Where should i start?

Briansgonnawin · 03-13-2007, 04:13 PM

hey, whats up guys, new to the forums. and i need some advice.
i just purchased an 86.5 (157k miles) and 87 (227k miles) supra.

the 86 is in terrible condition but the motor runs,seemed to be lacking power but could be clutch. vibrates alot also. and the 87 is very clean in and out but has low compression in 3 cylinders. and somthing with 2nd gear weraing out often. so i towed it home.

my question is, 1) should i rebuild the motor using the 86, 2) swap the two motors, and/or tranny or 3) just buy a motor and just junk the 86?

thank you, any advice is appreciated.

88Tsupra · 03-13-2007, 07:17 PM

hey for your 86.5 when you say its shaking or vibrating have u checked ur spark plug wires to see if any is cut..cuz mines was startin to do that and after i change my wires it smooth now

SupraDupra · 03-14-2007, 12:20 AM

You bought two cars and didn't know what you were going to do with them? Apparently not married

I suppose if I were in your place I'd resell the '86 and rework to '87. Mabey one will pay for the other

mrnickleye · 03-14-2007, 12:46 AM

Build the 87, keep the other for parts. 87 will be worth more when you are done.

Briansgonnawin · 03-14-2007, 07:10 AM

aright thansk, ill check that out 88tsupra.
and your right supradupra!

but i shoulda looked fo ra better 86, but then i may just have to use it as a part car like nickeleye says.

hmm i just gotta get the 87 in running condition first somehow.

03-13-2007, 04:13 PM	#1
Briansgonnawin Stock Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 4	Where should i start? hey, whats up guys, new to the forums. and i need some advice. i just purchased an 86.5 (157k miles) and 87 (227k miles) supra. the 86 is in terrible condition but the motor runs,seemed to be lacking power but could be clutch. vibrates alot also. and the 87 is very clean in and out but has low compression in 3 cylinders. and somthing with 2nd gear weraing out often. so i towed it home. my question is, 1) should i rebuild the motor using the 86, 2) swap the two motors, and/or tranny or 3) just buy a motor and just junk the 86? thank you, any advice is appreciated.

03-13-2007, 07:17 PM	#2
88Tsupra 12psi boost Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long beach, CA Posts: 252	hey for your 86.5 when you say its shaking or vibrating have u checked ur spark plug wires to see if any is cut..cuz mines was startin to do that and after i change my wires it smooth now __________________ 88turbo targa-white original Pin Stripe custom intake-Tenzo filter.....Momo racing seats and steering wheel... apexi exhaust tip-custom 3" piping. Replaced with RSR GT II NGK plug and wires HID conversion head lights HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 (in black) Tial BOV BIC DDP

03-14-2007, 12:20 AM	#3
SupraDupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 129	You bought two cars and didn't know what you were going to do with them? Apparently not married I suppose if I were in your place I'd resell the '86 and rework to '87. Mabey one will pay for the other __________________ 1988 Supra - N/A 5 speed 1974 'Cuda - 318 2001 Cherokee

03-14-2007, 12:46 AM	#4
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Build the 87, keep the other for parts. 87 will be worth more when you are done. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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03-14-2007, 07:10 AM	#5
Briansgonnawin Stock Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 4	aright thansk, ill check that out 88tsupra. and your right supradupra! but i shoulda looked fo ra better 86, but then i may just have to use it as a part car like nickeleye says. hmm i just gotta get the 87 in running condition first somehow.