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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LOU
I am not looking to build a 1,000HP monster... 600-700 will do just fine.
you say it like it's nothing...lol...
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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congrats on the upgrade. I would take that interior over the Z any day. everything is geared towards surround the driver.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LOU
Hey Scott, what are your HP/TQ numbers again. I have to make sure I pick a turbo kit that can keep up with you. I am more interested in a fast spooling turbo with more mid-range power. I am not looking to build a 1,000HP monster... 600-700 will do just fine.

I will probably shorten the gears add a good mid-range cam and a torque converter... so many parts... sigh... I need to stop before I go bankrupt...
Sorry, that's information I just can't share until after you're done. ;-) I can't wait to get some pics of all black together... How did you do against Rob's Z so far?

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Mad props Lou! I was giving Rob crap about the MR2 on the rack yesterday! Told him I was gonna start bringin' my Honda in for oil changes!
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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It looks good. Good catch. Did you get a good deal for it?? I know about year ago Sunnvale Toyota wanted $40,000-50,000 for a used Toyota Supra twin turbo 1994-1996.
Wow, they hold their value. I don't see many true twin turbo Supras on the road.

Good riding. Bring it to one of the rides, so we can check her out.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lww
Mad props Lou! I was giving Rob crap about the MR2 on the rack yesterday! Told him I was gonna start bringin' my Honda in for oil changes!
Nice!
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rgtopz
It looks good. Good catch. Did you get a good deal for it?? I know about year ago Sunnvale Toyota wanted $40,000-50,000 for a used Toyota Supra twin turbo 1994-1996.
Wow, they hold their value. I don't see many true twin turbo Supras on the road.

Good riding. Bring it to one of the rides, so we can check her out.
I was at the dealership for 5 hours negotiating, but yes I got a great deal on the car. I can turn around and sell it today for $10,000 more than what I paid... but i'm not going to. I wanted a stock Supra and I wound up getting one with just an intake and exhaust. The exhaust is what I would have bought anyway so it all worked out.

I am going to stay with the stock twins for a while. I have seen dynos in the mid 400's on stockers. When I want to get crazy I'm going to try and keep twins, but the single turbo kits are a lot cheaper... we'll see. Not anytime soon.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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is this the "new" ZCG Zupra? Nice swap Lou! One of my many favorites...
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by anotherg35
is this the "new" ZCG Zupra? Nice swap Lou! One of my many favorites...
I guess it would be the "new" ZCG Supra. There is another Supra at the shop waiting a widebody install.

I still can't believe I own a Supra. Other than the R34 GTR, it is my favorite car. I have a fetish for inline 6 twin turbo engines.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Sorry, that's information I just can't share until after you're done. ;-) I can't wait to get some pics or all black together... How did you do against Rob's Z so far?
No comment
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LOU
I have a fetish for inline 6 twin turbo engines.
It must be the whole phallic thing going on with that.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LOU
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Wait, no comment b/c I didn't give my numbers or because - GASP! Rob's Z pulled you! That means I'm safe..... for now.... Go Z32s! ;-)

I don't know if you knew this, but before I had my motor build last year, I was > < close to picking up a single turbo Soup of my own. Actually, it was more like >< close, as Rob and I were about to fly to OR to drive it and take it home... What a beauty...
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Wait, no comment b/c I didn't give my numbers or because - GASP! Rob's Z pulled you! That means I'm safe..... for now.... Go Z32s! ;-)

I don't know if you knew this, but before I had my motor build last year, I was > < close to picking up a single turbo Soup of my own. Actually, it was more like >< close, as Rob and I were about to fly to OR to drive it and take it home... What a beauty...
What happened?
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Boost Gauge in clock location


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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Sexy as hell is right, Lou.

How are the brakes? How does it handle compared to the Z?
Are you going to the TI meet????
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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The Brakes are very big for a stock car. It handles good but I haven't gone on any real twisty roads yet.

Not sure about the TI meet. If a group from ZCG goes I might.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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What up lou....long time no see or talk....nice buy I've always wanted to find a nice stock supra with low miles....
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbri
What up lou....long time no see or talk....nice buy I've always wanted to find a nice stock supra with low miles....
What's up? We'll have to hook up sometime... but not until i'm running a little more boost!
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