89 engine/tranny/ECU into 87

DevinWolfe · 11-07-2005, 01:48 AM

I totalled my first supra. It was an 89T... red... loved the car and i only got to drive it 9 times. Its demise came in a turn in which i downshifted and the boost went through the roof and threw the rear end around. The motor had some internal work done by the previous owner. Rods, pistons, cams, gears, clutch, and stuff like. I bougth an 87T with a BHG and BAD rod knock so i can use my "built" motor and be back up and running. I know that i can put the enigne and the tranny into the 87 with no problem but will i be able to swap the ECU and guages and stuff? Or do i have to just stick with the pre 89 features. They were both sport packages if that helps. (traction control and targa) What kinda stuff will be compatible to swap and what will i have to stay with on the 87? Sorry if these questions seem kinda newbish but i dont have a LOT of experience with supras. I already have the motor and tranny outta the 87 though so im making quick progress!

11-07-2005, 01:48 AM	#1
DevinWolfe Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East TN Posts: 8	89 engine/tranny/ECU into 87 I totalled my first supra. It was an 89T... red... loved the car and i only got to drive it 9 times. Its demise came in a turn in which i downshifted and the boost went through the roof and threw the rear end around. The motor had some internal work done by the previous owner. Rods, pistons, cams, gears, clutch, and stuff like. I bougth an 87T with a BHG and BAD rod knock so i can use my "built" motor and be back up and running. I know that i can put the enigne and the tranny into the 87 with no problem but will i be able to swap the ECU and guages and stuff? Or do i have to just stick with the pre 89 features. They were both sport packages if that helps. (traction control and targa) What kinda stuff will be compatible to swap and what will i have to stay with on the 87? Sorry if these questions seem kinda newbish but i dont have a LOT of experience with supras. I already have the motor and tranny outta the 87 though so im making quick progress!