New Engine Or Rebuild Help ! ! ! ! !

DarkRaiderz · 01-13-2006, 08:28 PM

I Need Your Help What Do You Think ?

1986.5 Toyota Supa Non-Turbo

150,000 Miles On My Current Engine . . . .

I Need A Rebuild
My Engine Knocks LOUD AS KNOCKS WHEN I TURN IT ON CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK Thats All I Hear . . . . .

I WANT TO FIX MY ENGINE UP HEADERS EXHAUST INTAKE WIRE SET BLAH BLAH BLAH ETC. .

WELL WHAT DO YOU THINK WHAT WOULD LAST ME LONGER AN ENGINE MAYBE WITH LIKE 98,000 LEAST OR JUST A FULL REBUILD . . .

TONY! · 01-14-2006, 03:58 AM

If you have rod knock, the crank will be scored and need to be cut.
I can't see how the connecting rod would still be reusable.

I dissected an engine that had a spun bearing in the rod, and it was such a mess in there. It needed a new rod and a new crank.

As far as what is best for you. I really can’t tell you!
There are way too many factors: time, money, experience requirements for the build, etcetc.

Rebuilds are great if you can source good parts and go from there.

Buying a JDM motor is a quick way of doing it.
But you would be getting an old motor, but a quicker solution.

Depends on how long you want to keep the car also.
Sometimes putting used parts in a used car is the way to go.
I once sold a used part to a guy and said that the part will probably outlast his car.

Well, different people have different philosophies, but I think I gave some ideas on both.

stumpjumper · 01-14-2006, 06:33 AM

Go for one of those used 30K jap motors. Replace the head gasket on it and you'll be good to go. It'll be about $500.

Jebus · 01-15-2006, 10:23 AM

Rebuilding it will give you better results and longer life, but as its allready been stated, it depends on where you get the parts, whos building it, money. I rebuilt and have full confidence in my engine as i've seen what went in it, and had access to very cheap parts and a great mechanic.

j3pz · 01-15-2006, 07:00 PM

time is another factor. if you want it running as quick as possible then its a no brainer, go with a jdm engine. but if you want durability then rebuild. its all up to you. again money, time, experience

Isphius · 01-23-2006, 01:21 AM

where is a good place to buy a rebuild kit from? i need bearings, all the gaskets, and new rings. also a rebuild kit for the head, just the oil seals and other not reusable stuff.

View Poll Results: Rebuild Or Used Engine
REBUILD	9	81.82%
USED ENGINE WITH MININUM OF 98K UP 2 120K	2	18.18%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

01-13-2006, 08:28 PM	#1
DarkRaiderz Stock Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 26	New Engine Or Rebuild Help ! ! ! ! ! I Need Your Help What Do You Think ? 1986.5 Toyota Supa Non-Turbo 150,000 Miles On My Current Engine . . . . I Need A Rebuild My Engine Knocks LOUD AS KNOCKS WHEN I TURN IT ON CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK Thats All I Hear . . . . . I WANT TO FIX MY ENGINE UP HEADERS EXHAUST INTAKE WIRE SET BLAH BLAH BLAH ETC. . WELL WHAT DO YOU THINK WHAT WOULD LAST ME LONGER AN ENGINE MAYBE WITH LIKE 98,000 LEAST OR JUST A FULL REBUILD . . .

01-14-2006, 03:58 AM	#2
TONY! 12psi boost Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Troy, NY 12180 Posts: 353	If you have rod knock, the crank will be scored and need to be cut. I can't see how the connecting rod would still be reusable. I dissected an engine that had a spun bearing in the rod, and it was such a mess in there. It needed a new rod and a new crank. As far as what is best for you. I really can’t tell you! There are way too many factors: time, money, experience requirements for the build, etcetc. Rebuilds are great if you can source good parts and go from there. Buying a JDM motor is a quick way of doing it. But you would be getting an old motor, but a quicker solution. Depends on how long you want to keep the car also. Sometimes putting used parts in a used car is the way to go. I once sold a used part to a guy and said that the part will probably outlast his car. Well, different people have different philosophies, but I think I gave some ideas on both. __________________ -------------> ITEMS THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE FROM AN '88 PART OUT <------------- _____\|_____ /. . . \ . . . \ . .\ ( ]/ . . . . \ . . . \ . .\[ ) _________________ /OO]====(W)====[OO\ [___________________] [ [O] ///______\\\ [O]_] ____________________[\|\|]______________[\|\|]____________________ Last edited by TONY!; 01-14-2006 at 09:41 PM. Reason: Removed the "why do you have cap locks?" part out :/

01-15-2006, 10:23 AM	#4
Jebus Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25	Rebuilding it will give you better results and longer life, but as its allready been stated, it depends on where you get the parts, whos building it, money. I rebuilt and have full confidence in my engine as i've seen what went in it, and had access to very cheap parts and a great mechanic. __________________ If only my Supra had a Novarossi!

01-15-2006, 07:00 PM	#5
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	time is another factor. if you want it running as quick as possible then its a no brainer, go with a jdm engine. but if you want durability then rebuild. its all up to you. again money, time, experience __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

01-14-2006, 06:33 AM	#3
stumpjumper 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74	Go for one of those used 30K jap motors. Replace the head gasket on it and you'll be good to go. It'll be about $500.

01-23-2006, 01:21 AM	#6
Isphius 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long branch, NJ Posts: 1,006	where is a good place to buy a rebuild kit from? i need bearings, all the gaskets, and new rings. also a rebuild kit for the head, just the oil seals and other not reusable stuff. __________________ Yay the supra assistant is gone!!! WEEE!!

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