Guest scott_j_g Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi there this is my first post here and hopfully not the last. My name is Scott I currently have an impreza and love it to bits but the time has come for me to jump on the supra band wagon, just have a few general questions. I know the supras are not goint to be economical, how many mpg's are you guys getting on a twin turbo manual? And is there anything other than the usial things I should look out for when viewing/test driving a supra cheers for any help guy n gals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) Hi Scott, welcome to the club Have a read of this link http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=59334 and also this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=67644 I'm on my second supra now, but i originally came from a Turbo 2000, and i loved the change. Totally different car, looks miles better and certainly goes better Fuel wise will obviously depend on driving style, but expect anything from very low 20's to early teens mpg wise Edited June 17, 2010 by Stonkin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hey Scott, welcome to the forum. For fuel economy, it - obviously - depends how you drive. I tend to see about 18-20mpg motorway driving. Less, as you can imagine, if being a bit more spirited. Check the usual places for rust and such, under the carpet in the boot being an important one. If you view a car and hear a rattly type noise from the back, it may be the boot rubbers that are perished. This isn't anything to worry about, but might make you uneasy to begin with! Sort of things to check as well would be to make sure it's been well looked after (you'd do that with any car though). One of the things I suffered was my crankshaft pulley giving up. It's a common thing to start going if it's not been replaced. Always something to keep in mind given the cars are getting on a bit. Make sure the heating is fine as well as the heater matrix can be troublesome. It can cause overheating by creating an air-lock and is a pain to swap out. Very sporadic though, so don't necessarily sit expecting it to happen! Hope that helps a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scott_j_g Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 cheers for the links il have a good read over them. ye i thought it would be as low as that, oh well, all in the name of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scott_j_g Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hey Scott, welcome to the forum. For fuel economy, it - obviously - depends how you drive. I tend to see about 18-20mpg motorway driving. Less, as you can imagine, if being a bit more spirited. Check the usual places for rust and such, under the carpet in the boot being an important one. If you view a car and hear a rattly type noise from the back, it may be the boot rubbers that are perished. This isn't anything to worry about, but might make you uneasy to begin with! Sort of things to check as well would be to make sure it's been well looked after (you'd do that with any car though). One of the things I suffered was my crankshaft pulley giving up. It's a common thing to start going if it's not been replaced. Always something to keep in mind given the cars are getting on a bit. Make sure the heating is fine as well as the heater matrix can be troublesome. It can cause overheating by creating an air-lock and is a pain to swap out. Very sporadic though, so don't necessarily sit expecting it to happen! Hope that helps a bit Cool sounds like the usial things to check then i think the fuel will be around the same as my impreza so shouldnt be too shocked lol Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 to the club, Have a look around the forum as you will find a load of use full info to help you out, and check the for sales section for some excellent supras up for grabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scott_j_g Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 to the club, Have a look around the forum as you will find a load of use full info to help you out, and check the for sales section for some excellent supras up for grabs. thanks yeh il have a look round the cars for sale, there is a dealer down the road for me selling one and im tempted .... but the price is an issue http://caldermotor.co.uk/cgi-bin/details.pl?v_vin=K1200HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I tend to see about 18-20mpg motorway driving. i'd look at changing the O2 sensor..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 i'd look at changing the O2 sensor..... I'll do another calculation next time, that was on my trip home from collection so probably a few bursts had some influence on the average figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 on the crank pulley point....are these kits any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORG-SUPRA-JZA80-LEXUS-CS300-SC300-JZS147-Light-Pulley-/130398541367?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5c5bd637 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 on the crank pulley point....are these kits any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORG-SUPRA-JZA80-LEXUS-CS300-SC300-JZS147-Light-Pulley-/130398541367?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5c5bd637 An important post that has been echoed many times when people are considering/need to replacing/replace their crank pulley: Lighter isn't necessarily better, a harmonic balancer is fitted to prevent vibration of the crank, it is the weight it is for a reason. Of course, if running huge power, an uprated one (Titan or someone will probably do them) would then be the way to go. If not then stick to OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi and Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 when sticking to OEM pulleys, if I got them polished would htey rust quickly? or would it be better to get the powder coated silver, or even polished then powder coated clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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