Some of you will have seen it mentioned if you read these entries a bit, that Ewan of Hayatonka.com, (the New Zealander living in Japan who will help you get almost anything you want from there) has a MkII Celica Supra. I mentioned it somewhere in a previous post. A while ago, Ewan sent me a bunch of photos of it (I promptly forgot until now, such is my memory) at which point I realised that I had actually seen the car before, many moons ago on a Toyota site or some such, it’s quite the recognisable car. I’m sure you will agree. Firstly, this lump sits nestled under the modified bonnet;
![ewans car Super-charged Toyota DOHC Alloy V8](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3608648333_62f1754905.jpg?v=0)
Super-charged 1UZ Toyota V8
As you can see from the height that the supercharger sits, it required a somewhat abnormal addition for a sleek Japanese 80′s vehicle, though an entirely common one for something from American shores…
The use of both a bulge and a scoop;
![ewans supra Cover that V8 up.](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3609460896_7202a43bab.jpg?v=0)
Cover that V8 up.
Though the colour and body-kit are likely not to everyone’s tastes. I think most would appreciate the super-charged 1UZ sitting in the bay spitting out a respectable 245rwkw’s at only 4.9psi. Impressive stuff. Making the car more than capable of spinning a wheel or two should the need to do so arrive.
![ewans supra Time spent on the Skid-pad](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3608649953_af4eb671cf.jpg?v=0)
Time spent on the Skid-pad
You may also notice the NZ connection evident in the setting and registration of the vehicle. Still a kiwi car despite the owner living the life in Japan.
Everything about the install seems to be done in a fantastic and clean manner. Further evidence of this is easily seen from the interior shots;
![ewans supra Relocated Battery, Stripped Interior](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3609462488_e40e4a6861.jpg?v=0)
Stripped Interior, Surge Tank, Relocated Battery, Rear Brace.
![ewans supra Link Engine Management System and Super Tidy Wiring/Fuse Box](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3608647357_5090bb114f.jpg?v=0)
Link Engine Management System and Super Tidy Wiring/Fuse Box
![ewans supra Later Supra Steering Wheel, Analogue Dash, Additional Gauges](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3609462616_909a4f1a84.jpg?v=0)
Later Supra Steering Wheel, Analogue Dash, Additional Gauges
![ewans supra See-through shot. Stripped.](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3609461808_0bb1780d7c.jpg?v=0)
See-through shot. Stripped.
It’s evident from these that the install wasn’t your average Kiwi bloke’s rangi mod conversion. A lot of time and effort was spent on a car that’s quite unappreciated, the MkII (MA61/63) Supra has a fairly small fan base in NZ, even amongst the Toyota die-hards. In standard guise it looks like a grown up AE85/6 Trueno Hatch, with a 6 in the bay from factory, instead of a 4 it’s the car I’d prefer of the two.
![ewans supra Rear shot. Side Exit Pipes, ruling.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3609461276_6e5be08369.jpg?v=0)
Rear shot.
![ewans supra Check out those side exit pipes, and yes, theres another exit on the other side.](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3609461446_73ca03e61b.jpg?v=0)
Check out those side exit pipes, and yes, there's another exit on the other side.
For more and larger photos of Ewan’s Supra. Visit the RC flickr Gallery, here;
retro-classics.co.nz flickr – Ewan’s Toyota Celica Supra
-Michael