7mge vs 7mgte

Ivsc · 05-14-2013, 12:19 PM

I am looking to buy a mk3 supra but I am not sure which engine to go with 7mge or 7mgte. Would the maintenance for the turbo be hard and what should I do for the maintenance?

MA70-3.0GT · 05-14-2013, 12:53 PM

GTE without a doubt, the non-turbo is so much less powerful & maintenance generally is the same or easier IMO on the turbo.

Main thing to look for is that the head gasket has been replaced/properly torqued, as they weren't torqued properly from the factory and always fail eventually. Aside from that they're very tough engines. Maintenance wise it's basically the same as any engine turbo or not, regular good quality oil changes, correct mix of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor in the coolant (and ensuring it's "burped" properly when changing it), filters and plugs. Valve adjustment is by shim on both too.

S-mk3-B · 05-14-2013, 04:07 PM

Agreed, without a doubt the GTE ftw! Nothing beats the happiness I get out of hearing my turbo spool on a cold night, plus the sound of the BOV haha.

pandrade · 05-18-2013, 04:34 PM

I agree whith the general feel that the gte is better lol. why buy a great car and save an extra 300 bucks to get the n/a spend the little extra for the turbo(that is in good shape)and you will never regret it

05-14-2013, 12:19 PM	#1
Ivsc Stock Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1	7mge vs 7mgte I am looking to buy a mk3 supra but I am not sure which engine to go with 7mge or 7mgte. Would the maintenance for the turbo be hard and what should I do for the maintenance?

05-14-2013, 12:53 PM	#2
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	GTE without a doubt, the non-turbo is so much less powerful & maintenance generally is the same or easier IMO on the turbo. Main thing to look for is that the head gasket has been replaced/properly torqued, as they weren't torqued properly from the factory and always fail eventually. Aside from that they're very tough engines. Maintenance wise it's basically the same as any engine turbo or not, regular good quality oil changes, correct mix of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor in the coolant (and ensuring it's "burped" properly when changing it), filters and plugs. Valve adjustment is by shim on both too. __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!!

05-14-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
S-mk3-B 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	Agreed, without a doubt the GTE ftw! Nothing beats the happiness I get out of hearing my turbo spool on a cold night, plus the sound of the BOV haha. __________________ 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

05-18-2013, 04:34 PM	#4
pandrade 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort myers florida Posts: 345	I agree whith the general feel that the gte is better lol. why buy a great car and save an extra 300 bucks to get the n/a spend the little extra for the turbo(that is in good shape)and you will never regret it __________________ 1987 7m-gte R-154, SS braided clutch line, full 3in exshaust,aluminum radiator,full throttle gen 2 whith GM 3 inch mass air flow,13lbs flywheel, and more to come

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