[Supras] 7MGTE in mk1 supra?

[d russell]

all swaps can be answered with a standlalone. But not in emission controlled states.

Brandon <fstrnldr at tconl.com> wrote: so in other words ... Bolt it in and wire up a stand alone,  you'll end up 
w/ more power than the stock ECU, and w/ out the PITA-ism of the toyota 
wiring.

Brandon
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Gyoba" 
To: "Jon Prine" ; 
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Supras] 7MGTE in mk1 supra?


> On 5 May 2006 at 15:13, Jon Prine wrote:
>
>> Considering buying a 79 supra..   I know mk2's fit the 7M with little
>> problems but what about a 79?  Custom engine mounts, drive shaft etc
>> are not big problems, as long as the engine will fit in the bay
>> without cutting anything up or using a hammer.   I would also plan on
>> using the R154 tranny.  Would it fit? how about shifter lining up in
>> stockish location?
>
> Engine mounts shouldn't be a problem, since the 4M-E is the same block, 
> after all.  The
> oil pan will be different, but you may be able to get away with using the 
> 4M oil pan, and
> just altering the oil pickup.
>
> The transmission will be more problematic.  You WILL need to fabricate a 
> custom mount for
> the transmission.  Since both the R154 and W58 are the same distance from 
> the rear engine
> mount to the shifter location, it *should* fit, as I believe that the Mk1 
> also used the
> W58, though I could be wrong there.
>
> You may need to relocate some of the stuff under the hood, there may not 
> be room for the
> coil packs under the hood of the Mk1 in the stock location.  These could 
> be relocated, as
> several members have done so.
>
> There should also be room for the turbo, but the last time I looked under 
> the hood of a
> Mk1, I seem to recall there being some larger plumbing in there for the 
> heat/AC system.
> This may require some attention.
>
> Wiring *will* be difficult, since the Mk1's chassis electrical is even 
> more different than
> the Mk2's system.  Some of the work will be similar, but some will take 
> some new
> creativity.
>
> As far as speedo goes, you'll have to figure that out once it's all 
> together.  You'll
> probably have to use much of the Mk3 instrumentation, as the tach is 
> likely to be
> different enough as to be inconvertable.  Also many of the other engine 
> instruments will
> be too different to convert.
>
> If you go ahead with it, good luck!
>
> Dan Gyoba
> '89 NA 431,537 kms,
> http://www.abstractconsulting.com/~dan
>
>
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