1994 Toyota Supra Turbo - Powerhouse Supra

Once in the car, a custom 3.5-inch exhaust system was constructed to route the exhaust to the side of the car. An HKS race exhaust can be bolted on when needed for street use. The wastegate gases were routed to exit underneath the car so that the exhaust system can be fitted without removing the wastegate system. A Fluidyne radiator and a Flex-A-Lite electric fan handle cooling chores. To provide enough power to light off the air/fuel mixture at 40 psi on alcohol, a new MoTec CDI ignition was installed along with new factory coil packs.

With the car mechanically in order, body modifications were fitted. The Supra's body sculpting therapy consisted of Stillen side skirts, a Stillen front airdam, TRD modified hood and factory rear wing spoiler. The car was stripped and six coats of PPG Lexus electric metallic blue were sprayed on the Supra's sleek silhouette. All Star Paint and Body in Jacksonville, Texas performed the paint and body work. All vinyl graphics were professionally installed, courtesy of Synthetic Designs of Arlington, Texas. Dyno figures through the automatic transmission are at 18 psi. When the boost is cranked to the anticipated 40-plus psi, Powerhouse estimates output to be around 1,200 hp.

We caught up with the car as Powerhouse was entering the high-boost tuning portion of the project and we will run a performance update when we get additional dyno and/or track numbers. Currently the Supra is slated to debut at the World Import Challenge in Houston, Texas June 8-10.

Where would you classify this Supra? Is it a street car? The car's interchangeable parachute, interchangeable stereo system, retention of power windows and integrated roll cage are nice touches-not to mention a full interior. The muscular Toyota is street registered. But how practical are its gasoline/alcohol fuel strategy and external battery charging terminals, as well as 40 psi of boost? We love that last characteristic; in fact, we'd like to drive the car for a week to help with our own internal dictionary's definition of a street car. Please, guys?