Oldschool MkIII Supra engine Mod Tips

Old School MkIII Staged Mod Tips

Old School MkIII Staged Mod Tips - Quick Access:

Stage One

Stage Six

Stage Two

Stage Seven

Stage Three

Stage Eight

Stage Four

Stage Nine

Stage Five

Stage Ten

Currently, only Stage's One thru Five have content.
Note: The "Stages" section has always been on the back burner.
Like the car, it'll get done at some point. No timeframe will be adhered to.

   Last Update: 10/26/2003
   Author: Lawrence K Anderson Jr
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Preface

Fu<#ed-up piston.
This is one of the things that can happen, when something goes wrong;
OR you do something stupid.
Given this shot of reality, read on.....

So, you want to modify the venerable 7M-GTE engine in your 1987-1992 Supra Turbo, ey? Whether you're goal is to build a mild-mannered street machine, looking only to enhance driveability and mileage, or looking to build a lethal supercar, you've come to the right place to get the information you need. Yes, a rather bold statement; but hey, I've been modding Toyotas for 24 years. So, at the very least, you have the benefit of knowing that I've tried, succeeded, & failed enough times to have a clue what to do! No, I won't go so far as to say I know it all...I don't. Luckily, given my circle of friends in this pursuit, answers are never out of reach.

You'll note I've used a staged format; while not one I'm particularly fond of, it does serve several purposes:

The staged format is easily recognizable by most.

It breaks down your modifications path into a logical sequence of steps, aka stages.

Each successive stage builds on the previous one, allowing you to extract maximum value.

Most folks don't have the financial wherewithal to go whole hog out of the starting box.

Modders like to get a sense of Return On Investment [ROI] when individual mods are considered.

IMPORTANT:
FIRST and foremost, it must be understood that a sound engine serves as the foundation for any goal, once you've decided that you do, indeed, wish to mod. Given the simple fact that the MkIII Supra Turbo finds itself anywhere from 9 to 15 years old, this one simple fact cannot be stressed enough! Make certain your engine is in good shape, *before* you even begin to contemplate going for power adding components.

In addition, other items besides main stage descriptions may appear, relevant to the stage at hand. As with any pursuit, small details can make the difference between an OK result, & one that truly stands apart from the crowd. That choice, is yours to make.
Note: Any power figures attached to the various stages, will be offered in ranges of power potential; and as always, your mileage may vary [YMMV].

Assuming this introduction is fully understood, click on the links at the top of this page to get to the mods.

Stage One	Stage Six
Stage Two	Stage Seven
Stage Three	Stage Eight
Stage Four	Stage Nine
Stage Five	Stage Ten