87 Supra
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Q: How do I change out the starter from a 87 Supra with the 7mgte engine?
Its an 87 Supra with 7mgte and automatic transmission. Somebody told me that i need to separate the tranny from the engine to get to it.
A: it’s prety straight forward if you have a lift its a lot easier jus look where the old one is a nd move every thing thats in the way and yeah you will probably have to take out the transmission
Q: i want to increase the performance of my 87 toyota supra?
i bought a 87 supra with 124 k miles on the original engine. it gets 16-17 miles in the city and 22 on the highway.
can i change this?
what mods can i do to increase my mpg on this car [ even if its not that much it would make a difference]
and also
what mods can i do to make it more powerful like increasing horsepower?
A: a new high performance intake, a k&n air filter, denso spark plugs, a highperformance exhaust and computer tuning will give you both economy and more power.
but for just power a turbo is the way to go if you want serious horsepower.
Q: what spark plugs do i need and how many for my 87 supra ?
i need to know which ones fit and would increase my mileage and performance!
i know not too much about cars but this would help a lot!
please give me a great brand and model of their spark plug that would fit my 87 supra turbo stock engine
and how much of these spark plugs do i need?
A: NGK spark plugs are the brand of choice for Japanese cars and trucks. Your engine will be an inline-six, which is a good motor. Thus, you will need 6 spark plugs.
Q: what exhaust would be best for my 87 supra with a 1jz conversion?
my and my dad are building a 1jz motor to put in my 1987 toyota supra (ma70) i know everything i want to put in it except for the exhaust. which exhaust is the best option for me?
A: well a good downpipe first of all. i wouldnt run a cat but thats up to you. i have an RS-R catback on mine and i love it. go on youtube and look around. there are alot of videos on there of supra exhaust clips.
Q: how much paint is needed to repaint an 87 toyota supra?
i have an 87 toyota supra and i want to repaint it. no body work is required i just want to change the color. i dont know how much paint to buy.
A: you should get a pro to do it but if you buy cans you would need about 7to11 cans to complete and less if you use a primer
Q: How much would it cost to repair a blown head gasket on a 87 supra turbo?
Approximately how much would this all cost, including the head bolt torque adjustments. I am aware time is a factor of payment. And what about if i purchased a head gasket myself and had my mechanic install it?
A: my buddy paid $1200 to have a head gasket done at a shop (and that was several years ago). repair manual=$20 top end gasket set= around $75 that warm fuzzy feeling you get knowing you did it yourself and saved a bunch of money=priceless
like the guy above said, find a buddy who knows what they are doing and give them 200-300 and save yourself some money.
head bolt torque adj??? you use a torque wrench in 3 steps to around 85lb. its a proceedure, not part you need= head gasket, maybe exhaust gasket, maybe intake gasket, maybe valve cover gasket . i don’t think a shop will discount for parts brought in.
Q: Camshaft is broken in my 87 toyota supra. whats the best place or web to buy it cheat and fast?
where can i shop to buy camshaft for my 87 toyota supra, and that its cheat and fast?
A: try a salvage yard
Q: What 87 Supra Turbo Mods should I get?
Not thinking of the budget, and without using a different engine other than the 7mgte, what mods for performance would you buy in order?
A: ^^^^intake and headers with a turbo?…..LMAO
this is what i would do
- FMIC i have seen improvements up to 40hp with a better intercooler, with a better BOV ( i like the go fast bits ones, their sound adjustable but a little pricey) looks nice too =)
-Bigger turbo
- a nice electronic boost gaudge i like blitz or greedy
-better radiator, less heat = more power!
Good Luck!
Q: I have a 87 supra and the oil pressure gauge isn’t working?
I was wondering if anyone could guide me through on how to fix it or if you know somewhere that tells me how. I know it has to be something wrong with the sensor because i took a multi meter to the back of the gauge and it works.
Thanks
A: Check the sensor for any signs of leaking. Also, Yota had a problem with sludging engines from 1987-2002, so the sensor may be clogged with oil sludge. You might want to change it, or at least take it out and check it internally. I would check the wiring going to it, and make sure it isn’t routed in a way that heat would cause the wire to become brittle or contaminated with road debris or oil. Good luck.
Q: What are the main problems with the 87-92 supra turbos?
Like I hear alot of people blow their supra turbo engine. What are like the problems with it?
A: These are very reliable cars. The only problems are the typical turbo issues- cooling system and turbo. You don’t really need a bigger radiator but it would improve cooling further. Toyota really did a good job on the Supra’s cooling systems. Also, another problem is turbo failure. This a common problem on most turbo engines and most of it is caused by operator error. A turbo engine should idle for 2-3 minutes after it’s been driven on the freeway or been driven hard. Many owners are unaware of this so many turbocharged cars have issues because of this. Your best bet is to add a turbo timer to your car. The average price is between $300-$500 depending on the model. You can leave your car running while you’re away from it. the timer will turn the car off after the set time.
Q: I just bought an 87 supra turbo automatic; is there a way I can swap a transmission from a n/a turbo supra?
It has to be 5 speed.
Would the N/A 5 speed transmission work for my turbo supra?
A: a trans from a non turbo will not hold up,get one from a turbo supra it will cost more but well worth it try to find a manual supra in a junk yard(turbo or non)for all the odd parts you will need but get a new master and slave cylinder
Q: How do you increase the oil pressure from 3 kg/sq. cm on a newly-rebuilt ‘87 Supra with turbo and oil cooler?
The oil pump, and engine bearings are all within specification. It has an external oil cooler.
A: 3kg /sq cm is about 42.6 pounds sq inch that is normal for idle. to up the pressure even more the pump in the oil pan needs to be replaced or rebuilt the relief valve is on the pump also. you can change the spring pressure also they have kits in the rebuild kit for the pump.
3kgs is what my rx-7 ran at and it lasted for three years untill my girlfriend overheated the engine and you had to push it to start.
Q: Im trying to make my 87 supra as fast as it can with the the 7M-GTE what can i do?
what headers?
is it gonna handle a abigger turbo than the stock one?
exaust?
I hope you people help me…thanks!
A: bigger turbo. Bigger intercooler. Larger fuel injectors. Upgraded stand alone fuel management system. Header. Take out the catalytic converters and put a free-flow exhaust on it. Forged pistons.
The sky’s the limit as well as your wallet is unlimited as well.
Best thing would be to check out some of the different Supra club web pages and see what some of these guys have done to their cars.
It’s best to learn from other people’s trial and error, but you need to have a budget in mind as well so that your components will work well together instead of against each other.
Q: I need help with my 87 supra…i get electrical but i get no crank but my starter and alternator r both good?
A: A fully charged battery should measure 12.6 volts using a DMM voltmeter as below. You need to remove and clean your battery cable connectors with a wire brush as shown in the video below.
http://www.ehow.com/how_512_replace-car-battery.html
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2010636/c-10101/Nty-1/p-2010636/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10101/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=battery+post+cleaner+brush
Q: can you put another turbo on a 87 toyota supra turbo?
i have a 1987 toyota supra with turbo i was wondering if you can put another one on it?
A: Of course you can put another one on, but it would be a waste of money. You can make the same power and boost with a bigger single turbo, and in this case with less work, than trying to put a second turbo flange and a 2nd turbo on this one. With the supra being an inline 6 engine, all of the cylinders exit into 1 manifold, so it’s just more sensible to run 1 turbo. The piping is more simple, the installation is cleaner, there’s less to break, less to go wrong, easier to troubleshoot, etc. Now, if all you’re after is more power, just get a bigger turbo, but be advised that an 87 supra turbo isn’t made for big power.
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