Hey everyone, sorry there's been such a huge gap in the entries again. There have been some huge advancements with both cars in the past couple of months.

The Supra is currently sitting at Eastside Customs in Newark, Ohio awaiting paint and other restoration work. I am not going to release any details on what I have planned for the car just yet, but official pictures will be released in May when the car is done.

The SC3 is going to become one of the cleanest cars in this part of Ohio. A Tokico suspension kit is on it's way here, a CD player has been installed, and I have a few other misc things up my sleeve to clean this car up. The car will be getting the dents removed, and will be getting resprayed sometime this year, and a NA-T project is a good possibility for this car. Hopefully this will be one of the cleanest and meanest cars in central Ohio.

That's pretty much it for these months. I am looking forward to warmer weather, and actually getting the chance to work on the cars again. Until next time, keep the turbos spooled and the tires spinning.

Alex

     Well guys, as I'm sure you've probably noticed over the past couple of months, the site has really slown down. Hopefully that won't be the case for much longer, as the modifications that I have planned for the Supra will hopefully be taking place very soon. The reupholstering will be happening in the next week or two, and paint will be after that. I am looking foward to seeing the car shine in a new coat of Quicksilver.

     The Lexus' power steering finally gave out, and the 2JZ that's in it now definitely does not like the cold weather. If everything goes as planned, Alex's Supra Site will have two turbo cars ASAP. I am looking into either swapping a 1JZ-GTE or using a Boost Logic turbo kit on the Lexus. The car is already quick now, and with it turbo'd, it will flat out fly.

     This new year looks to be a bright one here at Alex's Supra Site. We're still looking to sell the Corvette (can be seen on the cars page on the Firehead Studios site), and we are still on the hunt for a clean MKIV Supra to buy. If you've got any information on a potential buyer for the Vette or a clean, mostly stock MKIV for sale, don't hesitate to contact me. I'm out.

-Alex-

     These past two months have been great here at Alex's Supra Site. To sum up September, the OhioSupras.org guys threw another great meet, with my buddy Steve and I taking the SC300 on a little 100mph backroad run (sorry, I forgot to get video of it). There were a number of VERY nice cars there, and it made me realize what a great community that I am a member of. I'm looking forward to next year's meets, and drooling over what next year's big annual meet will have in store for us.

     As the seasons chage, our cars, like many enthusiasts', get stored away for the winter. This, as you guys know, is when great things happen at Alex's Supra Site. This past winter, the Supra made the drastic change from a boring N/A car to a fire-breathing turbo-monster. Although this visualazation may be a little bit exaggerated, the performance boost that the RCP turbo kit provided was truly incredible. This year should get the Supra looking like it should: shiny and silver.

     We are planning on getting the interior reupholstered and getting the car sprayed with a nice new coat of Quicksilver. We will also be swapping out the boring 3.73 open differential in favor of a racier 4.10 LSD differential. To go along with the drivetrain, new wheels MAY be in store for the MkII, but that is not 100% yet. Even if new wheels are not in store, the old '82 beater should be looking pretty sharp for next year's shows.

     There is one final twist in this entry. We may be adding a true fire-breathing turbo monster to our garage in the near future. Once our fully built Corvette is sold (details on the car here), a MkIV Supra will be taking it's place. Although the car will be BPUed as a start, plans for a 1,000+ RWHP monster are already coming together. Stay tuned.

     Oh man, these last couple months here have been so boring! There's not much new here, and I apologize for that. I promise that there will be big changes soon. Football has been keeping me busy for the past month, so getting any work done on the Supra or the SC has been near impossible. The SC is enjoying its new Kazera wheels, and the 18x9.5s in the rear make the car look even more beefy and aggressive. The car needs lowered badly, and that along with a few other cosmetic upgrades will be all that the SC will be getting for now, as the Supra is the project car, and the SC is the daily driver.......for now.

     Nothing new has happened with the Supra in the past month. I've fantasized many times of what I want to do to the car, but I don't want to ruin any upcoming surprises, so I'm not going to type a word of them. This year's looking to be like the past couple of build years this thing's gone through: build in winter, drive in summer. Let's just hope that the car is driving even better next summer.

