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As some of you may know i have bought the dark green 1993 non turbo 5 speed supra from JDM source. I would like to get an increase in horsepower just wondering the input here. Since i really only have 2 choices and that is do the 5 grand single turboing or the like 7 grand engine swap plus bigger turbos/ one big turbo... input plz..
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If you have that much money to spend modding it, you should have spent it on the TT 6speed. Stronger motor, stronger tranny, usually cheaper then swapping unless you got yours for a ridiculously cheap price.
How much horsepower do you want now, and in the long run? No point wasting the money on your set up now if you want big numbers later. Plan ahead and do it right the first time.
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I dont got the cash flow for a twin right away this is sort of a big project.
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looking for around 600 - 700 hp and i think the non turbo suspension can handle that i know ill need after market manifolds injectors and all that other fun stuff but i think the swap would be better
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gotta pay to play.....all joking aside...Why did you buy a NA supra?
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Shoulda waited until you had the money together...
Not sure how to help you beside say swap it.
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I'd swap it too since the TT motor could have handled that power stock but the NA one will not.
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I say sell it and buy a turbo one. I'm sure the brakes are larger on the TT too and possibly some suspension differences... sway bar size, etc.
I'm guessing you're young. I used to hear this stuff from my friends back just outta high school. They'd buy NA Talons hoping to build it into Turbo'd Eclipse conversions or NA MR2's hoping to Turbo them or V6 Camaro's hoping for the maddd 350 drop in.
I know one guy who bought the NA MR2. Eventually did the swap, brakes, etc and is he any further ahead money wise? Probably not.
Start with a good base and THEN you build up as money comes. Or just wait till you make more money. I can tell you right now you'll be paying a lot more for upkeep if you swap. Power = more upkeep. IF you don't, I guarantee you'll be posting... my supra studders when I boost... my supra lacks power...
Good luck and that's just from my experience.
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Engine and Tranny swap.. Or sell the supra , and buy a better one.
700 HP... If you cant afford a few grand.. Good luck with that one.
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Well like i said in my previous posts i will have the money within 5 years. but i would like to kept the supra i have because of its body and interior...
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How many car builds or projects have you had? Sounds like you really need to do some reading and research before you go any further.....
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Well thats a big build your talking about. And from experience , it is not worth it at all. Butttt if you are still going to do it.. You need to honestly go find an engine. I am sure you can find a MKIV TT engine for a few grand. Start from that , take it apart and over winter upgrade and build it.
IMO , dont think about this summer , think about next summer having your car done. If your not in a rush , I am sure you can pull together a pretty good TT Supra or NA-T supra.
Here is some pics of my build from my 1994 USDM Supra.
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/110437/1994-toyota-supra/
Most the parts aren't even listed.
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ill give you 5g's for your supra and you start saving untill next summer to buy a 600-700hp supra you save money buying one already built then building it yourself.
my offer stands.
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Lol no thanx on the offer i think ill wait till ive got around 7 - 8 grand buy a tt engine from jdm source drop it in cause im sure its just bolt on. then ill work from there.
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Lots more than the engine to change dude.. Go check out www.supraforums.com .. Tons of info.
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hahaha it's amazing everyone is being so nice to this guy... Usually beyond gang rapes newbs.
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Depends on the first few posters.. If someone is super negative , then its a gang rape lol.
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"I'll just buy a TT engine because I'm sure it's just bolt on."
I'm sorry...why is this not a gang rape?
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Who yah talking about mikey?Originally posted by mr2mike
I know one guy who bought the NA MR2. Eventually did the swap, brakes, etc and is he any further ahead money wise? Probably not.
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