The CHEAP Supra has One Major Flaw - Is It Still a Good Deal?

[@windyonegaming4986]

Imo stock wing is the best option

[@Explorerman1293]

This is the way.

[@manjirum]

Maybe if youre rich a ducktail spoiler. But this is the way.

[@77pk69]

agreed.

[@armando_alves]

TRD wing is THE way.

[@rtsoccerplayer]

Attention internet experts: Torsen LSDs behave like an open diff when there is no load on the tires, like when 1 or 2 tires are in the air. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

[@jrcs-s7544]

👏

[@sil8055]

Ty

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

EVERYONE is an internet expert

[@michaelallen2501]

Which really only matters in an offroad vehicle. Some of the best handling sports cars and track cars ever produced came from the factory with a Torsen diff. As well as the H1 Humvee. But they've got individually controlled wheel brakes to solve the tire in the air problem.

[@RCXDerp]

@@michaelallen2501 My GT350 has one and boy she feels nice when you make a tight turn

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

How does speed Academy not have 1+milli subs is beyond me, from the quality of the videos, the cleanliness of the shop, to the enthusiasm of the guys and banter. Also the CARS!!! The line speed Academy line up of cars is literally the best on KZbin. I would really love for you guys to do a $1000 cheap car challenge though.

[@blue04mx53]

Maybe because they haven't gone with 'sensationalist' thumb nails. Integrity vs subs .

[@Japonic]

6:43 according to the map, the car was from Chikushino city in Fukuoka Prefecture. From the south of Japan, so there should not be rust issues on the car.

[@blue04mx53]

and no residual radiation ?

[@Instamatic898]

@@blue04mx53 it's literally the other end of the country to Fukushima.

[@y.b.-]

Japonic dropping some JDM knowledge here 👍

[@Canuckrz]

So depressing looking at the JDM market now. These cars use to be fairly obtainable in Canada a few years back before the Americans came into the market. 45k CAD for a RHD TT 6 speed with 150k, a burnt clutch (or worse), and needing engine work is insane.

[@tienshenluong9254]

I remember looking at an GTR34 in lightning yellow for sale here in YVR back in '15 or '16. If I recall correctly he was asking for 75K cad. Fast forward to present day, I'm seeing local gtr34s asked for a minimum of 130k cad :((

[@Blarg217]

A buddy of mine in highschool got his r32 gtr in highschool for 17k NZD, this is in 2013/2014. These days you can't find one under 50k. Almost JDM manual rwd/4wd cars have doubled in price over the last ten years, it's super depressing knowing I missed the window by getting into cars late. Thanks burgerland

[@W333dm4n]

supras in russia used to cost like 5-10k a few years ago i dont know now. there's lots of beat up ones that people just daily

[@devonv2455]

I’m holding a 98’ supra for a friend of mine who’s in the US that can’t bring the car over. Came from Dubai and already has a BC title. Car has an ugly body kit, a bit of rust but is an original v160 TT car. He’s given me permission to sell if I can sell it in Canada. Lol any takers? Poor thing is withering away in my front yard

[@Nick210]

I’m American but I’ve travelled in and around the Caribbean all my life so I’m very much used to JDM cars. The market has absolutely been ruined since we’ve been able to import them.

[@TheVQed]

Keep the stock wing on the Supra, its part of the way it was intended.

[@S30Build]

or remove it, just dont add a wing lol

[@dasteraw]

The classic wing complete it's look

[@version13b]

@@dasteraw These are among one of the few cars that can get away with this ridiculous handle of a wing... this is quintessential mid 90's Toyota styling, to get rid of it would be like burning the Library of Alexandria, I'm not saying there are ways to do this car without that wing that look unique and have their own presence.. however, 99.9% if you don't do anything this wing works on these cars! It was ridiculous in 1993 and a bold statement of styling which made it a benchmark and a trend setter.

