Will a 7M-GTE bolt right into a n/a?

Supra_Z

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basically what the title says i was wondering if a 7M-GTE just bolts into place of the 7MGE im asking this because this will help my decision of buying 88' n/a with a blown engine
 

jdub

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Supra_Z said:
basically what the title says i was wondering if a 7M-GTE just bolts into place of the 7MGE im asking this because this will help my decision of buying 88' n/a with a blown engine

Yep, but you gotta get a new wiring harness, ECU, etc. Do a search on it...lotta info on this site.
 

Supra_Z

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ok the last part about wiring the tach different i will have trouble with is there an aftermarket tach i can use? and what is a good boost controller and radiator? im gonna upgrade it a bit while i do the conversion
 

shaeff

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you don't even need the whole tach, but just the driver board. i just bought a turbo tach board from Jeff Lange (i believe it was him) and popped it in there. 2-3 wires, a few screws and you're done. ;)

-shaeff
 

born2drv

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i would just convert over to the 89+ turbo wiring harness and 89+ turbo gauge cluster if i were you. toyota is getting more and more short handed on the 86.5-88 parts and its only a matter of time the same happens for 89+
 

Supra_Z

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born2drv said:
i would just convert over to the 89+ turbo wiring harness and 89+ turbo gauge cluster if i were you. toyota is getting more and more short handed on the 86.5-88 parts and its only a matter of time the same happens for 89+

so i can go to toyota for the 89+ gauge cluster? or get one from somebody parting out a 89+ supra?

because i can get a 88' NA for 500 and i need to know if this will be a semi-easy conversion.
 

shaeff

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don't buy one from toyota, if it's even still available. you'll get raped on the price. ;) find one from someone parting out a car. i got one with a broken odometer for like $25 shipped. i'm using it for a custom defi gauge install. ;)

-shaeff