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reptileroundabout · 07-24-2006, 07:48 PM

Hello everyone,
My name is Paul and i am new to this forum. I rescently traded my 87 mustang GT for a pair of 87 supras. i got an auto n/t with only 87000 miles on it, with not a spot of rust to be found. only problem is that it needs new carpet, and the tranny wouldnt shift into 2nd and i had to manually drop it down into first. the other one is a parts car, it has the 7m gte in it and the larger 5spd tranny, it also has the limited slip diff. and the tems system.
This weekend i finally got around to swaping the trannys, and i couldnt be happier. the car, even though it is currently not turbo, is amazing. now all i need to do is finish the rebuild on the gte, with some upgrades of corse, i was thinking of doing forged rods and pistons from wiseco, larger valves, port, polish, maybe lower the compression a bit and drop a t4 garret onto a custom exhaust made by stainless works. then get the limited slip in, a fresh paint job, short shift, drop the car a few inches, re-do the interior.
This is my plan, if anyone has any suggestions, ideas, changes? i would greatly appreciate it. i have fallen in love with this car and want the best for it. plus i made a bet with my freinds that i would keep this car for 2 years (i have gone through 11 cars in 3 years). Thank you very much!

Paul

sharkn · 07-25-2006, 02:26 AM

lol you already know what needs to be done..you dont need to hear it from us =]

man you're lucky as hell for that find

on that parts car...if you want to sell some parts let me know im always looking for spares

reptileroundabout · 07-25-2006, 02:29 AM

well, i just bout scraped the parts car clean. im not too sure on what i would be willing to give up, but if you need something from it, i dont think i would put up too much of a fight to let it go.

kwnate · 07-25-2006, 02:45 AM

Supra > Mustang. Good move! Although your going to spend 3 times as much to get the same hp as you would on a mustang...

reptileroundabout · 07-25-2006, 03:22 AM

well, to get the same power, yes, but to get the handling and to be able to handle the extra power in the mustang i would need to spend a little bit more than 3 times as much. i was running bassically stock 5.0, just a little extra like the off road pipes, 11in shorter belt, 3:73's in the back. doin 12.9's in the quarter mile. but go to take a turn with too much gas, and you cant get out of the spin, the stangs, all the way up untill about the late 90's couldnt handle worth crap. I had a 95 talon at one time and LOVED the way it handled, so i wanted to get something that was a little of both. and I think that this is it!

kwnate · 07-25-2006, 03:31 AM

You'll definetly like it! It's a much nicer car all around. Easy to get the tail sliding so be careful

sharkn · 07-25-2006, 03:34 AM

yeah you'll love it i love taking mine out in the country roads in georgia.. seems like the faster i go the more it hugs

07-24-2006, 07:48 PM	#1
reptileroundabout Stock Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 16	Yay! Hello everyone, My name is Paul and i am new to this forum. I rescently traded my 87 mustang GT for a pair of 87 supras. i got an auto n/t with only 87000 miles on it, with not a spot of rust to be found. only problem is that it needs new carpet, and the tranny wouldnt shift into 2nd and i had to manually drop it down into first. the other one is a parts car, it has the 7m gte in it and the larger 5spd tranny, it also has the limited slip diff. and the tems system. This weekend i finally got around to swaping the trannys, and i couldnt be happier. the car, even though it is currently not turbo, is amazing. now all i need to do is finish the rebuild on the gte, with some upgrades of corse, i was thinking of doing forged rods and pistons from wiseco, larger valves, port, polish, maybe lower the compression a bit and drop a t4 garret onto a custom exhaust made by stainless works. then get the limited slip in, a fresh paint job, short shift, drop the car a few inches, re-do the interior. This is my plan, if anyone has any suggestions, ideas, changes? i would greatly appreciate it. i have fallen in love with this car and want the best for it. plus i made a bet with my freinds that i would keep this car for 2 years (i have gone through 11 cars in 3 years). Thank you very much! Paul

07-25-2006, 02:29 AM	#3
reptileroundabout Stock Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 16	well, i just bout scraped the parts car clean. im not too sure on what i would be willing to give up, but if you need something from it, i dont think i would put up too much of a fight to let it go. __________________ 87 supra auto n/a... work in progress (devoted my paychecks to it) so far: Tranny swap with an 87 turbo supra Replaced hood Replaced windsheild 7m gte engine build up in progress

07-25-2006, 02:45 AM	#4
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	Supra > Mustang. Good move! Although your going to spend 3 times as much to get the same hp as you would on a mustang... __________________ Nate

07-25-2006, 03:22 AM	#5
reptileroundabout Stock Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 16	well, to get the same power, yes, but to get the handling and to be able to handle the extra power in the mustang i would need to spend a little bit more than 3 times as much. i was running bassically stock 5.0, just a little extra like the off road pipes, 11in shorter belt, 3:73's in the back. doin 12.9's in the quarter mile. but go to take a turn with too much gas, and you cant get out of the spin, the stangs, all the way up untill about the late 90's couldnt handle worth crap. I had a 95 talon at one time and LOVED the way it handled, so i wanted to get something that was a little of both. and I think that this is it! __________________ 87 supra auto n/a... work in progress (devoted my paychecks to it) so far: Tranny swap with an 87 turbo supra Replaced hood Replaced windsheild 7m gte engine build up in progress

07-25-2006, 03:31 AM	#6
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	You'll definetly like it! It's a much nicer car all around. Easy to get the tail sliding so be careful __________________ Nate

07-25-2006, 02:26 AM	#2
sharkn 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 50	lol you already know what needs to be done..you dont need to hear it from us =] man you're lucky as hell for that find on that parts car...if you want to sell some parts let me know im always looking for spares

07-25-2006, 03:34 AM	#7
sharkn 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 50	yeah you'll love it i love taking mine out in the country roads in georgia.. seems like the faster i go the more it hugs

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