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Forum: MKII Supra 07-16-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 136
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Posted By Mk2guy
Ya, turbo is the best bang for you buck. You want...

Ya, turbo is the best bang for you buck. You want to polish the chamber then, but make sure the valves stay in when you do this, You don't want to damage the seat. The key to turbo's is focusing on...
Forum: MKII Supra 07-16-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
http://rabidchimp.com/oversized-stainless-steel-va...

http://rabidchimp.com/oversized-stainless-steel-valves-5m-6m.html

Rapid chimp has some oversized valves, but they are $432.00 for 12, that is $36 a piece. :crazy:
Forum: MKII Supra 07-16-2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
I seriously doubt you need springs and guides....

I seriously doubt you need springs and guides. (make sure you replace the timing belt and tensioner pulley though)
Forum: MKII Supra 07-16-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Yes, that is exactly right. If you end up pulling...

Yes, that is exactly right. If you end up pulling the valves out yourself make sure you know where each valve goes. As they are worn to fit in each hole that they are in. Same with the lifters and...
Forum: MKII Supra 07-14-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Ok, once the head is clean you can search for...

Ok, once the head is clean you can search for cracks, they usually show right up. They can magnafux them to look for cracks, but not on aluminum. Your head is Aluminum so it cant be hot tanked, but...
Forum: MKII Supra 07-14-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
I would get the wiper switch too. You must...

I would get the wiper switch too.

You must have a lot of miles on your car. My head only needed $348.00 in machine work. After all, you can get a reman for $500.00.
Forum: MKII Supra 07-13-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Hey, hows it going. Ya the Column switch is what...

Hey, hows it going. Ya the Column switch is what I am guessing it is. To be honest I don't know what a WCU is (wiper control unit) Usually if something is making noise it should be replaced. I don't...
Forum: MKII Supra 07-07-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Ok, there could be a grounding issue. Is this on...

Ok, there could be a grounding issue. Is this on your supra. What all have you replaced? I wasn't paying attention. I would say that it could be the switch but when that happens high speed works and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-03-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,493
Posted By Mk2guy
I do not like the ford GT, it beaks a whole...

I do not like the ford GT, it beaks a whole bunch. (all kinds of electrical problems) I am not convinced Detroit has the talent it used to. You really have to go to specialty markets to get a good...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-29-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
You can hone the cylinders with the engine still...

You can hone the cylinders with the engine still in the car. Just put a rag in there to protect the crank. (after you pull the oil pan and pull the on rods out) you will have to put a rubber end on...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-28-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?4...

http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?44483-Big-Bore-5mge-Piston-Kit/page2

Here is the only place I have seen some one with pistons like mine, but I haven't heard anyone who actually...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-28-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Ya, I heard that aluminum react with steel....

Ya, I heard that aluminum react with steel. something about electrons not matching and causing galvanic corrosion, which is rust I think.

Let us know how it goes though. I can talk you through the...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-28-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
My pistons were made by Toyota Racing Development...

My pistons were made by Toyota Racing Development they are 85mm wide and give a 10.5 to 1 compression ratio. Toyota made these pistons to compete, using the 5mge, but that was eons ago. I heard...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-27-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Also, I was wondering if.... See I bought big...

Also, I was wondering if.... See I bought big bore pistons, the ones from 1985 (toyota racing) and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I am not going to install them for quite a...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-27-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
Now, those head gaskets seem to blow every 60k...

Now, those head gaskets seem to blow every 60k miles. I don't know why. I had to have my block shaved on mine, but that is unusual too.
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-27-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,883
Posted By Mk2guy
You are looking at a show room car most likely....

You are looking at a show room car most likely. They are not meant to be driven. You won't get the price down enough to make it worth it. Plus if it really has 100 miles I want to buy it.:gtfo:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-27-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,493
Posted By Mk2guy
Not all American cars are bad. I can think of one...

Not all American cars are bad. I can think of one that makes my jaw drop. The Tesla Roadster.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-26-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,493
Posted By Mk2guy
American cars don't suck???

Ok, I don't understand how you can say that American cars anything but crap. They are made mostly in mexico, some are made in Canada, but not many. Hardly any of them are made in the United States. I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-26-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,493
Posted By Mk2guy
Yes, I will agree with you guys about your take...

Yes, I will agree with you guys about your take on american ideology. They simply think that they the shit, without any evidence at all to support such an idea. At best they are moderately good at...
Forum: The Future of the Toyota Supra 06-26-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,022
Posted By Mk2guy
supra needs to stay in sync.

The Mk2. Toyota developed that car with the Europeans (lotus). It was a wonderful car and sold more of them than anything. The mk4's were developed by the help of the Germans. It was an engineering...
Forum: MKIV Supra 06-26-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,773
Posted By Mk2guy
It could be a clogged injector as well. Or maybe...

It could be a clogged injector as well. Or maybe a bad one. In reality it could be anything. But the moderator is right. without test results of com, tests, injector sets and using all the diagnosis...
Forum: MKII Supra 06-26-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,011
Posted By Mk2guy
It burst into flames. Are you leaking fuel? I...

It burst into flames. Are you leaking fuel? I have a degree in automechanics so, if you give me some more detailed information. Maybe I can help you figure it out. such as did it back fire. This...
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