IMO, whenever you get a used motor you should rebuild it, whether it be JDM or not. People will tell you either way, so like I said it's just my opinion. You're probably better off rebuilding your current 7MGTE with the popular MHG and ARP stud/bolt upgrade to help reduce the risk of BHG's in the future. If you do the rebuild yourself, make sure you inspect everything and replace anything in question, as well as the usual stuff (gaskets, bearings, piston rings, etc.). If you take it to a shop, make sure they'll do the same for you and make sure it's a reputable shop. Don't want to get your motor rebuilt just to have it blow.
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1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior
Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels
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