IHateHacks' 87 Supra

IHateHacks · 06-02-2006, 02:32 PM

Well its finally road worthy so I figured i'd share some pics. I bought this car in August 2005 with 120,301 miles on it and it went from this-

To this-

Ive put 400 miles on it with about 150 of them under full boost and it hasnt used any oil at all, Im actually astonished. It must have been rebuilt before I got it because it uses no oil and doesn't even make the faintest ticking like a 120K mile toyota usually does. Im very pleased with my Toyota!

IHateHacks · 06-02-2006, 02:37 PM

ddmcse · 06-02-2006, 02:54 PM

you need a garage with that white one .

looks nice can't wait to run into you in wallingford

IHateHacks · 06-02-2006, 03:04 PM

Thanks! Yea I find myself washing it every 2 days. Im sure our paths will cross some day.

IHateHacks · 06-05-2006, 11:19 AM

Im in the process of installing gauges in my supra, I really should of installed an EGT and wideband gauge when I had the turbo off but I was in too much of a rush to complete the job that my mind wasnt right.

Anyways Im installing a water temp, oil pres, and boost gauges and keeping all the stock ones. Its going to be a custom setup since I cant find any gauge kits for 87-92 supras.

Yes I know it looks ghetto but I still have 2 more gauges to install and put a finish coat on my little custom panel.

IHateHacks · 06-10-2006, 02:01 AM

Just installed the water temp gauge, with a 180 degree thermostat it runs 185-190 on the street and 195 on the highway. Does this sound normal? Still running the stock gauge also. 2 down 1 to go.

projekt6 · 06-16-2006, 03:56 AM

where did you get the piping for you intake??

cars4me89 · 07-11-2006, 06:09 PM

why are you installing H2O temp, oil pressure, and boost gauge when you've already got it on your dash??

IHateHacks · 07-12-2006, 12:26 PM

Because the stock ELECTRIC gauges are inaccurate and unreliable even after replacing stock sending units, and boost, coolant temp and oil pres. are the most important. I am contemplating installing an oil temp instead of pressure thats why it isnt in yet.

The gauges you see pictured are mechanical. That means there is actual boost going to that gauge and actual hot coolant going to that other one.

j3pz · 07-16-2006, 09:49 PM

very nice, can see many hours have gone into this car.

on the side, why keep the stock gauges? why not replace them with your new ones?

06-02-2006, 02:32 PM	#1
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	IHateHacks' 87 Supra Well its finally road worthy so I figured i'd share some pics. I bought this car in August 2005 with 120,301 miles on it and it went from this- To this- To this- Ive put 400 miles on it with about 150 of them under full boost and it hasnt used any oil at all, Im actually astonished. It must have been rebuilt before I got it because it uses no oil and doesn't even make the faintest ticking like a 120K mile toyota usually does. Im very pleased with my Toyota!

06-02-2006, 02:54 PM	#3
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	you need a garage with that white one . looks nice can't wait to run into you in wallingford __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

06-05-2006, 11:19 AM	#5
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Im in the process of installing gauges in my supra, I really should of installed an EGT and wideband gauge when I had the turbo off but I was in too much of a rush to complete the job that my mind wasnt right. Anyways Im installing a water temp, oil pres, and boost gauges and keeping all the stock ones. Its going to be a custom setup since I cant find any gauge kits for 87-92 supras. Yes I know it looks ghetto but I still have 2 more gauges to install and put a finish coat on my little custom panel. Last edited by IHateHacks; 06-05-2006 at 11:22 AM.

06-10-2006, 02:01 AM	#6
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Just installed the water temp gauge, with a 180 degree thermostat it runs 185-190 on the street and 195 on the highway. Does this sound normal? Still running the stock gauge also. 2 down 1 to go. Last edited by IHateHacks; 06-10-2006 at 02:04 AM.

07-16-2006, 09:49 PM	#10
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	very nice, can see many hours have gone into this car. on the side, why keep the stock gauges? why not replace them with your new ones? __________________ 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

06-02-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793

06-02-2006, 03:04 PM	#4
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Thanks! Yea I find myself washing it every 2 days. Im sure our paths will cross some day.

06-16-2006, 03:56 AM	#7
projekt6 Stock Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: schleswig, Ia Posts: 6	where did you get the piping for you intake??

07-11-2006, 06:09 PM	#8
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	why are you installing H2O temp, oil pressure, and boost gauge when you've already got it on your dash??

07-12-2006, 12:26 PM	#9
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Because the stock ELECTRIC gauges are inaccurate and unreliable even after replacing stock sending units, and boost, coolant temp and oil pres. are the most important. I am contemplating installing an oil temp instead of pressure thats why it isnt in yet. The gauges you see pictured are mechanical. That means there is actual boost going to that gauge and actual hot coolant going to that other one.

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