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supradaddy0803 · 03-18-2008, 03:55 PM

Chill everyone Supramacist is right it is a pain in the ass swap I have dont it and beleive me it took me a month to get all the parts and everything right. It all depends on how mechanically inclined you are really I have been working on cars since I was 13 and now am 29, Plus I have worked on jet engines not really related but still something. The 1JZ comes from a supra so you know it will fit right but there are some differences like engine mounts if you are a pre 89. The driveshaft may be different. the are some harnesses that have to be swapped. Power steering lines different. Buy the clip and you will get everything you will need except a driveshaft and power steering hose. Like everyone has said I know I personnally have went over this quite a few times for people I have even helped out a guy near me that wanted to do it. But I also went on here and researched the whole thing before I asked any questions about it. You think the people are dicks on here if you ask a question that has been gone over try supramania. They really go off of people that ask stuff like that.

abhattan · 03-19-2008, 12:56 AM

I think you should just take your time with the car. Don't start beating the crap out of the car and then to find out that you need to do this and that. Believe me, I had a B16A in an '89 CRX. Did the swap thing, all motor thing, and honestly, Hondas are a lot more cheaper and easier to work on. Just as an example, the book time to change a head gasket on a Honda about 4.5 hours, with everything. On this car, the 7M head gasket swap is 16 hours. That doesn't mean it will take that long, but you get the idea. Do your research and ask around (the right people) and you should be fine.
I am lucky, I have been working on cars since I was 12 and am also 29 now. Did alot of import and domestic performance, so I know exactly what I'm getting into when I start something with this car. That's why I have another engine and rebuilding it my self on the side while I drive the car around everyday. Good luck and get a metal head gasket with some studs!

03-18-2008, 03:55 PM	#1
supradaddy0803 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens, TX Posts: 308	Chill everyone Supramacist is right it is a pain in the ass swap I have dont it and beleive me it took me a month to get all the parts and everything right. It all depends on how mechanically inclined you are really I have been working on cars since I was 13 and now am 29, Plus I have worked on jet engines not really related but still something. The 1JZ comes from a supra so you know it will fit right but there are some differences like engine mounts if you are a pre 89. The driveshaft may be different. the are some harnesses that have to be swapped. Power steering lines different. Buy the clip and you will get everything you will need except a driveshaft and power steering hose. Like everyone has said I know I personnally have went over this quite a few times for people I have even helped out a guy near me that wanted to do it. But I also went on here and researched the whole thing before I asked any questions about it. You think the people are dicks on here if you ask a question that has been gone over try supramania. They really go off of people that ask stuff like that. __________________ 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

03-19-2008, 12:56 AM	#2
abhattan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brentwood, New York Posts: 162	I think you should just take your time with the car. Don't start beating the crap out of the car and then to find out that you need to do this and that. Believe me, I had a B16A in an '89 CRX. Did the swap thing, all motor thing, and honestly, Hondas are a lot more cheaper and easier to work on. Just as an example, the book time to change a head gasket on a Honda about 4.5 hours, with everything. On this car, the 7M head gasket swap is 16 hours. That doesn't mean it will take that long, but you get the idea. Do your research and ask around (the right people) and you should be fine. I am lucky, I have been working on cars since I was 12 and am also 29 now. Did alot of import and domestic performance, so I know exactly what I'm getting into when I start something with this car. That's why I have another engine and rebuilding it my self on the side while I drive the car around everyday. Good luck and get a metal head gasket with some studs! __________________ '91 Turbo Targa 5 Spd. '87 Corolla GT-S 5 Spd '91 Accord Daily Driver 5 Spd Soon to be rebuilt (All to some extent)

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