A look into one of my favorite cars of Nashville, that belongs to Chris Moody. A ‘97 Supra, bought and built for the track. Chris acquired this Supra, about two years ago after selling his other black supra that was more of a drag strip monster than a track terrorist. It’s one of the most famous Japanese supercars, and has a heritage behind it.

Photo Credit: Chad Lunn

The ‘97 is the 15th anniversary of the Supra, and this example is powered by a 3.0L inline six, known as the 2JZ-GTE. From the Factory the Toyota Supra came equipped with  a twin turbo setup. Chris’s car has been converted over to a single turbo set-up, using a BoostLogic 67mm turbo with a .82 hotside. The stock short block is still being utilized, but as most know it’s a stout piece from the factory, and the iron block doesn’t need internals until your pushing serious power. Chris wanted a usable power band for track use, and opted for a smaller ball bearing turbo for quick spool. The top end of the motor has been refreshed, installing some HKS 264 cams, Ferrea dual valvesprings, Titanium Retainers, and seats, to increase the redline slightly, and increase reliability.

To exhaust the spent hydrocarbons, installed is a BoostLogic 4″ stainless down-pipe and mid-pipe, and a HKS Titanium exhaust finishing up the back. while a 44mm Tial wastegate keeps boost under control. To make sure that the air reaching the intake is cool this supra has a Trust 4 row intercooler, and a HKS racing type II blow off valve. Also installed to make sure that the fuel/air mixture ignites properly is a HKS DLI system.

To be positive the car stays cool while getting abused on the track Chris has invested in; a Fluidyne radiator, TRD 160 degree thermostat, B&M powersteering cooler,  polished upper radiator pipe, 16 row oil cooler, BoostLogic turbo blanket, and has wrapped all important lines with the required heat wrap. To make sure the engine is supplied the required amount of fuel, he has opted for; a sound performance dual inlet fuel rail, 1000cc injectors, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, Earl’s stainless steel lines, and Dual Warlbro SS341 high pressure pumps.

To ensure the power makes it to the ground Moody has set up the drivetrain to handle the anything that is thrown at it. A RPS twin plate clutch and lightened flywheel turn the stock Getrag six-speed transmission, while a TRD stainless clutch line and AP shifter bushings make sure the transmission shifts as smoothly as possible.

After the power makes it through the transmission and rear differential it is important to make sure that traction remains. When tracking the vehicle Moody uses his 5zigen 17″x10″ wheels mounted with 275 mm Hoosier R6 compounds. Street set-up is a rare, mint condition set of  Work Equip o1’s sporting 255’s in the front and 295’s out back.

Above: Chris rocks out his track set up, tape included. Below: His previous set of wheels, Work Meisters at last years Import Alliance.

Making sure the car remains planted on the ground are a set of Megan 32 way adjustable coilovers. To bring the car to a stop Chris installed; Russel Teflon-Coated Stainless Brake Lines, Disc Brakes Australia Slotted Rotors, Carbotech XP12 and XP10 (F and R) Track Pads.

Photo Credit: Chad Lunn

Inside the car to make sure that he isn’t thrown around while flailing around the racetrack he has equipped the supra with Bride Gias Kevlar-Backed Seats and RO mounting rails, he has also replaced the drivers side seat belt with a Pyrotect Harness, with a Sparco harness bar. Watching over the engine temperatures and output are a series of different gauges, a TRD 10,000 rpm gauge, VDO 30 psi boost gauge, and an Innovative XD wideband sensor pod.

Photo Credit: Chad Lunn

I am sure you will be seeing more of this car soon, and stay alert because “Burn Unit” has no mercy.

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