Toyota Supra single or twin turbo?
Discussion
Pero said:
I'm seriously thinking about getting a Supra. Seeing as I currently drive a Civic Type R and want something quicker, I thought a nice spec Supra would be perfect.
Can someone tell me though why you would rather have the single or twin turbo model?
Which shape are you talking about? The MA71 Supra was available as a single turbo in the UK, and both single and twin in Japan.Can someone tell me though why you would rather have the single or twin turbo model?
The JZA80 was only available as a twin turbo from the factory.
Pero said:
I'm seriously thinking about getting a Supra. Seeing as I currently drive a Civic Type R and want something quicker, I thought a nice spec Supra would be perfect.
Can someone tell me though why you would rather have the single or twin turbo model?
Go for twins. The driveability of the twins out weighs the speed you get from a single. When I had my supra I had thought about switching to a mid sized single but decided if I wanted to upgrade I would go for hybrid twins.Can someone tell me though why you would rather have the single or twin turbo model?
I would probably be looking at a manual 6 speed import as you rarely find UK models in good condition. I would have thought that the single turbo would be better maintenance wise, as you only have one turbo to service.
Seeing as it is a Toyota, the engine block should be bullit proof, but with mods you never know.
Seeing as it is a Toyota, the engine block should be bullit proof, but with mods you never know.
Pero said:
I would probably be looking at a manual 6 speed import as you rarely find UK models in good condition. I would have thought that the single turbo would be better maintenance wise, as you only have one turbo to service.
Seeing as it is a Toyota, the engine block should be bullit proof, but with mods you never know.
No offence my good man, but you are making a whole raft of generalisations there!Seeing as it is a Toyota, the engine block should be bullit proof, but with mods you never know.
Pero said:
as you only have one turbo to service.
Turbos don't require servicing. Yes certain parts wear, but they are not a user repairable items. Many aftermarket Garret roller bearing turbos(i.e. those used for single turbo conversions) cannot be rebuilt, so the entire bearing core is replaced.Pero said:
Seeing as it is a Toyota, the engine block should be bullit proof, but with mods you never know.
The Supra bottom end is known to be very strong and resilient to increases in power, but its pretty much unique in the realm of turbocharged toyotas. The 3SGTE for instance wont run much more than 330 at a push without risking the pistons.I used to be obsessed with them myself, as i plan to have one at some stage,spending massses of time randomly researching into them.
And iirc , the supra was going to be a up market sports car,with close to 400hp, then at very last minute toyota changed there stratergy detuned and despected it,sold them in a cheaper price bracket, aimed at a different target market,and as a result the supra is immensly good valve for money;
with a extra 100hp being acheved very easyly. and with the stock internals being fine all the way upto 600hp!
As for the original question stock twin turbo model for driverbility.
Then single turbo conversion if your after over 400hp
And iirc , the supra was going to be a up market sports car,with close to 400hp, then at very last minute toyota changed there stratergy detuned and despected it,sold them in a cheaper price bracket, aimed at a different target market,and as a result the supra is immensly good valve for money;
with a extra 100hp being acheved very easyly. and with the stock internals being fine all the way upto 600hp!
As for the original question stock twin turbo model for driverbility.
Then single turbo conversion if your after over 400hp
Or888t said:
And iirc , the supra was going to be a up market sports car,with close to 400hp, then at very last minute toyota changed there stratergy detuned and despected it,sold them in a cheaper price bracket, aimed at a different target market,and as a result the supra is immensly good valve for money;
You dont rc 
The Supra had the power it had (in Japan anyway) due to the agreement between manufacturers that limited power to 280ps/276bhp. The UK Spec cars were more powerful, though I forget what the actual figure was.
Go for a twin turbo and do not get hung up on bhp figures. They don't tell the whole story.
Big single turbo Supras can make huge power but are more dragster than responsive, sports car. The power delivery will end up infuriating you if you want a fast car for the road. A decent twin turbo, lightly modified, will give you ample torque over a wider spread of revs with less lag. Much more fun on our roads.
Big single turbo Supras can make huge power but are more dragster than responsive, sports car. The power delivery will end up infuriating you if you want a fast car for the road. A decent twin turbo, lightly modified, will give you ample torque over a wider spread of revs with less lag. Much more fun on our roads.
Take a look here for some good 'New Buyer' info:
http://www.mkivsupraownersclub.com/cgi-bin/faq/faq...
http://www.mkivsupraownersclub.com/cgi-bin/faq/faq...
Heard over to mkivsupra.net 
I would be looking at a late J-spec twin turbo with the Getrag 6 speed if it was me again , Jm-imports (Jurgen) is the main importer of quality Supra's to the Uk . Some of the cars he brings over are stunning , again you can get him on mkivsupra.net .
A good set-up twin turbo should be good for 400bhp maybe slightly more , if you want more power after that your basically looking at a big single or the costly route of big twins .
I would be looking at a late J-spec twin turbo with the Getrag 6 speed if it was me again , Jm-imports (Jurgen) is the main importer of quality Supra's to the Uk . Some of the cars he brings over are stunning , again you can get him on mkivsupra.net .
A good set-up twin turbo should be good for 400bhp maybe slightly more , if you want more power after that your basically looking at a big single or the costly route of big twins .
Pero said:
Really good advice! I thought the single turbo would be best, but the twin makes sense for our roads here.
400bhp is actually exactly what I'm looking for!
Any Bpu Twin turbo should be making that kind of power , its pushing the twins as far as they will go while still keeping them in a safe zone . I've had my twin turbo for two years , only puts out about 360 at the moment but its still enough for the roads around here . 400bhp is actually exactly what I'm looking for!
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