just got one

Hey, i am new to the supra forum. I just bought a 87 supra hatchback turbo. it is the 3.0 dohc turbo motor. it has the glass top and 121,000 miles. The hole car is in GOOD shape. it is a 5 speed and has a new clutch in it. it is not even broke in yet. It is all stock execpt for the cd player, and a coustome exhaust. I payed $2,000 for it. Did i get a deal?

Yeah its not bad. What kind of shape is the motor in? When was the last time the head gasket was replaced? At 121,000 its probably time for one. Pop a metal unit in. Do not get a standard felt head gasket. The 7MGTE is notorious for blowing them. Get the turbo checkd out too.

Yeah its not bad. What kind of shape is the motor in? When was the last time the head gasket was replaced? At 121,000 its probably time for one. Pop a metal unit in. Do not get a standard felt head gasket. The 7MGTE is notorious for blowing them. Get the turbo checkd out too.
head gasket was replaced at 100,000 and the turbo was check and said it was in great shape, no play at all. Motor is in good shape anly thing i may have to replace is the timing belt.

not a bad price ya i just bought a 88 Turbo Supra for 1500 with 66000 miles on it and they're a blast to drive but ya change out that head gasket and get it checked out for leaking and other stuff U'r lucky U'rs is 5 speed I gata be stuck with auto but o well once the turbo spools it'll peel out goin into gears and all thats done is a down pipe:screwy: :grinyes:

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enjoy bro l8er

who says the stock HG doesnt work? i have seen with my very own eyes supras with the stock HG putting off more than 550rwhp no problem. all that has to be done is make sure it's sealed on tight, and torque'd down to arond 95lb with some ARP studs, and you're good to go. im actually going to use this set up on mine.


MHG's are great, but the machining has to be done to a near-perfect level, which is hard to get nowadays. sure, u can use sealants, but they dont guarantee that it will seal forever.

wow really on stock HG wow thats crazy I guess it is possible I've just read alot of forums and people say that the stock HG is crap but I mean shit if the stocl one works than shit keep it but I don't want to deal with problems down the line hhhmmm i guess if u keep it sealed and tight It'll be Xelent