5MGE into MA61 (changed from 7MGE)

[RObErT_RaTh]

so why don't YOU do some/most/all the labour? it wouldn't be that hard if you can weld, undo bolts, and use your noggin good

Cos I'm nub with engines and I can't afford to have my car off the road for that long and me not know what I'm doing. It would probably be so dodgy and break down on me in a week (if it even starts) and would take 3 times longer than it needs to

On the other hand, I could buy a cheap daily, get my car off the road, clear out the garage, start learning and getting my hands dirty, pay for parts as I go, get some help from my mates, and maybe become part of the twojay crew

...I just can't make up my mind except for the fact that I have to get rid of the 5ME somehow

[joecoolmk2]

you gotta learn someday somehow

just get someone else to do the wiring aargh the wires!

[RObErT_RaTh]

you gotta learn someday somehow

True, but parents are overseas at the minute and my sister and I have to be self sufficient ie we are paying for everything. Doesn't give me as much for saving as I'd like

Oh and I've done electronics at tafe, and I build (and cable neatly) computers for a living. I know it would take awhile but I'm upto the challenge of the wiring. It's more the mechanical stuff I'd need help with I think

[joecoolmk2]

mechanical stuff isn't all that hard. it's 99% common sense.

[CLG]

Yep, the wiring would be the biggest issue, but not an insurmountable. All round, the 2JZ is a better option, all things considered.

[takai]

http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11331
If you need a cheap 7M.

[RObErT_RaTh]

mechanical stuff isn't all that hard. it's 99% common sense.

It's just a matter of me not having the correct tools/materials for the job

Takai, I'm way ahead of you mate Discussions were in progress just before the engine was even taken out

[Alchemist]

Can't speak for the 7M, but the 2J has torque down low, and revs out quite nicely. Again with bolt ons I'm making 134RWKW. Just need to pull 3KW from somewhere

[1983supra]

Go the 2J, as Glen said I pulled 137rwkw with bolt on items. With a set of extractors designed for the top end you woud hit 145 or more fairly easily which is 1UZ territory, you would have to strap a turbo to a 7M to come anywhere near.

[RObErT_RaTh]

Well now it looks like the guy that was going to be doing the conversion for me has pulled out because he thinks even a 7M will be too much work even after all the things I've told him.... He thought by cressida motor I meant the older 5MGE (pffft.....) even though I said many times 7M and linked him to 7M threads and details.... Ohwell I guess there is one good thing out of this, it gives me plenty of time to save and look at my options and if I decide to do a conversion a year from now maybe I'll go down the 2J road as I might have enough time and money to do it then. Thanks for all your opinions guys it's given me a lot to think about

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

Consider it a blessing in disguise

[takai]

Heh, and now i dont have anyone else to compete with when i buy my 2JZ

[RObErT_RaTh]

Consider it a blessing in disguise

Yeah you're probably right but I still want to do something now..... Maybe I could attempt a 5MGE swap myself? How difficult would that be? It would give me a good chance to learn a few things and what's involved in a conversion and I would be better prepared for a 2J conversion in the future.

[Alchemist]

I think the money you'd spend on a 5M-GE conversion would be better spent towards bolt ons for the 2J when you get it....It's just not worth it unless you have a 5M-GE lying around and are gonig to do the work yourself....

[RObErT_RaTh]

I think the money you'd spend on a 5M-GE conversion would be better spent towards bolt ons for the 2J when you get it....It's just not worth it unless you have a 5M-GE lying around and are gonig to do the work yourself....

I believe I am able to get one cheap (they have one lying around) and I said the idea was to do it myself and learn something.