Death of a '91 Supra

jimmyk · 08-25-2008, 06:38 PM

My 91 Supra needs a new engine and I have decided, regrettfully, to part with my baby. The interior and exterior is still very clean and the engine had 118,000 miles before it blew the other day. Anyone have any suggestions on the best way to part with a Supra that needs a new heart? If someone wants a Supra to customize, now would be the perfect time.

Thanks.

helencherry@earthlink.net · 08-28-2008, 09:27 PM

i have a 91 supra that i think of as my baby too. it needs a head gasket....i wish i knew if it is worth it to fix it and then sell it.....i do love that car!

jimmyk · 08-29-2008, 05:36 PM

I have decided to rebuild the engine. Total cost is $8K. Compared to buying a new car or a slightly used one, this cost is cheap. If this were any other car, then I would not hesitate to send the car to the junk yard. But this is a Supra - exterior and interior are still in great condition. It would be a pity to throw away 17 years of TLC because of an engine that is worn out. Anyhow I have decided to treat my car like a family member and pay for the "heart transplant".

suprabahamut · 09-05-2008, 02:08 AM

8K to rebuild the engine. Thats a lot you should check out Tiger Japanese's web site they have low mileage supra engines for cheep. A lot cheaper than 8K. With that kinda money you could put a 2jz engine in it. That would be totally cool I wish I had that much to spend. I have only put close to 1200 in mine and thats going to have to be it I'm broke.

kwnate · 09-10-2008, 03:14 AM

What color, I may be interested in some parts.

08-25-2008, 06:38 PM	#1
jimmyk Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 3	Death of a '91 Supra My 91 Supra needs a new engine and I have decided, regrettfully, to part with my baby. The interior and exterior is still very clean and the engine had 118,000 miles before it blew the other day. Anyone have any suggestions on the best way to part with a Supra that needs a new heart? If someone wants a Supra to customize, now would be the perfect time. Thanks.

08-28-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
helencherry@earthlink.net Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 2	i am in the same boat i have a 91 supra that i think of as my baby too. it needs a head gasket....i wish i knew if it is worth it to fix it and then sell it.....i do love that car!

08-29-2008, 05:36 PM	#3
jimmyk Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 3	Phoenix Rises Again I have decided to rebuild the engine. Total cost is $8K. Compared to buying a new car or a slightly used one, this cost is cheap. If this were any other car, then I would not hesitate to send the car to the junk yard. But this is a Supra - exterior and interior are still in great condition. It would be a pity to throw away 17 years of TLC because of an engine that is worn out. Anyhow I have decided to treat my car like a family member and pay for the "heart transplant".

09-10-2008, 03:14 AM	#5
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	What color, I may be interested in some parts. __________________ Nate

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09-05-2008, 02:08 AM	#4
suprabahamut 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: greensboro Posts: 242	8K to rebuild the engine. Thats a lot you should check out Tiger Japanese's web site they have low mileage supra engines for cheep. A lot cheaper than 8K. With that kinda money you could put a 2jz engine in it. That would be totally cool I wish I had that much to spend. I have only put close to 1200 in mine and thats going to have to be it I'm broke.