checking out an 86 mk3 tomorrow

[cvbikeguy]

Thanks for the advice. Ill check all over the car. But yes I'm planning on replacing a lot on this car. Luckily I have a little paycheck to work on it

[Krem]

Originally Posted by cvbikeguy

Thanks for the advice. Ill check all over the car. But yes I'm planning on replacing a lot on this car. Luckily I have a little paycheck to work on it

if you have a little paycheck to work on it... I'd be very cautious... as Cre mentioned, that's a LOT of miles on that engine. Infact, if there's been no rebuild on it, and has just been maintained very well, it's still likely to go at anytime. Also if it's the original tranny, might want to have that examined as well. If possible, try to catch the car in cold state and examine the tranny fluid, sniff for burnt smells in the trans oil.

Further more, a 2jz auto clip runs anywhere from $2.2k to $4k... manual transmissions only escalate that price (especially 6 speed tranny). I saw a 2jz 6spd front clip the other day for $4,800 total.. but unless you're going to do the swap yourself and also do the wiring, you're probably going to spend that much, if not more, to get it all under the hood and hooked up running. You'd probably be better off looking at a mk3 that's had a JDM 7mgte swap that's ready to drive w/o much work... then again, seems these mk3's are always needing some kind of attention.

[cvbikeguy]

Yea I was looking for a while at 2jz with the 6 speeds. I might just get the 5 speed first and the 1jz. We will see. I'm just look forward to working on a car for once instead of my 4runner the mileage does worry me tho.

Thank you

[cre]

The 6 speed won't fit.

[cvbikeguy]

I've seen an mkIII with a v160

[cre]

I should have just said that it won't fit without a decent bit of custom work. Anything can be done; I really just meant to make the point that it's not a direct swap.

EDIT: Actually, going back through my links I can't find any MKIIIs with a V160.... I'm not surprised, the gearbox is about a foot longer than the R154... the shifter will be in the center console's storage bin. Have some links or pics of any that you've seen?

[cvbikeguy]

so i got the car today. absolutely amazing. ive always wanted a supra (any year) since i was little so this is kind of a dream come true. barely any body damage. minor paint fading. needs a clutch fan, and just need to replace a few hoses. $700. the only thing i cant wait to do is put in that r154. oh so thank you all for the help. cant wait to start posting up some build threads

[cvbikeguy]

Originally Posted by cre

I should have just said that it won't fit without a decent bit of custom work. Anything can be done; I really just meant to make the point that it's not a direct swap.

EDIT: Actually, going back through my links I can't find any MKIIIs with a V160.... I'm not surprised, the gearbox is about a foot longer than the R154... the shifter will be in the center console's storage bin. Have some links or pics of any that you've seen?

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88965