-Alex-

     As the title states, and if you've seen the new page on the site, you know that Alex's Supra Site has acquired a new car this past July. We bought a 1992 Lexus SC300 from Xat Racing in Florida. The car is green with a tan interior and has 97,000 miles on it. The car runs and looks great for being 15 years old. It has a few chips in the paint, a dent here and there, and the bumpers are faded, but this is to be expected when buying an older car. Pictures can be seen on the SC300 Pics page. There will be more pictures of this car once we wax the car and once the new set of wheels we ordered for it come in.

     Now onto the Supra. After a few weeks of waiting, our new Spec clutch package was installed onto the Supra. A Spec Stage-II clutch, Spec lightweight flywheel, new bearings, and a new clutch master cylinder were installed into the beater. Shifts feel 100% better on the upgraded clutch, and it's even more fun to tear through the gears now. Having driven the SC300 for a couple of weeks while the clutch was getting put in, the Supra feels more racey and fast than it's ever felt before.

     There will hopefully be some substantial changes to the Supra through the winter and into next spring. I'm not going to give any details of what we've got planned, so you're just going to have to wait and see what we've got in store.  

-Alex-

     Hey guys, sorry for the long wait for this Supra Project entry. We've been really busy here with the car traveling back and forth between two garages, not running, and trying to get the clutch replaced. It's been a crazy 3 months, with the annual OhioSupras.org meet at the end of May, and the Mid-Ohio TCTC show/race in the middle of June. This summer has been nothing but fun so far and the Mopar Nationals haven't even happened yet.

     Okay, we're going to start with the OhioSupras.org meet. I want to thank Joel, Steve, and whoever else went into the planning of this meet. It was truly one of the best times that I've had in my life, and I can't wait for next year. The 5M-GTE car almost wasn't there due to a dumbass wiring issue. Dad and I arrived at the track to a sea of people questioning "Where's the car?" Luckily we got the problem solved and got the car to Dayton for the second day of the meet. I wasn't expecting the positive response that the car got, and I really appreciate all the compliments guys.

    Moving onwards to the Mid-Ohio show. This show is always a little bit sketchy, as there are loads of rice with some nice cars strewn about. We parked in the infield, and the car got it's fair share of looks, "oohs", and "aahs" during the course of the weekend. A few members of the Rolex TRD team rode by the car and looked at it. When all was said-and-done, the flat-black wonder walked away with 3rd place in the 6-cylinder forced induction class in the style competition.

     I'm sorry if this entry was a little bit slurred compared to the previous ones. It's late and I haven't gotten much sleep over the last couple of days.

-Alex-

     The old Supra has been through a lot in the past few years, and I'd like to thank a few people that have helped get the car to where she is today. My father, Glenn, has devoted much of his freetime to keeping the smiles on our faces by helping me along in building this car, and I will never forget this for the rest of my life. Thank you for helping me through this project so far, I can never thank you enough for it.

     Aaron at Rabid Chimp Performance has been there to help us every step of the way. You don't realize how much it has helped us get the car to the point is now, and I'll always be thankful for the time that you've spent answering our stupid questions. Thanks Aaron, and keep the business going strong.

     I'd also like to thank two more groups of people before I get to the guts of this month's Supra Project entry. Thanks to the OhioSupras.org and CelicaSupra.com crews for all of the information. Jim, Joel, Christian, and Charles from the OhioSupras.org boards for helping answer the many questions that we've had about the car. You guys don't realize how appreciative I am of how patient and informative you are. If you're good, I may let you touch the car at a future meet.

     Now to get to the guts of the entry. At a little past 9:00 P.M. last night, the old '82 Supra started up with the turbo kit installed. There were no immediate leaks, and the car ran well. I could not hear the turbo, as I did not rev the car up, but just to see, feel, and hear the car spring to life after sitting for 3 months was a miracle in itself. I did not get any video of the event, as the old video camera that we have is busted, and the one for Firehead Studios is in the shop. This car will be featured in many videos for the studio, and I am working on a video on the turbo installation.

     Ok, this was one of the most productive months that we've had here at Alex's Supra Site. Most of the turbo kit is installed, with only the intercooler/pipes, downpipe, and a few miscellaneous odds and ends to take care of. It will be untuned, but the car should be ready to start up in a couple of weeks.

     I'm so excited for what's to come this summer. As you guys know if you read the December edition of The Supra Project, all of our progress can be tracked here in the forum.

