Lurch Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hello I have been looking at supras lately and I think I'm gonna have to get one. I've seen a few about. I've seen a nice one for sale but its an auto and I want a manual. Are they hard to convert, do the boxes cost much? (I heard they were expensive) Would it be a good idea to get a cheap manual and swap the boxes over, as the supra I'm looking to buy has a single turbo conversion and high in the bhp compartment? Cheers Any advise is welcome. I've got depending on what my 200 sells for 10 - 12k to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Converting to manual with cost £2-£2.5k for parts. Jezz who is a trader on here does it fully fitted for £3k. Big BHP though an autobox is not a good thing, unless it has an after market uprated auto box. If you start going over 500BHP then you are more than likely going to be on borrowed time depending how hard you drive the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 welcome along fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 hi We like pics , even if it is a 200sx mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 So I'd probably be better off spending a bit more for a manual one at 500bhp all erady then. Ok cheers for your advise. As requested here's some photos. Any comments good or bad. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Is that veilside bud ? Thats a cracking colour anyway What kinda wheels is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Looks sweeeeet, Is that VS Skirts and bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Love the sx range and yours looks well sorted, some good sup's for sale on here, go to the for sale section and have a gander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Haha, Im actually thinking of converting from a supra to the SX soon but no final plans yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Cheers fellas. Yea that is veilside full kit (just missing the middle part of the spoiler) and they're ultralite alloys! Yea I have been looking in the for sale section. I'm really after a single turbo'd 500bhp one. But I dont think I'm going to get one in my price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome mate. You'll like it on here Just don't VS your Supra or you'll never hear the end of it! A manual one is a good idea unless the box has been played with although the Auto is quicker lower down the power band due to the quick changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) What does everyone think about this one... *Edit - just realised its an auto DOH* Are the engines bomb proof at that standard of tuning on the stock bottom end? Cheers mate. I dont wanna offend anyone but I'm not too keen on the veilside for the supra anyway. I'm not that keen on it on my car. I think the only reason it looks ok on my car is because of the colour. I've seen my car with that kit in red and I think it looks wrong! Edited June 20, 2008 by Lurch (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Oh, and don't under estimate a BPU Supra either... that's a quick machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome! are you from Canterbury by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hmmm, a nice looking veilside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Thank you very much. How much would it cost to tune a standrad supra to around 500bhp? I'd do all the work myself excluding ecu tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 500bhp ! Small single turbo , put at least 5k aside mate . Im still learning so im sure one of the lads will be along shortly to advise your properly , the search button is your friend remember ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 welcome, any reason why you don't have the blade on your spoiler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Welcome to the club Please don't do that to your Supra 500bhp is a reliable power figure for a Supra and will see you with a quick spooling single setup - have a look at Wez's car for an idea of spec required. Also, you can get around 400bhp out of the standard turbos with not a lot done - Supra's feel very quick like this beause of the huge spread of torque from lowdown in rpm - a very contrasting drive to a tuned 2.0 litre 4-pot. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 nice sx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 welcome, any reason why you don't have the blade on your spoiler? Lol, because the bloke I bought the car from was ment to send it to me but never did. 2 years later and I still haven't bought a new one. Welcome to the club Please don't do that to your Supra 500bhp is a reliable power figure for a Supra and will see you with a quick spooling single setup - have a look at Wez's car for an idea of spec required. Also, you can get around 400bhp out of the standard turbos with not a lot done - Supra's feel very quick like this beause of the huge spread of torque from lowdown in rpm - a very contrasting drive to a tuned 2.0 litre 4-pot. Cheers, Brian. Cheers pal. I've always wanted a supra and thought it'd be best to get one all ready tuned to 500bhp to save a bit of money. Dont worry, I wont. The only thing I may do is have another Kandy paint job, maybe the light gold though. nice sx Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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