7M-GE Engine Mounts

OdysseusOnWheels · 01-11-2011, 04:24 AM

Hello,

I know this question has probably been asked before, but I couldn't seem to find the answer anywhere. I understand that during the production of the 1989 model there was a change made to the engine mounts, to fit the JZ engines.
I have a 1986.5 Supra with 310,000 mi. on it, and I also have an 89+ 7M-GE with 90,000 mi. on it. If possible, I would like to put the younger engine into the car. Is there a way to mount an 89+ engine in a pre-89 Supra?

-OdysseusOnWheels

cre · 01-11-2011, 06:39 AM

Just unbolt the mounts from one engine and bolt them to the other.

btwilson86 · 01-11-2011, 08:17 AM

And don't forget to swap the oil pans and oil pump strainers/pickup

OdysseusOnWheels · 01-12-2011, 09:22 AM

Cool! Thanks!

I'm glad to know it's easy.

bonzo · 02-01-2011, 05:12 AM

you will have to switch the distributors ,they have diff. plugs on the harness, along with a couple other sensors cant think of them off the top of my head and really you should not have to change the mounts from my experience , i did the exact opposite swap (86 into an 89) i did not change the mounts or the oil pan for that matter but maybe im wrong and you will have to

cre · 02-01-2011, 06:02 AM

The motor mounts and the cross member did change in '89. If you didn't change them then it's not an '89 you swapped in... I don't think the oil pan changed though... the only change in oil pan that I know of is the one used in the Cressida.

The '89+ motor mounts are a fluid filled design... nice and cushy but easier to break and possibly leak.

EDT: Actually I shouldn't state that bonzo's engine wasn't from an '89. The very beginning of the '89 year model saw a lot of parts mixed in from the previous model years. Although there were mostly electrical components and wiring it shouldn't surprise anyone to see something else from a pre89 in there.

bonzo · 02-01-2011, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cre

The motor mounts and the cross member did change in '89. If you didn't change them then it's not an '89 you swapped in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonzo

i did the exact opposite swap (86 into an 89)

i swapped an 86 motor into an 89 chassis, im sure it is different but just wanted to clarify that i was not saying i put an 89 motor into an 86 chassis

01-11-2011, 04:24 AM	#1
OdysseusOnWheels Stock Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: America Posts: 18	7M-GE Engine Mounts Hello, I know this question has probably been asked before, but I couldn't seem to find the answer anywhere. I understand that during the production of the 1989 model there was a change made to the engine mounts, to fit the JZ engines. I have a 1986.5 Supra with 310,000 mi. on it, and I also have an 89+ 7M-GE with 90,000 mi. on it. If possible, I would like to put the younger engine into the car. Is there a way to mount an 89+ engine in a pre-89 Supra? -OdysseusOnWheels

01-11-2011, 06:39 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Just unbolt the mounts from one engine and bolt them to the other. __________________ 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 --->

01-11-2011, 08:17 AM	#3
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	And don't forget to swap the oil pans and oil pump strainers/pickup __________________ 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

01-12-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
OdysseusOnWheels Stock Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: America Posts: 18	Cool! Thanks! I'm glad to know it's easy. __________________ OdysseusOnWheels ------ 1986.5 Red Pearl Non-Turbo

02-01-2011, 06:02 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The motor mounts and the cross member did change in '89. If you didn't change them then it's not an '89 you swapped in... I don't think the oil pan changed though... the only change in oil pan that I know of is the one used in the Cressida. The '89+ motor mounts are a fluid filled design... nice and cushy but easier to break and possibly leak. EDT: Actually I shouldn't state that bonzo's engine wasn't from an '89. The very beginning of the '89 year model saw a lot of parts mixed in from the previous model years. Although there were mostly electrical components and wiring it shouldn't surprise anyone to see something else from a pre89 in there. __________________ 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 ---> Last edited by cre; 02-01-2011 at 06:10 AM.

02-01-2011, 05:12 AM	#5
bonzo Stock Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pomona ks Posts: 9	you will have to switch the distributors ,they have diff. plugs on the harness, along with a couple other sensors cant think of them off the top of my head and really you should not have to change the mounts from my experience , i did the exact opposite swap (86 into an 89) i did not change the mounts or the oil pan for that matter but maybe im wrong and you will have to

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