     That's the way I like it; short, sweet, and to the point. I'll have a new video of the car up after we get this turbo finished, as I've been skimpy with the videos on this site.

-Alex-

     This was a good month for the car. We dove headfirst into the turbo project, and our progress can be seen here in the forum.

     I took the remaining studs out of the head, and we have new ones coming from Toyota very soon. We haven't had much time to work on the car lately, but we will hopefully make some more progress soon.

     Well, I guess the term "a picture is worth a thousand words" is true, because the pictures pretty much sums December up. Hopefully we will have started the tuning process by the next entry.

-Alex-

Well guys, there's not much to say here. We're still waiting for the garage to get heated, and until that happens, we can't start the turbo build.

On another note, the old '82 made a 200+ mile trek to Dayton and back for the Ohiosupras.org November meet. Thanks Mark for hosting a killer meet, and for the exhaust manifold. I'm looking forward to the next meet that we are able to attend.

Well, that was our October and November here at Alex's Supra Site. Hopefully by the next Supra Project entry the turbo build will be started. I'm sick of waiting; I'm hungry for boost.

-Alex-

Well guys, not a whole lot went on this month as far as making progress on the car. We were working on getting the garage cleaned out for the upcoming turbo project. I can't wait till next spring when the project will be done, and my dream will finally be a reality. The thought of a 5M-GTE makes my mouth water, and the fact that I've got the parts to do it sitting in the garage makes it even harder to wait.

On another note, dad and me picked up another 5M-GE, with the W58 transmission intact. Along with the engine/tranny combo, we acquired another set of P-Type style wheels, and a near-mint dashboard. With a total price of $370, we almost stole the things from the guy.

Well, that's all that happened in September. Hopefully October will be more interesting.

-Alex-

     Well, as promised last month, I've got big news. For one thing, the rest of the turbo kit that I've been dreaming about for two years is finally coming! The kit should be here within the next week or so, so check back for pics. I'm looking forward to this build, even though it will be one giant pain-in-the-ass. The thing that keeps me going is the thought of that first spool sound.

     Along with the turbo kit, dad and me also picked up an extra engine and auto tranny. With this new engine that we're going to rebuild, an auto tranny, and an extra CT-26 sitting around, I'm thinking of a built drag engine but that's a load of cash. We'll see what's in-store for this engine later.

     On another note, dad and me have been hard at work stripping the car of my prized silver paint for an easier-to-maintain flat-black coat. We've been grinding rust and applying POR15 paint on it. If you guys haven't heard of POR15, then check it out, it's some of the best rust preventative paint on the market. All the parts that dad and me refurbish have a coat of POR15 at the base. Rust can't touch this paint.

Well, that's August. I don't even know what's up for September, but I know we'll find something to do.

~Alex~

     Ok, you guys may be thinking, "Oh shit, they wrecked the car," or something else bad happened. Well, that's not the case. We spent the month of July driving and enjoying the car, as you should with any project that you've just got running again. For being 24 years old, and not having an engine rebuild, the car really hauls! Going from 50-70 mph is a breeze. With just a tap, the new brakes will almost put you through the windshield. The suspension is firm, and the car corners like a Miata. It feels good to use the car, rather than have it up on blocks in the garage. It really brings a smile to your face to be able to say that you did the stuff on your car. The car turns heads everywhere. Wether the people are turning their heads in admiration or disgust, I don't really care. It just feels good to ride around in my project, and know that dad and me did almost all the mods that are done to it.

     Well, that about wraps up July. There's something big coming in August, but I guess you guys will just have to wait and see what it is. I'll give you a hint: it's heavy, and it squeals.

~Alex~

      Well guys, at about 12:45 A.M. on June 23rd, I drove my baby again. We fixed the fuel leak, and the video of our the third attempt at getting it running is on the Videos page. We tied down the rest of the fuel lines, and got the car on the ground. We had the car at the Mid-Ohio Triple Crown Tuner Challenge, which overlapped the EMCO Gears Classic. Over the course of two days, the car drove an astounding 200 miles without being tested beforehand. New pictures of the car can be viewed on the Supra Pics page, and a video of the car will be on the Videos page soon. I am ecstatic about having my car running again. There will be a lot of new videos of this car, so stick around to see what's up.

