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Perth
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1GGTE Engine
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Sun, 01 June 2003 12:10
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hi
i am thinking of buying a 1989 supra which has a 1GGTE Twin turbo motor in.
i would like to know if the engine is hard to maintain.
e.g. are the turbo's always screwing up on you,
are they hard to tune.
p.s. are the parts for this car hard to get if so are they exspensive.
the guys wants $10000 for the car it has a rebuild motor and transmission, has new tyres, and a pioneer full set up.
are they really were the price.
if anybody can get back to me asap coz thinking about gettin it this week.
email me at triptek@iprimus.com.au
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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November 2002
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Re: 1GGTE Engine
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Sun, 01 June 2003 12:19
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For that amount of money you should be able to get one with a 7M.
Not sure if you can get a twin turbo though. From what I have read in this forum the supra with the 1G in it is not as a good as the 7M as you have a 2.0L engine instead of a 3.0L.
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I supported Toymods
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south of the big smoke
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May 2002
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Re: 1GGTE Engine
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Sun, 01 June 2003 12:40
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dude these are a great engine, but i wouldnt want one in a supra would be a tad sluggish, i would go 7m or 1j if you can afford it
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Sydney
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November 2002
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Re: 1GGTE Engine
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Sun, 01 June 2003 13:03
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How's this for a plan?
You buy the car, do a 1JZ conversion and sell me the engine, at a very reasonable price ??? 
Oh well, doesn't hurt to ask.
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: 1GGTE Engine
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Sun, 01 June 2003 13:22
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I'd be sticking with the 1G - while a 1JZ conversion is a great idea, I'd be tempted to mod the 1G - these are tough little suckers, with a decent turbo, exhaust, computer, cooler, fuel system, clutch, etc., you could make decent power, and still have an engine you can rev the tits off of whenever you like - unlike a 7M!
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 1GGTE Engine
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Mon, 02 June 2003 00:02
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Why mod the 1G when you can get a locally-delivered 7M-GTE model for the same money? I know which I'd prefer!
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