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Year:1987 Mileage:87825 Color: could use a better paint job
Location:

Freeport, New York, United States

Freeport, New York, United States
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I've had this car for 8 years.  It's served me well as both my daily driver and as the tuning project it has become.  It starts up and runs just fine (see videos). The interior does need a new headliner and an armrest.
The engine computer and harness are JDM, which means it was a bit too short for American cars, so the computer was put where the glovebox was.  You will need to extend the wire harness to be able to put the glovebox (included) back to its original place.
Other than that, the interior just has the wear and tear expected of a 1987 car.

The exterior could use a better paint job, but it's not terrible.  Only minor dings which are hardly noticeable.  One of the door mouldings is also missing.

The engine setup is where the real value of the car is.  Most of the work is already done, and it's 80% of where I wanted it to be.  It's already pushing around 320hp.  All you need to do now is swap out the auto tranny for a manual, and tune.  The car runs just fine as is though.

installed:
  • JDM 7M-GTE turbo inline-six engine
  • ETS intercooler system
  • 3" downpipe
  • 3" HKS exhaust system (this, plus the downpipe gives you 3" straight through to the turbo)
  • HKS blow-off valve
  • K&N intake
  • Eibach lowering springs
  • Tokico struts

other extras:
  • replaced stock head gasket with metal head gasket (with ARP head studs) to prevent the typical supra leaking problem
  • high quality iridium spark plugs and wires installed
  • new timing belt
  • various sensors replaced
  • 17" rims and tires
  • you also get the stock 16" wheels as well
  • moonroof

There are also some included parts that I never got to install, like a gauge pod with 3 gauges, and a boost controller.

videos:


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