~Alex~

     Hey guys, sorry for the delay on this month's "Supra Project" entry, as I have been busy with other things. Well, this month was the second try of getting Super-D to run. As most of you know, the first time we tried to start the car, there was a fuel leak from the fitting-pump connection. After getting some advice from Aaron at Rabidchimp, my dad and I thought we had everything set. We had filled the threads with teflon paste, and tightened the fitting down as far as it would go. It was our time to shine, or at least that's what we thought. We put the pump back in place, and tried to start it. Like before, it took a couple tries, but the car fired right up. When it was steadily running, I started to look for leaks. Lone-and-behold, there was a leak in the exact same spot! We are still trying to figure out what is wrong here. I'll update you guys next month on the progress.

~Alex~

     After a hard week's worth of work, I finally got to hear my baby start again. After working on fuel lines for the week, the car was finally ready to start. We made sure that everything was tied down one last time. Everything was, so we were good-to-go. There is one problem with running the car though: it's up on jackstands, and half of the front-end is out. So, dad and me made the stupid decision to go ahead and run it on the stands. No, it didn't fall, but PLEASE DON'T DO THIS, IT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. Anyways, dad hopped into the drivers seat, and we gave-it-a-go.

     At first, it was just the sound of the started whirring. Then, slowly, you could hear the engine start to turn. Then, the sputtering came. Finally, before I knew it, the beast came to life. I heard my dad yell, "Check for leaks!" I proceeded to look under the car. Everything looked good. I walked around the back of the car, and shined the flashlight under it. There was my worst nightmare: a leak. "Shut it off," I yelled.

     It turns out that we had a leak at the fuel pump/fitting junction. If we seal the threads, we shouldn't have any more leaks. Check the new "Start Attempt 1" video for a little video reverence.

Check back next month to see what else develops.

~Alex~

     Well, there's absolutely nothing to do during Ohio winters. It's too cold to work on the car right now, but warm enough to be outside. It's horrible. It's the kind of fun time when it's cold, but doesn't snow. Pointless weather if you ask me. We haven't had any bad storms, at all. Pointless weather..... When its cold, it should snow, right? Oh well, I hope by spring break the weather will be nice enough to get Super-D running again. Until then, adios amigos.

~Alex~

Ok, I know that not everyone who visits my site is a Supra whiz (no offense), so I'll go through the basics of my car.

Type Of Car: 1982 Toyota Supra L-Type.

Engine: 2.8 Liter DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) Inline Six Cylinder; 5M-GE

Horsepower (Stock): 145

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

Drivetrain Layout: Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive (FR)

Suspension: Four  Wheel Independent

Chassis: Unibody Chassis (There is no separation of the chassis and frame.)

Here's the history of the Celica-Supra:

1982

The 1982 model Celica-Supra had, along with the statistics above, a vacuum advanced distributor, a in-glass antenna, center-console door lock button, and a lockable gas-cap door. They came with black bumpers, a black hatch, and an 85mph speedometer. A 3.72 differential gearing was stock on some 1982 Supras. An upper wing was optional, and the brake lights had the reverse lights in the center. (revert to pictures of my car) Early 1982 models had only "Supra" on the emblems, like mine does. The 1982 model also came with horizontally pulling door handles.

1983

The 1983 Celica-Supra had an electronic-advanced distributor instead of the vacuum advanced one. The antenna was switched to a a power unit. Five speed models had 4.10 differential gearing. The '83 was equipped with a more powerful 5M-GE, producing 150 horsepower, and 159 ft/lbs torque. The cosmetic changes from the 1982 model were "Celica Supra" emblems, and mudflaps.

1984

One weird thing about the 1984 model is the engine selection. The automatic models kept the same engine as the 1983 model, but the five speed model had a 160 horsepower, 163 ft/lbs torque engine. The five speed 1984s had a 9.2:1 compression ratio, and new D-shaped intake runners. Along with the engine differences, the 1984 model was the first Supra model to have wrap-around turn signals. New interior styling included a new style steering wheel, and a 130mph speedometer. The exterior received the infamous "Supra" sticker on the rear of the hatch, and new bumpers that were painted the same color treatment as the hatch. The five speed models got 4.30 differential gears, but the automatics stuck with the 4.10 differential gears. The 1984 Supras received an in-tank fuel pump. The door lock switch was moved to the driver's side door, ad the taillights had the reverse lights closer to the license plate. The door handles were changed to handles that pull vertically  instead of  horizontally. The automatic climate control display changed style too.

