Some questions about my 89 supra

alarsen77 · 09-17-2010, 04:10 PM

Hey guys I just recently bought an 89 supra n/a with the 7mge motor. I am planning on doing sone work on it. I went to have the car looked at by a bodyshop in my area. They said the car was solid but the paint was shot and is cracking everywhere. The car would have to be brought down to bare metal and repainted ($6000-$6500 quote) I also want to do some work to the motor to get it a bit quicker. My main question is do you guys think it's worth the money to paint this one and do work on the motor? Also what do you guys recommend as far as upgrades to the motor for power? I am looking to do this over time as a project.

Travis89Turbo · 09-18-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alarsen77

Hey guys I just recently bought an 89 supra n/a with the 7mge motor. I am planning on doing sone work on it. I went to have the car looked at by a bodyshop in my area. They said the car was solid but the paint was shot and is cracking everywhere. The car would have to be brought down to bare metal and repainted ($6000-$6500 quote) I also want to do some work to the motor to get it a bit quicker. My main question is do you guys think it's worth the money to paint this one and do work on the motor? Also what do you guys recommend as far as upgrades to the motor for power? I am looking to do this over time as a project.

That paint quote is ridiculous don't pay that much for it. As for the motor I would recommend a 1jz swap. But thats spendy. But cheaper then the paint quote I did mine for under 4k. Or build u a na-t. Or probly cheaper to just buy a 7mgte and swap in. U didn't say if u wAnted to go turbo or not. But its hard to believe any one wouldn't want to.

Sonyps307 · 09-18-2010, 03:00 AM

This shop by me said 10,000-13,000$ for a 1jz swap

Travis89Turbo · 09-18-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonyps307

This shop by me said 10,000-13,000$ for a 1jz swap

holy shit bro. I just got done with mine. I'm working on building a thread with step by step how to with a lot of pics. it has cost me 4100 exactly to do mine now I did my own wiring if u don't feel comfortable with electrical send it to Dr tweek over at supra forums along with 700 bucks. those are some crazy numbers. where do u live? Hawaii ? Cayman island?

Sonyps307 · 09-18-2010, 03:14 AM

No in Baltimore, Maryland it was a place called JE imports i ask I'm how about rebuild my 7mge he said 6,000 I said what u crazy and hung up the phone

Travis89Turbo · 09-18-2010, 03:26 AM

Yes that is very high. I rebuilt my old 7mgte for 2200 I just used oem pistons bored 30 over and went with a new t4 turbo. You should just do a jz swap ur self its really not that hard minus the electrical. which only took me 4 hrs but I do electrical everyday on aircraft. but what a difference the jz is. u can tell just working on it. I did the timing belt an what not just for basic maintince and u can tell. Huge difference in engineering the jz is a lot better built with no weAk spots turbos being the closest weak point and that's only if u try to over boost them. and the use of a catch can for the pcv also prolong the life of the turbos

Sonyps307 · 09-18-2010, 04:00 AM

Yea I just had my 7mge rebuild somewhere else for 1500$ I plan on getting a second supra later down the road and plan to swap it out for a 1j or 2j but this one is my daily driver and don't want to keep it off the raid that long to swap it out

Travis89Turbo · 09-18-2010, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonyps307

Yea I just had my 7mge rebuild somewhere else for 1500$ I plan on getting a second supra later down the road and plan to swap it out for a 1j or 2j but this one is my daily driver and don't want to keep it off the raid that long to swap it out

I did mine in 4 days. But if u have to send the harness out it takes about 4 weeks to get it back and he needs a 7m harness as well as the jz.

Sonyps307 · 09-18-2010, 04:14 AM

Man u need to come here and help me swap one in mine then

MJG · 09-18-2010, 04:25 AM

The price for prep (down to bare metal), primer, numerous coats of color (ask how many?) and clear coat (ask how many?). Assuming the paint job is first class, is not out of line.
Provided this is done by a company who will stand behind the finished product (key point). And guarantee satisfaction.
A COMPLETE, well done paint job is not cheap.
You need to decide if it is worth, the cost, for your desired MKIII.

09-17-2010, 04:10 PM	#1
alarsen77 Stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mount Bethel, PA Posts: 12	Some questions about my 89 supra Hey guys I just recently bought an 89 supra n/a with the 7mge motor. I am planning on doing sone work on it. I went to have the car looked at by a bodyshop in my area. They said the car was solid but the paint was shot and is cracking everywhere. The car would have to be brought down to bare metal and repainted ($6000-$6500 quote) I also want to do some work to the motor to get it a bit quicker. My main question is do you guys think it's worth the money to paint this one and do work on the motor? Also what do you guys recommend as far as upgrades to the motor for power? I am looking to do this over time as a project.

09-18-2010, 03:26 AM	#6
Travis89Turbo 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 332	Yes that is very high. I rebuilt my old 7mgte for 2200 I just used oem pistons bored 30 over and went with a new t4 turbo. You should just do a jz swap ur self its really not that hard minus the electrical. which only took me 4 hrs but I do electrical everyday on aircraft. but what a difference the jz is. u can tell just working on it. I did the timing belt an what not just for basic maintince and u can tell. Huge difference in engineering the jz is a lot better built with no weAk spots turbos being the closest weak point and that's only if u try to over boost them. and the use of a catch can for the pcv also prolong the life of the turbos __________________ 1995 Toyota Supra SE 71k miles. Master power T70 stock 2jzge 1989 Toyota Supra. 1jzgte swap 5 speed of course.. Driftmotion 60-1 single turbo kit. Cxracing FMIC. 2jz 550cc injectors... soon to come..... EMS Stinger. BC 264 cams 680cc injectors Spec stage 4 clutch and A LOT of boost!------SOLD 1999 Ford F350 diesel 2004 Jaguar XJR Supercharged If it hasnt broke you haven pushed it hard enough!!

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09-18-2010, 03:00 AM	#3
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	This shop by me said 10,000-13,000$ for a 1jz swap

09-18-2010, 03:14 AM	#5
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	No in Baltimore, Maryland it was a place called JE imports i ask I'm how about rebuild my 7mge he said 6,000 I said what u crazy and hung up the phone

09-18-2010, 04:00 AM	#7
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Yea I just had my 7mge rebuild somewhere else for 1500$ I plan on getting a second supra later down the road and plan to swap it out for a 1j or 2j but this one is my daily driver and don't want to keep it off the raid that long to swap it out

09-18-2010, 04:14 AM	#9
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Man u need to come here and help me swap one in mine then

09-18-2010, 04:25 AM	#10
MJG 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 125	The price for prep (down to bare metal), primer, numerous coats of color (ask how many?) and clear coat (ask how many?). Assuming the paint job is first class, is not out of line. Provided this is done by a company who will stand behind the finished product (key point). And guarantee satisfaction. A COMPLETE, well done paint job is not cheap. You need to decide if it is worth, the cost, for your desired MKIII.