[@konigwheels]

THE BEST CONTENT, HANDS DOWN! Do you guys offer sleepovers in the garage?

[@speedacademydave]

Only if we get to be the big spoons

[@konigwheels]

@@speedacademydave I mean....I guess?

[@MEGAfailure]

stock wing is legendary. It's what makes tou wanna scream: Is that a Supra??!?!?!?!?!???!!!?😲

[@benjamindavidson632]

And then you find out it's an integra hahaha

[@1one3_Racing]

Must be an American thing. I HATE the stock wing

[@MEGAfailure]

@@1one3_Racing I'm not even American I'm French-canadian

[@ruggedobserver4987]

@@1one3_Racing You dont have to be from america to like stuff

[@1one3_Racing]

@@ruggedobserver4987 yeah, I mean, wherever you're from doesn't get jokes

[@mrmidnight32]

The fact this came out today… Shows they did this a while ago… Meaning dude who sold this just lost his ass in Crypto since then 🤣🤣🤣

[@jgerk3241]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@1one3_Racing]

I am CONSTANTLY bombarded with ads for crypto and share trading apps and get rich quick schemes right now. When every market is tanking.... Except cars.

[@ruthnoya8424]

@@1one3_Racing Cars like this are currently a great investment with governments printing money. A physical asset.

[@Tuxedoz]

Reminder: Ponzi schemes need you to invite as many people as possible for financial and social legitimacy. Crypto has reeked of a scam the whole time. Dude was dumb for selling his Supra. Lol

[@hahaha12345678993]

please keep the spoiler as is, those are just perfect

[@sxmolin]

Keep the original wing!

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Thought you were going to say the 2JZ was missing… now that would have been a flaw! 😂

[@thatgaykid420]

@Tyler Morgan from East Enders meh, I prefer using the original engine

[@thatgaykid420]

@Tyler Morgan from East Enders the car was balanced with that engine. Why is it a problem? Take the car as it is

[@hpa101]

Great deal! Good work guys - Taz.

[@xozindustries7451]

Just pull the motor and go through it on the stand, so much easier IMO. And that way you can really check out the whole motor

[@alexduncan9941]

That funky wiring on the windshield is an antenna for the JDM navigation system. You'll struggle to reseal the oil pan with the engine in place. Combined with the clutch job, it'll probably be best to drop the engine, gearbox and front subframe out altogether and then split the engine and gearbox to do the clutch and refresh the engine on a stand.

[@thinwig9953]

7:51 For the reverse there is a little metal plate when you take off the top plastic panel and remove some of the layers of the shift knob underneath. You’ll see a square panel with a little L shape on the right side facing up (if it’s not bent all the way over or installed incorrectly). I don’t see a part number for it from Toyota but if you look up “reverse lockout panel JZA80 Dewla” it’ll be the first picture that pops up. I’m sure other places make it too👍🏼 @ 9:18 mine has the subwoofer too!

[@charliequinn3305]

You know it’s a good day when u get a notification for a new speed Academy video.

[@hpa101]

Agreed :) - Taz.

[@charliequinn3305]

@@hpa101 omg, you guys are great I love the 1200 hp wrx video that thing is wild!

[@alexduncan9941]

Down here in Middle Earth, I fix JZA80 Supras and JZX100 Chasers every week. Doing a clutch on a 6-speed Supra is not fun. Your options for getting that massive gearbox to clear the tunnel and the flywheel at the same time are twofold: either rotate the gearbox 180 degrees after undoing the bell housing bolts and remove it from the vehicle while it's upside down, OR reach in through the inspection ports on either side of the bellhousing and unbolt the pressure plate and friction plate so that they come out with the gearbox. I recommend option two.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Glad you called me out in your video IN DIRECTLY ... THANK YOU ... i just checked with my buddy with his 97 Supra ALSO with the AO2B "lsd" written on the VIN and when we jacked the rear end up, he spun the drivers side and the pass spun with it in the same direction. So not sure what is going on here.

