Tag: turbo
4 causes of 2jz-gte engine overheating, and some coolant boiling issues
by admin on Mar.16, 2009, under Toyota Supra MKIV
2jz-gte engine overheats – Disaster? Maybe…
The most common causes for 2jz-gte engine to overheat can be traced to these:
Project Lionheart – Lion’s Breath – Update
by admin on Feb.18, 2009, under Hobby and Fun, Toyota Supra MKIV
Update on the Turbo fix.
Supra is now running smooth, with 11-13psi turbo #1 and up to 15psi after turbo #2 kicks in at 4,000 rpm. That makes the car leaps forward and the accelleration exciting.
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Project Lionheart – Lion’s Breath
by admin on Feb.16, 2009, under Hobby and Fun, Toyota Supra MKIV
My Supra twin turbo seems to suffer a boost issue where boost is lost after 3,800 – 4,000 RPM due to turbo #2 not kicking in. Also, there is a hairline crack in turbo #1 housing.
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