New to the Forums and Supras..CHUMP CAR RACER!

ToyotaRacer · 11-03-2011, 03:39 PM

Hello all, my name is Nathan, my team and I just purchased a 1987 Toyota Supra, 5 speed. Non Turbo. We are Chump Car racers and have no experience with the Supra. I am looking for ideas on how to make our car better, such as brakes, rotors, wheels and to learn about the major issues the 7MG engine has that need to be addressed. Any leads for suppliers or brands of parts would be greatly appreciated. We run 14-24 hour races so durability is a must. Thanks in advance and I look forward to participating in the forum and posting our progress and pictures of the car as we go along.

87hilux7mge · 11-04-2011, 04:46 AM

u should really talk to carljohansen on here. he races lemons race, and prolly has tons of advice to give.

as for other stuff. the HG are the biggest things about these engines. the only other problems they have that i can really recall are low oil pressure, which isnt exactly low (it is a High volume, Low Pressure system). both problems can be searched on here with lots of results.

cre · 11-04-2011, 08:25 PM

Head gasket, better radiator and a thorough cleaning of the cooling system, and add an oil cooling system (the GE didn't come with one). Suspension and conversion to a Mustang manual power steering rack (weight reduction and reduced power consumption) are the probably next most popular mods for track GE's (GTE's just throw more power at it to make up for the losses from PS

).

icey756 · 11-05-2011, 10:37 PM

this should help if u really need a manual for the car. Helped me a lot.
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...3/default.aspx

11-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
ToyotaRacer Stock Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2	New to the Forums and Supras..CHUMP CAR RACER! Hello all, my name is Nathan, my team and I just purchased a 1987 Toyota Supra, 5 speed. Non Turbo. We are Chump Car racers and have no experience with the Supra. I am looking for ideas on how to make our car better, such as brakes, rotors, wheels and to learn about the major issues the 7MG engine has that need to be addressed. Any leads for suppliers or brands of parts would be greatly appreciated. We run 14-24 hour races so durability is a must. Thanks in advance and I look forward to participating in the forum and posting our progress and pictures of the car as we go along.

11-04-2011, 04:46 AM	#2
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	u should really talk to carljohansen on here. he races lemons race, and prolly has tons of advice to give. as for other stuff. the HG are the biggest things about these engines. the only other problems they have that i can really recall are low oil pressure, which isnt exactly low (it is a High volume, Low Pressure system). both problems can be searched on here with lots of results. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

11-04-2011, 08:25 PM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Head gasket, better radiator and a thorough cleaning of the cooling system, and add an oil cooling system (the GE didn't come with one). Suspension and conversion to a Mustang manual power steering rack (weight reduction and reduced power consumption) are the probably next most popular mods for track GE's (GTE's just throw more power at it to make up for the losses from PS ). __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

11-05-2011, 10:37 PM	#4
icey756 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 177	this should help if u really need a manual for the car. Helped me a lot. http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...3/default.aspx __________________ 1988 7M-GTE Manual Turbo, Godspeed IC, Stock HG Torque to 90FP W/ Arp bolts, Silicon water hose kit, silicon vacuum hoses, Godspeed radiator, 2 12" electric fans.

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