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88soup · 06-04-2006, 02:16 AM

Hey I'm new here, this forum looks like it has a lot of knowledge behind it. I just picked up a 88 supra about 2 weeks ago, and so far love it. I'm new to toyota, and also new to forced iduction. I've heard about a head gasket problem with the MKIII's, and was wondering how much it would be to fix a problem like that if it occurs. My car has 57,000 on it and in great shape, I hope it doesnt plan on going soon

. Is there anything I could do to prevent a problem like this from happening? Suggestions?

Also my car has a hard time starting in the mornings from a cold start. The previous owner suggested I change my fuel filter, could that be the problem? I have the filter I just need to put it in. Any other problems u can think of besides a fuel filter?

Thanks

j3pz · 06-04-2006, 03:35 AM

the blown headgasket occurance is due to the factory under torquing the headbolts. retorque them to 75-80 lb/sq in. 18yr old car with only 57k on the speedo is an impressive find. im sure the other members can answer your other questions

ddmcse · 06-05-2006, 12:20 PM

get a toyota service manual

there could be many related things causing the cold start

that car looks beautiful , is that leather ? i can't tell if it's a targa top
can you hint at how much you paid ?

88soup · 06-05-2006, 04:45 PM

Yea its leather, power, targa. I paid around 7.

ddmcse · 06-06-2006, 10:19 AM

very nice !

scruffboy · 06-07-2006, 11:16 PM

57K on a 88 supra, man you lucked out. Take care of it and it should last a good long time. I have an 89 with 128K and I swear I can't find rust on the thing. I don't know what Toyota did, but they did an excellent job. I have experienced a few problems you would expect on an older vehicle, like a coolant leak I had to repair, and valve cover gaskets that needed replacing, but overall, it still runs great and gives me loads of pleasure.

Scruff

88soup · 06-07-2006, 11:59 PM

Yea so far I really do enjoy the car. I am new to forced induction, I know somewhat about cars but I'm not a motor head.

There are a few things I dont understand, and I hope someone could help me out. I understand my car is running at a stock boost of 6.7 psi. If I put on exhaust, downpipe and intake will the boost go up X amount of pounds? Or will I need a boost controller to increase how many pounds I want it to put out? I hear people say "I hope to put out 15 pounds by next summer" yaddi yaddi yadda, but I dont understand how they determine what is safe. Any information on this would be great.

Also, when is it time to upgrade turbo? What should be done before upgrading? Basically I dont wanna slap anything on and have it shit the bed because it isnt done right.

One last thing before I make myself look like any more of an idiot

. My car was husband and wife owned, garaged and driven on nice days only. It obviously wasnt beaten on, but when I shift into second gear I find it harder to get into than any other gear. The gearbox is a lot different from my previous car, and I do understand that its not going to shift like a brand new car. What could be causing this? Is it just because its in 88 tranny?

Any help at all would be appreciated. Also any input on what kinds of upgrades I should get please post.

Thanks

Jim

06-04-2006, 02:16 AM	#1
88soup Stock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: RI Posts: 8	new here =) Hey I'm new here, this forum looks like it has a lot of knowledge behind it. I just picked up a 88 supra about 2 weeks ago, and so far love it. I'm new to toyota, and also new to forced iduction. I've heard about a head gasket problem with the MKIII's, and was wondering how much it would be to fix a problem like that if it occurs. My car has 57,000 on it and in great shape, I hope it doesnt plan on going soon . Is there anything I could do to prevent a problem like this from happening? Suggestions? Also my car has a hard time starting in the mornings from a cold start. The previous owner suggested I change my fuel filter, could that be the problem? I have the filter I just need to put it in. Any other problems u can think of besides a fuel filter? Thanks Attached Thumbnails

06-04-2006, 03:35 AM	#2
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	the blown headgasket occurance is due to the factory under torquing the headbolts. retorque them to 75-80 lb/sq in. 18yr old car with only 57k on the speedo is an impressive find. im sure the other members can answer your other questions __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

06-05-2006, 12:20 PM	#3
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	welcome aboard get a toyota service manual there could be many related things causing the cold start that car looks beautiful , is that leather ? i can't tell if it's a targa top can you hint at how much you paid ? __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS Last edited by ddmcse; 06-05-2006 at 03:11 PM.

06-06-2006, 10:19 AM	#5
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	very nice ! __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

06-07-2006, 11:16 PM	#6
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	Nice Ride 57K on a 88 supra, man you lucked out. Take care of it and it should last a good long time. I have an 89 with 128K and I swear I can't find rust on the thing. I don't know what Toyota did, but they did an excellent job. I have experienced a few problems you would expect on an older vehicle, like a coolant leak I had to repair, and valve cover gaskets that needed replacing, but overall, it still runs great and gives me loads of pleasure. Scruff

06-05-2006, 04:45 PM	#4
88soup Stock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: RI Posts: 8	Yea its leather, power, targa. I paid around 7.

06-07-2006, 11:59 PM	#7
88soup Stock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: RI Posts: 8	Yea so far I really do enjoy the car. I am new to forced induction, I know somewhat about cars but I'm not a motor head. There are a few things I dont understand, and I hope someone could help me out. I understand my car is running at a stock boost of 6.7 psi. If I put on exhaust, downpipe and intake will the boost go up X amount of pounds? Or will I need a boost controller to increase how many pounds I want it to put out? I hear people say "I hope to put out 15 pounds by next summer" yaddi yaddi yadda, but I dont understand how they determine what is safe. Any information on this would be great. Also, when is it time to upgrade turbo? What should be done before upgrading? Basically I dont wanna slap anything on and have it shit the bed because it isnt done right. One last thing before I make myself look like any more of an idiot . My car was husband and wife owned, garaged and driven on nice days only. It obviously wasnt beaten on, but when I shift into second gear I find it harder to get into than any other gear. The gearbox is a lot different from my previous car, and I do understand that its not going to shift like a brand new car. What could be causing this? Is it just because its in 88 tranny? Any help at all would be appreciated. Also any input on what kinds of upgrades I should get please post. Thanks Jim