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[scruffboy]

Hi Folks,

I have joined Supramania and have been reading their posts. Over there, they act like if you don't have a turbo, you don't really have a Supra. My '89 is NA and seems plenty fast. I've gotten it up to 140 mph on the highway. Plus, the engine compartment is cramped with enough stuff as it is. I've seen turbos and I would hate to work around all that plumbing. I've never driven a turbo. Is there that much of a difference? In 1989 Motor Trend did a "Top Ten Shootout" of the fastest cars for that year, and they got the Turbo Supra up to 146 mph max. I've come pretty close to that in my NA. Is the difference in the lower ratio's? Anyway, I'm very happy with my car and I love these boards so I think I'll stick around here, If you all don't mind. It seems a lot less snooty here at home.

Sincerely,

Scruffboy

[supra_91]

i hate people like that. i also have a N/A which is pretty fast considering the mods that i've done to it

[scruffboy]

Hey,

I see in your profile you installed a header. Do NA's have a separate downpipe? I installed a Magnaflo Cat with 2 1/2" openings as I was contemplating an exhaust upgrade. Are you happy with the way yours turned out? Is it a really noticable difference? What did you replace the resonator with? I was thinking of using one of those "glass packs" and then the muffler, using 2 1/2 inch piping. Any input you have would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Scruffboy

[ddmcse]

top speed is way different than horsepower

so you juice a supra up to 400 - 500 hp , this doesn't mean that you will gain top speed .
it means you will get to the top speed faster .
i recently had to put the stock exhaust back onto my supra for emissions testing. While driving it around for a little while like this i decided it's NO FUN .
no boost + no exhaust = boring yet very smooth ride ..
i'm good to go for 2 years now . i think i only have to pass emissions 2 more times and then the car will be a classic in my state and the testing is over

[kwnate]

Originally Posted by ddmcse

top speed is way different than horsepower

so you juice a supra up to 400 - 500 hp , this doesn't mean that you will gain top speed .
it means you will get to the top speed faster .

Top speed of a stock Supra is limited by drag, not gearing. The more horsepower you have the faster you will acheive your top speed and your top speed will be increased. Increasing your top speed is a matter of overpowering the drag. A 500hp car will destroy a stock car in all catergorys.
Top speed is determined by horsepower, gearing, and drag.

[scruffboy]

Is there a mount for the O2 sensor on your header? I just installed a new sensor to pass emissions here in NJ. They test you every 2 years. I see you live in Conneticut, or as the truckers say, the Communist state. Jersey is pretty much the same. Are you saying that you have to reinstall the stock manifold just to pass inspection, or is it that you can't get your emissions down enough with your set-up? I would definitely not want to reinstall the manifold every 2 years, no f-in way. Anyway, my water pump just crapped out on me and my baby's in the shop right now. After that, I need to replace the valve cover gaskets. So it will be a while before I seriously contemplate the exhaust upgrade. I really appreciate all the input you can give me Supra91, thanks a lot.

James in NJ

[supra_91]

Originally Posted by scruffboy

Hey,

I see in your profile you installed a header. Do NA's have a separate downpipe? I installed a Magnaflo Cat with 2 1/2" openings as I was contemplating an exhaust upgrade. Are you happy with the way yours turned out? Is it a really noticable difference? What did you replace the resonator with? I was thinking of using one of those "glass packs" and then the muffler, using 2 1/2 inch piping. Any input you have would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Scruffboy

i installed the header which comes with an extension pipe that connects to the cat. you can notice a difference and it made the exhaust note deeper. i have a full 2 1/2" exhaust with a test pipe, no resonator, and a muffler. although, you have to make some modifications the new O2 sensor mounting place because i'm having gas mileage problems but as soon as i fix it i'll let you know and tell you how it's working

how often do they check for emissions? i live in Illinois

[dcrusupra]

Originally Posted by scruffboy

Hi Folks,

I have joined Supramania and have been reading their posts. Over there, they act like if you don't have a turbo, you don't really have a Supra. My '89 is NA and seems plenty fast. I've gotten it up to 140 mph on the highway. Plus, the engine compartment is cramped with enough stuff as it is. I've seen turbos and I would hate to work around all that plumbing. I've never driven a turbo. Is there that much of a difference? In 1989 Motor Trend did a "Top Ten Shootout" of the fastest cars for that year, and they got the Turbo Supra up to 146 mph max. I've come pretty close to that in my NA. Is the difference in the lower ratio's? Anyway, I'm very happy with my car and I love these boards so I think I'll stick around here, If you all don't mind. It seems a lot less snooty here at home.

Sincerely,

Scruffboy

You kno they just added a 7M GE section right? I've been there since Jan. Everyone there has a really good sense of humor and can answer a lot of things. Except there is one really heated thread in off topic right now that I've been trying to lighten up. It worked so far until the other 2 that are fighting start posting again. If you want to feel like you dont even have a supra, go to supraforums.com. It's like, if you have a MKIII then you dont have a supra and be prepared for the worst flaming and sodomization of your life.

[scruffboy]

Hey, I see you have a Tiburon for daily driver. I was thinkin of getting one of those myself. I never owned a new car and the price is reasonable and I have heard good reviews. What do you think? I would get the GT 5 speed. The 6 is like another $2000. Give me your input as I would very much be obliged.

Scruff

[dcrusupra]

Actually its a fun little car for a 4 cyl. I wanted the GT V6 6 speed. But it was too expensive. So I settled for less. It was still expensive tho. It was $10k for a 2001. But it only had 36,000 miles on it. And i also payed for a 4 year bumper to bumper coverage. Carmax was good to me The 4 cyl is fun. It vibrates a lot like any 4 cyl would. I test drove the 2006 V6 model. It was a very nice ride. Either way, im sure u wont be disappointed with them.