A recent tech story we featured in last month's issue ("Advanced Tuning," page 192) showed the installation of an AEM EMS, which gave Joe the ability to tune his 2JZ to the sweet song of 635rwhp at only 25psi. Additionally, he's using an HKS EVC-IV to control the boost settings. For fuel delivery, an HKS in-tank fuel pump feeds larger volumes of, well, fuel, to an anodized HKS fuel rail and a set of Blitz 700cc injectors. Meanwhile, engine temperature is kept low with a Fluidyne radiator and FAL fans-a must-have, especially for a turbocharged application.
Though Joe swears that he built the car for himself and not anyone else, I'm not so convinced. There are always ulterior motives for guys who own cars like this, especially if you teach. Maybe the gal who teaches French is really hot and he needs to impress her. Or maybe he's like me and cruises up and down the street after eighth period lets out so freshmen can give him the "big ups." I think if I were waiting on the side for my mom to give me a ride (What are you talking about? Your mom still picks you up.-JN), I'd check out those custom-made HRE wheels, which were tailored to match the widebody kit. Sized 19x9.5 for the front and 20x11 on the rear, it's even crazier to know that they carry a 2.5-inch and 4-inch lip, respectively -that's worse than Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler, and Liv Tyler combining their own lips. To stop those massively-sized wheels is a set of 14-inch Stop-Tech big brakes, which consist of four-piston calipers, cross-drilled rotors, stainless brake lines, and beefier pads. Suspension mods are minimal, yet the HKS Hiper-Damper coilovers allow for the adjustability of ride height and comfort.
The Supra's interior is a Sparco catalog incarnate-Roadster seats, racing harnesses, Flash-5 steering wheel, and every panel, plus the rear seats have been re-upholstered with Sparco fabric. All that's missing is a Mike Morita bobbing-head doll on the dashboard. An Art Morrison rollcage adds a bit of safety and prevents any Red Asphalt-type accidents from occurring. The audio work is pretty extensive as well, using components from mainly Eclipse and Lightning Audio, which are more than I can shove into this paragraph, let alone this story. And lastly, if anyone is kept behind for detention or needs a secret make-out hideaway, they can swap spit or watch Zapped on his Sony PS2-you could even play Counterstrike on his laptop, after you've deleted his AEM EMS software files.
After a heated debate about what ingredients are included in the cafeteria's lunch gruel, I've concluded that Joe's students are lucky. Rewards for graduation include free trips to import shows across the Canadian border, not to mention free rides in one of the coolest cars on the continent. Now if only we could get him to look the other way so we could ditch class.
Fast FactsOwner Joe GalanteRide '94 Toyota Supra TurboHometown Seattle, WashingtonDaily Grind High school teacher
Under The Hood 2JZ-GTE, GReddy T-78 single turbo upgrade, Type R external wastegate, 2mm head gasket, and four-row intercooler; HKS Twin Power ignition, 272-degree camshafts, in-tank fuel pump, and anodized fuel rail; AEM Pro EMS and adjustable cam gears, Blitz Super Sound blow-off valve and 700cc fuel injectors, Tanabe Racing Medallion exhaust, NX twin polished bottles, N-tercooler spray bar system and 100-shot single-fogger wet nitrous system; ARP head studs and bolts, ported and polished cylinder head, three-angle valve job, Earl's lines and fittings, Paxton fuel pressure regulator, Fluidyne radiator, FAL twin electric fans, Unorthodox underdrive pulley set, Powerhouse Racing 175-amp alternator and EGR block-off plate, 5-BAR map sensor, parts coating by Performance Coatings (including intercooler piping, intake manifold, turbo exhaust housing, exhaust manifold, downpipe, and compressor housing)
Stiff Stuff HKS Hiper Damper coilovers and upper pillow mounts, Art Morrison rollcage
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