Used Supra engines from Japan. Are they OK?

supradaddy0803 · 09-02-2007, 03:03 PM

I havent seen anyone yet that has bought a 1JZ or 2JZ from JDM that has had a problem. 7M's are a older motor and yes the head gasket thing is a known problem. With somthing like a 7M yes I would do the top end before I dropped it in because you never know. Plus with a 7MGTE you can find one of those for like 800 bucks so with how little you paid why not do the top end.

09-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#12
supradaddy0803 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens, TX Posts: 308	I havent seen anyone yet that has bought a 1JZ or 2JZ from JDM that has had a problem. 7M's are a older motor and yes the head gasket thing is a known problem. With somthing like a 7M yes I would do the top end before I dropped it in because you never know. Plus with a 7MGTE you can find one of those for like 800 bucks so with how little you paid why not do the top end. __________________ 1987 supra NA 5 speed 1JZGTE swap Tokico Illumina 2 and Eibach springs Tokico pillow blocks Suspension Techniques front and rear sway bar HKS super dragger cat-back exhaust plus test pipe Greddy Profec B spec 2 boost controller HKS type 1 turbo timer Supra sport solid steel drive shaft Walboro 255 fuel pump JZA70 Front end mod 18" Volk Racing AV3 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear