Die-hard fanatics boast the strongest faith and resolve when it comes to being loyal, for better or for worse. That is, of course, until that subject of loyalty gets crushed by a mind-blowing revelation. This happens with regularity when hardcore domestic fans get beaten by imports with smaller displacement, turbocharged […]
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Lose A Street Fight, Build A 1,096whp Supra
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU LOSE A STREET BATTLE? If you can’t beat them, do you join them? About 12 years ago, Dusty Womack was on the prowl in his modified 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. Tuned to deliver 400 all-wheel horsepower, the GSX broke off Corvettes and Mustangs at […]
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Daily Driver for a Seven-Second Supra Owner
“Don’t go too far” is one of the first rules that any child hears. Of course, no child ever listens. Instead, they often have to learn that and every other lesson for themselves. In the case of Dana Westover of Las Vegas, Nevada, his 7-second race-only Supra is the epitome […]
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Virtual Works Supra Evolved Into A 7-Second Record Setter
Creation and creativity sound similar but are not the same. The skill to create versus the gift of creativity come from opposite sides of the spectrum, but with a balance of both the possibilities become boundless. In the realm of high-performance cars, boundlessness is essential for extracting every ounce of […]
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What project car would you build with a $10,000 budget?
DSPORT Staff Update | What project car would you build with a $10k budget? Disclaimer: The views expressed here are from Issue 133, opinions may have since changed. Richard Z-Speed My choice for a $10k build would start with a 1970 Datsun 240Z. Some functioning examples, in need of a […]
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Show & Go Widebody Toyota Supra
How many times have you been at a car show and spotted an over-the-top outrageous car that really grabbed your attention? So you walk over, snap a couple pics and check out the awesome set of wheels, big brake upgrade, racing seats, etc. then when you go to look under […]
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Titan Motorsports Supra | 1,750 hp Built-to-Order MKIV Monster
Get there first, get there the fastest. The face of racing has evolved with time and technology, but the core purpose remains the same- be quicker and faster than your opponents. As more time passes, more is learned about vehicle platforms, fuel choices, hardware combinations and equipment selection. In the […]
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Sin City Supra: 800 WHP Stock-Block Sure Bet
LAS VEGAS, LOST WAGES, GLITTER GULCH OR SIN CITY. The entertainment and gambling capital of the world is known by many names and famous for its many unique attractions. From five-star hotels and world-renowned restaurants on the strip to the dollar-deals of downtown, there’s something for everyone in Las Vegas. […]
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1,284 WHP Home Built Blood Boiler Supra
DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE TITLE, THIS ISN’T A CRIME DRAMA starring Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward. This is a garage project starring a rare 1998 Royal Sapphire Pearl JZA80 Supra Turbo. This pristine example is said to be one of only 31 6-speed models that were sold stateside in […]
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1,140 whp Street and Strip Toyota Supra Shines and Runs 9’s
Project builds often start with a particular goal in mind. Whether its astronomical horsepower numbers, single-digit drag strip performance or piles of show car trophies and ribbons, each of us is guided by a different set of wants and desires. When Tyler Pflanz first set eyes on the JZA80 Supra […]
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560WHP Track Carving Single Turbo Toyota Supra
The thought of lofty horsepower figures come to mind whenever the words “Toyota Supra” are mentioned. The recipe is simple: a built bottom end, a giant turbo and a capable fuel system can easily push the power of the 2JZ-GTE into the 1,000-plus whp range. However those 1,000-plus whp engines […]
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Silver 1,075 WHP Toyota Supra Sleeper Leaves a Lasting Impression
A famous author once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This sentiment couldn’t ring more true for Andy Ramseier and his first experience with a JZA80 Toyota Supra Turbo. Ramseier was in high school at the time and was a passenger in a friend’s […]
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1,307 WHP Street Toyota Supra, Refined | Distilled to Drag
Like a fine spirit, refining your ride sometimes requires progressive improvement over time. This distillation process often results in parts upgrades and retuning as limitations are discovered and more horsepower is desired. Finding the performance limitations of engine and power adding components is a part of this process, and Michael […]
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Titan Built 1,067 WHP Toyota Supra Earns Bragging Rights
Competition motivates. When the contest is between father and son, that atmosphere takes on an entirely new meaning. Doug Perera and his son Anthony love high- performance. After Anthony built a 1,041-horsepower EVO VIII, Doug was motivated to show his son that he could do a little better. Deciding to […]
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E85-Fueled Street/Strip Toyota Supra Defies Altitude with Attitude
Imagine if you moved to a high-altitude location where it took five breaths to get the air that your body can normally ingest in three. You’d be breathing pretty rapidly just walking around. Now, imagine if you had to make a quarter-mile sprint at a mile-high altitude. At best, you’d […]
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