Question regarding a 90 7MGTE

[Grandavi]

Well, I found a 90 Supra (5 speed, 7mGTE) with a blown headgasket. Its red and complete, although it has a bit of bondo on the door and peeling clearcoat from someone who doesnt have a clue how to paint a car I guess.

Now.. I have a 88 MKIII and this is a 90. Is there any engine differences that will confuse me when I rip apart the top end? I will read up about HG replacements because this one I will tackle myself (consider the 90 a project car.. or a place to park extra parts on). Picked it up for 800.00 and its got a lot of good, just a lot of bad overshadowing it as well. Good rubber, custom rims, etc.. leather interior in pretty good shape (been recovered).

Now, I just have to find out whats different between the two.. and decide which one is the one I want to totally build up and which one I just want to get nice and either sell or give to on of the kids.

I am assuming that a stock 7MGTE will just require gaskets for the top end when redoing the HG. Not sure if I should go ahead and pop a metal headgasket on it, because I think thats when the $$ start ringing up (I believe you have to machine the head for that). The OEM headgasket should be fine with properly torqued headbolts.

oh well.. time for more reading now...