Project Diary for Intalling a 1UZ-FE into an MkIII Supra
25
Nov
This weekend, November 24, 2007, the 7M-GTE engine was finally removed from my 1987 Toyota Supra and sold to a local Supra owner who kindly helped in the removal. Here are some picks of the engine on the hoist and the engine bay. I plan on scrubbing down the engine bay to remove [...]
Weighed in the Supra with a half tank of gas. The official weight of my 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo Targa is 3600lbs. The only pieces missing from the car are a couple of the rear hatch pieces, rear speakers, and the secondary catalytic converter. The scale was calibrated with a +/- 10lb [...]
18
Nov
After washing the Supra one last time, I pulled it into the garage and began the arduous task of removing the 7M-GTE engine. I have most steps of this helpful list completed with the exception of the heater core hoses, rear intake vacuum hose near the EGR, unbolting the motor mounts and transmission cross [...]
I have added a Project Parts List page detailing the parts which will be required for the swap, along with their status with regards as to whether or not I have purchased them yet. This page will also contain product information such as vendor links and contact information. At the end of the [...]
1
Nov
I have started a Parts For Sale page which should have a link in the right hand column of this web site. Most parts will be extra parts I had started collecting to build up a 7M-GTE engine, as well as parts being removed from my ‘87 Toyota Supra while I prepare it for [...]
As many of the readers know, we recently had our first child; however without insurance, the bills quickly piled up. I will not get in to a long rant about the current state of healthcare and the insurance industry in the United States. Simply, we are extending our request to the community at large and asking for donations to help us defray the cost of this glorious event. Thank-you all.
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