Sep 16, 2023 · To do this I had to build the entire USDM spec engine from a bare block on up after collecting all the various parts for it for years prior. It just wasn't possible to buy a 100% complete factory stock USDM 2JZGTE engine that never had any modifications done to it.

Model: 86-92 Toyota 7MGE 3.0 Twin Cam 24V Inline-6. Iron block with an Aluminum head. Found in the Sporty MA-70 Supra and Mid-size Cressida. It was time to give this engine some attention and get it back into shape. Machine work plan: Inspection, Teardown, and Cleaning. Block Work: Bore, Hone, and Deck the engine block.

It was Toyota's top performance engine until it was replaced by the JZ-series engines. Toyota produced a variant of the existing Japanese-market 7M-GTEU which featured a modified CT26 high-flow turbocharger and large volume intercooler, pushed output to 267 hp (199 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 358 N⋅m (264 lb⋅ft; 36.5 kg⋅m) at 4,400 rpm.

Aug 10, 2020 · My goal is a reliable 500-550whp on 93 pump gas. Allocating $1000 for machine shop labor and $400 for a tune, this should put the total at ~$6000. 1. Is this fueling enough or do I have to beef it up? 2. Do I have to build the head? 3. How reliable would a 7M in this configuration be at 500whp?

Apr 24, 2022 · In this guide, we discuss Toyota 7M-GTE engine specs, performance, tuning, mods, reliability, & more. At the time of production, the Toyota 7M-GTE was Toyota’s flagship performance engine. Turbo engines weren’t common in the 1980s, but the 7M specs are pretty standard for turbo engines of the era.

Nov 1, 2023 · I daily my 89 turbo, the engine itself is reliable, but the maintenance itself is impossible if you aren’t very mechanically sound. Parts can be expensive and rare, and diagnosis can be nigh impossible given the lack of obd 2.

May 29, 2007 · We talked about how neglected the 7mge is in comparison the the 7mgte and even the 6mge engine swaps. We believed that the swap could be done cheaply and reliably enough to have some fun with your mk2, make it feel like it should have from the factory.

Apr 6, 2023 · Engine rebuild is new territory for me. I am going to take the machine shop’s direction before I start ordering parts. I wanted to go ahead and get feedback from you experts on my theoretical parts list.

Mar 3, 2011 · The 7MGE is built typical Toyota rock solid, but many have had problems with headgasket leakage - the problem with the headgasket was insufficient factory torque (52 ft/lbs) and is remedied by increasing the torque to 72 ft/lbs. A completely bullet-proof fix would include an MLS (multi-layer steel) headgasket and ARP head bolts or studs.

Mar 20, 2014 · What i do like is a nice responsive high rpm NA screamer, which built properly the 7m-ge is quite good at. The motor will be run on dedicated LPG (Propane) which is great as the 110RON out of the bowser means you can run silly compression and it loves ignition timing.