How can I make my blown engine Supra back into something that will run for 5 years?

Flanz · 12-19-2007, 07:50 AM

I have a 1991 7MGE Supra and recently the engine burned out from lack of oil. The engine had around 180,000 miles. I want this car to run for another 5 years at least. It has a new radiator, transmission, clutch, battery, tires, muffler, and starter. How many more years could I get with a rebuilt engine and how many more years could I get with a new engine with around 40-60k miles? Are there any other parts in the car that I should be worried about?

I will be working on this car in the next half year and hopefully bring it back to prominence. To start I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find an online copy of the owner's manual?

Thanks for the help.

CyFi6 · 12-19-2007, 07:58 AM

if you do a proper rebuild and drive it well and maintain it well, as well as use quality parts and make sure they are in strict tolerances, you should have a motor that will last you way over 5 years. Cars can last a lifetime, people just drive them hard and dont maintain them.

abhattan · 12-19-2007, 05:06 PM

He's right. Even if you buy a used one with low miles and the compression and leak down checks out, all you have to do is PROPERLY maintain it and you can have a car for well over 5 years.

12-19-2007, 07:50 AM	#1
Flanz Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1	How can I make my blown engine Supra back into something that will run for 5 years? I have a 1991 7MGE Supra and recently the engine burned out from lack of oil. The engine had around 180,000 miles. I want this car to run for another 5 years at least. It has a new radiator, transmission, clutch, battery, tires, muffler, and starter. How many more years could I get with a rebuilt engine and how many more years could I get with a new engine with around 40-60k miles? Are there any other parts in the car that I should be worried about? I will be working on this car in the next half year and hopefully bring it back to prominence. To start I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find an online copy of the owner's manual? Thanks for the help.

12-19-2007, 05:06 PM	#3
abhattan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brentwood, New York Posts: 162	He's right. Even if you buy a used one with low miles and the compression and leak down checks out, all you have to do is PROPERLY maintain it and you can have a car for well over 5 years. __________________ '91 Turbo Targa 5 Spd. '87 Corolla GT-S 5 Spd '91 Accord Daily Driver 5 Spd Soon to be rebuilt (All to some extent)

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12-19-2007, 07:58 AM	#2
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	if you do a proper rebuild and drive it well and maintain it well, as well as use quality parts and make sure they are in strict tolerances, you should have a motor that will last you way over 5 years. Cars can last a lifetime, people just drive them hard and dont maintain them.