NA to JDM turbo

88suprana/t · 02-05-2008, 05:45 AM

Hello all I am a total noob to supras. I just purchased an NA with a blown engine for $300. I'm playing on doing the typical NA to T swap and am planning on buying a JDM motor. 86-92 JDM 7MGTE 3.0L TURBO SUPRA COMPLETE ENGINE LONGBLOCK JDM TOYOTA SUPRA 3.0L ENGINE 7MGTE TURBO SUPRA [7MGTE] - $1,050.00 : got-jdm.com, JDM Imported Engines, Performance Auto Parts at Wholesale Prices

I was wondering what EXACTLY would I need OTHER then what comes with the longblock shown here? Any links would be helpful. I also read someone on here bought a JDM block and had to purchase the wiring harness for a US model from toyota.... How much is that?

linuxgurupodboy · 02-05-2008, 01:56 PM

Buried in this forum is all the answers, dig deeper, also look at the trsm. If you gonna drive it like my grandma, you can probably get away without changing the gearbox and diff.

supramacist · 02-05-2008, 03:35 PM

The you may as well find the cheapest pos jdm engine you can because it has to be rebuilt before you can install it and begin trusting it.

To skip this is almost certain death and a deeper more vast money pit.

88suprana/t · 02-05-2008, 05:19 PM

then what about this? eBay Motors: Rebuilt Toyota Turbo Supra Engine 7MGTE Cressida 7MGET (item 320213002477 end time Feb-07-08 18:46:11 PST)
Only problem with this is I'm doing an NA/T swap. How much extra money am I looking at for all the motor accessories, turbo, manifold, etc. etc.

Chambers · 02-05-2008, 05:32 PM

Yea, supramacist is absolutely correct, if you don't rebuild it, it may work for a while, but the inevitable will happen.

Pretaco · 02-06-2008, 05:33 AM

The pistons are different between the n/a and the turbo, don't think that you can just bolt a turbo on and it will be good.
Ray.

supramacist · 02-09-2008, 04:52 AM

Maybe you can find a usdm dealer that remans jdm engines.

Good Luck with it whichever you decide.

02-05-2008, 05:45 AM	#1
88suprana/t Stock Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: houston Posts: 2	NA to JDM turbo Hello all I am a total noob to supras. I just purchased an NA with a blown engine for $300. I'm playing on doing the typical NA to T swap and am planning on buying a JDM motor. 86-92 JDM 7MGTE 3.0L TURBO SUPRA COMPLETE ENGINE LONGBLOCK JDM TOYOTA SUPRA 3.0L ENGINE 7MGTE TURBO SUPRA [7MGTE] - $1,050.00 : got-jdm.com, JDM Imported Engines, Performance Auto Parts at Wholesale Prices I was wondering what EXACTLY would I need OTHER then what comes with the longblock shown here? Any links would be helpful. I also read someone on here bought a JDM block and had to purchase the wiring harness for a US model from toyota.... How much is that?

02-05-2008, 01:56 PM	#2
linuxgurupodboy Intake Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 30	Buried in this forum is all the answers, dig deeper, also look at the trsm. If you gonna drive it like my grandma, you can probably get away without changing the gearbox and diff. __________________ 1990 3.0Ltr GT Turbo @8psi Manual (Converted)

02-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	The you may as well find the cheapest pos jdm engine you can because it has to be rebuilt before you can install it and begin trusting it. To skip this is almost certain death and a deeper more vast money pit. Last edited by supramacist; 02-05-2008 at 03:37 PM.

02-05-2008, 05:32 PM	#5
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Yea, supramacist is absolutely correct, if you don't rebuild it, it may work for a while, but the inevitable will happen. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

02-06-2008, 05:33 AM	#6
Pretaco 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 126	The pistons are different between the n/a and the turbo, don't think that you can just bolt a turbo on and it will be good. Ray. __________________ '88 Supra Targa 5 speed w/ '90 7M-GTE Currently Running Good For Sale: Light blue body parts, Blue interior parts all from '90 supra targa turbo manual. Also for sale: R154 trans, brake pedal, master cylinder, booster, abs actuator, sensors, abs ecu, driveshaft, 3.90 lsd rear end, radiator, wiring, speedo cable, 8 saw blade wheels, '88 ecu, relays, cruise control actuator (bad cable), empty fuel tank, etc....

02-05-2008, 05:19 PM	#4
88suprana/t Stock Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: houston Posts: 2	then what about this? eBay Motors: Rebuilt Toyota Turbo Supra Engine 7MGTE Cressida 7MGET (item 320213002477 end time Feb-07-08 18:46:11 PST) Only problem with this is I'm doing an NA/T swap. How much extra money am I looking at for all the motor accessories, turbo, manifold, etc. etc.

02-09-2008, 04:52 AM	#7
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Maybe you can find a usdm dealer that remans jdm engines. Good Luck with it whichever you decide.

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