My Supra's Top Mount Turbo: Top 5 Frustrations You Should Know

[@Supra_shy]

Number 1 most annoying thing going top mount... i go top mount and no one wants to run me

[@VinceChristmastree]

No lies detected lol

[@cokemachine62590]

Being too fast to enjoy a race in Mexico is real. The town I'm in now has a bunch of slow cars always out and about but it's never any fun stomping on them, it feels like punching down

[@VinceChristmastree]

LMAO literally every time I go to Tulsa to visit. Just a bunch of random muffler delete Camaros and Mustangs. Even had an Ecoboost Mustang try to mess around when I was there for Thanksgiving.

[@jakeatkinson901]

Brian does a great job building the transmission!

[@VinceChristmastree]

Yessir!

[@chrisginoc]

I'm a 2023 A91 stock with just a downpipe and full ARK exhuast system. I hate racing, but this Mustang (5.0 or GT I think) was egging me on to race at the on ramp onto the highway yesterday and instead of downshifting to 3rd I punched it in 4th and he blew right by me. That was the moment I realized I don't care Pure or Top mount, I just want to beat these stupid Mustangs, Chargers and Challengers. The most annoying owners

[@VinceChristmastree]

Downpipe and E50 will take care of that lol or if you want big power at the very end...send it!

[@dm1660]

Great videos, you earned a subscription man. I’m located in OKC, where would you recommend for installs/tuning? I plan to go top mount here soon.

[@VinceChristmastree]

Thanks man! Not sure really who to recommend for installs, but for tuning (assuming you're on EcuTek or BM3), I cannot recommend Mikey Botti enough. You can inquire for tuning prices at [e-mail] . Depending on his schedule, he might be busy and take a little bit to get back to you. Let him know I sent you if you decide to go that route!

[@dm1660]

@@VinceChristmastree for sure man! Yeah just moved from Texas so trying to find a solid shop as I’m not the most savvy with vehicle work

[@VinceChristmastree]

@@dm1660 Nice! Where from Texas? OKC is pretty cool, lots and lots of fast cars there, primarily V8s. Just stay away from 39th on Friday or weekends because there's a bunch of kids there and you'll just be bound to run into a cop lol

[@dm1660]

@@VinceChristmastree I was in San Antonio, lots of quick muscle there too. And definitely noted thanks for the tip brother

[@VinceChristmastree]

For sure man! I’m familiar with the Subaru crew up there since I used to have a bunch lol Supra group is small in OK though.

[@saricbarcello4780]

Quick question, can you trust your digital lip measurement to be accurate? How do you gauge how much oil you know you have to add to top it off?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Sorry for the late reply, so for me I measure my oil level on EcuTek. 97mm is when the you're topped off on oil. If you're a little above or below, you're fine. Not sure if an OBD2 reader will provide the same info.

[@saricbarcello4780]

@@VinceChristmastree no worries! Thanks for the answer!

[@carguy...]

I stuck between hybrid turbo or full top mount BUT I'm stuck using 93oct and no meth. Would I get alot more power even on 93 with a top mount over a hybrid??? And I'm guessing a hybrid is more reliable because of less power?

[@VinceChristmastree]

You'll get more power and be able to push more boost safely on a top mount so you can go that route. A hybrid turbo, you'll only be able to push it safely at some point because the thing with this platform is that generating too much heat on a hybrid melts the motor.

[@Echelonperformance]

I would say slip is anything over 615 tq but each Supra is diff. The slip is primarily in 6th. My car I did 671tq dialed down to 615 tq still get slip but I won’t turn down any lower. I have 6th able to hold 20psi on my Borg Warner 8474. I hit 7th I can go all out again.

[@VinceChristmastree]

Depending on the setup, mine slipped around 650wtq so just anywhere between 600-650 is when it slips. Your setup would be such a fun street car. Super responsive and powerful.

[@Jhernandez898]

Yo!!! I’m in the DFW area looking to buy a Supra. Id love to check out the setup in person.

[@VinceChristmastree]

Yeah, hit me up on IG! I live in Irving so I’m down to share and give you a ride.

[@CarsAndBoba]

hey vince, do you get any smells coming into the cabin from the vented oil catch can?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Yes, slightly unfortunately. It's slightly annoying.

[@Davethehorse321]

Once I'm done doing some fun bolt ons to the S4 that Supra will def be the next car in line! Your videos are exactly what I need to be as prepared going into Supra top mount ownership. Addressing the last concern with beating basically everyone in the mexico runs, what have you lost to so far if anything?

