dumb question just wanna know what yall think

Post by **fast_s13** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

im thinking of buyn a 89 supra with a blown motor ..and putting ina small block chevy has anyone ever heard of this being done and what do you all think about it

Post by **dilligaph** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

yeah ive heard of that being done before, go for it!! smallblocks can be put into anything, look what we're doing to this poor s13

Post by **fast_s13** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

i can get the car for $500 and there is no body damage on it .......and i already have the small block

Post by **dilligaph** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

custom engine mounts, GM bell housing, 4 sp transmission, shifter, etc... you might have to move back the firewall a bit as we had to in the 240 in order to get the transmission in there. we are using the stock rear end. got the car for 300 bucks, not running and no damage to the body.. the exhaust manifolds might end up a bit creative also on ours, not much room in there.

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

What engine is that?

Post by **MaineExport** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

lessthanjakejohn wrote:What engine is that?

small block Chevy baby!!!

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

that engine looks like it belongs in a 240

Post by **Dano** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

yeah ive seen it done to an MKIII.... just seems wrong...o well, itll probly haul nuts... good luck!

-Dan

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

fast_s13 wrote:im thinking of buyn a 89 supra with a blown motor ..and putting ina small block chevy has anyone ever heard of this being done and what do you all think about it

To answer your question: YES do it. That would be sweet...

Post by **skydragoness** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

being that MK3 Supra motors blow gaskets constantly, the small block may be an improvement. but i still love the Mk3 Supra turbo engine (unfortunately i don't remember the code.. *sniff*)

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

(without reading the question) use carbon fiber!

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

(after reading the question) Boy was I off!Don't do it, stick a 2JZ in it.

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

skydragoness5 wrote:being that MK3 Supra motors blow gaskets constantly, the small block may be an improvement. but i still love the Mk3 Supra turbo engine (unfortunately i don't remember the code.. *sniff*)

7M "a head gasket away from greatness" I had one, enjoyed it, left it in a garage for four years, came back to the states, put a new battery in it, changed the oil and it started right up! sold it before I left, "Toyotas don't die they just rust away"

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

Not sure what that is (2JZ) Help?

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

last model Supra engine, very naughty powerplant.

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

Wouldn't that cost a bundle?, He has a short block already

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

the only way I would stick a big monstrous heavy iron Detroit V8 in a 240 would be full tilt; aluminum heads, huge blower etc, 1000hp or more or do not pass go. Just my opinion of course.

Post by **89sxRCR** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

not so original as you think

Iv been plugging these guys for a while here (my neighbor has one)hybrid 240z'shttp://www.hybridz.com

Post by **yashin** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

do not do this!!!!!!the supra is a great car with a great engine, swap in the 7M-GTE and start upgrading, that engine can put down some serious numbers, i have a non-turbo, and my bro has a turbo, he's planning on doing some serious upgrading, i've seen people who with a upgraded fuel system (fuel pump, injectors etc) who are putting down around 500hp at the rear wheels, and this aint b.s. i've seen the dynos, yes the head gasket isn't that reliable, but how great do u think an old american engine is?

as for the 2JZ? wow, don't even get me started, if u can find one, do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!you'll be very very fast if you swap this engine in will run low 13's completely stock

now on a completley different topic, why the hell do mkIII supras get no respect? nobody seems to know what the hell they are, i've pulled up to people who ask what car i have, i say supra, and they tell me i'm lying, that it's not a supra!!!

they only supras they know are mk IVdamn fast and the furious!!!

Post by **Dano** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

I love MKIII supras man, almost got one...i always wondered y they didnt get much respect... i saw one eat a 12 sec. '00 T/A alive!!!

and BTW, hes right, 7M-GTE is the MKIII turbo motor, and a 2JZ-GTE, even a 1JZ would be sick!!!!!!

MKIV TT is my dream car! but i would settle for an MKIII turbo

-Dan

Post by **Bizz** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:27 pm

Man MKIII's get plenty respect in my town. All the Nova and mustang guys use the mkIII as the benchmark for non sucky imports.

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