[@dbeckMSP]

Thanks for explaining how the diff works, definitely learned a new thing! I like that you guys don’t call people stupid for not knowing everything. I think a lot of us who commented about the open diff didn’t know that it was a Torsen diff instead of a clutch type diff

[@tonycrispin]

Rumor is if you say "OEM +" 3 times in a row Tommy F Yea will show up with zinc and dry ice

[@patrickfort123456789]

lmao ahah

[@jza80king]

@9:10 all Supras I've ever seen come with that sub woofer. Mine is a USDM 6 speed turbo and it has it. @11:05 you will need to lift the engine to get to that oil pan. Valve stem seals are a common issue on the 2jz. I just did my valve stem seals on my car along with general maintenance (water pump, timing belt, tensioner, thermostat, etc) and no more smoke. Overall, that's a solid car you have there.

[@darrylcavanaugh9465]

Pull the engine. Investigate any issues you can’t see. You guys are good. You’ll do things right, even if it takes some more effort. We are all appreciative of your work…! My favorite quote is “There’s no such thing as free school. Every lesson will cost you some for of tuition. Embrace the knowledge you have acquired.” My “tuition’ is watching you guys do things I wish I had the time to do. For this, I am grateful!!!! Cheers guys!

[@bkfill]

The sideskirts come stock on JDM cars, the trunk shade thing stays on the strings, does not retract, not 100% on the AN line in the trunk could be for fuel damper bypass WING: I would go TRD wing since you have those rear spats and sideskirts. They go very well together

[@IntegraDIY]

The valve stem seals must be really really worn, because it was smoking during idle. When my old engine had bad stem seals, it would fill the cylinders over night with a little oil, and would only smoke for 5 seconds after and it’ll completely go away. Sweet car but not digging the color, but it’s a good thing it’s in good condition

[@tsdelosa]

The orange sealant on the rear diff is oem. Yes the engine has to come out in order to change the oil pan. When resealing the oil pan, make sure you follow the Toyota TRSM manual, and use Toyota FPIG sealant. Valve seals are pretty easy to do. Use a dab of the Toyota fpig on the front of the valve cover gasket - per the TRSM manual. I’d say to do cams, as you’ll pick up a lot over oem. Gsc s1 or hks 264 are a good choice.

[@tricky_ab]

The wires that are sticking out of the pillars and stuck on the windshield are for the TV antenna. My Chaser had the same thing.

[@mrmooney25]

It won't be a SA build without removing the motor at least twice. Don't worry about that subframe.

[@seancarvalho6518]

That wiring found in the a-pillars and windshield belongs to the Pioneer Carrozzeria head unit. I had identical wiring in my GT-Four from that system, which is surprisingly invasive!

[@krispykruzer]

Those wiring on the windscreen is for the antenna for the TV on the HU

[@gabechiplin8140]

That was the explanation I got about the same thing on my Pube. I mean Cube.

[@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE]

Thanks. I had this on my eclipse that was originally imported from japan and could never figure out what it was for .

[@krispykruzer]

@@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE enjoy finding all the wires and enjoy ripping a Kilometre of wiring..:)

[@ahmadfaisal6778]

The silicone that bulging out of the hose is also a common sight in Malaysia.

[@charlielim6799]

Same here in Brunei as well

[@g-mane7497]

Man love Dave's new supra. Absolutely love the red on the supra.

[@crazy8sdrums]

It has a new radiator. That suggests it may have had overheating problems previously, and may have weakened head gasket.

[@VS666]

it really is funny how so many people worship these cars, while others just treat them like any other japanese car

[@TrichbeeT]

Stay wise my guy. Those are 12yr olds you talking about vs any other adult...

