help from anyone thats willing. Id like to know more about the car and any pro's or con's i may have with it. Also as of right now the car isnt running. It seems like the cars getting no spark i still have yet to check the plugs and the coil pack but the engine is still holding compression so im hoping its nothing serious. So leave any info/ideas you may have or tips/advice for me. Thanks alot!

907mge · 01-17-2011, 01:02 AM

So I take it you are just south of me?

nickmonster18 · 01-17-2011, 04:42 AM

Yeah actually im right outside of etown

907mge · 01-18-2011, 01:07 AM

Yeah you are pretty close to me.

finaltable · 01-19-2011, 11:52 PM

Pros: It's a freaking Supra. Enough said. My favorite thing to do was to go to the parts department of a Toyota dealership and park so it was visible looking out from the window. I didn't think parts departments had VIP customers but if you get out of a Supra, you are one. The old timers know what Toyota had in this car it doesn't get worse with time.

My '90 MkIII had problems with the seats cracking when they got dried out. The leather isn't that thick so if they aren't beyond repair I would recommend keeping the leather supple with mink oil or the like.

I also had problems with water getting into one of the fog light cages and blowing the light but that may have just been my car.

supraturbo_mk3 · 01-20-2011, 03:53 AM

If you have the fund's I would replace the head gasket first and foremost...Install a TRD thermostat so it run's cooler, dual electric fan's. Also remove the EGR valve it gets clogged up and backs heat up in the block at the number 6 cylinder my old supra blew the head gasket because of this.

01-16-2011, 06:14 PM	#1
nickmonster18 Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 6	Young, New to Supras, Need Help! Ok guys I just bought a 1987 toyota supra turbo. This is only my second car and its my first project. Im looking for help from anyone thats willing. Id like to know more about the car and any pro's or con's i may have with it. Also as of right now the car isnt running. It seems like the cars getting no spark i still have yet to check the plugs and the coil pack but the engine is still holding compression so im hoping its nothing serious. So leave any info/ideas you may have or tips/advice for me. Thanks alot! __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo, 5 speed, 3in. Full Exhaust, Walboro 255 Fuel Pump. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, 5 speed, Bone Stock, Daily Driver.

01-17-2011, 04:42 AM	#3
nickmonster18 Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 6	Yeah actually im right outside of etown __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo, 5 speed, 3in. Full Exhaust, Walboro 255 Fuel Pump. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, 5 speed, Bone Stock, Daily Driver.

01-19-2011, 11:52 PM	#5
finaltable 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 99	Pros: It's a freaking Supra. Enough said. My favorite thing to do was to go to the parts department of a Toyota dealership and park so it was visible looking out from the window. I didn't think parts departments had VIP customers but if you get out of a Supra, you are one. The old timers know what Toyota had in this car it doesn't get worse with time. My '90 MkIII had problems with the seats cracking when they got dried out. The leather isn't that thick so if they aren't beyond repair I would recommend keeping the leather supple with mink oil or the like. I also had problems with water getting into one of the fog light cages and blowing the light but that may have just been my car. __________________ Current ride: Not a Supra :-(

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907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	So I take it you are just south of me?

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907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	Yeah you are pretty close to me.

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supraturbo_mk3 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 96	If you have the fund's I would replace the head gasket first and foremost...Install a TRD thermostat so it run's cooler, dual electric fan's. Also remove the EGR valve it gets clogged up and backs heat up in the block at the number 6 cylinder my old supra blew the head gasket because of this.