Smithology: Secrets of the Supra that broke (actually, wore out) the mold | Hagerty Media

[Hagerty]

The first thing you learn when you talk to the Mark 4 Turbo Supra man is that there is no Mark 4 Turbo Supra man. I mean, there is, of course. He exists. But I can't tell you his name, because he works for Toyota's North American office in a technical capacity, and is typically not permitted to speak to the press.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-secrets-of-the-supra-that-broke-actually...

[drjim]

"Twist The Driveshaft Like A Drill Bit"....
I'm gonna remember that one!
One of my neighbors has a MKIV. Pure stock, Super Deep Red, neat as a pin, and he babies it.
My MKII will never have that kind of power, but I still love it.

[Tinkerah]

I've done it, it's on my mantle to this day. I've been describing it "like a bread wrapper tie" but I'm switching to drill bit from now on!

[danhise]

I did some cursory research on "taco as a verb," and found this line: "Don’t miss the big idea: anything can be taco-ed."

Every profession has its own poetry. And its own hyperbole: 2500 hp?!

[audiobycarmine]

As a former avid cyclist, I had the memorable experience of "tacoing" a front wheel.
Consider: a taco shell is basically a disc, folded. We shouldn't want anything else folded, except maybe clothes.

[Gary_Bechtold]

Taco is also short for the Tacoma truck.

This URL is the best... https://www.customtacos.com/

[JRJones]

I have a 2JZ in a Mercedes SSK replica, and a throw-back to original would be a blower. An obstacle of significance is the electronics. Toyota does not make it easy.
My son has replaced the 2JZ in his MKIII Supra with a 1UZ. The light weight four cam V8 fits well and a blower nests under the hood. Eagle rods are taco resistant.

[Flashman]

"Take the stuff off that makes the the turbo, the turbo?" Also missing the "M4IM: "

[MoparMarq]

The 2JZ runs as smooth as butter, too. Way nicer than the 7M did. Just like the Packard ad said, "Ask the man who owns one!"

[Gary_Bechtold]

The built drag cars are insane. Here are two examples of 2000+ hp...

2000HP Billet 2JZ Engine Teardown - Fastest Streetable Supra (70+psi and 10,600RPM)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDHwmcQy_GE

EKanooRacing's 2033 WHP Street Supra on Dyno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GBRnEKVArg&t=106s