rebuild

  1. slowerisfaster

    Matt's cylinder head rebuild - Finished

    As the title says I am getting ready to do a rebuild of the head in a couple of weeks. I have done a LOT of reading on this subject (thanks to this forum and others) and feel pretty confident that I will be able to complete it without much trouble. Since this will be the furthest I've dug into...
  2. R

    What is needed to rebuild the stock LSD?

    Hey Guys, Im looking to rebuild my stock LSD in my 90 Supra Turbo. When driving between 80 - 120 km/h there's a definite whine when the diff has warmed up. Also if im not moving and I put it in 1st move a little then stop, then switch to reverse and move, it makes a small clunk sound. Im...
  3. MeowBox

    Machine shops in the bay area for rebuilding 7mgte bottom end

    I'm fed up with calling shops and finding out that they don't know anything about 7m's. I've checked so many forums for advice but to no avail. Can anyone recommend me a good shop in the bay that can rebuild a 7mgte bottom end? -Thanks a bunch
  4. K

    How to PROPERLY rebuild a 7mgte by KMP

    First of all, all information provided in this thread comes from my personal experience with the 7m and other various engines i have worked with in my life. All the tricks, custom mods and all the assumptions i'll make are for ME, the best way to properly rebuild a 7m engine. I don't expect...
  5. HeWhoOvercomes

    Building an Engine "Tight"

    Hi all! I just dropped off my 7M at the machine shop, with a complete list of tolerances from the TSRM. I've read most of the guides on here regarding machining and rebuilding these things, so I brought it to the machinist's attention that I want to build the engine "tight". But then I got to...
  6. jcarlson73

    Engine won't fully turn when hand cranked

    I recently bought an 89 turbo that is not running. I cannot cycle the engine all the way when I hand crank it. Is it even salvageable?
  7. jcarlson73

    How reliable is purchasing a JDM engine?

    I recently bought an 89 Supra Turbo and the engine is shot. Not to mention the wires are in pretty bad shape and who knows even if the turbo works. So I planned on buying a JDM engine instead of rebuilding.
  8. TurboTarga

    Question for a newly resealed 7MGTE with shaved head??

    so my question to the Supra community is what would the break-in process for my motor be, with the major parts of my rebuild being an entire resealing of all the gaskets, top and bottom end, shaving the head, and installing a metal hg with ARP rods and studs? like many others, i have searched...
  9. M

    (local question) Toronto - Best shop for MagnaFlux crack testing

    Hey folks, As the subject states, I'm looking to find a reputable shop in Toronto that people have a good experience with regards to Magna Flux crack testing. I have purchased a spare 2JZ for $400 and its HG was blown, and main / rod bearings spun / cooked. Everything looks salvageable...
  10. Numba1Stuna

    Numba1Stuna's 1990 7M-GTE Complete rebuild thread

    I have been doing a COMPLETE rebuild on my 1990 7M-GTE. Just got my head and block back from Boise Cylinder Head. They decked the block .015 and milled the head .006, then my work really began... In the last couple of days I have completely disassembled the head for a clean and precise rebuild...
  11. mk3supraboy

    A good 7mgte rebuild kit for bottom and top end power

    hows it going everyone im trying to find a good 7mgte rebuild kit that would help me get a starting point of getting the engine ready to do 500 whp roughly so does anyone know of a good kit that would consist of these things and for the head what kind of items would i need besides a valve job?
  12. tylwld

    ct26 under the knife

    I am rebuilding the turbo off a 7mgte I picked up for $100 over christmas break and I was wondering what rebuild kit is legitimate and comes with all the parts. Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've read so far a kit should include Journal Bearings, Piston Ring for Turbine End, O-Ring for...