[@W333dm4n]

yeah its nothing special... same thing as SC, GS, IS300. its all hype. id rather have a jzx

[@ghostpimp]

They’re over rated

[@ghostpimp]

@@TrichbeeT lmao shut up

[@Asiansxsymbol]

@@ghostpimp Overrated yet holds every import record in history. LOL 😂. Quickest, fastest, most powerful, quickest manual, quickest rwd, etc. in the import world, which also includes all European cars. 🤣 It is the only import, along with the GT-R, that can compete with the massive- displacement American muscle cars. That's why it's called the King of Imports. Yes, of course we're talking about the modified game.

[@teamg25]

Check Lowcals channel when Jessie built his supra to single turbo, you can just run the oem ecu without a tune, if the fuel and boost balance is there. Just for info.

[@Knasen3]

Gotta love the Seth Everman merch

[@Jeffball610]

I'm definitely not a Supra expert (or any kind of expert), but I'd suggest pulling the motor of the red car to do work. With the timing belt, valve seals, clutch, probably swapping out the twin turbos, etc. I would think it would be easier to just pull it out for that. It will also give you an opportunity to look more closely at what you have and spot any potential issues sooner.

[@kayhanozdemir4542]

Guys I so badly wanted you to convert the black one to a manual and twin turbo original setup. That would have been a legendary series. I feel like you took the shortcut, not that the red car is an easy fix but still the black one could have ended up with so much content. I respect your decisions, may be it’s the budget, timing or you just wanted to do it this way. Anyway, good luck and keep up the good work!!

[@spannersautoandcomputerser1649]

The silicone could also be for shipping purposes so that coolant does not leak during transport due to some strict EPA regulation

[@aznbrian_]

Use FPIG to reseal the oil pan. You need valve stem seals to solve that smoking problem. Had to do all that along with the main seals when I got my poopra.

[@wurlyone4685]

Love your plans for both cars - make total sense and actually I'm really looking forward to seeing two different builds of the 'same' car!

[@jrbuch]

Man I've spent so much time around JZA80's, having owned one and being part of a Supra club... Always interesting to see what mods people do to them. I sold my JZA80 and bought a late model JZZ30 Soarer with the 1J Vvti. I ended up fitting a Supra 6 speed to it, but I'd still love another JZA80.. sadly, that boat has sailed now with prices climbing quickly.

[@White_buffalo_4r]

I'm a fan of the wing that's on it simple yet useful not over bearing. The wing on it now doesn't take away from majestic of the car itself either.

[@kreparAZ]

great video boys. loving this project! cool to see two become one awesome one.

[@gsh3159]

The wires on the windscreen are from the Japenese toll and traffic update systems from their motorways. I have an Evo 9 Wagon and had to strip a good 20m of excess toll system, head unit, gps wiring out of it

[@Matty_2000]

Oil leaks, valve seals, blown clutch, pan gasket and pulling the engine.... there's that amazing Toyota quality DP. The reliability!!! Sounds very much like your BMW comments.... haha. Great series guys, keep it up! PS - lose the rear wing, it looks like a shopping kart.

[@Chilicharger665]

I am so excited for this series! Surely this series will get you over 500k.

[@vk849]

8:29 that's the television chip/antenna I guess as they could watch television using the head unit

[@taraped1]

The windshield had tv tuner antennas ran. I’ve removed a lot of them from imported Land Rover Defender 90’s.

[@BoltsNBoost]

That stainless line is a fuel line to bypass the fuel dampner. And that sub...there may be a sub in there...there may nit I have had both. But yes it was an option. Also, there is no oil pan gasket... Toyota FGIP silicone. And yes, to remove the whole pan, engine out or K frame out.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

I guess i got lucky. 98 Supra 6 speed with 30k miles, original and in mint condition for $40k .. Grandfather purchased it new in 98, had a bad stroke in 2000, passed it down to his son, he had a massive stroke in 2010 and passed it down to his nephew which sold it to me to buy a house back in 2020. Family kept car and never modified it, even the nephew at 25 yrs old that had it for 10 hrs and NEVER modified it one time. He said he knew its value in stock condition so he left it as is.

