Bucky: 1985
TOYOTA
CELICA
SUPRA
1985 Toyota Celica Supra MKII
Bucky
Overview: Stock 1985 Toyota Celica Supra (5GME), my second and most challenging project. Parts are rare. The OG wiring is trash. Relays and circuits to the moon!
So far I have replaced
all tires
the steering rack and pinion
the driveshaft center support bearing
the radio.
Added some RGB lighting… IT IS THE 80’S IT WORKS!!!
Deleted the Catalytic Converter, ‘Cause why not?
Road So Far:
The speedometer stopped working, which is MINT…
UPDATE: The speedometer now works
Spark plug wire #2 was replaced. Runs like new again.
Fuel Gauge does not work
The level sender unit is shot, ordered a 1985 corolla unit to match the new tank.
New sender has different ohm levels. So I have a programmable fuel level #2656 to hook up to show petrol… I do not want to run Empty again.
It Works
GOAL: Put a new Engine (7MGTE or a JZ) and a turbo or two.
**Thoughts so far**
Pros: Unique, Sleek, Sporty, Fun, 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Cons: Low torque, slow, Rarity and expensive parts, Wiring is a nightmare to navigate, and Paint/Body would be expensive.
History
and Facts
Here are some facts about the 1985 Toyota Celica Supra:
Power output was marginally increased to 161 hp (120 kW; 163 PS) and torque was up to 169 lb⋅ft (229 N⋅m).
All models of this year had the same amount of power (both automatic models and 5-speed models).
Based on the Celica
The first generation of the Supra was based on the Celica liftback but was longer and had a different front end to accommodate its larger inline 6 engine.
Electronic fuel injection
The Supra's 2.6-liter inline-6 engine was the first Toyota production engine to use electronic fuel injection.
4-wheel disc brakes and suspension
The Supra came standard with 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-wheel-independent suspension.
Hydraulically actuated valve lifters
The engine had hydraulically actuated rocker-type valve lifters that were self-adjusting, which was unusual for a DOHC engine at the time.
Transmission
The transmission is generally robust, but the nylon finger at the end of the shift lever that engages the shift forks can wear out.
Oil supply
Oil supply can be problematic, which causes noticeable ticking from the lifters.
