1987 supra

[gsantos79]

just got a 1987 supra non turbo.. wanna do a swap.. can anyone tell which turbo motor goes rite in with no mods.. 1jz or 2jz? use to be a honda guy.. dont really no too much about toyotas.. thanks guys

[TcmaBoy]

The answer is the motor that is in it now. Any motor swap will involve changing motor monts, the wire harness, ECU, etc. There is no such thing as a "bolt in" swap. In the case of an 87 the entire front subframe has to be changed out to accomodate anything other than a 7M.

[gsantos79]

thanks for the info.. wat does a full swap cost? n also can i use the 5 speed trans from my n/a motor on the 1jz?

[Jeeves]

Not without tryin' to adapt it somehow. Even then, You shouldn't. W58's are worthless above 300tq.

A full swap is usually, 3,000-5,000, depending on where you get your front cut (you can't just buy the motor, you need the front half of those donor cars) and how much labor/extra parts it takes to get it all in.

[TcmaBoy]

Originally Posted by gsantos79

thanks for the info.. wat does a full swap cost? n also can i use the 5 speed trans from my n/a motor on the 1jz?

I use a R-154. The 1JZ came equipped with it, so there is a correct bell housing available. No adapters needed. The 1JZ clutch is the same clutch used with the 7MGTE making them easy to find.

[gsantos79]

is a 7mgte any good?

[gsantos79]

thanks for the help man.. also can someone give me the whole breakdown for wat i need for the swap..

[TcmaBoy]

Originally Posted by gsantos79

is a 7mgte any good?

With a little work its a good motor.

[gsantos79]

wat kind of work? turbo upgade?

[TcmaBoy]

Originally Posted by gsantos79

wat kind of work? turbo upgade?

Nope, just needs a MHG.

[Jeeves]

...which also includes machining the head and block.

[gsantos79]

ya thanks.. i think im gonna go with the 7mgte route.. the swap sound a hell of a lot easier then the 1jz.. still loooking for a motor.. ill keep u guys updated.. thanks again..