Interchangable parts?

Metalshredder_25 · 05-21-2006, 01:04 AM

Hello everyone I have a 88 toyota surpa turbo and as most of you already know our parts aren't cheap and there isn't any supra's in any local scrap yards so I was wondering if anybody had a list of interchangable parts from other toyota's?.Just for instance I need a fan shroud and a new radiator and some misc hoses.

Burn N' Up · 05-21-2006, 04:19 PM

The supra is a rocket ship, especially the turbo, it has the highest grade technology available at the time crammed into a car that is not very big. Needless to say alot of parts were designed for that car and that car only.

joel w · 05-21-2006, 04:29 PM

Also, Look for cressidas, They had 7M motors.

As far as i know its just the cressy?

Metalshredder_25 · 05-21-2006, 09:14 PM

So not even a camry from the same year would have used the same rad or other parts?
Sorry for all the stupid questions but I'm trying to fix up my baby on a tight budget.

f00g00 · 05-22-2006, 06:36 AM

I got my radiator from an 87 Toyota crown which also had the 7M-GE but I don't think the car was available in the USA.

KNYFE · 05-22-2006, 02:40 PM

You don't have to have a fan shroud.... There is a thread below that goes more in depth on that topic.

theWeezL · 05-23-2006, 02:11 PM

Well, it really all depends on what you mean by usable...how much modification are you willing to do or capable of doing? For a Radiator its all about dimensions and location of inlet/outlet. when it comes time to mount it swapping your mount off an old radiator or fabricating one is always an option.

I once used a radiator out of an old fiat in my 73 Celica. I had to use my brackets, but they could be unsoldered with a propane torch...so like I said, take careful measurements, then go hunting.

As parts become harder to get (I know all about it having had 4 1st gen Celicas) you need to learn to use whats available, or stockpile when you do find a parts car. I found an exact duplicate of my supra down to the body color and interior for $500. Im in the process of stripping every single usable part and putting em in boxes in my attic for just such an occasion.

joel w · 05-23-2006, 04:51 PM

I disagree..The fan shroud is absolutely needed to make your thermal fan clutch work properly.. With out it, it will not engage/lock the fan clutch to pull the air through the radiator.

It may not be needed when driving, but sitting in traffic on a hot day may cause you to over heat.. These cars do not like it when they over heat...

05-21-2006, 01:04 AM	#1
Metalshredder_25 Intake Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midland,Ontario Posts: 31	Interchangable parts? Hello everyone I have a 88 toyota surpa turbo and as most of you already know our parts aren't cheap and there isn't any supra's in any local scrap yards so I was wondering if anybody had a list of interchangable parts from other toyota's?.Just for instance I need a fan shroud and a new radiator and some misc hoses.

05-21-2006, 04:29 PM	#3
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	Also, Look for cressidas, They had 7M motors. As far as i know its just the cressy? Last edited by joel williams; 05-21-2006 at 10:03 PM.

05-22-2006, 06:36 AM	#5
f00g00 12psi boost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kuwait Posts: 292	Crown I got my radiator from an 87 Toyota crown which also had the 7M-GE but I don't think the car was available in the USA.

05-22-2006, 02:40 PM	#6
KNYFE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 131	You don't have to have a fan shroud.... There is a thread below that goes more in depth on that topic. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/FastnLowI30 Supra, I30 and A8 are above...

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Burn N' Up 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 238	The supra is a rocket ship, especially the turbo, it has the highest grade technology available at the time crammed into a car that is not very big. Needless to say alot of parts were designed for that car and that car only.

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Metalshredder_25 Intake Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midland,Ontario Posts: 31	So not even a camry from the same year would have used the same rad or other parts? Sorry for all the stupid questions but I'm trying to fix up my baby on a tight budget.

05-23-2006, 02:11 PM	#7
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	Well, it really all depends on what you mean by usable...how much modification are you willing to do or capable of doing? For a Radiator its all about dimensions and location of inlet/outlet. when it comes time to mount it swapping your mount off an old radiator or fabricating one is always an option. I once used a radiator out of an old fiat in my 73 Celica. I had to use my brackets, but they could be unsoldered with a propane torch...so like I said, take careful measurements, then go hunting. As parts become harder to get (I know all about it having had 4 1st gen Celicas) you need to learn to use whats available, or stockpile when you do find a parts car. I found an exact duplicate of my supra down to the body color and interior for $500. Im in the process of stripping every single usable part and putting em in boxes in my attic for just such an occasion.

05-23-2006, 04:51 PM	#8
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	I disagree..The fan shroud is absolutely needed to make your thermal fan clutch work properly.. With out it, it will not engage/lock the fan clutch to pull the air through the radiator. It may not be needed when driving, but sitting in traffic on a hot day may cause you to over heat.. These cars do not like it when they over heat...