tons of questions wanna build my 7m right the first time
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cmdeoro;1262192 said:
No kidding on that last one. It's taken me about 3-4 months to save up 1000 for the engine, trans (hopefully), and all the things I need for a 5spd conversion. Then it'll take me another year AT LEAST to save up for a build.
Boy oh boy do I need a second job...
The moeny involved with these cars can be insane. I think the biggest problem is people like to over do it. They want to say away from all the problems the 7m's have, but they end up having 3500 + into their motors.
I would just make a great stock rebuild, and make sure the oiling system is well maintained and done correctly. Also the head gasket should also be worried about as well.
I would just make a great stock rebuild, and make sure the oiling system is well maintained and done correctly. Also the head gasket should also be worried about as well.
Hey Ian, how much does it cost to get a crank polished and nitrided there? I can't find anyone local here in Vancouver BC that does it...
NWS: would you really send your crank off to Australia for that? There are places in Canada that do that work, it's a hell of a lot cheaper to find a place in Canada than to ship it off to Oz. Haha
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Let me check out my invoice from last year. I had a lot done but ill share the relevant items.
Work Requested-Machine and build short block and head:
Valve Job
Mill Head
Install Auxiliary Shaft Bearings
Check Align Hone
Deck Block
Bore and Hone Cylinders
Recondition Rods, Install Pistons
Polish Crank
Balance
Assemble Short Block and head
All The comes out to $1,360
Other Stuff
ARP rod bolts, Misc. Extra Bearings from Machine Shop($210)
Timing Belt Tensioner Roller($35.00)
Engine Gasket Set($175)
Motor Mounts($200)
Misc hoses/fitting/made($100)
Probe Piston GB Price($368ish)
SuprasportHead Gasket kit w/ 2mm hg
Lipp EGR block off, got the for free retail right now is($27.04)
Comes out to $1,613
The Grand total comes out $3,000.04 for a pretty much basic rebuild with forged pistons. Hope this helps
Work Requested-Machine and build short block and head:
Valve Job
Mill Head
Install Auxiliary Shaft Bearings
Check Align Hone
Deck Block
Bore and Hone Cylinders
Recondition Rods, Install Pistons
Polish Crank
Balance
Assemble Short Block and head
All The comes out to $1,360
Other Stuff
ARP rod bolts, Misc. Extra Bearings from Machine Shop($210)
Timing Belt Tensioner Roller($35.00)
Engine Gasket Set($175)
Motor Mounts($200)
Misc hoses/fitting/made($100)
Probe Piston GB Price($368ish)
SuprasportHead Gasket kit w/ 2mm hg
Lipp EGR block off, got the for free retail right now is($27.04)
Comes out to $1,613
The Grand total comes out $3,000.04 for a pretty much basic rebuild with forged pistons. Hope this helps
my stock bottom end handles the sp61 just fine at 15-18 psi. Stock parts have shown no weakness on mine yet (rods and pistons). Ive made the connection that a built motor "should" have something other then a stock ecu controlling it to take advantage of the potential. A standalone may not be needed, but then again neither are the forged rods and pistons considering the limitations.
grimreaper;1263267 said:
I'm about to consider the SP61 with stock bottom end. Plenty of other upgrades, have an H3 trim now. Healthy car. Do you know what your power level with the SP is?
To the OP... MONEY PIT!:biglaugh:
It's not just about the "total cost" to build one of these... it's about the STEADY, PERPETUAL DRAIN. When you tackle the Supra 7M, you are signing a MORTGAGE with NO residual value... other than the residual rush you imbibe with each moment on the spool in the six.
The REAL question is... what monthly PAYMENT can you endure for the rest of your life... and how quickly does everything have to "happen" for you?
-crisp