7M-GTE: How To Make It Reliable?

[@Snacksu]

Shhhhh keep hating on the 7M-GTE so I can have my cheap supra

[@cumcrete716]

@Izan Jamani and highly overrated

[@critical_6164]

@Izan Jamani nope they’re like $11 k where i live which is kinda cheap.

[@fatjoe8083]

For automatic transmission mk4 it cheap For manual its expensive U will get automatic mk4 for abt 16k to 20k

[@critical_6164]

@@fatjoe8083 manual is 14k. Automatic 12k.

[@adamcherry1117]

@@critical_6164 where I live manuals go for 40k

[@knollie199]

mk3 is love, mk3 is life.

[@kanggoo57]

knollie i always will love the mk3 supra more than the mk4

[@S4SK__1]

lol that's like picking between coke and coke cherry

[@knollie199]

Arthur Wall So I'm not allowed to like late 80's models? K.

[@jibcano1777]

I almost got one in a trade. I wanted it.

[@icy7153]

I love mk3's it's going to be my first car

[@RazoE]

Great vid. I had 3 MKIII Supras and dealt with 7Ms for years. Fix the headgasket issues and it's just as reliable as anything else Toyota made

[@joesepic7361]

currently at just over 200k miles and running over 500 hp:)

[@benjaminfolk9612]

And it just went BOOM not long after

[@LorenzoClara97]

joe joe are you serious?

[@MrHeHim]

@@maiy8786 Stud? the stock are bolts which tend to walk out near the rear of the block. Not only does a bolt add more twisting resistance and lies more about the actual torque your applying but also won't go as far into the block where's you can drive a stud all the way down.

[@elkayezs8wslkwaterfountain826]

What about the 7mge

[@fooface11]

MAKE THIS A SERIES

[@joseguzman1073]

He can do the RB25 next (not the NEO since that fixed the oil pump problems with the original engine)

[@VisioRacer]

Details about specific engines, that's what you would want?

[@jodyleder5406]

VisioRacer I think maybe covering a wide series of engines would be absolutely awesome. Say like a guide for the Honda F20C/F22C, or the Subaru EJ25, etc. That would be a really cool series!

[@fooface11]

VisioRacer exactly like this vid, tell us what to do to make it reliable. so many people avoid certain cars because the engines are expensive to repair. for me it was the 06 sti

[@motor-werner1989]

Could do a video like that about the 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel V8? It's also not known for it's reliability, but you could improve it also... BTW it's a great sounding engine... ;)

[@lunakey1975]

7MGTE is a good engine, the head gasket and the oil pump are the only things who can be a problem...on mine (1992,manual,320000 kms!) the exhaust manifold had leaks I had to change the screws and the CT26 was leaking (cracked on the waste gate valve.). I changed the head gasket for a trimetal cometic one when I bought the car and no more problems! :) from France!

[@c0r0lla29]

Bonjour, je suis français aussi. Je projette de m'acheter une supra mk3 quand j'en aurais les moyens (dans un bon moment haha je suis étudiant) et j'ai besoin d'en parler avec quelqu'un qui a de l'expérience. J'économise tout ce que je peux, et j'aimerai connaître un peu mieux cette voiture. Pourriez-vous m'aider ?

[@Gabriel-yn5bh]

​@@c0r0lla29did you buy the supra?

[@manuelleon3776]

Keep bringing interesting content, reading the text, showing great background footage, and I don't see why this channel wont blow up. Just an opinion of an Elder Sub.. P. S. Ignore the sad trolls that keep telling you to shut up, our voice is the only true thing we own. 💪💪

[@awesomefacepalm]

Yes! I prefer your voiceover, I can focus on looking in the awesome footage while listening to the fact

[@Saltines4All]

Agreed. Having been on the KZbins awhile myself, he's doing things the right way, and is very consistent. I remember him trying to pronounce the Toyota "SoARer," and hearing it pronounced here I went, "eyyy! He did it!"

[@1976Dogan]

3:32 Starts in winter, driving in Summer, he let it warm up for two seasons!

