When Buying an Engine...

btwilson86 · 11-17-2007, 08:03 AM

Hey guys and girls, I've got a question for you. When/if you were buying an engine, what would you look for? What kind of stuff catches your eye and helps you decide on one engine over another (I'm talking specifically about a 7MGTE)?

All input is much appreciated, as I am trying to get a general consensus about what people want in a motor.

btwilson86 · 11-30-2007, 04:09 AM

Come on... doesn't anyone have any feedback on this?

redmaro · 11-30-2007, 04:16 PM

Yeah well I dont think theres much to check on an engine thats not in a car.

The first thing I would check is the engine oil, too see in what conditions its in. The other things I would check is the spark plugs, and the rest would just be visual.

gpgtp_22 · 11-30-2007, 11:51 PM

Leakdown test

supradaddy0803 · 12-01-2007, 01:59 PM

LOL just go 1JZ and fix all the problems with your 7MGTE. They are a drop in a run the hell out of it install.

11-17-2007, 08:03 AM	#1
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	When Buying an Engine... Hey guys and girls, I've got a question for you. When/if you were buying an engine, what would you look for? What kind of stuff catches your eye and helps you decide on one engine over another (I'm talking specifically about a 7MGTE)? All input is much appreciated, as I am trying to get a general consensus about what people want in a motor. __________________ 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

11-30-2007, 04:09 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Come on... doesn't anyone have any feedback on this? __________________ 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

11-30-2007, 04:16 PM	#3
redmaro walbro fp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 432	Yeah well I dont think theres much to check on an engine thats not in a car. The first thing I would check is the engine oil, too see in what conditions its in. The other things I would check is the spark plugs, and the rest would just be visual. __________________ MK3, Auto, Turbo.

12-01-2007, 01:59 PM	#5
supradaddy0803 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens, TX Posts: 308	LOL just go 1JZ and fix all the problems with your 7MGTE. They are a drop in a run the hell out of it install. __________________ 1987 supra NA 5 speed 1JZGTE swap Tokico Illumina 2 and Eibach springs Tokico pillow blocks Suspension Techniques front and rear sway bar HKS super dragger cat-back exhaust plus test pipe Greddy Profec B spec 2 boost controller HKS type 1 turbo timer Supra sport solid steel drive shaft Walboro 255 fuel pump JZA70 Front end mod 18" Volk Racing AV3 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear

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