what would be the most dependable motor i could put in my car but still have a little power, im asking because im sick of all the shit that goes wrong w/my car, is there any way to buy a NEW motor for my car or is it always going to be like this?
hmmmm...Toyota, maybe? The problems with the 7m-GTE will NOT be solved by sticking a new motor in it...just delayed possibly. Face it....the car you bought 15 years old...thats like 457 in people years. It's old. Things on it will break. Owning a MKIII is like that...there are very few of us who do not face daily problems.
My motto of late has been "Just because it starts everytime I want it to doesn't mean nothing's wrong."
ditto...I wish I'd only had to deal with three problems...oh wait I did...
BHG, coil problems,...and....ummm...oh, BHG.
Stripping it down and replacing everything is a good idea and will get you a very dependable "motor". How many of us actually have problems with the motor? BHG does not count:wtf:...
Heh... I had a minor oil leak on the turbo fitting, was under warranty, got it fixed. had to replace the rad cap, and the clutch pedal worked it's way loose, had to tighten it.
Are you really going to do that? No. You're not.
To completely build a Supra from OEM parts would cost more than $30,000, not including the unibody.
What you need to specify is WHAT is going wrong with your Supra... I would imagine the most common (and annoying) problems with the Supra would be limited to blown HG's, rod knock and cooling problems. You could buy a brand new block from Toyota, you can have the head gone through professionally, add strengthened connecting rods, a high volume oil pump, a metal head gasket, a new radiator... and along with a Toyota gasket set, these things alone would probably make for a VERY reliable car for a very long time(provided you're not pushing 30+psi!). One of the main benefits of reading this Forum is the knowledge that everyone shares- not just about performance ideas, but about reliability upgrades- which address the key weaknesses of our cars.
Rebuild the one you have, if it needs it, or simply fix whatever is causing problems. It's not rocket science.
I've never had a single reliability issues with any of the mkIII's I've built that I didn't cause. Do things right the first time, and they generally stay that way.
We have finally got all the manual trans stuff installled . all I have to do now is get the clutch line sorted out. And finish up wiring.. Drain and refill trans
Hello everyone needing some help/advice. I have been fighting this spec clutch since first install and the list of issues keeps growing.
-MK3 Supra
-Rebuilt R154
-Spec Twin disk clutch
-Willwood master cylinder
( SPEC Super Twin Dual Disc Clutch Kit 1987-1992 Toyota Supra MK3 SS Trim )
Had to...
Firstly, it's original, I'm the 3rd owner, speedo says 187k miles. Runs good, brakes good. Some power steering belt squeak.
Here's what I know is wrong with it and some parts are en-route already:
It’s got an oil leak or power steering leak, I can’t tell which probably both. Need to de-grease...
Ok guys I got my block back from rebuild, Cp pistons 10:1 .020 over, stock rods, standard rod bearing, stock head, arp studs. 1.5mm cometic hg. 2jzge head got new valve seals put in. I got everyting put together and it fired up. When it idles and rev up, no knocking or tapping noise, but...
Greetings,
I have been a supra addict since I was 15 and got my first supra, the lack of patience, time, money and well the way life works in general I ended up buying and selling four Supras between age 15 and 20. Fast forward to today age 22, I am now living in Northern California with my...