[@erwtgfan3877]

Oem wing is great, but you will never regret putting a trd wing on, I had both and both were fantastic.

[@kyrujames]

You have to remove the engine or remove the subframe using an engine bar to do the oil pan. There’s no gasket it’s all fipg.

[@markmartin7384]

TRD Wing!!!!! Looks the best !!

[@scadieee]

Extra work especially preventative maintenance means more content. A win/win for you guys & us viewers. So without further due, take the engine out please

[@jonathanlong32]

Red Rtv silicone is only used by the factory, you can't buy it off the shelf. It's so you can tell if something has been taken apart by the manufacturer or by an unauthorized mechanic. Warranty stuff I guess.

[@jonathanlong32]

Or the other way around 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@windyonegaming4986]

Absolutely love this series! Keep it up!

[@drebniqvreden]

i did an a02a to a02b swap on my car, torsen just acts as an open diff when it's not loaded, if you wanna make sure you have a torsen just do a burnout, i did 2 just to be sure and it is a torsen, other way to check is the sticker on it, on the a02 M59 sticker is open diff and M58 is torsen.

[@austin4702]

Dont change the wing!!!! You guys need to upgrade your style choices.

[@timwise6876]

Nice car guys, cargo blind is an easy fix, just pop off one end and wind to re tension spring then refit.

[@jhxz23]

For your channel, this is a great deal!

[@AngelFloyd27]

I would like to see a 5 speed vs 6 speed time trial at TMP with this two, twin turbo vs single turbo as well, I think it would be great. Fantastic content guys, loving it.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

I’d keep the original wing…glad the trans is not pooched…too bad the seller hid the worn valve seals. Looking forward to seeing what you do with both of these cars.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

I drove my 98 Supra OEM for 2 months. It hurt each and every day. Finally got down and did the basic bolt-ons BUT ... Kept every single nut and bolt and panel and part even the side mount intercooler ... i mean every oem part that i removed, i still have ...

[@Joolz1982]

The wire sticker looking things on windscreen are DAB digital radio antenna. We have the in the U.K.

[@kaseyseitz5668]

Exciting the paint is nice I would just some carbon fiber tid bits mirrors wing, hatch lid , comfy seats

[@matthewb9241]

I LOVE the stock Supra wing. Simple, good looking, effective. It’s perfect. Keep it.

[@david92xj]

First thing I would do is bypass the clutch switch and always start it in neutral without pressing the clutch

[@SreySongz]

I would love if you guys could do a comparison of the mk4 Supra and the sc300. Nobody has done a direct comparison of these two cars on KZbin (at least to my knowledge) and it would be awesome to see how the two compare, and I know you guys would do an awesome job in this comparison. I hope that you guys are able to!

[@kc550]

TRD wing, hands down. The OEM wing is nice and plays off the curvy, jellybean styling of the MK4 but that TRD wing really brings some structure to that otherwise ROUND ass.

[@PeterPangea]

Wingwise depends on the plans for the gtr! I think the two cars should be pretty matched in terms of aero and aesthetics, so if a z-tune kit is in plan for the gtr than something more agressive should be done to the supra too (ridox??)

[@gregorymcwilliams7493]

Awesome content! I do have to say its sad to see the 4G63 tucked under the shelf there in the last few mins of the video...hurts my soul :(

[@jp2246]

Looking forward to seeing that clutch

[@impulseproman]

Supa and GTR in the shop JDM4LIFE

[@pFbSpecV]

I think the red supra is a great find and makes this series better!! Hopefully you guys cash out good on the black supra!

[@woo0die]

Guys I am looking forward to watching your journey with these two cars I just love your content

[@damnitdang]

Good buy! And thanks for keeping the supra alive!

