Guest four o two Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 ...just a 'Yank here (actually a native Texan, and no, not affiliated nor a fan of big oil ) Thought I'd say howdy (that's hello) and post a few pictures of my cars. I'm currently a Student Naval Flight Officer (USN) stationed in Pensacola, Florida. Without further ado... http://photos-349.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303349_3368.jpg http://photos-351.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303351_3864.jpg http://photos-352.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303352_4102.jpg http://photos-354.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303354_4595.jpg (Yes, clearcoat is cracking/peeling on my bumper. Bummer. ) http://photos-356.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303356_5088.jpg http://photos-358.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303358_5579.jpg http://photos-359.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303359_5822.jpg http://photos-360.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303360_6076.jpg http://photos-361.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30303361_6347.jpg http://photos-090.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30297090_3042.jpg http://photos-093.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30297093_3778.jpg Interior before: http://photos-094.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/91/73/35700719/n35700719_30297094_4020.jpg Interior now: http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/interior01.jpg http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/interior02.jpg http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/interior03.jpg More info... Supra: 1994, 6 speed. Performance wise it's pretty basic -- K&N intake, RMM downpipe, HKS Carbon Ti exhaust, GReddy Profec B boost controller (running 16 psi on 93 octane pump), HKS SSQV blowoff valve. That's about it. I ditched the cheesy CF dash kit (well, most of it at least.) I've got a MOMO e-brake handle waiting to go on as soon as I get a leather boot for the e-brake. I dyed the carpet black myself, and had a leather shop recover the stock tan seats with some black leather and grey suede inserts. The white car is a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS which originally came with a 402 cubic inch V8. It's a numbers-matching Super Sport, and I've got the original engine sitting in storage, and under the hood now is a 454 (actually it's a .060 over 454, so it's a 468) big block Chevy with a big-ass cam, stock iron heads, a bunch of other stuff, and it makes 557 bhp @ 6200 rpm and 540 lb-ft of torque at 4700, 440 of which is available by 1400 rpm. It's a very fun ride. From a stop light, it's all Chevelle. Low-end and that old school solid axle just likes to hook if you're nice to it. from 60mph though, the turbo and aero of the Supra is too much for the ol' brick to handle. Both are fun rides. Thanks for lookin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 They're both yours? very nice! :hello:and to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Nice cars, need I ask which handles best though ,, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Nice cars. Ever thought of putting the Chevy engine in the Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Nice cars:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest four o two Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Nice cars. Ever thought of putting the Chevy engine in the Supra? This is a joke, riiiiiiiiiiiight? The 454 has no place under the hood of the MKIV. It would totally throw the balance off. I'll just say it like this - going from stock iron heads to aftermarket aluminum heads alone saves 88 lbs. in weight. These old hunks of metal are heavy. The Chevelle tipped the scales at 1853kg back when I weighed it on a truck scale. It's would take a helluva lot of work suspension and chassis-wise to make it even come close to being on par with a new minivan on a slalom course. Two different worlds indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 welcome! nice couple of cars there mate. the pic of them nose to nose actually makes the supra look quite small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi (Howdy) and welcome to the forum. Both great cars but that 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle looks VERY smart. Maybe its me, but its nice to see somthing other than Supras from time to time. What do you want to fly in the Navy? A nice F/A 18 Super Hornet would look great next to those two cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest four o two Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi (Howdy) and welcome to the forum. Both great cars but that 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle looks VERY smart. Maybe its me, but its nice to see somthing other than Supras from time to time. What do you want to fly in the Navy? I nice F/A 18 Super Hornet would look great next to those two cars I want fast movers (jets of any kind). Currently our jet options are for the Super Hornet. Yes, it might be the US' slowest super-sonic jet, but what a ride. I won't know what I'm flying for quite a few months yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 good luck dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Maybe its me, but its nice to see somthing other than Supras from time to time. yeah you're right there, i love all the big american muscle cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest four o two Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 good luck dude Appreciate it! ...and I just e-stalked you via myspace and checked the pics of your car. I love that Trial rear and Do-Luck (right?) front. You've sold me sir, I must have those pieces for my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 LOL, thanks mate Yes, spot on. Do-Luck front (and now skirts) with a Trial rear, TRD wing and TSII hood like yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi welcome to the site, hope you enjoy it over here...... lovelly cars, chalk and cheese though like you say........ I heard an interesting fact only the other day, Texas is supposedly the only state that can pull out of the US......Never knew that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hi and welcome mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 nice collection, welcome to the club:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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