Is The MK3 Supra the Hidden Gem of JDM Cars?

A little down-to-earth review of my Good Friend Eli's (@HeyMK3Guy) 1991 7M MK3 Supra is the topic today. We're diving head first to find out what everyone is missing out of the USDM 7M- MK3 Supra's and just what it is exactly that makes them so great in today's age of modern, advanced cars. Let's face it, there are minivans and base model trucks that are faster than these things are, BUT, what is it about them that still rings our ears?
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[@yotarip]

In my experience, the mk3 is far from forgotten. Everytime I drive my MK3, I have people waving, thumbs up or starting a conversation about how they had one and loved it. Men/women in their late 50’s and 60’s reminiscing to me about their ownership of the car.

[@Billy_Built]

@@yotaripI agree, I get the same reactions. I think the Mk3 is a much more relatable vehicle to many because there were so many produced and they were so much more affordable versus the Mk4

[@justinvetrini7569]

I’ve had mine since 2003. Red 89 turbo targa manual. Currently 84k miles on it. It’ll be in my possession till the grave.

[@Billy_Built]

@@justinvetrini7569 that's awesome! I plan on keeping my Z the same way!

[@bache3145]

Love them since 1992… mk2-mk3. I’m building my pleasure 1990 mk3 now.

[@HeyMK3Guy]

Let’s goooo

[@aw11man26]

The MK3 was pretty badass when it came out. You could always tell one at night by the headlights. Pretty much nothing else was that wide and that low I'm an import guy from before imports were cool. Bought my 1st MK1 MR2 in 1990. By the time the import scene exploded, mid '90s or so, there were plenty of MK3 Supras in the mags making pretty big power

[@HeyMK3Guy]

LOVE the MR2

[@aw11man26]

@@HeyMK3Guy I dailied a MK1 for like 20 years and close to a half million miles. Sold my last one in 2015 before going to Afghanistan for work. Hoping to get a MK2/2GR soon

[@Idoubbleyou]

The Mk3 has been overlooked for so long. They have been gaining popularity the part few years though. When i drove mine to highschool in 2016 it felt like nobody liked them.

[@HeyMK3Guy]

Legend!

[@tommoon2700]

Hell yea couple buddys of mine had mk3s around 2010ish, both gte cars, they were heavy but super fun to drive

[@Billy_Built]

Yes they are!

[@rudimerm7686]

The cloth seats are beautifully designed. I remember the seats being very comfortable 25-years ago.

[@Billy_Built]

I think so too!

[@HeyMK3Guy]

Love them!

[@DominicRoyce]

My mk3 should be done in about a month, after 6! I can't wait to truly experience it and drive it for the first time. Basically it will be a built engine and transmission, but I will be running it stock for a while. Awesome video man, love watching vids on this car, gives me so much inspiration.

[@TanManFixes]

absolutely hated my mk3. I was so happy to sell it LOL. on the flip side, it taught me A LOT about working on cars.

[@Billy_Built]

Sorry to hear that

[@HeyMK3Guy]

It will definitely make a quasi mechanic out of you!

[@aaronpuchalla5261]

That’s for sure, mine mk3 had major overheating issues, had new head gasket installed. Had to run the heat in 90 degree weather to prevent it from boiling over. Amidst all that it’s still a nostalgic car for me. Prob won’t own one again, but love looking at them. Then I punished myself more and got a z32 lol

[@Phoenyxinferno]

Good video, great to see Eli showing off. A few of us OGs still lingering around. 🤙

[@Billy_Built]

Great to have some OG's hopping on here !

[@HeyMK3Guy]

Heyooooooo

[@salvatorelb1338]

Man this video made me want to buy a mk3 fmlll 😅

[@HeyMK3Guy]

Do it!

[@donellmecca.booker5969]

i had the white on white targa turbo.. loved that car.. sold it to fund my hike of the AT that engine felt so good

[@Billy_Built]

Can't imagine hiking that thing.. Definitely one smooth running engine!

[@mistamontiel00]

6:46 sweet italian tuneup xP Mine 1JZGTE was a fat smoky girl rando jus stopping to idle but has been peachy since

[@Billy_Built]

Yeah she's a lil bit of a smoker at times.

[@orbital_sx9518]

Xman on SupraMania had the record for along time of 1000whp on a stock bottom end and top end. It only had a stopper headgasket and ARP head studs.

[@orbital_sx9518]

And the timing controller was the Apex’i ITC (ignition timing controller), I was really into the MA71 chassis for almost a decade! I miss my red 91 and white 89, really into the content man!

[@Billy_Built]

1000 WHP on a stock 7m head and cam is a very steep claim, honestly don't see how that's even physically possible even with dyno proof. lol I just don't see how they can physically push that much air given the factory cam size and exhaust ports.

[@Billy_Built]

@@orbital_sx9518 I'm going to look into it some more! I knew there was a different controller with dials for the timing but couldn't think of the name of it lol

[@orbital_sx9518]

@@Billy_Built it’s in the old Supramania archives, either the build section or dyno section but he was the first to get there and maybe 3 more made it aswell. Look into the years 2008-2011, all the builds were very detailed. It’s a solid community, but I left it in 2015. Now have my Z32 and MK4 Supra, man this Z32 though, just yesterday finished the timing and got the ATI pulley mounted then remembered you had said shimming the ps pulley may be necessary 🤣

[@bspradley]

Great video.

[@kosmashionidis]

He got a haircut 😂, about time!

[@Billy_Built]

The mullet will return! It's just too hot 🥵

[@aaronpuchalla5261]

I may be bias because an owned a 86.5, but I like the emblem on the early years better than the Toyota symbol. Was red origami crane I think. Don’t quote me, that was 26 yrs ago lol

[@Billy_Built]

Honestly as of right now I don't really have a preference and I certainly don't mind the early badging!

[@HeyMK3Guy]

Iconic emblem! I would move to that style but trying to keep all the 91 bits in tact.

[@dannoyes4493]

Billy, When are you going to work for the networks? Excellent interview - you are a natural.

[@Billy_Built]

Never ! lol They can't take me! Thank you!

[@jbjdmcruiser23]

But wait, weren’t you a Z guy? Don’t mean anything just remember you were building your Z on your video. Glad that you came across and feature a Mrk3.

[@Billy_Built]

@@jbjdmcruiser23 I do more than just Z's!

[@stevepeters3032]

Terrible handling car and old tech. Far from being a hidden gem. Just a cheaper, lesser quality option to the JZA80.