can I drop a turbo engine into a 86 non turbo

amueller626 · 01-28-2011, 03:35 AM

Are there any issues with dropping a 7MGTE turbo engine into a 86.5 non turbo?
Wiring harness? Vaccuum lines?
Thanks,

Bill

cre · 01-28-2011, 07:30 AM

Well, you'll need to swap in a GTE oil cooler setup or install a full flow oil cooler (MUCH better, the stock GTE setup is crap). You'll also need to swap in the GTE electronics (ECU, air flow meter, coil packs, wire harness, etc.). The GTE came mated with a different transmission than the N/A, it you want to swap that in too you'll at least need to swap the front half of the drive shaft. The N/A also has a lower end gear... if you're looking for a smoother ride you'll want to swap in either a 3.91 or a 3.73 from a turbo model. You'll need the speedo drive gear for which ever diff you choose to match with the transmission or your speedometer and odometer will be off.

amueller626 · 01-30-2011, 04:33 AM

Thanks! You helped me talk my son into keeping it stock.

cre · 01-30-2011, 05:33 AM

ROFL!!! Well, I'm here to help.

If he decides down the road that he really has to have a turbo he's bettor off with a swap than adding a turbo to the N/A.

01-28-2011, 03:35 AM	#1
amueller626 Stock Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 23	can I drop a turbo engine into a 86 non turbo Are there any issues with dropping a 7MGTE turbo engine into a 86.5 non turbo? Wiring harness? Vaccuum lines? Thanks, Bill

01-28-2011, 07:30 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, you'll need to swap in a GTE oil cooler setup or install a full flow oil cooler (MUCH better, the stock GTE setup is crap). You'll also need to swap in the GTE electronics (ECU, air flow meter, coil packs, wire harness, etc.). The GTE came mated with a different transmission than the N/A, it you want to swap that in too you'll at least need to swap the front half of the drive shaft. The N/A also has a lower end gear... if you're looking for a smoother ride you'll want to swap in either a 3.91 or a 3.73 from a turbo model. You'll need the speedo drive gear for which ever diff you choose to match with the transmission or your speedometer and odometer will be off. __________________ 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 --->

01-30-2011, 05:33 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	ROFL!!! Well, I'm here to help. If he decides down the road that he really has to have a turbo he's bettor off with a swap than adding a turbo to the N/A. __________________ 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 --->

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01-30-2011, 04:33 AM	#3
amueller626 Stock Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 23	Thanks! You helped me talk my son into keeping it stock.