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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: RedEngine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 285 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,500 lbs.
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Swap_A_Holic's 1988 Toyota Supra
1988 Toyota Supra w/ 2003 Chevy LM7 5.3L V8 and Tremec TKO 600 transmission
About this Current Vehicle:
This is a basket case car that was rusting away in West Palm when I bought it. I had to replace the spare tire well & found it had a blown head gasket to boot. I performed an automatic to manual swap with the Tremec and installed a 3rd Gen Chevy V8 (iron block LM7 5.3L) using fabricated parts. I used a wrecked 1991 Supra as a parts car in this swap.
Vehicle Journal:
Sep 01
One more bug out of the way
One of the bugs that had been troubling me was a high pitched squeal after the car warmed up. It sounded like a belt, but it always continued a few seconds after the motor was off. I checked vacuum lines, and started pulling them one at a time while it was making the noise. The culprit was a kinked PCV line and restrictive breather orifice on the driver side. I re-routed the line and enlarged the orifice a couple of sizes and the noise has gone away.
Apr 13
Road testing
I found the car ran well, but it was a little rough. The SES lamp was on and it was indicating a misfire code. Upon inspection I found I had unplugged one of the injectors while working on the fuel pressure regulator. Put the connector back on, cleared the codes, & now it is running on all 8 with no SES lamp! Makes a big difference.
Mar 26
Final painting
I now have 7 to 8 coats of paint on the car, and it looks 100% better. It is not a show quality job, but certainly good enough for my needs, especially considering the cost was under $75!
I still have a few spots to finish up like the front emblem, some overroll (can't call it overspray), and the lettering on the rear trim molding.
While I was doing this, I replaced the targa seals (messy & time consuming) and the rear hatch seal (easy). The car seals a lot better now.
After that, with a some more work to the inside (replacing the stereo & some trim parts) it should be ready to roll.
Factory Options:
Sport roof (targa top)
Exterior Modifications:
1991 Supra front end and wheels.
Interior Modifications:
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Performance:
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Suspension/Chassis:
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Drivetrain:
Chevy 3rd Gen 5.3L V8 and Tremec TK0 600 manual transmission. 4.30:1 limited slip diff from 1991 Supra.
Electronics:
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To-Do List:
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4 Comments on Swap_A_Holic's Supra
Just do what I did with your other one- delete it and move on junior. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. For every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction. Crap on my comments & you get the same in return.
The video was boring. I didn't say anything about the car. But thanks for your comment and for probably lowering my rating. I'll just assume you did and return the favor for you.
Thanks. Your car looks familiar... I just created a page for my '95 TA. Bad luck with the motor, hope you enjoy the new one.
nice swap!!! I have always wanted to do something like this. my t/a was built there in Tallahassee. nice to bump into someone from t-town.