Differences between JDM and American 7MGTE

518Supra · 02-22-2009, 10:33 PM

exactally what i was lookin for, thanks for the info. Pretty sure im gunna make the drive and get a rebuilt not JDM . But thanks again!

btwilson86 · 02-23-2009, 12:31 AM

I'd agree. If the damage to an existing engine can be fixed with a rebuild, then it should be rebuilt. I swapped in a JDM 7MGE into my old 87, but that was only because I had two golf ball sized holes in the block of the blown enigine (can't exactly rebuild that, haha).

BTW, what was the reason that the "local Supra guy" gave you for not buying JDM? Most different parts can usually be swapped over from your current motor, so I'm kind of curious what his reason's are...

Oh, and be sure you check out the shop you take the motor to before you get that rebuild. Ask them if they've even seen one of these motors before, as alot of mechanics assume they know what they're doing and f*** something up in the rebuild. If you're doing it yourself, do some research and ask quiestions if you need to know.

518Supra · 02-23-2009, 12:59 PM

rebuild isnt an option for it the bearing ate up alot of the block, the supra guy just said he tried a JDM swap and ran into a bunch of problems, i havent had alot of time to talk to him thats why im on here. If i do buy a JDM do you have a place to suggest? All i know is thats all i can find on ebay

btwilson86 · 02-23-2009, 06:17 PM

Back when I was living in SoCal, I found a place in Gardena off of eBay. That's where I got my motor from. I know some other people on this forum have given there opinion on who they think everyone should get JDM engines from, perhaps they'll chime in here as well.

IMO, if they're set up as a good business, give you a phone number that you can call a real, live human and talk, and if they include a picture of the actual engine for sale it's probably safe to buy from them. When you do buy your engine, look and see if they say what year and modle car the engine came out of. That way you can find one that'll be compatible with your ECU and gauge cluster (the lower redline from the counterbalancing).

518Supra · 02-24-2009, 12:36 PM

found a place caled nagasiki JDM, think im gunna buy one there the price is pretty resanoable. When it comes ill make a post on how the swap goes, thanks for the help.

02-23-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I'd agree. If the damage to an existing engine can be fixed with a rebuild, then it should be rebuilt. I swapped in a JDM 7MGE into my old 87, but that was only because I had two golf ball sized holes in the block of the blown enigine (can't exactly rebuild that, haha). BTW, what was the reason that the "local Supra guy" gave you for not buying JDM? Most different parts can usually be swapped over from your current motor, so I'm kind of curious what his reason's are... Oh, and be sure you check out the shop you take the motor to before you get that rebuild. Ask them if they've even seen one of these motors before, as alot of mechanics assume they know what they're doing and f*** something up in the rebuild. If you're doing it yourself, do some research and ask quiestions if you need to know. __________________ 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

02-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Back when I was living in SoCal, I found a place in Gardena off of eBay. That's where I got my motor from. I know some other people on this forum have given there opinion on who they think everyone should get JDM engines from, perhaps they'll chime in here as well. IMO, if they're set up as a good business, give you a phone number that you can call a real, live human and talk, and if they include a picture of the actual engine for sale it's probably safe to buy from them. When you do buy your engine, look and see if they say what year and modle car the engine came out of. That way you can find one that'll be compatible with your ECU and gauge cluster (the lower redline from the counterbalancing). __________________ 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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02-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
518Supra Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 9	exactally what i was lookin for, thanks for the info. Pretty sure im gunna make the drive and get a rebuilt not JDM . But thanks again!

02-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#3
518Supra Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 9	rebuild isnt an option for it the bearing ate up alot of the block, the supra guy just said he tried a JDM swap and ran into a bunch of problems, i havent had alot of time to talk to him thats why im on here. If i do buy a JDM do you have a place to suggest? All i know is thats all i can find on ebay

02-24-2009, 12:36 PM	#5
518Supra Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 9	found a place caled nagasiki JDM, think im gunna buy one there the price is pretty resanoable. When it comes ill make a post on how the swap goes, thanks for the help.