engine swap

Lyndall · 06-26-2010, 12:35 AM

Hi all,
I had a look and can't see this asked anywhere so here i go..

My dad has a 87 supra with a 7MGE in it, I would like to know if he can put a 5MGE in it out of a cressida? And if not are the heads interchangable?
Thanks!

cre · 07-21-2010, 03:44 AM

I have NO idea how this ended up in the FAQ section without going to the moderation queue... I've moved it to the right section.

The 5M will *fit* in the MKIII just fine, although, I can't think of any good reason to swap it over. You'll have to make some changes (it's not a direct swap) to accommodate the 5M or you could hybridize it as you suggest... for information on that look in the MKII Supra section and at the website www.supracelica.com.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 07-23-2010, 03:34 AM

obvious but i will point it out that the 5mge is a downgrade, and it required another electrical harness.
its really not that expensive to find and buy a 7mge and put it right back in, well not as cheap as putting a 5mge, but then you would need the wiring.

custom=money

06-26-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
Lyndall Stock Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: sutton Posts: 1	engine swap Hi all, I had a look and can't see this asked anywhere so here i go.. My dad has a 87 supra with a 7MGE in it, I would like to know if he can put a 5MGE in it out of a cressida? And if not are the heads interchangable? Thanks!

07-21-2010, 03:44 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I have NO idea how this ended up in the FAQ section without going to the moderation queue... I've moved it to the right section. The 5M will fit in the MKIII just fine, although, I can't think of any good reason to swap it over. You'll have to make some changes (it's not a direct swap) to accommodate the 5M or you could hybridize it as you suggest... for information on that look in the MKII Supra section and at the website www.supracelica.com. __________________ 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 --->

07-23-2010, 03:34 AM	#3
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	obvious but i will point it out that the 5mge is a downgrade, and it required another electrical harness. its really not that expensive to find and buy a 7mge and put it right back in, well not as cheap as putting a 5mge, but then you would need the wiring. custom=money __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

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