JDM 7MGE swap

1986.5SupraOwner · 10-31-2012, 05:34 AM

Hey Supra Forums!

So I have a 1986.5 Supra N/A and the engine (7mge) has to go ... So I am now looking for jdm engine sites and checking out the engines. I think TorontoJDM would be the best for me, has anybody heard about them before and if they sell decent engines? And also my main question is when I do the swap will I have to change anything besides the engine ? Anything would be great full to me and my mechanic!

Thanks a ton !!

S-mk3-B · 10-31-2012, 08:29 AM

You should see if those sites/providers are BBB accredited. And the only online JDM provider I know and bought from was http://www.jdmenginezone.com/
Good prices and communication, from my experience. Hope this helps!

cre · 10-31-2012, 06:54 PM

No engine of this age is worth snot for dropping right in. They all need rebuilt whether they've been sitting on a pier for 5 years rusting (JDM) or have high mileage but have been in service until recently (locally sourced). I wouldn't bother with JDM if you're just going off the 'wisdom' of the masses unless you can't find one locally to work with.

We have a few Canadian members I would try to track a couple of them down to see who they recommend in your area. Our moderator CanadianBak'inSupra is frequently found in the MKII section, perhaps send him a PM.

S-mk3-B · 10-31-2012, 07:50 PM

Yeah cre has point. With any JDM engines of these ages are going to need a lot of work. So it's a gamble either way

907mge · 11-01-2012, 02:55 AM

The one good point of jdm is that you are supposedly starting with a low mileage engine instead of the typical usdm 7mge s with 150k plus on them. But for the price of a jdm I would rather have a rebuild done on my old motor by a good machine shop.

10-31-2012, 05:34 AM	#1
1986.5SupraOwner Stock Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Victoria , BC , Canada Posts: 8	JDM 7MGE swap Hey Supra Forums! So I have a 1986.5 Supra N/A and the engine (7mge) has to go ... So I am now looking for jdm engine sites and checking out the engines. I think TorontoJDM would be the best for me, has anybody heard about them before and if they sell decent engines? And also my main question is when I do the swap will I have to change anything besides the engine ? Anything would be great full to me and my mechanic! Thanks a ton !! __________________ 1986.5 Toyota Supra non turbo 7M-GE

10-31-2012, 08:29 AM	#2
S-mk3-B 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	You should see if those sites/providers are BBB accredited. And the only online JDM provider I know and bought from was http://www.jdmenginezone.com/ Good prices and communication, from my experience. Hope this helps! __________________ 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo w/ Targa Top White Exterior-Blue Interior 3" Blitz Catback Exhaust System BIC Divorced Downpipe, Straight Pipe Megan Track Coilovers Apexi BOV, Turbo Timer, and Intake Lexus Projector Fogs Bride Low Max Replica

10-31-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	No engine of this age is worth snot for dropping right in. They all need rebuilt whether they've been sitting on a pier for 5 years rusting (JDM) or have high mileage but have been in service until recently (locally sourced). I wouldn't bother with JDM if you're just going off the 'wisdom' of the masses unless you can't find one locally to work with. We have a few Canadian members I would try to track a couple of them down to see who they recommend in your area. Our moderator CanadianBak'inSupra is frequently found in the MKII section, perhaps send him a PM. __________________ 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 --->

10-31-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
S-mk3-B 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	Yeah cre has point. With any JDM engines of these ages are going to need a lot of work. So it's a gamble either way __________________ 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo w/ Targa Top White Exterior-Blue Interior 3" Blitz Catback Exhaust System BIC Divorced Downpipe, Straight Pipe Megan Track Coilovers Apexi BOV, Turbo Timer, and Intake Lexus Projector Fogs Bride Low Max Replica

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907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	The one good point of jdm is that you are supposedly starting with a low mileage engine instead of the typical usdm 7mge s with 150k plus on them. But for the price of a jdm I would rather have a rebuild done on my old motor by a good machine shop.