Supra FAQ page 5
93.5-95 Supra Twin Turbo 6-speed specifications (most info applies to 96-98s as well):
Engine:
Type: Intercooled, sequential twin turbo, aluminum head w/ iron block, inline-6 Valvetrain: Belt-driven dual overhead
camshafts, 4-valves per cylinder Displacement: 183 cu in. / 2997 cc Bore x stroke: 3.39 x 3.39 in. / 86.1 x 86.1 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 Horsepower (SAE): 320 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque: 315 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Maximum Engine Speed:
6800 rpm Fuel Injection: Electronic, sequential multi-port Emissions controls: 3-way catalytic converter, feedback
fuel-air-ratio control, EGR Turbochargers: 2x Hitachi CT12 Wastegate: Toyota (on primary turbo only) Maximum boost
pressure: 11.6 psi Fuel Required: Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane Oil Capacity: 5.3 qt.
Drivetrain: Transmission
6-speed manual: Gear Ratio Overall ratio (rpm) mph 1st 3.83:1 12.50:1 (6800) 41 2nd 2.36:1 7.71:1 (6800) 66 3rd
1.69:1 5.51:1 (6800) 92 4th 1.31:1 4.28:1 (6800) 119 5th 1.00:1 3.27:1 (6800) 156 6th 0.79:1 2.59:1 (5500) 158
Final-Drive Ratio: 3.13:1, Torsen limited-slip
Chassis & Body: Configuration: Front engine / Rear
drive Type: Unit construction with front subframe and rear rubber-isolated subframe Body material: Welded steel and
aluminum stampings
Brakes: Front: 12.7 x 1.2-in. vented discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: 12.8 x 0.6-in. vented
discs, 2-piston calipers Assist type: Vacuum, 4-channel ABS Total swept area: 573 sq in. Swept area/ton: 332 sq
in.
Wheels / Tires: Wheels: Cast aluminum: F 17 x 8.0 in., R 17 x 9.5 in. Tires: P235/45ZR-17 f, P255/40ZR-17
r
Suspension: Front: Upper & lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear: Upper A-arms,
dual lower lateral links, semi-trailing links, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering: Type: Rack &
pinion, power assist Overall ratio: 17.5:1 Turns, lock to lock: 3.0 Turning circle: 35.4 ft
General Data:
Curb weight: 3480 lb Test weight: 3620 lb Weight dist. (w/ driver): f/r, % 52 / 48 Wheelbase: 100.4 in. Track:
f/r 59.9 in. / 60.1 in. Length: 177.7 in. Width: 71.3 in. Height: 50.2 in. Ground clearance: 5.5 in.
Basic
warranty: 36 mo / 36,000 mi
Interior: SAE volume: front seat 52 cu ft SAE volume: rear seat 20 cu ft SAE
volume: luggage space 10 cu ft Seating capacity: 2+2 Front seats: Bucket Seat adjustments: fore and aft, seatback
angle, rear height Head room: f/r 38.0 in. / 33.0 in. Seat width: f/r 2 x 19.0 in. / 2 x 18.0 in. Front-seat leg
room: 43.5 in. Rear-seat knee room: 24.5 in. Seatback adjustment: 70 deg Seat travel: 9.5 in. Restraint systems:
Front Manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger airbags Restraint systems: Rear Manual 3-point belts General Comfort:
Excellent Fore-and-aft support: Excellent Lateral support: Good
Interior Noise: Idle in neutral: 48 dBA
Maximum in 1st gear: 73 dBA Constant 50 mph: 63 dBA Constant 70 mph: 68 dBA
Instrumentation: 180-mph speedometer,
8000-rpm tachometer, coolant temperature, and fuel level
Acceleration: 0-30 mph 2.2 sec 0-40 mph 2.9 sec 0-50
mph 4.0 sec 0-60 mph 5.0 sec 0-70 mph 6.5 sec 0-80 mph 8.0 sec 0-90 mph 9.9 sec 0-100 mph 11.8 sec 0-100
feet 3.0 sec 0-500 feet 7.5 sec 0-1320 feet 13.5 @ 107.0 mph
Fuel Economy: Normal driving: est. 19.0 mpg
EPA city/highway: est. 18/23 mpg Cruise range: est. 330 miles Fuel capacity: 18.5 gal.
Braking: Stopping
distance from 60 mph: 120 ft Stopping distance from 70 mph: 160 ft Stopping distance from 80 mph: 225 ft Control:
Very good Fade: None Pedal effort for 0.5g stop: 16 lb Fade, effort after six 0.5g stops from 60 mph: 21 lb Brake
feel: Excellent Overall brake rating: Excellent
Handling: Lateral Acceleration (200-ft skidpad): 0.98g Balance:
Mild understeer Speed thru 700-ft slalom: 66.0 mph Balance: Mild understeer
What are the first engine modifications
I should perform? I recommend starting with raising the boost of the stock turbos to roughly 18psi. This will require
a quality boost gauge and a boost cut eliminator (GReddy BCC). You will achieve 15 or so PSI with the stock Down Pipe in place.
This will provide an addition of approximately 30rwhp. After those modifications are completed, it would be a logical next
step to install the Down Pipe and Cat-Back Exhaust at the same time. You will now be at full BPU™.
What do
all the various "Free Mods" do? There are many different "free mods" for the Supra TT. I will cover just a few of
them here. The ones I will cover fall into three categories, boost control, EGR disabling, and TTC or True Twin Conversion.
Three of the boost control mods are: Bleeder-T Mod, Clamp Mod, and the VSV Bypass Mod. Each of these modifications
raise boost levels without the use of a boost controller. But you have to keep a close eye on your boost gauge, and make sure
they are not allowing the turbos to boost too high (18psi is a safe level).
The next mods, are the true twin conversion
mods (or TTC). This modification disables the Sequential twin turbo operation, and causes the turbos to run constantly in
parallel (both on at the same time). This is supposed to allow for slightly better mid-range power (before the secondary turbo
would normally come online) and allows for a smoother power band, without the abrupt boost increase caused by the transition
from primary to secondary operation. However, this does noticeably decrease low-end power, and increases exhaust noise levels,
and therefore may not be desirable on the street. Two types of the TTC mod are, the traditional TTC mod which includes 2 methods,
wiring the actuators, or installing a one way valve, and the Electronic TTC mod (ETTC).
The last mod I will discuss
is the EGR mod. This disables the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system, which is meant for emissions, and therefore, this modification
is for off-road use only. This mod is supposed to prevent the super heating of the number 5 and 6 cylinders, which may cause
burnt valves.
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