[@VinceChristmastree]

I have not lost to anything so far just randomly on the street. All of the cars that are faster than me usually aren't daily driven lol

[@Davethehorse321]

@@VinceChristmastree man what do you think about the RS3 with upgraded turbo kit??

[@VinceChristmastree]

Those are wicked fast, I want to ride/drive one so I can experience it!@@Davethehorse321

[@jamestiberious3209]

Quick question man, whats the regular preventative maintenance like?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Just regular maintenance. Oil changes every 5k miles, trans fluid every 40k miles, diff fluid needs to be replaced soon. Being on top of maintenance will make the car last long. I discuss more on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpjMqJlppbhoobs

[@jamestiberious3209]

@@VinceChristmastree thanks man! Checking it out now

[@khoabui3110]

Great video man!! Hey, I'm living at DFW location. Do you know any reputation shop to install parts and tune for Supra?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Thanks Khoa! I recommend @iautowork. Hit him up on Instagram and he always did good work on my car. What tuning platform? EcuTek? BM3?

[@khoabui3110]

Thanks man!!!

[@khoabui3110]

I'm thinking bout MHD and Ecutek ( 2022 Supra). I might go with MHD cuz Ecutek kind of pricey with femto unlocked.

[@VinceChristmastree]

You can do BM3 and unlock through Femto. Sameh Yehia does good work there and Botti (who tuned my car on EcuTek) is now doing it. They’re both great choices.

[@khaho1144]

Hey what pcv blockoff were you referring to?

[@VinceChristmastree]

I got them from Brian Shull (IG: @applied.torque.solutions)

[@mkvpoopra]

are welds necessary or will you hook with a sticky tire on te’s

[@VinceChristmastree]

Mainly good tires is gonna affect it more. Whether you have radials or normal wheels. Usually people go on Welds or 17s just to get a tad more traction but this car has such high torque.

[@mkvpoopra]

@@VinceChristmastree i’ll max maybe make 700hp but wanted tes. Was gonna run the same tire on the welds verse the tes so wasn’t sure if it was worth while, urs car way faster then mine will be so if you’re surviving i’m hoping i’ll be good lol

[@VinceChristmastree]

@@mkvpoopra You should be! Beadlocks are kind of overkill with a majority of the setups out there. Really only needed for like 1000+ cars. But regular Welds are pretty good.

[@stephenridenour6812]

Did you stop by 81st and Garnett Sunday night?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Nope, I don't live in Tulsa anymore.

[@stephenridenour6812]

@@VinceChristmastree I knew that but maybe you stopped in to see friends on the way to Mexico. Someone there had a silver Supra tonight.

[@VinceChristmastree]

Oh my bad! I’ll be up there early November so if you see my car, lemme know! November 3rd weekend.

[@alexlemosse1032]

Excuse me, how much did you pay for this build? Congratulation Man, i have 2019 Supra and i think do the same soon💪

[@VinceChristmastree]

Thanks! I go over it here: MK5 Supra Top Mount? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZbFZ4OfgKx2i6M

[@NR-og2ec]

Thoughts on downpiping without tune?

[@Mac-ox7ow]

Just jb4 it

[@VinceChristmastree]

Kind of a waste, but you can do it if you want the sound, but you'll have a CEL and can't really maximize the potential.

[@jg_____5090]

What color are your TE's ??

[@VinceChristmastree]

Diamond Dark Gunmetal

[@GregNice718]

Speed limits are heresy..

[@VinceChristmastree]

Don't tell the authorities lol

[@TurboVisBits]

Word Count: Shop: 491 Ass: 40

[@VinceChristmastree]

What can I say, I love shopping for some ass.

[@lengvue9548]

Sounds like for a fun daily a p800-850 would do just fine?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Absolutely! Port injection and built transmission along with the Pure makes for a fun car.

[@chrisginoc]

Be careful what you wish for. Vince made a video about this as one of his mistakes and not going top mount to begin with rather than throwing money away on a Pure. Buy once cry once. We all think we'd be happy with "just 600HP" until you have and then realize you want more 😂

[@VinceChristmastree]

@@chrisginoc Yup! This too. If you want a big power car from the get go, just do that. Just shoot for the goal you want from the beginning and be happy with it.

[@Trent_Rylee]

whats the name of the wing you have ?

[@VinceChristmastree]

Seibon TD-style

[@Trent_Rylee]

is it custom paint on the sides ? @@VinceChristmastree

[@VinceChristmastree]

Paint matched by a friend of mine, Booms Garage in Tulsa, OK.