how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

Okay so I hope I got the engine code right, but I am wondering about the 3rd-gen Supra engines, the 230-HP ones, because I think it'd be fun to drop one into a MkII Supra (because of the light body). I also think it'd be a good choice over the 2JZ engine only because you can get them hella cheaper. I can prolly score a JDM 7MGTE for $1000, and add about $3500 to that if you want the 2JZ. But does this engine hold up to boost and mods very well? I was hoping for power around 300 HP, or maybe just around 250 would be enough.

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

i've seen 45o RWHP out of one. from what i understand they don't get along with headgaskets too well. and for the 300 you're looking for you'll probably need new rods.

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

It really would be smarter for me to think about a 2JZ engine, though... I would have tons of fun with one of those engines stock, assuming it'd bolt into the MkII chassis.

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

2jz is proven, and it will be sick as ---- if......

you overnite parts from japan ;D

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

yeah especially if I get like 3 intercoolers like that FnF Supra. Too bad I don't have a ricey Ford pickup to haul around the new parts in...

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

it woulda been fast in pink, that's why the s2000 was fast

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

not as fast as tyreses goddamn new eclipse with the nigged ass chrome stizile

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

the 7mgte will handle 300hp on stock bottom end just fine, you will need a new headgasket since toyota did not torque them enough when made... add a t3/t4 and 550cc injectors along with a lexus sc400 afm, 3 inch dp and exhaust, upgrade intercooler and piping, no problem
with all that properly tuned you should get 320 or more hp
it's just not all that cheap ;D

Re:how good is the Supra engine, 7MGTE?
 

all you have to do is lengthen the injector pulse and tune the nos timing and you'll be running 9's