what does it take

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

I was just wondering how much does it take to turbo a non turbo 87 auto supra my cousin bought it for 300.00 and it runs great but he is use to turbo car and he wants to put a turbo on the supra just some info thanks.

[Orion ZyGarian]

Well, there are two things you can do. Swap for a turbo engine or turbo the N/A. 7M is pretty easy to manage apparently, so I'd personally swap the engine out for a turbo. Many can be had for $500-$600 easily, whereas if you turbo the N/A you are limited pretty soon by less fuel and higher compression

If you can go to SupraForums, theres a few N/A-->T and "1/2 N/A-->T" conversion threads and stickies.

SupraMania is a better place for technicalities, though recently got hacked and lost a buttload of information, some of which probably being N/A-->T stuff because I'm not finding as much info there. HTH

[Kirk]

Just buy the 7MGTE and drop it in and save yourself a headache.

I bought a spare one from the junk yard for $400 with ECU and harness back when I had my MK3

[Supra 3G]

i think it would also be good idea to do the engine swap. The only prob is u won't find to many explainations on how to do it from this site and supraforums.com is down right now or not letting new members register. But i did some research on this and was asking around and a lot of peps told me to do an engine swap as well. The thing is, the 7mge is such a high compression motor that putting a turbo on would mean you could only run very low psi. So while you may get slighty more power, you still will never get the power you can get from a 7mgte or 1jz

[PoppaSmurf]

i think it would also be good idea to do the engine swap. The only prob is u won't find to many explainations on how to do it from this site and supraforums.com is down right now or not letting new members register. But i did some research on this and was asking around and a lot of peps told me to do an engine swap as well. The thing is, the 7mge is such a high compression motor that putting a turbo on would mean you could only run very low psi. So while you may get slighty more power, you still will never get the power you can get from a 7mgte or 1jz

such a high compression motor??! its 9.2:1, and they respond to boost just fine, you have to be a little bit more careful with your tune, but plenty of people run as much boost as they would've on a GTE short block just by making sure they had a safe tune....oh ya, suprised nobody mentioned to swap to the R-154 transmission

[Orion ZyGarian]

Oh right, yeah, the W58 on MkIIIs is useless for power

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

i apreciate all the info i think i am going to by the turbo engine and trans , harness , ecu just to make it easy if anyone comes across that stuff for an automatic let me know

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

and 1 more question what is the best engine to go with info please

[Orion ZyGarian]

This is debatable...its MUCH easier and cheaper to stick with the 7M, although many people prefer the 1JZ (I did for a year) you need a whole clip for the conversion and some fun with wiring

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

yea i want to keep it easy i think i am just going to find a 7m full swap

[Idealsupra]

Oh right, yeah, the W58 on MkIIIs is useless for power

umm he has an a340e...which is the same auto in the turbo and non...it will hold power decently up to around 450...

as for finding an engine and etc for 500 in good shape..GOOD FUCKING LUCK... first off good luck finding an engine in a junkyard is hard enough...after that getting one in good shape ready to drop in for 500 is a DREAM.... NAs in running condition go for more then that...

your best bet is gonna be getting a jdm turbo engine for about 1k... that will drop right in...then you will need to get a harness, ecu, piping, ic, and a few accessories...

it will basically cost you around 2k for a swap assuming you do it correctly...

a GTE engine that needs WORK can be had for around 500.... i have sold two in the past couple of months for about 500 each...both needed some form of rebuild.... and i have one more in my garage right now that had slight rod knock that im looking to sell for about 500....

if youre interested let me know...

[Kirk]

The motor I bought was 100% perfect with 60K miles on it...dropped right in and cranked right up. Check around some local junk yards and browse around online for a motor that runs and save yourself the headache.

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

any web sites to buy jdm 7mgte motors info please

[Idealsupra]

The motor I bought was 100% perfect with 60K miles on it...dropped right in and cranked right up. Check around some local junk yards and browse around online for a motor that runs and save yourself the headache.

kirk this was also over 2 years ago...as well as before the semi popularity of this car increased in the area... youve been outta the mk3 game for awhile... trust me..what i say is true

[RTA Supra]

"Ideal is correct"

[Kirk]

kirk this was also over 2 years ago...as well as before the semi popularity of this car increased in the area... youve been outta the mk3 game for awhile... trust me..what i say is true
anyone could just search SupraForums themselves and see the avg. going price for the 7MGTE's that dont need a rebuild... I found one for $500 complete + with a 5sp tranny...deals are out there if you look.... :dunce:

[PoppaSmurf]

i have a working 7m-gte ill give up for $500...muhahahahaha

[PoppaSmurf]

yup, its been abused by me for 12 miles, yup, 12, from new port richey, to tarpon springs...

*Edited by Slash*

[PoppaSmurf]

btw, my motor has 99k on it, needs a water pump cause it pisses a little coolant out, i can start it for anyone who wants to hear it ....sorry about the shameless plug :lol:

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

sean call me at 4010123 hit me up on that motor

[Rob and Dave@Big Valley]

i didnt know i was going to cause a argument damn

[MR2 Moogie]

i didnt know i was going to cause a argument damn

I didnt know either... Locktastic

P.S. I thought this sort of childness had gone away a while ago. Its sad that it is back.


P.S.S. Nobody cares who's car does or does not run, everyone has their reasons.

-Slash

[Slash]

I didnt know either... Locktastic

P.S. I thought this sort of childness had gone away a while ago. Its sad that it is back.


P.S.S. Nobody cares who's car does or does not run, everyone has their reasons.

-Slash

Now i'm on the right name

/sudo killthread