Sharing my Supra build to kill time as I impatiently wait for the call to pick up our new 15' Trail Premium - Mag Gray
In Progress of going fully built Pro efi - as she sits currently
Well, I picked up my 4th Supra in September of 2014 - a 98 TT Supra Auto w/ 70K miles. Sadly, after 30 miles or so of enjoying my new toy, problems started to ensue. A compression test showed 5/6 at 30psi and I've got either a blown head gasket or bad rings. Either way, we were gonna have to take her apart to really know and of course that in itself opened a can of worms. If I was going to be pulling everything apart, well…. I might as well build it, right? At least that was the thinking to my madness of course.
**** 5/19 Confirmed HG blown, with other issues with pistons and rings that were on the verge of going. Pic in thread below
Mod list at purchase:
1998 TT Auto - 70K
Black w/ Tan
MAP ECU
Comp 67 Turbo
Ceramic coated Turbo header
External Waste Gate
Tial BOV
Custom Intake manifold by Inline 6 Performance
Aueromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
Dual Fuel Pumps
Custom Fuel rail and Lines by Inline 6 Performance
Precision 850CC Injectors
Front Mount Intercooler w/ 2 1/2" piping
Greddy BCC
Innovate WB 02 and air/fuel guage
Autometer Fuel Pressure guage
Autometer Boost Guage
Coolant overflow
Greddy Turbo Timer
HKS Ignition
Greddy Profec B II Boost Contoller
K-Sport Adjustable Coil over struts
Tune by Inline 6 Performance
18" Enkei Black w/ polished lip
Tuned by Inline 6 Performance
Other Misc Items:
Euro hood scoop
TRD Vented Fenders
Viper Alarm w/ remote start
Pioneer AVH-P3200 DVD in Dash 5.8" widescreen w/ Bluetooth
stereo system, premier sub, amp, speakers
Some Carbon Fiber engine dress parts
Now, I've had supra's on and off starting in 2001. Originally, I was looking for a stock or BPU TT and came across a deal I couldn't turn down on a Comp67 Single Turbo by Inline 6 Performance. I had spoke to both the owner and Inline 6 Performance about the build and car and everything tested out great during the purchase process and nothing seemed to be wrong with the car. So I had her shipped to Kansas. It was (or so I thought) already more than I needed really.
It was raining on delivery day, so she went from the truck to the garage
and of course I had to Zaino her up:
So, as I stated 30 miles later, she was idling rough and sounded like a diesel chugging along. As you can probably imagine I was not very happy, but what's done is done and now I must fix her. Blow HeadGasket, amongst other issues we find once we tear her down. This engine was running HOT. Being in Kansas City doesn't provide you many shop options that I was used to back in my Dallas days. I know quite a bit about parts, and can talk the game but I've never done more than basic bolt on parts - although I've always wanted to learn. Thus enter my Wrench Master Chris. I also call him Ghost. Teaching me the ways and getting my hands dirty. It's been an awesome experience and knowing that I built this with my own hands (with help) is a really cool feeling.
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