7MGT to 1JZ?

[J-rod's supra]

I have a 1989 toyota supra non-turbo and i want to drop a 1JZ into it and trying to figure out what else i have to upgrade on the car if i place the 1JZ... I know i will need transmission(given i will get one with the engine).. coilovers..intake..exhaust..headers...electronics. ..but what will be all best b/c i also want to make this car a drift car....Also trying to figure out how much it will be b/c i will take out loan to work on it..
thanks

[supraman121]

You could buy a front clip which means you get the transmission and everything you need for the swap i find there a little pricy i found them for $2600 Us (not shipped) and then how ever much the shop charges for labor if your having a shop do it.

And im just getting a staight swap out im change my engine casue this one is blowing smoke and the shop is going to charge me 700 just to swap the motors out, so sence there is wireing involded and finding place to mount intercoolers and such you looking at a nice big amount of change.

[iluvmy88supra]

dude why???????? do you realize the cost you're getting into? you'll spend minimum $10000 for the engine, transmission, mods, and labor. maybe you have the money to spend i sure don't! in any case, it's still what i consider a waste of money and time. besides, you will find more mods for the 7M. the 7M engine is an awesome power plant. the only problem is the head gasket. since the report of problematic head gaskets, the engine has been stereotyped as not very good. do your research. you will not find any legitimate site stating problems with the engine other than the gasket. after installing a MHG the stock internals can handle at least 500hp. i ought to know, my only internals are AEM gears, HKS MHG, and ARP studs. she runs great, and never ever has an over heating problem. i blow away tuner mods "left & right", and thats almost 20 years old. others that are more heavily modified might be a challenge but if i modify my bottom end, i guarantee there won't be too many i can't beat. i entered my car in nopi nationals 2 weeks ago, and while i didn't place, my ride received a lot of attention. why? because they're becoming rare especially in good condition. i drove home 300 miles at 90-100mph. again no problems. i'm sick and tired of mk4 owners telling me to do a swap. i guarantee my car will hold it's own against mk4s once my bottom end is complete. heck my car runs great now with only 550cc injectors. it's funny, one always hears how mk4s need 1000 or more injectors to make 800hp, and i can do 500hp with 550s. check-out my mods on tunerfriends.com same username. also, checkout suprasport.com, suprastore.com, and mvpmotorsports.com. these are just 3 out several sites with mods for mk3s. i hope i've saved you some cash unless again you're determined, and money is no object. my build cost me $30,000. the car cost me $5000, and labor about $8000 because of my physical challenge, i'm unable to do the work.

[kwnate]

A 1j swap won't cost 10k. 500hp is weak.

[supraman121]

sry i was tired thought we were talking about the 2jz

[26bits]

Hi there, I am new to this forum and I am curently rebuilding my 7M GE because of, you guessed it, a blown head gasket.
I have the engine back together but after searching for many hours on the net for a workshop manual without any luck, I don't know how to set up the timing so I can put the new timing belt on.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
It is a standard motor that has done almost 240,000 kilometers.
Thanks in advance,

Ian.

[Dejvid1785]

I think a 1jz swap is more than worth it and if you're smart it won't cost you 10k.

[doglegs89]

iluvmy88supra, where on that car did you put that $30k?

[rudevo]

Originally Posted by 26bits

hi there, i am new to this forum and i am curently rebuilding my 7m ge because of, you guessed it, a blown head gasket.
I have the engine back together but after searching for many hours on the net for a workshop manual without any luck, i don't know how to set up the timing so i can put the new timing belt on.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
It is a standard motor that has done almost 240,000 kilometers.
Thanks in advance,

ian.

rudevo, hey all u got to do is line up the crank to 90 degree with number one piston on tdc. Next line up the two cams to 90 degree on the mark of the back plate. Loose the tensioner and put the new belt on, then put a screw driver behind the tensioner and press it towards the belt and tighten the screw. Turn the engine by hand before starting, if engine does't turn to complete 360 rotation, double check your work.

[MK3Newb]

Originally Posted by iluvmy88supra

dude why???????? do you realize the cost you're getting into? you'll spend minimum $10000 for the engine, transmission, mods, and labor. maybe you have the money to spend i sure don't! in any case, it's still what i consider a waste of money and time. besides, you will find more mods for the 7M. the 7M engine is an awesome power plant. the only problem is the head gasket. since the report of problematic head gaskets, the engine has been stereotyped as not very good. do your research. you will not find any legitimate site stating problems with the engine other than the gasket. after installing a MHG the stock internals can handle at least 500hp. i ought to know, my only internals are AEM gears, HKS MHG, and ARP studs. she runs great, and never ever has an over heating problem. i blow away tuner mods "left & right", and thats almost 20 years old. others that are more heavily modified might be a challenge but if i modify my bottom end, i guarantee there won't be too many i can't beat. i entered my car in nopi nationals 2 weeks ago, and while i didn't place, my ride received a lot of attention. why? because they're becoming rare especially in good condition. i drove home 300 miles at 90-100mph. again no problems. i'm sick and tired of mk4 owners telling me to do a swap. i guarantee my car will hold it's own against mk4s once my bottom end is complete. heck my car runs great now with only 550cc injectors. it's funny, one always hears how mk4s need 1000 or more injectors to make 800hp, and i can do 500hp with 550s. check-out my mods on tunerfriends.com same username. also, checkout suprasport.com, suprastore.com, and mvpmotorsports.com. these are just 3 out several sites with mods for mk3s. i hope i've saved you some cash unless again you're determined, and money is no object. my build cost me $30,000. the car cost me $5000, and labor about $8000 because of my physical challenge, i'm unable to do the work.

Reading the first part of this and then the last it reads like a huge contradiction.
You say

Originally Posted by iluvmy88supra

dude why???????? do you realize the cost you're getting into? you'll spend minimum $10000 for the engine, transmission, mods, and labor. maybe you have the money to spend i sure don't!

Then later say

Originally Posted by iluvmy88supra

my build cost me $30,000. the car cost me $5000, and labor about $8000 because of my physical challenge, i'm unable to do the work.

Just kind of a contradiction IMO dont flame him if he wants to swap to a 1jz wich you fail to mention that a 1jz transmission / driveshaft/ and rear end will support way more power than the r154 and 7mgte . Not saying the 7mgte is a bad motor by any means just that it will need more money dumped into it to = the same horsepower of a slightly modified 1jz . ALSO A 1JZ AND POWERTRAIN CAN BE HAD FOR ABOUT 2500 OFF E-bay and all the additional stuff can be had for about 2500 to have one installed then install price would prob be around 6-7k so your money figures are correct but a 500hp 7mgte for 30g or a 500hp 1jz for 12k do the math