so what really wrong with the 1g-gte?
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Nothing really.
People don't really do it because since they are already swapping might as well go the route with more power.
People don't really do it because since they are already swapping might as well go the route with more power.
Not many people have done the swap, so I'd say most are leery about getting their hands dirty by doing it. There aren't many aftermarkey parts that can be had for this engine is there?
it's just underpowered for an a70. put it in a corolla, and it'd be lots of fun. 
or, you could build it up if you want, and probably make decent power, too. it would just take quite a bit more work to do so.
-shaeff
or, you could build it up if you want, and probably make decent power, too. it would just take quite a bit more work to do so.
-shaeff
JustAnotherVictim
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Every seen one of those HKS long or short runner manifolds for them on ebay? Once you get past the steep ass price it's just begging for a T3/T4 turbo .
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Well the Lexus IS200 used the N/A 1G-FE engine...put the 1G-GTE in that and you'll have fun
But like others have said, the Mk3 is just too heavy for it.
But like others have said, the Mk3 is just too heavy for it.
I dont' have a problem with the engine really... I'm sure there's alot of nice 1G cars running around Japan. I just don't see a reason to swap it into a Supra. I'd rather have a 7M than a 1G. If I get a 1G, what am I gonna do with it? There is no aftermarket support in the US for it like the 2J, 7M, and 1J have.
The other engines are easy choices.
7M: Came in the car. Parts are easy to come by. Easy choice.
2J: Aftermarket supoort out the ass... Great engine. ~80-100hp advantage over the 7M stock. Tons of engines if a replacement is needed
1J: Enough aftermarket support in the US to do most anything you want to. ~40-60hp advantage over 7M stock. Also tons of engines if a replacement is needed.
1G: Less power than all 3 stock. Stock turbos are fuckin puny. It's the lowest trim/model Supra. Aftermarket support in the US is basically non-existant. There's nothing wrong with it though... if you got one from the factory.
The other engines are easy choices.
7M: Came in the car. Parts are easy to come by. Easy choice.
2J: Aftermarket supoort out the ass... Great engine. ~80-100hp advantage over the 7M stock. Tons of engines if a replacement is needed
1J: Enough aftermarket support in the US to do most anything you want to. ~40-60hp advantage over 7M stock. Also tons of engines if a replacement is needed.
1G: Less power than all 3 stock. Stock turbos are fuckin puny. It's the lowest trim/model Supra. Aftermarket support in the US is basically non-existant. There's nothing wrong with it though... if you got one from the factory.
1G-GTE = Why not just stay with 7M-GE? If you are paying money for an engine swap, why would you not go with the common, "easy" upgrade with more power? Even if you stay with a 7M-GE you will have comparable torque, and parts availability for repairs will be no problem.
This is basically asking "Why do Honda guys put a B18 motor when you can get a D15 for much cheaper?" If you are going to spend the cash anyways, do the swap correctly, and for more than minimal gain.
This is basically asking "Why do Honda guys put a B18 motor when you can get a D15 for much cheaper?" If you are going to spend the cash anyways, do the swap correctly, and for more than minimal gain.
I think the digidash looks gay. 7M and 1J cars had it as well anyway, so it's not like that would be any reason to pick a 1G car over the other 2.
The A70 is a really cool car though... So many nice engine choices and trim lines were offered over the years. From the most basic 150hp 1G-GE powered narrow body Supra to the last 280hp Twin Turbo R model. I can imagine it must have been pretty exciting to be in Japan at the time and see the progression all of the different models over the years.
The A70 is a really cool car though... So many nice engine choices and trim lines were offered over the years. From the most basic 150hp 1G-GE powered narrow body Supra to the last 280hp Twin Turbo R model. I can imagine it must have been pretty exciting to be in Japan at the time and see the progression all of the different models over the years.
Except that the 1G digidash has higher boost gauge than the 7M's and a higher rev counter - so if you have a tuned 7M you get the full benefit
and makes like 10 less HP than the 1st gen 1g while reving out to 6,250rpm and is missing 2 turbos. it also runs a faster 1/4 mile time.
nuthin wrong with a 1g, just wouldnt put it in a A70. A local shop built a 1G-GTE for their AE86, i'll try to get some pic's of it some time, since I can't find any online. I think there was even an article in some magazine about it, but I can't find it :shrug: