Supra mods for beginner

Hi

first post here so please bear with me

Just brought a standard twin turbo engine supra looking into modifying the engine just wondering if i can get some advice on what in your experience will increase bhp and roughly what cost each mod will cost im looking to spend around £2000 initially but overall i dont really have a budget just want to take it slow till i start to understand more about it as this, as this will be my first modded car

Im based in essex so contact details for any suppliers or decent performance supra specialist service centres would be appreciated

Thanks in advance for your help

Terry

For £2k you will get a the car to BPU level. First things first though is get the car serviced, all fluids etc.

Do a search on BPU, there is loads to read up on.

2k is bpu money... click the link for more info

edit damn you jamesmark!

2k is bpu money... click the link for more info

 

edit damn you jamesmark!

Sorry mate.

Oh and on your quest for to make the car bpu, stay away from cheap ebay rubbish, you cannot chip a supra. We have some real good traders on here. If you do it properly you will have a great car.

Maybe a brake up-grade as well if you have the smaller j-spec ones, good investment as well bud

Sorry mate.

 

Oh and on your quest for to make the car bpu, stay away from cheap ebay rubbish, you cannot chip a supra. We have some real good traders on here. If you do it properly you will have a great car.

Welcome Terry, i take it your used the car and power already, and feel its time for a power upgrade, the 1st car you will have modded you say, what cars did you drive before this?

Welcome

First of all - check the tyre's are of a high quality brand and have good tread depth. If they are looking old or worn swap them out

Next, get the brakes checked and ensure the discs are not worn and a suitably good quality pad is installed. If not done in the last couple of years flush the fluid and replace with Motul 5.1

Next, get the suspension arms, drop links, tie rod ends and damper checked for play or leakage. Replace as needed

Next, get a full laser allignment done from a reputable specialist.

Next, make sure the car is fully serviced - all fluids are replaced in the last 3 years, the rad cap is looking new, the fuel filter changed recently, same with air filter, oil, oil filter, etc, etc

Finally, and if you are new to RWD cars, get some training or track time to familiarise yourself with the car. Skidpan is superb for the winter months that are not so far away.

Then, if all is well you have BPU to play with. Do not go bpu before all the rest is done, I cannot stress this enough

Hello

I think for 2k you should do the full service and upgrade front brakes to UK-spec at least, then later do the BPU as mentioned.

Hi

Ive dug out all the things the car has had done just incase it might be relevant list below

1994 Supra TT Auto GZ

CW SMIC

HKS Turbo Timer

Racelogic Traction Control

OEM Limited Slip Diff

Thor DSC + TSD

Thor FCD

HKS Carbon Ti Exhaust

Inovit 18s with Falken tyres Greddy Boost Gauge

Refurbed OEM springs, new rear shocks, 1 year old front shocks

CW 1.1bar restrictor ring

Walbro Fuel Pump

Full decat (Envy 1st, unknown 2nd)

UK Spec front brakes, with Goodridge lines. J-spec rear brakes. (Fronts recently overhauled)

Veilside skirts & spats

Engine oil, auto oil, diff oil, brake fluid, coolant, all changed recently

New PCV and hoses

New crankshaft pulley

Facelift front indicators and clear repeaters

Thanks

Terry

Sounds like its BPU already!

Chnage the 1.1 restrictor ring for a 1.2

Welcome Terry, i take it your used the car and power already, and feel its time for a power upgrade, the 1st car you will have modded you say, what cars did you drive before this?

Ive had a few cars my first was a basic 1.2 8v punto when i passed my test upgraded to a punto sporting and thought that was fast at the time silly old me

Then i brought a stilo schumacher got car number 17 that was quick and fun round corners but it keeps breaking even from new so got a lexus IS220d from new as my everyday car had a porsche boxster 2.7 aswell as my second car decided to chop this in and get my dream a supra ive always wanted one ever since i was a kid so that what ive been driving up to today

got my supra from a guy whos a member on here i believe a guy called matt from near colchester car is very well cared for and in very good condition so dont think there are any major outstanding issues with car

thanks

Terry

That must have been owned by a member here, who was it?

It's already BPU, but if its a member the history will be one here more than likely.

That spec is quite nice, so it suggests it's well cared for

Yup, its BUP.

(basically the same as BPU, but BPU doesn't rhyme with yup)

Sounds like its BPU already!

 

Chnage the 1.1 restrictor ring for a 1.2

sorry im a bit new to this boosted turbo charged through the pearlie gates of heaven on fire backwards malarkie so you will have to spell it out for me

what exactly will this do and how much will it cost ??

sorry im a bit new to this boosted turbo charged through the pearlie gates of heaven on fire backwards malarkie so you will have to spell it out for me

 

what exactly will this do and how much will it cost ??

Keep it at 1.1 mate. 1.2 bar is regarded as the safest peak boost on J-Spec turbos.

Stock boost is appx 0.8 bar, there is quite a differnce between stock and 1.1 bar.

Your car is already upgraded to bpu. another say 60 bhp over standard so it will cost you nothing just enjoy.

That must have been owned by a member here, who was it?

 

It's already BPU, but if its a member the history will be one here more than likely.

