New Guy Import to domestic

[REDL1NE]

Hey guys. I have never been to this site but after speaking with someone from pro-touring last ngiht I thought Id join and check it out. When I was 9 my family got a 76 T/A and we sold it when I was 15, but it left a lasting impact. Ive been into turbo import cars for years now, I drive a 97 Supra, but but looking to get back into a T/A. Id like to get a 79. Ill mostly surf on here and try to soak up what I can. Thanks!

Billy

[THE TECH]

Welcome. Had a 97 myself. Great car.

[REDL1NE]

Welcome. Had a 97 myself. Great car.

Thanks sir! Yea, I love it, but Ive build a car thats not so fun to drive anymore. Its great from about 60+. So I wanted to get into something more streetable.

[THE TECH]

Yep, that's what seems to happen with that car. I have to admit the same thing happened to me.

[The Stickman]

Welcome to the forum.

[CruizinKev]

welcome aboard!

[REDL1NE]

Thanks guys!

[rfalker1]

Its great from about 60+. So I wanted to get into something more streetable.

Welcome, but why isn't good on the street? Just asking because I want one, but at the same time I don't want to buy a supra with no street manners

[TOMTOM]

Welcome to the forum. I had a 78 T/A at one time in my life. I don't think I have any digital pictures. I may have to work on that.

[Nessumsar]

Welcome aboard!

Welcome, but why isn't good on the street? Just asking because I want one, but at the same time I don't want to buy a supra with no street manners

My guess would be a BIG single turbo making 6-800hp? Not too bueno on the street.

[rfalker1]

My guess would be a BIG single turbo making 6-800hp? Not too bueno on the street.

Lol, I can imagine so basically if I wanted a supra with good street manners, how much hp could I push out before it becomes overboard on the street???

[THE TECH]

Lol, I can imagine so basically if I wanted a supra with good street manners, how much hp could I push out before it becomes overboard on the street???

I think 550-600 is plenty.

[rfalker1]

ok, thanks for the answer, That shall be my search criteria

[THE TECH]

Mine was at 725rwhp and it was just stupid for the streets. Too much lag to make it fun to drive. The triple disk clutch didn't help matters either.

[RicerwannaB]

725rwhp? Whats that put you at, about 300rwtq? ;)

[Bullockracing]

725rwhp? Whats that put you at, about 300rwtq? ;)

LOL!!! I was thinking that 725 would be alright, but with 2 smaller turbos vs. 1 honking big one, helping out with that whole area under the torque curve.

[THE TECH]

Inline 6s tend to produce more torque though.

[rfalker1]

So, a triple disc clutch is bad for street use???? this is all confusing

[THE TECH]

So, a triple disc clutch is bad for street use???? this is all confusing

Bad in the sense that the engagement point makes driving it in stop and go traffic somewhat annoying.

[rfalker1]

Ok, Well that is another part that I will stray away from. Thanks for all the info "The Tech" Do you have any other advice for a Supra dummy like me??