86.5/ 90 supra turbo

cre · 07-25-2012, 06:49 AM

Thanks, CanadianBak'inSupra. I kind of thought that was the case but

Fix the '90, the swap's going to suck. If you're dead set on swapping then just plan on swapping EVERYTHING (including the dash and chassis wire harnesses). If you don't have everything I strongly recommend you consider getting a hold or pre89 wire harness and electronics for the engine.

There are a thousand little things which will make this project tiresome. If you can gut the '86.5 first and then literally install the parts from the '90 as you pull the from the '90 it'll go a bit easier but still expect snags and things you didn't realize were different: 89+ has different motor mounts, different oil pan, different cross member, 2 small electronic aux fans (which pre89 aren't wired for), GTE has a hidden electrical fan between the radiator and a/c compressor, GTE has an oil cooler.... etc...

07-25-2012, 06:49 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Thanks, CanadianBak'inSupra. I kind of thought that was the case but Fix the '90, the swap's going to suck. If you're dead set on swapping then just plan on swapping EVERYTHING (including the dash and chassis wire harnesses). If you don't have everything I strongly recommend you consider getting a hold or pre89 wire harness and electronics for the engine. There are a thousand little things which will make this project tiresome. If you can gut the '86.5 first and then literally install the parts from the '90 as you pull the from the '90 it'll go a bit easier but still expect snags and things you didn't realize were different: 89+ has different motor mounts, different oil pan, different cross member, 2 small electronic aux fans (which pre89 aren't wired for), GTE has a hidden electrical fan between the radiator and a/c compressor, GTE has an oil cooler.... etc... __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->