I'd agree. If the damage to an existing engine can be fixed with a rebuild, then it should be rebuilt. I swapped in a JDM 7MGE into my old 87, but that was only because I had two golf ball sized holes in the block of the blown enigine (can't exactly rebuild that, haha).
BTW, what was the reason that the "local Supra guy" gave you for not buying JDM? Most different parts can usually be swapped over from your current motor, so I'm kind of curious what his reason's are...
Oh, and be sure you check out the shop you take the motor to before you get that rebuild. Ask them if they've even seen one of these motors before, as alot of mechanics assume they know what they're doing and f*** something up in the rebuild. If you're doing it yourself, do some research and ask quiestions if you need to know.
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1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior
Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels
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