Buyer Questions - Page 2

whitetiger777 · 08-11-2005, 06:05 AM

Also what type of stuff should I take the extra time to check out when viewing a supra I'm thinking about buying? Was there also a difforent set up for California cars due to emissions? Or were all cars sent the U.S. the same?

pwpanas · 06-05-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by whitetiger777

Also what type of stuff should I take the extra time to check out when viewing a supra I'm thinking about buying? Was there also a difforent set up for California cars due to emissions? Or were all cars sent the U.S. the same?

If it's an n/a I can't advise you on special requirements, but if it were a tt I'd suggest you to do a compression test in addition to all other standard checks you'd do buying any used vehicle. The 2jz-ge also requires premium fuel so I would guess that running it on (for example) 87 octane constantly would eventually hurt the engine.

whitetiger777 · 08-11-2005, 06:07 AM

P.S.
SupraMan1784 I aprieate all the info you've given me.

SuperSupra86 · 08-11-2005, 02:34 PM

All cars that were sent to the US are the same....Really, with all supras be wary of a seeping or blown Headgasket....You won't have as big of problem with this with an N/A because your not boosting, but but a Metal HG and New Head bolts and Torque them to 82 ft lbs....thats always the biggest one and you say you want N/A, well before you know it you will want to do a Turbo swap...The MKIV is one of the most reliable cars out there just maintain it correctly and she should go 250,000 mile no problem

btw....the I-6 is designed as a non-interference engine and make sure you get a compression test

pwpanas · 06-05-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSupra86

All cars that were sent to the US are the same....Really, with all supras be wary of a seeping or blown Headgasket...

This is absolutely not true for the 2jz-ge nor the 2jz-gte. This 'weakness' was only present in the MKIII (7M).

SupraMan1784 · 08-11-2005, 09:24 PM

yea i just found that...the 2jz is a non-interference engine....super...are you sure the headgasket for the mkiv is bad? ive only heard of problems for it for the 7m not the 2jz...for the 2jz i heard the head is just as good as teh bottom end, as for looking for a supra...just look for the basics...like rust, leaks, boost leaks, definitely take a test drive...u usually dont find stuff just by looking at it...check the compression...not sure...but i think the compression on that motor should be about 140-147....i think ill have to double check on that, all the cars were the same that were sold here in america.., if i were you i would get the turbo...but then again some prefer the n/a route...i know some people with 11 sec n/a supras....so keep that in mind

whitetiger777 · 08-11-2005, 10:04 PM

Oh, I'm sure I will do a turbo swap on it one day, but that will probably be after I get out college, in about 3 years. As of right now classes take a lot out of me finantialy, that is why I'm dumping the Eclipse. As of right now I want a car that I know when I get into it every morning it will get me where I want to go with out the hassel. Here in Oregon it's not to fun to ride bike year round.

Poodles · 08-12-2005, 03:31 AM

Are you sure it's not an interferance engine? It has detents in the pistons for valve clearance... The 2JZ is solid as a rock, it's typical toyota all around, EXTREMELY overbuilt and durable.

Timing belts have a bad rap for some reason, though they can be nearly as durable as chains, and are a lot lighter and have less drivetrain drag and noise. They're also a lot easier to replace. Very very few problems with the MkIV besides the high price tag :lol:

SupraMan1784 · 08-12-2005, 06:32 PM

the motor is pretty solid...everyone upgrades hte timing belts though so usually htat isnt a problem

pwpanas · 06-05-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SupraMan1784

the motor is pretty solid...everyone upgrades hte timing belts though so usually htat isnt a problem

Although there are two different options for aftermarket timing belts (Poodles is correct, GReddy is one of the two**), the oem timing belt has proven itself to work just fine for 1000rwhp+ applications.

** Poodles is also correct that the targa can leak or rattle, but the fix is relatively easy...

08-11-2005, 02:34 PM	#4
SuperSupra86 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deerfield, WI Posts: 97	All cars that were sent to the US are the same....Really, with all supras be wary of a seeping or blown Headgasket....You won't have as big of problem with this with an N/A because your not boosting, but but a Metal HG and New Head bolts and Torque them to 82 ft lbs....thats always the biggest one and you say you want N/A, well before you know it you will want to do a Turbo swap...The MKIV is one of the most reliable cars out there just maintain it correctly and she should go 250,000 mile no problem btw....the I-6 is designed as a non-interference engine and make sure you get a compression test __________________ Who needs zoom zoom......I got turbo!!!

08-11-2005, 09:24 PM	#6
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	yea i just found that...the 2jz is a non-interference engine....super...are you sure the headgasket for the mkiv is bad? ive only heard of problems for it for the 7m not the 2jz...for the 2jz i heard the head is just as good as teh bottom end, as for looking for a supra...just look for the basics...like rust, leaks, boost leaks, definitely take a test drive...u usually dont find stuff just by looking at it...check the compression...not sure...but i think the compression on that motor should be about 140-147....i think ill have to double check on that, all the cars were the same that were sold here in america.., if i were you i would get the turbo...but then again some prefer the n/a route...i know some people with 11 sec n/a supras....so keep that in mind __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

08-12-2005, 06:32 PM	#9
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	the motor is pretty solid...everyone upgrades hte timing belts though so usually htat isnt a problem __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

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08-11-2005, 06:05 AM	#1
whitetiger777 Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	Also what type of stuff should I take the extra time to check out when viewing a supra I'm thinking about buying? Was there also a difforent set up for California cars due to emissions? Or were all cars sent the U.S. the same?

08-11-2005, 06:07 AM	#3
whitetiger777 Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	P.S. SupraMan1784 I aprieate all the info you've given me.

08-11-2005, 10:04 PM	#7
whitetiger777 Intake Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	Oh, I'm sure I will do a turbo swap on it one day, but that will probably be after I get out college, in about 3 years. As of right now classes take a lot out of me finantialy, that is why I'm dumping the Eclipse. As of right now I want a car that I know when I get into it every morning it will get me where I want to go with out the hassel. Here in Oregon it's not to fun to ride bike year round.

08-12-2005, 03:31 AM	#8
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	Are you sure it's not an interferance engine? It has detents in the pistons for valve clearance... The 2JZ is solid as a rock, it's typical toyota all around, EXTREMELY overbuilt and durable. Timing belts have a bad rap for some reason, though they can be nearly as durable as chains, and are a lot lighter and have less drivetrain drag and noise. They're also a lot easier to replace. Very very few problems with the MkIV besides the high price tag :lol: