01-19-2007, 08:21 AM
pistons and HG are the cause for the compression difference, IIRC. Eventually, he might need to switch over, but as long as his engine is healthy and he doesn't get stupid, that will be a long time down the road. That said, a decent turbo, even at low boost, makes an NA supra very formidable since it will have the better response of an NA car b/c of higher compression, plus all the benefits of a turbo. As Ryan said, these cars run just fine on stock fuel and ignition, as long as you don't get too greedy with the boost controller. There are tons of examples and they've pretty much perfected what is needed for it to be reliable. I know Thayer has done the research and I know he wouldn't skimp on it just to be boosted, so what he's saying here is definitely going to work. I'm just excited for it to be done, since now he might have a reason for me to trade with him for a couple days ;-).