 

That spec is quite nice, so it suggests it's well cared for

Yes this supra is really exceptional the guy that had it before me was a real enthusiast everything is mint the interior is almost like new link enclosed so you can see car as you might already know it

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/619536.htm

thanks

terry

I recognise it, but can't think who owns it. Nice spec, but asd mentioned in my longer post you should still get the basics checked.

It's alwasy best to keep a £1k or two spare just in case it needs anything. Just make sure you have the money available in case the valve stems need doing, a new set of tyre's is needed, a turbo pops, the list goes on. Sometimes these things happen in a short timeframe, so just make sure you have the money available 'just in case' it does.

I recognise it, but can't think who owns it. Nice spec, but asd mentioned in my longer post you should still get the basics checked.

 

It's alwasy best to keep a £1k or two spare just in case it needs anything. Just make sure you have the money available in case the valve stems need doing, a new set of tyre's is needed, a turbo pops, the list goes on. Sometimes these things happen in a short timeframe, so just make sure you have the money available 'just in case' it does.

Thanks for your advice im fairly lucky in that I wont really have a problem finding money to get repairs done even if they crop up quickly

Even though the car has apparently a BPU upgrade already what else can be done for the initial 2K budget sorry to ask even though ive been told to enjoy it ....im a speed junkie ...im looking to build a car that is a show stopper for cruises but more impotantly one that could possible endure and perform in the Gumball Rally so again your help is appreciated

thanks

Terry

show stopper for cruises

Sorry to say but if thats your "scene" you'll be quickly alienated from here. If you like that sort of thing then it'll be a sad demise into the neons, bodykits and "grafix". If you're not a chav then keep it stockish looking, get the engine and suspension properly sorted out (not just bolt on mods) and go from there.

Once you get to 1.1-1.2 bar on the stock tubbies further performance gains are very minimal for the huge expense needed to keep the stock system.

If you really want to go to the next level, then look towards the single turbo route. Massive power, improved drivability (well, about 40mph), but obviously it's pretty expensive to take things to the next level. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a very experienced driver of high HP RWD cars

Edit - Gumball - do you know how much thats costs now? Why on earth would you buy a supra for it!

I recognise it, but can't think who owns it. Nice spec, but asd mentioned in my longer post you should still get the basics checked.

 

This one

Main problem with it- its not black.

Oh and sort that crankshaft seal out mate

Sorry to say but if thats your "scene" you'll be quickly alienated from here. If you like that sort of thing then it'll be a sad demise into the neons, bodykits and "grafix". If you're not a chav then keep it stockish looking, get the engine and suspension properly sorted out (not just bolt on mods) and go from there.

 

Once you get to 1.1-1.2 bar on the stock tubbies further performance gains are very minimal for the huge expense needed to keep the stock system.

 

If you really want to go to the next level, then look towards the single turbo route. Massive power, improved drivability (well, about 40mph), but obviously it's pretty expensive to take things to the next level. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a very experienced driver of high HP RWD cars

 

Edit - Gumball - do you know how much thats costs now? Why on earth would you buy a supra for it!

Not really into neons body kits and grafix as i think that a bit chavy too but i do know a lot oif people from the santa pod scene alot of the organisers of mod events the Fuel crew and other petrol heads through work...I run a production company link enclosed http://www.light-design.tv we supply most of these events with light av and special effects equipment

Im in a position where i can put together a car as a promo for my company and most of its tax deductible due to advertising so hence why i want to do something a bit special

I am also for similar reasons looking to do the gumball or cannonball i have a good connection and friendship with richie warren who i do events for who is a key part of the gumball and im in a postion to possibly get a discount from these events that are all a tax write off anyway

anyway im Just looking for power and more of it to help with my plan hence why i am seeking your advice

i choose a supra because i like them more than anything else i could have brought anything but these cars i have always liked

if people on here are very judgemental about what you do and where you take your cars then that is there business im a 31 year old grown up petrolhead not a 21 year old chav im in need of help and advice with a plan and a dream so if that doesnt work for people on here no problem

But still for those that do care your help would be appreciated

Thanks

Terry

This one

 

Main problem with it- its not black.

 

Oh and sort that crankshaft seal out mate

Hi Matt

good to see you on here

thanks for the car its reallly magic much appeciate buying the car from you it was exactly what i was looking for

Im actually quite happy with the silver colour for now but if i change my mind i ll consider the black.. to be honest the colour i would really prefer is a colour BMW use on the new M3 its called estoril blue dont know if you have seen this colour or if anyone has done a supra in this blue but its a really nice colour

anyway nice speaking to you ill definatly keep in touch as you advice to appreciated

by the way if you had 2k for engine mods what would you do??

thanks again

Terry

Excellent, sorry if I was a little judgemental, but we get a heck of a lot of dreamers put up on here, pretty much all of which asked the same questions as you (but with far worse grammar ) and then disappear in a few weeks or flog the car in a few months.

I'm now a little excited to hear more if you really do have money to spend

It's a really good car to start with and has some decent mods, but to go to the "next stage" in terms of outright power will take massive investment (single turbo)

What are you aims for the car - high 1/4's, track car, show piece, etc... ? With the current spec there's not a lot you could do with £2k to make any real difference to the outright power side of things.