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Pireboi251 · 13 Apr 2007, 09:01 pm

Is there anything else besides the Engine fasteners that is a MUST DO?

Ive heard that the older generations have lose enigne fasteners, because the factory failed to tighten the fasterns at the correct pressure.

Is there anyting else that should be taken a look at when purchasing one?

Thank you ^_^

TougeMonster · 15 Apr 2007, 01:17 pm

watch it... they blow head gaskets as much as you change oil lol...

Ford88 · 15 Apr 2007, 01:24 pm

502throttle.com

the moderator there is a guy that has an absolutely awesome older supra and he should be able to help you out if you sign up there

seriously this isnt spam

twint88supra · 25 Apr 2007, 02:42 pm

I dont know about 1st or 2nd gens, but the mk3's head bolts aren't torqued enough. Most people just get a MHG anyway and torque to 70lbs(pretty sure 70 is the #). Also the stock W58 NA supra tranny is garbage. Try to get the R154 tranny from the turbo model if you're going the NA route. The targa tops tend to leak if not taken care of also.

Grale Guy · 18 May 2007, 04:41 am

Yeah they do blow headgaskets all the time on the 7MGTE engines

A mate of mine has had 2 or 3 MA70 mk3 supras and what he dose is uprate the head bolts to ARP studs and nuts. Then he fits a genuine Toyota head headgasket he found these last longer than cheap pattern ones and expensive performance items to.:thumb:

American Psycho · 18 May 2007, 01:47 pm

13 Apr 2007, 09:01 pm	#1 (permalink)
Pireboi251 Senior Tremekian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: National City , CA Posts: 1,419 Pireboi251's Gallery	question about older supras.... Is there anything else besides the Engine fasteners that is a MUST DO? Ive heard that the older generations have lose enigne fasteners, because the factory failed to tighten the fasterns at the correct pressure. Is there anyting else that should be taken a look at when purchasing one? Thank you ^_^ __________________ Last edited by Pireboi251; 13 Apr 2007 at 09:06 pm.

15 Apr 2007, 01:17 pm	#2 (permalink)
TougeMonster Dedicated Tremekian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stuck in a tree.. help!? Posts: 2,410 TougeMonster's Gallery	watch it... they blow head gaskets as much as you change oil lol... __________________ If you're reading this, I'm probably stoned right now.

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Grale Guy Senior Tremekian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol southwest UK Posts: 1,279 Grale Guy's Gallery	Yeah they do blow headgaskets all the time on the 7MGTE engines A mate of mine has had 2 or 3 MA70 mk3 supras and what he dose is uprate the head bolts to ARP studs and nuts. Then he fits a genuine Toyota head headgasket he found these last longer than cheap pattern ones and expensive performance items to.:thumb: __________________

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25 Apr 2007, 02:42 pm	#4 (permalink)
twint88supra Senior Tremekian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,179 twint88supra's Gallery	I dont know about 1st or 2nd gens, but the mk3's head bolts aren't torqued enough. Most people just get a MHG anyway and torque to 70lbs(pretty sure 70 is the #). Also the stock W58 NA supra tranny is garbage. Try to get the R154 tranny from the turbo model if you're going the NA route. The targa tops tend to leak if not taken care of also.

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