1985

Again, in 1985, the Supras were fitted with a new engine. They had a 161 horsepower, 169 ft/lbs torque unit. A double spoiler, and heated mirrors that activate with the rear defroster were added to the exterior. The 1985 model received different styled TPS and EGR systems. They came with a factory installed alarm system, and a knock sensor. The door handles had a green-lighted keyhole, which was continued until the MkIIs demise in 1986.

 1986

There weren't many features added after the 1985 year. There was a third brake light added under the rear spoiler to meet regulations, an AM stereo, and a smaller ignition key, which is a hard-to-find item.

L-Type History 

1982:  leather available in Black and Terra Cotta, material appears to look and feel like vinyl
1983:  leather available in the same colors, but now the seat material is the actual leather
1984:  leather available in Maroon and Black/Grey
1985:  leather not available
1986:  L-type was discontinued

P-Type History

1982:  leather not available
1983:  available in black, a one year only color - still trying to confirm Terra Cotta
1984:  available in Maroon and Black/Grey; L-type seats were also available in the '84 P-types as well
1985:  available in Maroon, Black/Grey and first year Blue became available
1986:  same colors as '85

L-Type and P-Type Differences

The leather interior on P-Types was not available until the 1983 model. L-Types did not receive the eight-way adjustable seats that came stock on P-types. L-Type wheels were a 14x5.5" until they changed to a 15x6" P-Type style in 1985. All of the P-Types came with 14x7" alloy wheels. The L-Type Supra came with a digital dash with a trip computer as an option. All P-Types were available with headlight washers except for the 1982 model. Headlight washers were not an option on the L-Type. The fender-flares that were available on the P-Types were never available on the L-Types.  

Well, that just about covers the history of the Celica-Supra. I'll keep you guys posted on my project.

~Alex~

* Facts from www.freewebs.com/supragoddess/.

Hey guys, good news. I recently bought a Toyota CT-26 turbocharger for my `82. With the help of Aaron at www.rabidchimp.com, I'll be working on the project in the summer. I'm going to use Rabidchimp valves, and cams. To get that turbo spooling the way it should, I'm going to use a Rabidchimp turbo manifold, downpipe, and 3" mandrel bent exhaust. To keep temperatures down, I'll be using a Rabidchimp intercooler. 

The turbo is fully ceramic coated. It's a stock 5-blader that hasn't been rebuilt. It came off a MkIII Supra in Japan with less than 10,000 miles on it. I'll be running 6-7 psi of boost, and looking for horsepower in the 215-220 range. I'll be using a Greddy Type-s Blow-off valve from, you guessed it, Rabidchimp.com.  

I look foward to turboing this car. Thanks to Aaron for all the info about the project, and all the cool stuff. I'll have a ton of pictures soon, so keep ready for some turbo fun!

**PICS CAN BE FOUND AT**  http://photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/The%20CT-26%20Attempt/

Alex

Hey guys, this is the page of the site where I am going to list all the things that I'm doing to the Supra. Now, if you've been to to site before, you probably know that I am working on a 1982 L-Type Supra. I am planning a turbo project for it, and all details can be found in the "Turbo Project Within Sight" paragraph. The modifications that the car has are listed below. Enjoy!

ENGINE

• OEM Radiator

SUSPENSION

• Addco Front & Rear Sway Bars
• Eibach 1" Lowering Springs
• Super-Pro Polyurethane Bushings
• Tokico Shocks & Struts

FUEL SYSTEM

•  Walbro 255lph (Liters Per Hour) Fuel Pump
• New Fuel Lines
• Refurnished Gas Tank

AUDIO & ELECTRONICS

• JVC CD Player
• Kenwood Speakers
• Autometer 5" Dash Tach (External Shift Light)
• Remanufactured Alternator

EXHAUST

• Custom Axle-Back Through a Titanium Muffler

BODY

• Bodywork (Check "Shops" Page)

COMING SOON

• CT-26 Turbocharger
• Rabidchimp Intercooler
• Rabidchimp Exhaust Manifold
• Rabidchimp 3" Turbo Exhaust System
• Rabidchimp 3" Downpipe
• Cartech Fuel Pressure Regulator
• Fully Built Engine ($7,000+ In Engine Work!)