Frequently Asked Questions
   

Here you will find frequently asked questions about the MKIV Supra.
Broken down into four sections, New Buyer, General, Twin Turbo and Naturally Aspirated.

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Contents
  1. New Buyers FAQ
    1. Should I buy a naturally aspirated car or a twin turbo?
    2. Should I buy a UK spec or a Jap spec car ?
    3. What is the difference between a GZ, RZ & SZ?
    4. Should I buy a manual or an auto?
    5. What is an SVA test ?
    6. Are there any common faults on the MKIV Supra?
    7. Where is a good place to buy a MKIV Supra from?
    8. Should I have a pre-purchase inspection performed?
    9. How much will servicing cost?
  2. General FAQ
    1. What is the maximum speed of a stock MKIV Supra ?
    2. I've heard that in Japan they only have 100 ron fuel. What kind of petrol should i use in my MKIV Supra ?
    3. There seems to be some banging\squeaking at the back of my car when i drive it.
    4. There seems to be some knocking at the front of my car when i drive it.
    5. Why do I seem to be experiencing excessive amounts of wear to the inside edge of my tyres ?
    6. I've heard that the 2JZ is a non-interference engine, what does this mean ?
    7. How can i tell whether i have the larger UK spec brakes ?
  3. Twin Turbo FAQ
    1. How long will my standard turbos last ?
    2. What can i do to look after my turbo's ?
    3. How can I tell if my turbo's are going to fail ?
    4. What is the factory boost level ?
    5. At what pressure does the ECU invoke fuel cut ?
    6. What is the maximum pressure I can run my stock turbo's at (after fitting a Fuel Cut Defencer) ?
    7. How does the sequential system work ?
    8. I've heard that the turbo's can be converted to run in parallel, why would i want to do this ?
    9. What should my first mods be ?
    10. So how can i keep my boost levels down without any CATs ?
  4. Naturally Aspirated FAQ
    1. What should my first modifications be?
    2. What are the correct spark plugs for my NA?
    3. Can i fit nitrous oxide to my NA?
    4. Can i turbo charge my NA ?

 

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