MK3  1986.5 - 1992

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The third generation Supra, introduced mid 1986, took on a completely different look.  Now completely separated from the Celica, it was the showcase of top-notch Toyota technology.  A new racing-type double wishbone 4 wheel independent suspension was used along with an optional electronic strut damping system, TEMS (Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension).  Also new was a 3.0 liter, twin cam, 24 valve inline 6 cylinder rated at 200 horsepower.  In 1987, the Supra Turbo was introduced.  This new engine helped the Supra compete with the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird and Ford Mustang.  Also for 1987, cloth seats became standard and ABS brakes were offered as an option.

In 1989, the Supra underwent minor cosmetic surgery inside and out.  New features included a new front bumper, new body side moldings, new instrument cluster gauges, new turn signal/windshield washer stalk, new climate control head unit, new tail lights, sleek new spoiler for the turbo models and various other interior enhancements.

In 1990, the Supra's steering wheel was redesigned and came standard with a driver's side airbag.  An optional new body colored, outer sliding factory power sunroof was now offered as an alternative to the hardtop or sport roof models.  Power progressive steering was also an option on non-turbo Supras, but was standard on the turbo models.

For 1991, the new "tri-oval" Toyota logo was applied to the front nose and the wheels were updated to a 5 spoke design.

Here are pictures of some local MK3's...

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Scottsdale, AZ - custom cloth/leather interior combo, K&N drop-in w/ cut stock airbox, SCAM, Lexus AFM, top hardpipe, stock turbo, stock fuel injectors cleaned & flow-tested to 455cc's, Level-10 rebuilt auto tranny w/ high-stall torque converter, 3'' downpipe, 3'' catless exhaust, Thermal Muffler w/ 4'' beveled tip, HKS turbo timer, Spearco I/C, Fittipaldi Avus 17'' wheels w/ Yokohama ES100 245/45 tires, Blitz SSBC boost controller, boost EGT & fuel pressure gauges, RRFPR, stock headgasket torqued to 85 ft-lbs w/ ARP headbolts  Steve Michael

 1990 Turbo auto targa

 

Mesa, AZ - GReddy MHG, ARP head studs, ported & polished head, TO-4 turbo, Brullen 3'' exhaust, custom dp, Lexus AFM, K&N FIPK, RC 550cc injectors, AMS I/C & custom hardpipes, Tokico struts & springs, Apex-i SAFC, Profec B EBC  Jason Binch

 1988 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Chandler, AZ - Fresh repaint Sept. '04, 100% stock  Bill Brigham

 1991 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

 

Tempe, AZ - 346 rwhp, 442 rwtq.   Dave Koos

 1992 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Tempe, AZ - Undergoing longest turbo conversion to date!!  TEIN coil-over suspension, ST sway bars, MKIV TT chrome wheels, short shifter, TRD shift knob  Zaron Welch

 1991 N/A 5 spd sunroof

 

Tucson, AZ -  Jon

 1989 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Glendale, AZ - Fresh repaint Nov '04, 2.0mmm TMS metal headgasket, rebuilt head, rebuilt turbo, ARP headbolts torqued to 80 ft-lbs, NGK spark plugs and plug wires, Tokico struts, Eibach springs, Blitz SUS intake, Suprasport Lexus AFM, GReddy type-S BOV, hi-flow cat, Suprasport.com DP, RC 550cc injectors, Aeromotive RRFPR, Walbro 255 fuel pump, Enkei RP-02 18x8'' wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Nero 235-40 tires  George Blair

 1987 Turbo 5 spd targa

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Clint Griffin

1989 Turbo 5 spd targa

Chandler, AZ - Couple of mods!

