From NA to NA-T SUPRA

[97Low&Slow]

Just making a quick build thread of my 1997 NA Supra to Na-T project. Purchased this car 1yr ago and couldn't take the 220hp lol. Anyway I started the conversion the beginning of August so I here is the list of events that took place to get to my current progression today.

Specs on all that will be installed
2jzgte HG
ARP Head Studs
AEM V1 EMS
AEM 3.5 Bar Map
AEM UEGO WB
GM IAT
BOSCH 660cc Inj
ITS T61 Turbo
ITS Wastegate
HKS SSQV BOV
Toyomoto Log Manifold
PHR Downpipe
PHR Midpipe
Blitz Nur SpecR Catback
PHR Cold-side intercooler piping 2.5"
Universal hot side 2.5"
Unknwon Intercooler (Will probably need to go bigger)

Stock W58 5spd (Yikes)
Competition Stg3 Clutch

8/26/13
Car gets put up on jack stands to start the tear down process.....

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[JacobS]

youre garage is way too clean. spill some oil or something

[Sleepy]

Love the Supra, I can't imagine having one n/a though. Looking forward to the build photos!

[97Low&Slow]

9/01/2013

Time for the engine to be pulled out and torn down....

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Lined everything up TDC

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At this point it was time to take the head off. Was quite a challenge as the head bolts required special bits to get them out, and the risk of stripping them were high. After a couple of our I was able to break them all free.

Next step involved reassembly which was pretty straight forward...... I did a few more things which I didnt document very well, Pulled my upper and lower oil pans to be cleaned an an oil return flange welded on, also mocked ups some of the turbo kit to assure fitment.

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[Drifte]

I'd take an N/A supra. And then I'd probably turbo it. But what Im saying is, I want a supra.

[97Low&Slow]

9/11/13

Installed camshafts, cam gears, timing belt, distributor, fuel injectors and lower intake manifold. Also deleted all of the egr, welded the ports closed on both the y-pipe and lower runner.

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[97Low&Slow]

youre garage is way too clean. spill some oil or something

Trust me it gets its fair share of spills and messes.....

[97Low&Slow]

9/15/13

Engine goes back in, this is again my poor documenting skills as I skipped some things I had done, (cleaned engine bay, did some slight wire harness modifications ect) Also dont mind the blue couplers and worn out looking filter I bought the turbo kit used but these things get replaced later down the road....

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[97Low&Slow]

10/16/13

Gauges go in.. Im using an AEM UEGO WB and Turbosmart boost gauge. Im not a big fan of A-pillar gauges although I have used them a few times just decided to try something different. One gauge went where the factory clock was and the other one went where the accessory plug was which I relocated in the ashtray.

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Installed the FMIC aswell. Took a few orders off ebay to get the right size of coupler and bends I wanted but it eventually got there. I plan on changing this up later on when I look to make more power currently its at 2.5" piping.

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[97Low&Slow]

10/31/13

Now finally the drivetrain can go back in, competition st3 clutch arrived........

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Couplers are finally replaced, still waiting on a new filter.......

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[97Low&Slow]

11/25/2013

Pushed the car out for some garage cleaning before the snow arrives, snapped some dusty pics of her.....

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[97Low&Slow]

Today how it sits.... Waiting to get tuned. :) Updates after the dyno coming soon

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[JacobS]

whos doing the tuning?

[97Low&Slow]

whos doing the tuning?

Central Imports

[Newgen]

Looking good Nick! If you want some company when its getting tuned let me know and i'll swing down. I don't live to far away from Sean's place.

[97Low&Slow]

Thanks Matt, for sure I will let you know when I decide to take it up. Will be sometime in the next few months.

[JacobS]

sean is a nice guy, he even won our Shootout in the fall. what kind of power are you looking for?

[sparkles]

XXR 521's?

[97Low&Slow]

sean is a nice guy, he even won our Shootout in the fall. what kind of power are you looking for?

Good to hear, glad to have found someone somewhat local to me, I was going to take it to Excessive Autosports in Sioux Falls but thats like 5.5hrs each way lol. Goals with the car is to be between 400-500rwhp. Gotta take it easy on the ole-stock transmission.


XXR 521's?

Yeah for now will probably be switching to something new next year, not a fan of the fitment on these, offset isn't quite right and I would love to get a set of ccws or works but well see if I cant find a good set used.

[sparkles]

5x114 I assume?

[97Low&Slow]

5x114 I assume?

Yes, mk4 require an almost 30+ offset and If I can remember right these are +20 or 25 all the way around, my cars previous owner did a pretty awful job rolling the fenders and if I hit a bump just right down the hwy the rear rubs a bit.

[Urban Legend]

Nice looking car. Excessive in SD is awesome. They do a lot for 9secsnake. They have messed with my car too. Can't say enough good things about them.

Rusty

[stangvortech]

cool build! what city are you in?

[AutoMods]

Does the NA supra have the same rear end and suspension as the turbo model?

[97Low&Slow]

cool build! what city are you in?

Im located in Oskaloosa, about 60mi south east of Des Moines


Does the NA supra have the same rear end and suspension as the turbo model?

Negative, Im currently on an open diff but will swapping the rearend to an auto TRD LSD which is straight bolt on and inexpensive. As for suspension they are similar but different. As with mine I am getting the koni adjust shocks and Eibach spring kit here soon so then it will be better than factory tt suspension :)

[sparkles]

Koni adjustables? For the hole shot?

[97Low&Slow]

Koni adjustables? For the hole shot?

Haha set my self up for that one.

[Drifte]

saves a few pounds if I remember right.

[jssteinke]

Good looking mkiv dude. I grew up on 1st ave E in osky and thought I saw your car parked while visiting a while ago. Can't wait to see numbers.

[97Low&Slow]

Good looking mkiv dude. I grew up on 1st ave E in osky and thought I saw your car parked while visiting a while ago. Can't wait to see numbers.

Thanks, yeah more than likely, I'm quite sure I have the only red Supra or Supra for that matter around Oskaloosa.

[kornfed2jz]

Nice mk4! How good was the tune they did? I am looking for someone to tune my na-t mk3

[97Low&Slow]

Nice mk4! How good was the tune they did? I am looking for someone to tune my na-t mk3

I PM'd you. Ended up selling the car before I could get it tuned. Was shooting for 450/500hp. New owner ended up taking it to a whole new level currently shooting for 800+.

[kornfed2jz]

Damn how much you end up selling it for! Wish I would of knew I would of bought her! I love mk4 supras dream car right there.

[97Low&Slow]

Bought it for 17k bone stock with 86k on it. Lets just say I made my money back after all the modifications.