[@1jzboi]

40k for such a sick car man it's a deal 5k on a clutch you got a sick supra less than 50k also the valve stem seals... just put some good oils in for a few changes and send it. my 1jz does that it's honestly fine don't waste your money until you build the whole motor

[@Kraidos1337]

This is wicked! So happy that this has started. One of my favourite cars of all time. Did I see an MR2 easter egg?? 5:30 into the video.. I'm pretty sure it is

[@321Banditos]

nah its the same mk3 to mk4 to change the oil pan gasket you have to pull the motor or drop the subframe, and dropping the subframe a little doesnt help at all either you have to dorp it all the way.

[@elitecpudoc329]

Some ppl have no supra, few ppl have one, speed acedemy has two that were both a steal!! How can I find friends with cheap Japanese classics?

[@okandullak615]

Doing the sump with motor is is possible but difficult. Would highly recommend pulling it out Also check to see if the leak is from the front main as that’s a common one with non vvti 2jz. Mint car though 🤘🏼

[@mrnicktoyou]

I love how you want a stock engine to avoid surprises with an aftermarket turbo but you’re adding an aftermarket turbo yourselves. Will the next buyer avoid this car for the same reason you avoided modified cars?

[@NextDoorGuy]

They want a stock engine because they are youtubers with 500k subs that need content to produce for their channel. If they bought a 800WHP supra that's ready to go where would the content be?

[@stevelivingston5461]

You get that black Supra back to OEM and I'll make you an offer!! 👍👍 Even though my original love is, and always will be, the Silvia S14!! 😍😍

[@vaajchang]

Awesome content! Looking forward to the maintenance and repair for the mk 4

[@wojciechstomski3760]

Since you now have two supras ill take one! The Mk4 is my dream car so either one works for me! ill gladly take them

[@maqywhaq]

I think either going wingless or subtle duck tail would be best... But I'm the kind of guy who likes that look on most cars...

[@jordanslingluff287]

Sorry to tell you guys its an engine out job for the oil pan leak. I guess you could hoist it up a little and not take it fully out since you guys have equipment but normally engine out. There is an upper and lower pan technically. No gaskets just black RTV silicone.

[@gimmethecarkeys]

Might bee good to yank the motor.... get better eyes on everything. Specially around those twins... reseal the whole thing. Maybe do a headgasket as well... gotta do a clutch and valve seals anyway...

[@rlessmeier]

I need a shirt like Dave's!

[@TrydeoVideo]

You need some mid-roll ads. This is quality content

[@fourdoormafia]

I would keep this supra exactly how it is. Just the engine work and new steering wheel

[@cousland58]

All the stuff stuck to the windshield and the wires there were cut are all for the toll system.

[@thomasdavidson7367]

You can do oil pan gasket in car but you will need to raise the engine a bit. Aristo is just as bad if not worse

[@panespeed7299]

I love the red! So glad to see more comparable cars (condition wise) between the Supra and Skyline

[@ExhumedToConsume]

The stock wing is great but nothing beats the TRD wing!

[@weareawake1116]

Dave, I always thought the duck bill was the cleanest look on these Supras. It really is amazing how much these are selling for today.

[@Slytheslayer]

Where’s the EVO 6 STI killer? Love the content as always guys!

[@dannewton8589]

Beautiful car guys, very good score! I own a few myself and I can fill you in on a couple of things. To do the oil pan rtv you will need to pull the engine out (at least that's the easiest option). Your diff in the red car is a B03B (the big diff) which is a big win for you. The factory subwoofer was just a tick box in the original option brochures, another decent win. Unfortunately all the worn interior trims have been discontinued other than the shifter surround, which luckily comes with a new shifter boot. The only other part you can buy is the drivers window switch surround, but it's from a s2 facelift model and is a different colour. Once again great buy and I'm looking forward to this JDM legends series! Edit: The rear cargo blind can also be purchased new as of a couple of months ago when I got mine.

[@jonathanpatten3173]

What's kind of cool I really like supras but I'm a big fan of the Mark III so learning some things about the Mark 4 will be kind of nice