[@slowsupra9257]

The 7M-GTE is another great underrated engine next to the 1G-GTE. It just had a small defect from the factory and once it's fixed becomes a power house. I hope to see a video on the 1G too some day, I drive a 1G Supra out here in Japan and it's a blast.

[@TMSalvadorTM]

What if I turbocharged a 1G-FE engine? It would be realiable

[@Rampage.M3]

What a coincidence, i am rebuilding my 7M -GTE right now. nice video mate

[@Butt_Quack69]

Redgewolf lol I'm looking for a 7mgte rn to swap in place of my 7mge. turns out the ge doesn't like boost that much.

[@TheMadTatter]

Nice to see a video which isnt saying "7MGTE is shit", my '89 MK3's engine is silky smooth, pulls forever and is still capable of humiliating a lot of newer, supposedly quick cars. Subbed for this vid 👍

[@TheINTEEER]

My JZ is hidden in the stereo system.

[@ras4782]

TheINTEEER LMBO

[@MrEskiedogs]

Is your car Bouncey?

[@Woggin-ind]

The 7m wasn't the only turbo M series, the m-teu was also turbo from the factory. The 2 main reasons for the head gasket failing was the lower than required torque for the the head bolts (this came about because Toyota changed from an asbestos head gasket at the last moment, but didn't check to see if the torque was sufficient for the new gasket) And a lesser known fact, the heads are very soft, and they deform around the head bolts, which allows movement (tiny though it may be, every micron counts)

[@awesomefacepalm]

Thank you for this great video. I want to get a MK3 one day, and hearing that this things can prevent the 7M from getting problems was really great

[@tstjmiller]

awesomefacepalm there's way more issues with the 7m than just what was shown in this video.

[@Volvodriver96]

tstjmiller they have their issues but the newest 7mgte car you can buy is now 25 years old, so they are littered with problems. The 7mgte, when built correctly, is actually a solid power plant and can put down impressive numbers

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

oil pan up grade welder up more capacity

[@NatePrikkel]

Don't listen to the nay-sayers Visio, I actually prefer hearing you talk so I can pay attention to the clips you've chosen! That said, this video could've used a little more research, maybe in depth a little more. Anyways, I love the content and you're one of my favorite regulars uploaders!

[@alexrcb4buggy]

thank you so much for making this video, I've been running two 7m supras and after fixing those few things it's been perfect. 350+ on both for 2 years

[@lucaskosters872]

Now I really want a mk3 supra

[@CockatooDude]

I really do too, but apparently they have very little steering feel. So something would have to be done about that, maybe a less powerful steering pump.

[@justadriver]

CockatooDude there is plenty of steering feel

[@CockatooDude]

+TunerBattle Ahh wonderful to know. In that case, I have one more question. People say the suspension geometry is very strangely designed, so that when the suspension has no load on it, the wheels go into negative camber instead of positive. I assume you've driven one, in which case, how's the handling?

[@JJ-df4kx]

I think they're really rock solid on the road. Especially with upgraded shock/springs. Suspension is one of the strong points of the car. You have double wishbones up frond and Multi link in the back. Never heard that story about thenegatieve camber. But the car is Always under load? And ofcourse you have negatieve camber with double wishbones if you pull the thing up. But the switch between negative/positive camber when you have body roll is the magic of double wishbones.

[@killawhale8726]

The good thing is that they will not cost you an arm and leg like a mk4 will, even for a turbo.

[@michaelmckinley4588]

Thank you for this post. a very open and honest assessment of the 7MGTE. i was lucky enough to have a supra with the 7mgte. it suffered horrible neglect and cruelty under its previous owners.. when i rebuilt it, i discovered, as you mentioned, the core components of the engine are rock solid and indestructible. i really miss that car and its engine. thank you for sharing.

[@lolz111000]

I'm glad my supra isnt the only one that takes a bit of cranking too start. new sub because 7mgte recognition

[@BuildThreadsNorway]

Now this was interesting (so are your other videos as well, but anyways...)! I remember reading thoroughly about all the 7M-GTE's advantages and disadvantages before buying my first car, and this video brings back some memories (not that I ended up buying a Supra, but still).

