I need a 7MGTE Engine - Help Please

[TOMDYE]

My baby is an '89 Metal-flake Gray, Turbo, Targa, 126K miles. Body and Interior are immaculate; the 7MGTE engine is tired, burns some oil and recently suffered the BHG issue.

I was thinking about swapping out the 7MGTE with the 2JZGTE-ct12b, but this Forum convinced me not to go that route.

My question now is where to find a solid, remanufactured engine (Long Block). The Toyota dealer wants 3,700.00, a local, parts distributor (Houston, TX) wants 2,600.00. I have talked to other parts distributors on the Internet, which generally have used engines for anywhere from 1,100.00 to 2,000.00.

The money is not an issue, as I know I will need to add about 800.00 to 1,000.00 for the missing pieces the Long-Block does not come with.
Does anybody have a referral for a engine distributor that is honest, fair, and stands by their products? Preferrably, someone that you have done business with.

Are there any recommendations for extras that I can do or add to this project during the motor install? I’d like to bump the performance up (today I am at stock, except a K&N air filter, 3in down-pipe, hi-flow cat & 3in exhaust). I am thinking perhaps a waste-gate by-pass valve, maybe a new Turbo, hi-performance intercooler. Any suggestions are appreciated, and please provide an referral to a reputable performance distributor to make these purchases (“Stillin” is excessive in cost!).

This is my second ’89 T&T, and I have loved the ride since 1994.
Thank a lot. Tom

[Sonyps307]

What about having ur motor rebuild.

[TOMDYE]

Originally Posted by Sonyps307

What about having ur motor rebuild.

Sonyps307 - That is definitely an option. My issue is that I need a car. My Supra is my daily-driver. So, time is an issue.

The optimum solution is to find a replacement engine to get me through the short-term. AND, to keep my old block for an overhaul, with some sweeter options added - Long-Term solution.

Thanks for your reply.

[CanadianBak'inSupra]

i just purchased a 1uzfe 4L lexus v8 on ebay. engine trans ecu and loom 1600 free shipping and arrived in 7 days. ebay is the bomb. just always check there reputation first...

[Sonyps307]

Oh ok I got u lol. eBay has motors also some rebuild for 1000-3000 don't know how good they r but u can check them out. My local parts stores can get me a reman motor u can try that to.