7M upgrades for 7MT later

Supra Saiyan · 03-12-2010, 05:03 AM

What should I do..

So I have my fully stock 88 Supra MKIII, I am going to end up putting in a 7mt engine + its man. transmission. Great right.. Here is my question.. So I don't have to put in different things later. What can I purchase and install now that will end up benefiting my 7mt engine. Exhaust system, etc.. Please give recommendations of the item your telling me to get.

Cre, I'm most interested in your input..

btwilson86 · 03-12-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Supra Saiyan

Cre, I'm most interested in your input..

Awwww..... we have good advice too.....

haha, j/k

Only couple of things I can think of. Aftermarket air filter should be interchangeable (may need different adapter for the turbo AFM) and fuel pump.

Anything non-drivetrain related will help as well, i.e. coilovers, sway bars, better radiator (<------- IMO the most important upgrade before ANYTHING else)

Supra Saiyan · 03-12-2010, 08:07 AM

I guess your right.. So sorry I said what I said that way.. I want everyones advice.. I have just seen Cre's advice all over the place. Ya so all that stuff is good stuff. What air filter.. I know K&N pretty much suck... What is a good one I should buy?

I'm thinking the filer and the exhaust system first...

So which ones will work best for my NA and the turbo when I install it...

BTW i'm looking to cap myself out a 350HP..

btwilson86 · 03-12-2010, 08:15 AM

It's all good, I was just bein stupid

Unfortunately, most exhaust upgrades will need to be swapped out when you do your swap. The turbo supras seem to work best with about a 3 in exhaust, whereas a N/A requires something a little less (I believe around 2.5 in). You may want to run a lower end cat-back exhaust for your N/A for now (Pacesetter's are only a couple hundred bucks, and they're ok) and put a nice, full exhaust system on when you swap your engines out.

As for the filters, IMO a K&N will be fine as long as you maintain it properly. It is better than the stock paper filter. Most people run a higher quality filter, usually a dry flow filter (one that you don't have to oil). I can't remember which one it is, but Apexi or AEM make a highly recommended dry filter that many users are using in their rides.

btwilson86 · 03-12-2010, 08:29 AM

Look, cre gave some info without actually replying to this thread! Check here, found this in a post in the general questions

cre · 03-13-2010, 02:20 AM

Heh... thanks.

I'm not a fan of K&N. You can pickup a AEM and get better filtration and the same breathability for the same price (less if you shop around diligently)... but in it's defense K&N is still better than HKS' mushroom of death.

Supra Saiyan · 03-13-2010, 09:33 AM

Hey.. Any reason one would NOT upgrade to the 7mgte??

cre · 03-13-2010, 06:29 PM

As opposed to another engine or with the intent of staying with the 7M-GE?

Supra Saiyan · 03-13-2010, 07:05 PM

No just 7M vs 7MT.. So is there any reason to keep in the 7M? Especially if my goal is 350HP.

Green7mgte · 03-13-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Supra Saiyan

No just 7M vs 7MT.. So is there any reason to keep in the 7M? Especially if my goal is 350HP.

no. none at all. sell it for your 7mt project. the swap is hard tho. sell your 7m and buy a turbo

03-12-2010, 05:03 AM	#1
Supra Saiyan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 225	7M upgrades for 7MT later What should I do.. So I have my fully stock 88 Supra MKIII, I am going to end up putting in a 7mt engine + its man. transmission. Great right.. Here is my question.. So I don't have to put in different things later. What can I purchase and install now that will end up benefiting my 7mt engine. Exhaust system, etc.. Please give recommendations of the item your telling me to get. Cre, I'm most interested in your input..

03-12-2010, 08:15 AM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	It's all good, I was just bein stupid Unfortunately, most exhaust upgrades will need to be swapped out when you do your swap. The turbo supras seem to work best with about a 3 in exhaust, whereas a N/A requires something a little less (I believe around 2.5 in). You may want to run a lower end cat-back exhaust for your N/A for now (Pacesetter's are only a couple hundred bucks, and they're ok) and put a nice, full exhaust system on when you swap your engines out. As for the filters, IMO a K&N will be fine as long as you maintain it properly. It is better than the stock paper filter. Most people run a higher quality filter, usually a dry flow filter (one that you don't have to oil). I can't remember which one it is, but Apexi or AEM make a highly recommended dry filter that many users are using in their rides. __________________ 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

03-12-2010, 08:29 AM	#5
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Look, cre gave some info without actually replying to this thread! Check here, found this in a post in the general questions __________________ 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

03-13-2010, 02:20 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Heh... thanks. I'm not a fan of K&N. You can pickup a AEM and get better filtration and the same breathability for the same price (less if you shop around diligently)... but in it's defense K&N is still better than HKS' mushroom of death. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

03-13-2010, 06:29 PM	#8
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	As opposed to another engine or with the intent of staying with the 7M-GE? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

03-12-2010, 08:07 AM	#3
Supra Saiyan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 225	I guess your right.. So sorry I said what I said that way.. I want everyones advice.. I have just seen Cre's advice all over the place. Ya so all that stuff is good stuff. What air filter.. I know K&N pretty much suck... What is a good one I should buy? I'm thinking the filer and the exhaust system first... So which ones will work best for my NA and the turbo when I install it... BTW i'm looking to cap myself out a 350HP..

03-13-2010, 09:33 AM	#7
Supra Saiyan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 225	Hey.. Any reason one would NOT upgrade to the 7mgte??

03-13-2010, 07:05 PM	#9
Supra Saiyan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 225	No just 7M vs 7MT.. So is there any reason to keep in the 7M? Especially if my goal is 350HP.

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