Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 19 – FIKSE Wheels is back!
Let’s set the record straight. It’s FiKSe (pronounced “fick-see”), not Fiske. And it was the last name of two brothers who’d started the company in the 90s. It’s not that…
Project MKIV Supra Update: Nitto NT01 Tires
It’s time to give the passionate MotoIQ readers an MKIV Supra update, which today involves a set of Nitto NT01 tires. Over the past 12 months I’ve been so wrapped up…
Project MKIV Supra: Part 17 – Back in blue with TwinZ Design
The Supra has been back from Lucky Devil Paint Works for a few weeks, and we’ve been enjoying it thoroughly. Well, until the weather got too cold, anyway. Pictured here…
Project MKIV Supra: Part 16 – New Body Parts and Going in for Paint!
Project Supra goes in to Lucky Devil Paint Works for its fresh, updated look. Irwin has painted body parts on some of my other cars before, and he came highly…
Project MKIV Supra: Part 15 – Preliminary testing of the Precision CEA 6870 Gen2 turbo.
Project Supra is rockin’ a built 3.0-liter using JE Pistons, K1 rods, and ARP studs, and was built by FRP Performance and MKC Performance in Kansas City. The head features…
Project Toyota Supra Mark IV: Part 14 – Precision Turbo’s GEN2 PT6870 CEA turbo!
We're trying out the GEN2 PT6870 CEA turbocharger from Precision Turbo and Engine next! Project Supra: Part 14 – Precision Turbo 6870 Turbocharger by Pablo Mazlumian Since the weather hasn’t…
TEIN EDFC ACTIVE Controller: Suspension tuning at its best
With wireless and GPS technology, The TEIN EDFC ACTIVE and ACTIVE PRO systems allow for velocity- and G-Force-based (in all directions!) tuning. Unlike the ACTIVE, the ACTIVE PRO also programs…
The PTP Lava Turbo Blanket Literally Rocks!
This is the PTP Lava Turbo Blanket installed on a Precision Turbo and Engine CEA 6766 turbocharger, which powers our Project MKIV Supra. PTP Lava Turbo Blanket literally rocks! Sometimes…
Project Toyota Supra Mark IV: Part 13 – Nardi steering wheel plus more Stu Hagen and Speedhut gauges!
Check out our interior tidbits, which bring this 20-year-old interior more up to date. We’re very pleased with how things are coming along. Project MKIV Supra: Part 13 – Nardi…
Project Toyota Supra Mark IV: Part 12 – Corbeau RRB seats!
Project MKIV Supra: Part 12 – Corbeau seats A home run in comfort and styling! by Pablo Mazlumian Continuing on our quest to update this rather old car’s interior (hey,…
Project MKIV Supra: Part 11 – New gauges and instrument panels
Project Toyota Supra Mark IV: Part 11 – New gauges and panels We start the quest of updating the Supra's interior to newer, cooler standards. by Pablo Mazlumian When we…
Project MKIV Supra: Part 10 – Dyno testing – We Hit 800 WHP!
Project Supra on Modified By KC’s Dynojet 424x, ready to spin some madness. Project Supra: Part 10 – Dyno testing – we hit 800 WHP! by Pablo Mazlumian I know…
Industry Insider: Tein’s Shock Service
Industry Insider: Tein's shock service by Mike Kojima One of the markings of a better shock company is if the company can service their product by offering rebuilding and revalving…
Project MKIV Supra: Part 9 – The 2JZ’s running! Plus more fuel, new suspension, tires, dyno runs, and more!
Along a private frontage road in the middle of nowhere, Kansas, our 2JZ is getting some miles put on it. It’s a beautiful day and the top is off—it almost…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 8 – Fuel and Engine breather systems
Our little 2JZ “engine that could” is coming right along. Just an intake pipe and a couple of small engine dress-up details are all that's left! Project Supra MKIV: Part 8…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 7 – Choosing the right intercooler
Project Supra gets an ETS intercooler upgrade, which should provide the best of both worlds in flow and cooling efficiency. Project Supra MKIV Part 7: Intercooling More than just “bigger…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 6 – 800whp Build Update
Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 6 – 800whp Build Update MKC laces up the Supra’s belts and gets to work! by Pablo Mazlumian After a near 8-month hiatus, Project Supra…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV, Part 5: Thermal coating and wrapping, and engine assembly
Project Supra, Part 5: Thermal Coating, Wrapping, and Engine assembly. Keeping Cool Under Pressure by Pablo Mazlumian A notable tradeoff to turbocharged power is the potential for more heat…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV, Part 4: Turbo components
We’re excited to share with you our turbo, exhaust manifold, intake manifold and wastegates selections! Project Toyota Supra MKIV, Part 4: Turbo components Let's flow some air! by Pablo…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV, Part 3: The Cylinder Head
The car's been sitting at Modified by KC since May of 2012, when the engine mishap happened. It's really dirty. Project Supra, Part 3 Extreme Engine Tech—The Cylinder Head By…
Extreme Engine Tech: 2JZ-GTE; Part 2 – More Lubrication, Good Vibrations
Our engine block still rests on an engine stand at Modified by KC in Kansas City, MO (don't worry, the cylinder taping was removed for picture purposes only). Once we…
Extreme Engine Tech: 2JZ-GTE; Part 1 – More Strength, Less Weight
Extreme Engine Tech: 2JZ-GTE Part 1 – More Strength, Less Weight by Pablo Mazlumian Released in 1993, the MKIV Toyota Supra Turbo was an in-your-face time machine with an obnoxious…