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This is one I started hackin on today, pie cut the C-Pillars, removed the b-pillars, cut off the windshield frame to lay it back. Going for a 4 to 5 inch shorter than stock height roof line. Mickey Thompson Sportsmans under the rear. Not sure on an engine yet ??? I know why a pro street Supra,,,your guess is as good as mine.

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Eric, you say why? I say, why not!!! Love that new roofline! I'm not much for Japanese cars, but that thing is gonna look mean!

How about a Keith Black HEMI pokin' out of the hood?

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HI Porky....im not really a foreign car guy so to me at least you found a use for it,and not a bad one ether. the hemi blown and injected would be my personal choice with it. maybe turn her into a funny car as another possibility?

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Hemi would be a good choice, Ford 427 dual quad would be better... but what about a turbocharged Buick V6? If it were mine, I might even consider keeping the stock Toyo I'6, just because hey, when was the last time you saw a pro streeter with an inline sixer?

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You could either do some serious custom 2JZ induction work and some super-big turbos for it, or go the Hemi/supercharged route. Maybe even a 427SOHC Ford with a blower and giggle-gas.

I do like the new roofline as well!

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Worked on the Supra a bit more tonight, got the roof back together and the glass fit back into it, but kept looking at it and the roof line just did not suit me so I added a bit of plastic over both doors and I think it gave it a much better look, let me know what ya think. stuck a DOHC Hemi in it for the mock up pics, it fits but still not sure which way I am going on an engine.

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Eric, i think the roof looked great as it was...those pieces you added don't follow the top curvature & makes it look too bulky? Just my $.02

Hey Jeff, You might be right,,,I am sitting here looking at it scratchin my head, I thought it looked good about an hour ago,,,the things you do at 3:00 in the morning. I'm gona sleep on it and see what happens in the morning. stay tuned.

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Hey Jeff, after thinking about it and looking at it,,,I dont know what I was thinking with the straight pieces over the windows,,,reworked it again and got everything slicked up,,,I think the roof is done,,,input welcome, still thinking on an engine, the DOHC Hemi in the mock up dose look pretty cool I think, maybe ???

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it looks awesome

i would definatly keep the DOCH hemi

so far my only suggestion is to mold in the bumpers

that front especialy has much to large a body gaps

particularly for a pro street where one might expect the entire front clip to be all fiberglass

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i like the roof line.

i say go for the 2jz with single turbo upgrade and nice plumbing. There is a supra out there making 2,041 horsepower on that motor, so i think it should be sufficient for pro-street quarter mile times, or in the same league.

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i like the roof line.

i say go for the 2jz with single turbo upgrade and nice plumbing. There is a supra out there making 2,041 horsepower on that motor, so i think it should be sufficient for pro-street quarter mile times, or in the same league.

I have been thinking more toward the toyo engine,,,was thinging a blower and 2 turbos ??? Large turbos,,,and doing it as an all out drag car on a pro sportsman chassis,,,maybe. I will post a couple pics of it mocked up like that.

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