Tyler Conlin

1989 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Matt Cyr

1988 Turbo 5spd targa

Tucson, AZ - GReddy 2.0mm MHG, ARP head bolts, ported & polished head, GReddy intake, 57-trim CT-26 turbo, RT 3" downpipe, custom hardpipes, Spearco I/C, Profec B EBC, GReddy E-Manage, RC 550cc injectors, MKIV fuel pump, Aeromotive RRFPR, GReddy BOV, GReddy turbo timer, MR2 100 amp alternator, GReddy front strut tower brace, DP short throw shifter, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, 3" cat-back w/ Apex-i N1 muffler, Eibach springs, Autometer Boost & EGT gauges on Lotek A-pillar pod  Ryan Robold

 1990 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Mesa, AZ - diamond graphite grey pearl paint, rebuilt engine, HKS 1.2mm MHG, ARP head studs, K&N filter, HKS SSQV, HKS downpipe, P&P head, Apex-i EL electronic EGT gauge, Apex-i turbo timer, Apex-i AVC-R, NGK plug wires, custom cat-back w/ charcoal Apex-i N1 muffler, ST springs, 18" Ace alloy Rage rims, Khumo Supra 712 tires, JDM spec tail lights, front clear turn signals, Lotsa body work done!  Chris M.

 1990 Turbo 5 spd targa

 RESTORATION PICS

 

 Dennis Zygel

 1987 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Glendale, AZ - 205 rwhp / 245 rwtq, K&N FIPK, Lexus AFM, Spec stage 3 clutch, 2.0mm MHG, Apex-i 3'' cat-back exhaust, GReddy type S BOV, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, 2 gauge pillar pod w/ Autometer boost & air/fuel gauges, Apex-i S-AFC, Apex-i AVC-R, fog light mod, nice stereo system  Ian McNicholas

 1987 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Mesa, AZ - Canadian Model, eh!!  Back on the road with a used JDM engine!!  Erick Martinez

 1987 N/A auto hardtop

 

Glendale, AZ - Rebuilt engine, upgraded turbo, HKS I/C & hardpipes, Eibach springs, Tokico struts, ST sway bars, HKS TEMS controller, HKS downpipe, RT 3" cat, HKS 75mm cat-back, K&N FIPK, HKS 3000 pipe, HKS EVC-EZ boostg controller, HKS turbo timer, short shift mod, Red Line MTL  Lew Shaw

 1987 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Brad

1988 N/A auto hardtop

 

Tucson, AZ - pacesetter headers, test pipe, custom 2.25in cat-back, K&N style air filter, cold air iinduction, short shift mod, timing advanced to 15 deg, Tokico struts, Eibach/ST spring combo, nice stereo system  Mike Doran

 1987 N/A 5 spd hardtop

 

 Trevor Fithian

 1990 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Tucson, AZ - Lightly modded, custom paintJen White

1988 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

 

Litchfield Park, AZ - Apex-i Power intake, Lexus AFM, 550cc injectors, 57-trim CT-26 turbo, turbo blanket, Suprasport 3" downpipe, 3" 'test pipe', HKS Dragger cat-back, HKS 1.2mm MHG, ARP head bolts, P&P head, Walbro 255 fuel pump, SX Performance FPR, Apex-i S-AFC II, GReddy electric boost gauge w/ peak/hold,  Eibach springs, Koni adjustable struts, Megan Racing front strut tower brace, MKIV TT wheels, Apex-i turbo timer  Jeremy Cole

1988 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

Gilbert, AZ - 1990 N/A auto targa. Nathan Robertson

1990 N/A auto targa

 

 

Chandler, AZ Robert Kopp

1987 Turbo 5 spd hardtop

 

 

Leon Waite

1988 Turbo auto targa

 

Adam Howard

1988 Turbo auto hardtop

 

Matt Srisamart

1991 Turbo 5 spd targa

 

 
 

Other local members who don't have pics of their Supra...

Floyd Simmons '87 Turbo 5spd targa maroon Show Low
Todd Snedeker '89 Turbo 5 spd targa white Gilbert
Jon Beckman '88 Turbo auto targa light blue Peoria
Aaron Masciangelo '89 N/A 5 spd targa white Phoenix
Eric Angeloff '89 Turbo 5 spd hardtop white Tempe
Michael Kasdorf '89 Turbo 5 spd targa silver Chandler
Andrew Harrison '90 Turbo 5 spd targa charcoal gray Tempe
Phil Noto '91 Turbo 5 spd sunroof white Tempe

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