[Supras] 7MGTE in mk1 supra?

[Jeff Mohler]

Untrue.

You can get it certified..just takes time and paperwork, at least in CA its
possible.

On 5/6/06, d russell <dulobast25 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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
> Transonic
> 12305 Cary Cir
> Suite One
> La Vista NE, 68128
> 402-334-0319
> www.transonicracinginnovations.com
> ----- 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
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Supras mailing list
> > Supras at supras.com
> > http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
> >
> >
> > --
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006
> >
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Supras mailing list
> Supras at supras.com
> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Supras mailing list
> Supras at supras.com
> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
>