A ? about the oil pan.

supraheelfan · 06-11-2011, 09:41 PM

I got a jdm 7mgte from a 91' cressdia, and wanted to use a 87 7mge oil pan on the 91' 7mgte, but you guys are saying the 87' 7mge, has no front oil pan? Is that correct?
I"m guessing I can only use the mid sump from my 87 7mge.

But anyhow, Has anybody on here got an upgraded oil pan from driftmotion?????? Was wondering if the uggraded pan is actually worth the $400-$500 they charge. It actually looks like a decent upgrade, anybody have any experience with that.

87hilux7mge · 06-11-2011, 10:20 PM

the pans themselves will physically bolt to either engine with no problems. but the oil PUMPS are different between front and mid sump. if you swap pans, you must also swap oil pumps.

as far as im concerned, 500 bux for a modified oil pan from drift motion is a lil expensive, but there is alot of fab included.

im making my oil pan with all the things they put on, but i have a welder and some fab skills so..

8 qts is a good amount of oil, but for the price of 500 id say a full custom pan would be more worth it. look at companies like moroso and milodon. you pay 200-300 bux for a full custom pan for a SBC or SBF and get great quality, sometimes full aluminum pans.

cre · 06-12-2011, 02:42 AM

The pans are different for '91 and newer.... although I've no idea how. I have read some discussions about clearance problems though but I'm not sure if this is why. There is no difference between GE and GTE pans of the same generation.

Everyone's right about a Cressida pan not fitting... Neither the pan nor the pump will fit any year MKIII.

The pumps are different for GE and GTE.

87hilux7mge · 06-12-2011, 03:43 AM

im assuming you mean it wont fit in the car itself, not between engines?

cre · 06-12-2011, 05:48 AM

Any 7M oil pan will fit any 7M.... the requisites are matching oil pump pickup and cross member... does that explain it better?

supraheelfan · 06-12-2011, 05:03 PM

The oil pan from driftmotion is cheaper if you send them your own oil pan, so they can modify it. So with the new oil pan from driftmotion having 8 qts. should there be any reason to upgrade the oil pump as well??

87hilux7mge · 06-13-2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supraheelfan

The oil pan from driftmotion is cheaper if you send them your own oil pan, so they can modify it. So with the new oil pan from driftmotion having 8 qts. should there be any reason to upgrade the oil pump as well??

true, but not by much in my opinion. and no, you shouldnt need a heavier duty oil pump with more capacity. although it wouldnt be a bad idea to shim the relief valve on the oil pump a few MM to bump the pressure at idle up a few psi.

and thanks cre, sorry if i was seeming, snoody lol...i was high spirited when i wrote that lol.

06-11-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
supraheelfan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 178	I got a jdm 7mgte from a 91' cressdia, and wanted to use a 87 7mge oil pan on the 91' 7mgte, but you guys are saying the 87' 7mge, has no front oil pan? Is that correct? I"m guessing I can only use the mid sump from my 87 7mge. But anyhow, Has anybody on here got an upgraded oil pan from driftmotion?????? Was wondering if the uggraded pan is actually worth the $400-$500 they charge. It actually looks like a decent upgrade, anybody have any experience with that. Last edited by supraheelfan; 06-11-2011 at 09:50 PM.

06-11-2011, 10:20 PM	#2
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	the pans themselves will physically bolt to either engine with no problems. but the oil PUMPS are different between front and mid sump. if you swap pans, you must also swap oil pumps. as far as im concerned, 500 bux for a modified oil pan from drift motion is a lil expensive, but there is alot of fab included. im making my oil pan with all the things they put on, but i have a welder and some fab skills so.. 8 qts is a good amount of oil, but for the price of 500 id say a full custom pan would be more worth it. look at companies like moroso and milodon. you pay 200-300 bux for a full custom pan for a SBC or SBF and get great quality, sometimes full aluminum pans. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

06-12-2011, 02:42 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The pans are different for '91 and newer.... although I've no idea how. I have read some discussions about clearance problems though but I'm not sure if this is why. There is no difference between GE and GTE pans of the same generation. Everyone's right about a Cressida pan not fitting... Neither the pan nor the pump will fit any year MKIII. The pumps are different for GE and GTE. __________________ 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 --->

06-12-2011, 03:43 AM	#4
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	im assuming you mean it wont fit in the car itself, not between engines? __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

06-12-2011, 05:48 AM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Any 7M oil pan will fit any 7M.... the requisites are matching oil pump pickup and cross member... does that explain it better? __________________ 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 --->

06-12-2011, 05:03 PM	#6
supraheelfan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 178	The oil pan from driftmotion is cheaper if you send them your own oil pan, so they can modify it. So with the new oil pan from driftmotion having 8 qts. should there be any reason to upgrade the oil pump as well??