Teq Digest

Of course, as we know, no project is ever finished. Joseph is seeking more power, not something to feed a social media algorithm, but for himself. He loves to cruise the highways but has noticed the shortcomings of older electronics and the sensibly built 7MGTE. His wishlist to Santa includes a standalone ECU, a built bottom end with higher comp pistons, Brian Crower cams, and addressing the usual suspects, such as lubrication and head gasket. Ideally, landing in the 350 WHP range would be great; revving higher would also add more joy to his world. Most would say that it would be more cost-effective to just swap a 2JZ and call it a day, but from generations of Celica/Supra chassis appreciation, Joseph has learned to love the 7MGTE, and its distinct sounds and quirks. The plan is to pair a lightened drive shaft and Lexus LS front and rear brakes; this would complete the vision floating around in his mind.
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The presence of this car is bigger than the actual footprint it uses on the road or at a car meet. The exterior, with its removable Targa-top, and the tastefully selected Blitz Technospeed Z1 wheels at each corner offer up a nostalgia-inducing vision of one of Toyota's best eras. People are often compelled to start conversations of their own Supra or retro Toyota ownership stories, pre-dating the days of The Fast and The Furious 1, and Vinny Ten's legendary run in his JZA80, the MK3 was the techno-wonder. It almost adds an extra level of respect to Joseph's care for his car; the inside is meticulously clean and just dons a Greddy shiftknob and a set of Imperial floor mats. In 2025 talk, this car is a vibe, it checks all of the vintage and nostalgic boxes and since it isn't an MK4 or MK5, it is actually different in a sea of the usual suspects.
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On a quick trip to NY/NJ I was able to stop by Wheels and Whiskers event at .greenbrook and meet up with some old friends including the legend himself .ae86

It was a great time and a reminder of my humble beginnings, first as a fan of the Toyminator cars and then owning my own AE86 at 17, to now being a veteran of sorts. While I don’t miss the insane amounts of traffic in the area 😅 I do miss all my friends and those great memories.

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