turbo on 7mge vs 7mgte

[frankindank]

hey I was just wondering if its possible to put a turbo on the 1986.5
n/a model, also i was wondering if i should just go with the 7mgte swap,
your advice is greatly appreciated so let me know what you think.

 

[RazoE]

depends on your budget, mechanical skills, and source of parts...

there are not many differences between the 7MGE and 7MGTE, heads and blocks are nearly identical, just a couple of sensors, and extra parts here and there, and of course pistons are different. If you have a turbo parts car you can go 1/2 Na-T and use the manifold, electronics, turbo, etc.

or you can just swap out the entire engine, which is what I did in my 89. However, to avoid any headaches and lots of weird stuff, make sure you get an 87/88 turbo car's harness, because 89+ are different and many plugs are different. It can be made to work, but it's easier to find a pre 89..

 

[Kai]

This is NOT an introduction thread - keep tech questions for technical sections please.

Please read this:

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92021