Supra huh ? Ok, I've been a member of Uk Supra Owners Club for over ten years. I'm a car dealer so I've had literally dozens of them, perhaps as many as 50.
They are bullet proof mechanically unless they have been messed around with, so buy a standard one.
The build quality is first rate, much better than Nissan
The Twin Turbo is a rapid motor car even in standard trim and would out pace a 350z, but if you were to remove the cats you gain an extra 30bhp straight away. You will need a Fuel Cut Defender which is about £70 because the ECU is set to cut the fuel when the boost hits 14 psi - standard is 11 psi and it will hit 14 psi with the cats removed.
From here you can increase the boost and the standard Turbos habe been run up to 21 psi by some group members, although you are putting them under additional strain and shortening their lifespan. But here you are looking at close on 400 bhp with minimal expense.
From here many people take the big single route for even more BHP but you are now driving a car which is slower in poor conditions than a standard one because its such a handful so you need to ask yourself what you really want from the car.
I wouldnt bother with a none Turbo unless you are going to put a big Single on straight away - a conversion which is becoming more popular because none turbo models are so cheap. Make sure the conversion is done properly, the compression must be lowered etc. Turbofiit.co.uk have done several for group members and know their way around Supras. They even drag race one of their own big single conversions.
As usual with imports watch out for back street accident repairs in Japan and low grade paintwork.
In many ways the Supra is a better car than the 350z, but then it was getting on for twice the price when new, so thats to be expected. Only age goes against them now and really good ones are getting hard to find.
Manuals are quite rare and always command a premium, but sell easier when you want a change.
Highly recommended !
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HTH
