5M-E Single Cam to turbo - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Supra83 · 06-18-2004, 11:09 PM

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me out. I have just purchased an 83 Supra, and would like to turbocharge it. An engine swap is out of the question (sadly) due to time constraints and cost.

I am aware that a 7MGTE manifold will bolt to a 5MGE head (with a slight modification), however the motor in my Supra is a single cam. Do I need to buy a twincam head to fit the 7MGTE manifold, or will it fit the 5ME? The head on the car now has been reconditioned recently, with a slight port and polish, and I would prefer to keep it if it is possible. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks again.

repinS · 06-19-2004, 11:17 AM

Don't think the turbo manifold will work with the 5M-E.

Piddy · 06-19-2004, 12:46 PM

They made a single cam Supra??? How about a 6M-GE swap?

repinS · 06-19-2004, 01:05 PM

Yeah, only in Ausrialia though. The earlier MKII Supra and early 85-88 Cressidas had the 5M-E. Single cam, weaker thing, but it did the trick.

pimpy rider · 06-20-2004, 01:01 PM

even a non turbo 7m-ge at 200 horsepower will give you more power than that boat anchor you have in you car. A motor swap is waayyyyyy less work and money too. You will probably need to run 12 pounds of boost just to run 200 horsepower.

But if you insist, i know the exhaust manifolds from 7m-gte and 5m-ge are the same. I have a 5m-e out at my dads next time i'm out there i will look for you if i can remember.