First time with a supra mk3

noobsuprakidd · 12-22-2009, 03:52 AM

i just bought a 87 supra. the engine is really knocking bad. therefore i wanna swap it out a put a better engine. what would you guys suggust and can you guys plz tell me everything i need for the swap? im new to this im only 18 doin the swap alone. therefore i can really use all the help i can use.. so can you guys plz help me? just need all the info plz.. thanx guys

cre · 12-22-2009, 04:12 AM

You've left out an important piece of information; Just how much experience do you have with automotive repair? The only advice I have to offer to a complete novice who's looking to do their first swap is to find a local MKIII owner who has experience with the project and is willing to mentor you. IMHO, it's not the kind of thing which can be talked through over the net with most people.

I STRONGLY recommend you go to a Toyota dealership and buy or order online a copy of the Toyota Service and Repair Manual for 1987 Supra. It is more accurate and specific than other third-party manuals and will walk you through the complete rebuild process. (It also makes for a badass booster seat! The thing's a damned phone book.)

Here you'll find an online copy of the TSRM for a 1990 Supra: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/

Are you planning on a GE to GTE swap? Your profile (and signature) has no information for us to know what you've got... hint.

noobsuprakidd · 12-22-2009, 07:34 AM

thanks the supra is just the shell.. (it has no engine).. i've been doin swaps but just on hondas.. never on toyotas.. so what would bbe a good engine for me to put in it? i was thinking the 2jgte wateva that is.. plz help.. cash in hand right now

TripleC · 12-31-2009, 05:30 PM

You want the 1jzgte or the 2jzgte no GE engine. I have had both and trust me you want the turbo('s)

12-22-2009, 03:52 AM	#1
noobsuprakidd Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: allentown,pa Posts: 4	First time with a supra mk3 i just bought a 87 supra. the engine is really knocking bad. therefore i wanna swap it out a put a better engine. what would you guys suggust and can you guys plz tell me everything i need for the swap? im new to this im only 18 doin the swap alone. therefore i can really use all the help i can use.. so can you guys plz help me? just need all the info plz.. thanx guys

12-22-2009, 04:12 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	You've left out an important piece of information; Just how much experience do you have with automotive repair? The only advice I have to offer to a complete novice who's looking to do their first swap is to find a local MKIII owner who has experience with the project and is willing to mentor you. IMHO, it's not the kind of thing which can be talked through over the net with most people. I STRONGLY recommend you go to a Toyota dealership and buy or order online a copy of the Toyota Service and Repair Manual for 1987 Supra. It is more accurate and specific than other third-party manuals and will walk you through the complete rebuild process. (It also makes for a badass booster seat! The thing's a damned phone book.) Here you'll find an online copy of the TSRM for a 1990 Supra: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/ Are you planning on a GE to GTE swap? Your profile (and signature) has no information for us to know what you've got... hint. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#4
TripleC 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 103	You want the 1jzgte or the 2jzgte no GE engine. I have had both and trust me you want the turbo('s) __________________ 1JZGTE ,R154, Hallman Boost Controller, HKS bov, HKS Mushroom top Air Filter, HKS Front Mount Intercooler, Greedy Turbo Timer, PLX300 AFC, Custom Divorced Y-pipe, Custom Intercooler Pipeing, RS-R Concept Exhaust, Optima Red Top Battery, Strut bar Brembo Rotors, A1 Traction arms, Megan Coilovers, Stern ST 2 wheels rear 265x30 r19 - front 245x35 r19, New Front Lip, 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 MRR HR2 with whatever for Drift treads 2 additional C12A turbo's(Extra)

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12-22-2009, 07:34 AM	#3
noobsuprakidd Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: allentown,pa Posts: 4	thanks the supra is just the shell.. (it has no engine).. i've been doin swaps but just on hondas.. never on toyotas.. so what would bbe a good engine for me to put in it? i was thinking the 2jgte wateva that is.. plz help.. cash in hand right now