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Originally Posted by kaisen
Idiot?
I'm not sure you can find a good complete Supra 7MGTE for $500, but I'd believe $1000
Oh, and Eminem is 37..... did I bring up age?
Werd
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kaisen - Per your original post, "...swapping an engine that's worth more than double the vehicle ..." that lead me to believe you thought a Supra engine would run you close to $3k. Hence my reply you don't know what the fawk you're talking about. I'll agree to your $4k price, if you're a "need to have it all now " type and not willing to shop around for the right deal. Keep in mind, Shaun mentioned the engine swap idea, not me. I don’t think Shaun’s intent was to validate whether or not an engine swap on a $1500 car was a wise economic decision. I can think of very few examples of where this is true, especially on a daily driver.
However, to prove my point, before I moved from Boston , I had all of the parts needed to swap a 7MGTE into my 85 4Runner. I had everything from the wiring harness to the exhaust and had less than $1000 into it. That included an upgraded turbo, LS400 injectors and AFM, not to mention a Supra transmission w/ a new Center Force clutch I could sell. I actually had the entire car, but gave away everything else. I ended up moving to the West Coast and sold/gave away everything for the swap before I did the install. Granted, that was 7 years ago, so figure around $1500 today.
I'm also curious as to why you think the Supra engine is so much heavier than the 3VZE engine (or even a 22RE for that matter)? I can assure you, it's a lighter engine than the common Chevy small block swaps I've seen. And none of those trucks tend to be "nose-heavy".
You are correct, you didn't bring up age, but your "werd or yo" comments tend to imply that I am of the younger ebonics generation. Re-reading my original post, the only ebonicesque word I used was "boost." I am proud to say that I am an ebonically challenged individual, hence, I used the word with its original Queen's English meaning:
to improve something: to improve, strengthen, or encourage somebody or something
Shaun – It’s been nearly 8 years since I wheeled so I’m not sure which forum(s) are still active. Most of the info I gather for my swap came from Pirate4x4.com and friends that had done the swap. When you’re ready to do the engine swap, let me know and I can put you in touch with some Toyota guys in your area.