Thinking about trading Evo for Supra...what do you guys think?
Originally Posted by mkg1948
supra has always been one of my faves- depends what you'll use the car for- if you're into track/autox, then a supra will be a bear of a car, and the evo is superior and more precise, but if its not going to be for any competitive purpose, and the occasional street drag or amateur drags, supra will absolutely destroy the evo- there are supras running 600+ whp on stock internals...
Name: Mike Carlin.
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Originally Posted by dubbleugly01
I've owned both cars, the supra and the EVO. I have much more experience modding the supra though, so far on the EVO, all I have is a TBE, cam gears and flash.
Since most (if not all) here already know about the EVO, I'll focus on the Supra....
My thoughts, the Supra can be taken to 400 whp with a TBE, intake and boost control, very easy, very reliable and fast (relatively). The only weak links at this power level are...... none. Until you get about 60,000 miles on the turbos and clutch, then those are prone to failure. The rest of the drivetrain is bulletproof. If you're willing to step up to the plate with a turbo kit and all that goes with it, 800 whp is reasonable on stock bottom end. Again, the drivetrain is bulletproof.
Downsides include, traction off the line, no back seat (a dimple to put your a$$ in, but no legroom at all), and that's about it. Handling is not a downside! Neither are brakes. Although, without major suspension work (and an auto tranny), the Supra doesn't shine at the 1/4 mile, but it doesn't take much to make them very fast on a road course.
But most of all, there's something to be said for having a car that can take anything, and I mean anything, (including bikes) on the street from a 30 roll. If you plan on spending a lot of time at the 1/4 mile, the Supra probably isn't the car for you. But if it's a true street car you want, it's the best out there IMO.
Since most (if not all) here already know about the EVO, I'll focus on the Supra....
My thoughts, the Supra can be taken to 400 whp with a TBE, intake and boost control, very easy, very reliable and fast (relatively). The only weak links at this power level are...... none. Until you get about 60,000 miles on the turbos and clutch, then those are prone to failure. The rest of the drivetrain is bulletproof. If you're willing to step up to the plate with a turbo kit and all that goes with it, 800 whp is reasonable on stock bottom end. Again, the drivetrain is bulletproof.
Downsides include, traction off the line, no back seat (a dimple to put your a$$ in, but no legroom at all), and that's about it. Handling is not a downside! Neither are brakes. Although, without major suspension work (and an auto tranny), the Supra doesn't shine at the 1/4 mile, but it doesn't take much to make them very fast on a road course.
But most of all, there's something to be said for having a car that can take anything, and I mean anything, (including bikes) on the street from a 30 roll. If you plan on spending a lot of time at the 1/4 mile, the Supra probably isn't the car for you. But if it's a true street car you want, it's the best out there IMO.
would traction issues be taken care of if i ran bfg drag radials all the time? my goal is to have the best street car from rolls and off the line. there are no tracks around where i live, so i the car would be driven on the street all the time. like i said before both cars would be my weekend cars.
Originally Posted by 11secEVO7
buy that 1520rwhp supra that is on ebay...
trade evo
take a loan whatever..lol
I love that supra ...omg
trade evo
take a loan whatever..lol
I love that supra ...omg
love the supra myself, i have a freind here who has a 600+ whp supra and that thing is fassssst. he spent alot of money just to get it running well. he isnt driving it much because of gas prices, he averages 100 miles on a 20 gallon tank
. fun car nevertheless. not a daily driver for sure
. fun car nevertheless. not a daily driver for sure
Originally Posted by TwStDeVo
would traction issues be taken care of if i ran bfg drag radials all the time? my goal is to have the best street car from rolls and off the line. there are no tracks around where i live, so i the car would be driven on the street all the time. like i said before both cars would be my weekend cars.
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supras are a incredible car. really ahead of its time when it came out and to this day still a marvel. tell you the truth, the only reason i went to the evo route is because i am expecting a baby, so 4 doors and room is a must, and the fact of awd. lucky for me one of my best friends has one so i get to build that b!tch up.
so far w/ the supra on BPU, traction is already a problem. the factory LSD is not that great. on a roll is where the supra does shine. off the line is very tricky. even w/ an upgraded LSD and some BFG's/so3's/f1's the supra can easily spin the rears up. but the cool thing is that below 3k its like a very smooth running lexus. above 3k it transforms to a bat from hell.
lastly inside is a lil cramped. the rear seats can barely be used especialy if the driver is atleast 5'8". the drivers cockpit however is awesome. like a fighter plan. really nice. a lot of room to put after market gauges and displays AND make them look flush.
but the evo will eat the **** out of the supra off the line on the street. its one thing we have other than overall handling over the supra that i can talk **** to my friend about
so far w/ the supra on BPU, traction is already a problem. the factory LSD is not that great. on a roll is where the supra does shine. off the line is very tricky. even w/ an upgraded LSD and some BFG's/so3's/f1's the supra can easily spin the rears up. but the cool thing is that below 3k its like a very smooth running lexus. above 3k it transforms to a bat from hell.
lastly inside is a lil cramped. the rear seats can barely be used especialy if the driver is atleast 5'8". the drivers cockpit however is awesome. like a fighter plan. really nice. a lot of room to put after market gauges and displays AND make them look flush.
but the evo will eat the **** out of the supra off the line on the street. its one thing we have other than overall handling over the supra that i can talk **** to my friend about
Originally Posted by 2hot2handle
but the evo will eat the **** out of the supra off the line on the street. its one thing we have other than overall handling over the supra that i can talk **** to my friend about
I did that to my bro supra with bpu, rape him off the line and then get pull in by the seconds.
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