New Supra Owner

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Originally Posted by Schrom

I was hoping to run into you, you really seem to know your stuff.

I mainly just want a reliable daily driver that I can do some highway pulls, and maybe some autocross, which I've heard it's hard and easier with an auto. so a little unsure..

Everyone has told me I'm gonna wanna keep upgrading for more horsepower, but I'll probably just go with 315's, so do I need to find the correct rim to fit the 315 aswell? I'm pretty shit when it comes to knowing my stuff.

I'll take note of the brakes, which i'll probably do that.

As for the exhaust, I'll admit I do like the look of the big 3' exhaust, and the sound of course.

But to get up to my desired WHP, Should I wait and try to get a swap in or just wait rebuilt my stock engine and find a good turbo kit? and for around 500WHP I will need to buy a built auto transmission correct?

For 315s you'll need at least 11" wide rims...preferably 11.5" width. The offset on the rear is +50, same as oem...because you're adding exactly 1" on the inside, and 1" on the outside of the oem 9.5" rims. I modified my oem rims by adding 2" of width on the inside, and mounted with a 1" hub-centric spacer (you can see the spacer-with-studs in that link). This setup worked perfectly.

I'd suggest a good n/a-T kit with your same engine. Don't try to piece-meal a solution together yourself - this complete kit is carefully engineered and tested to be a 100% complete, rock-solid reliable solution. No guesswork - all results. Easy install. I've gone both ways, and unless you have lots of time and money to waste, just get the complete kit off the shelf. Of course, the other option is to do a full 2jz-gte swap, with harness and ecu.

Autocross may be easier with an auto, but it's also slower. Your best autocross performance would be with a Getrag V-160...although I know that isn't the least expensive option. A 5spd m/t from the n/a should hold ~500hp just fine.

The stock suspension is too mushy for autocrossing. You'll want at least a set of KYB shocks, aftermarket springs (eg. Eibachs), and a stiffer front sway bar. Leave the oem rear sway bar in place unless you want to prefer to drive with increased oversteer (note: oversteer can be very dangerous/risky to you and your car if you're already not highly skilled in this driving style). A full set of integrated coilovers (eg. Tein) would give an even better result than the KYBs and Eibachs, but they're kind of pricey. Here are some options for your review.

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to help - please keep the questions coming!