[@alexortiz4864]

What do you know about the Toyota 1FZ-FE motor? It's a 4.5L inline 6 NA and came in the Toyota Land Cruisers of the 90's.

[@fzj8022]

I was thinking the same thing through the video, I have a 95 fzj80

[@alexortiz4864]

I'm just curious because I got a 95 Land Cruiser and I'd like to make some more hp out of this beast.

[@fzj8022]

Alex Ortiz as far as easy upgrades they sell k&n filter, silicone intake tube, and there is also a Injector upgrade you can get that gets better throttle response and quicker starts which are mostly the motor's biggest short coming other than power. There are also a couple chips for 96-97 but not for 95 as it has a slightly different ecu and I am not sure if it would work with it. They also sell mid length and long tube headers. Doing more than that and it becomes cheaper to do an engine swap.

[@awesomefacepalm]

Alex Ortiz I believe he talked about it in another video. It's basically a 2JZ with a larger displacement

[@lukehindle4680]

Theres a 1FZ over here in Australia that is swapped into a GT-86. its been destroked to a 4 litre and it makes 1800hp its nuts

[@jzshouse]

Loved this video. It's so cool to learn about different power plants. I didn't know much about the 7m. The technical facts are so much fun to read. Keep it up bro! Straight love from Texas

[@portermcsorley]

I've commented on a few videos that you should've included the Mk3 supra or something. But you exceed my expectations and do an entire video on it. I'll sub now.

[@VisioRacer]

I appreciate it :)

[@compoza38]

This motor signifies what Toyota is all about. What I love is the way the n/a replace the distributor for the cam sensor, and they had an oil feed hole on the side of the oil pan.. Toyota Mk3 Supra for president!

[@WKZworks]

How to make it reliable? Simple: Torque down the head properly. If you do end up blowing the head gasket, be sure to replace the piston rings as well (may as well pull the motor and engine stand it to d this job) as Japanese and Korean cars use high-tension rings that do not hold up well to overheating. If you fail to do this, you will not have the compression you used to upon having the motor running again, and as such will not have the power you once did. You can get 1000HP out of a 7M-GTE, it's been done before. You do need to know what you're doing, though.

[@StevenYang506]

This episode was incredible! I really enjoyed the amount of details and analysis on the turbo suitability for this engine. I have a 2006 Golf GTI and I was wondering if you could do a similar episode on the car and it's suitability for tuning. What are your thoughts on it's weaknesses and strengths?

[@bombardier6033]

this kinda made me want a mk3 again. but then I remembered that there are shitty and ridiculously high taxes for cars with engines over 3000cc here.

[@Raza700007]

Where in the world are you

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

thats weird darn liberals lieing about shit to you sadly still do it if it no more expensive then a normal shit box newer one why not if can affort

[@JoseSantos-ys3rj]

Feel you. I live in Portugal, here every car with more than 2000 cm3 pays super high taxes, and the highest category starts at 2500cm3

[@louiscrespo1280]

yo dude your English has much improved

[@MysterianX]

This brought my hopes up again to buy an old MK3!

[@mrbadrish]

Loving this kind of video...informative...Keep em coming...nothing wrong with you narrating as long as there is text in the clip...

[@tylerhays510]

Another great video, sir. Have been subbed for I think almost 2 years now. Probably a year and a half. Voice overs are awesome. This video definitely is one of my favorites you've put out. I agree, make a series about possible improvements to various engines!! As stated below, I think the CA18 would be a great topic. I love CA18's. The ride along at the end was an excellent touch as well. Cheers, mate.

[@tylerhays510]

Also, I'm clueless as to how this channel hasn't exploded with subscribers/views. Great content all across the board.

[@BroJustGoogleIt]

dream car right here

[@simpleclean2468]

My Dad owns a 7M Cressida. This will be a great video

[@tommyvonblader]

some other tips to make the oiling system more reliable is to rip the original oilcooler system of an replace it with a real thermostat and a big cooler and relocate the filter and replace it with a bigger one for more oil volume. and change the oilsqurters for new ones as they tend to leak pressure when they get old. happy wrenching!

[@zachogdahl210]

i have been following you for quite some time now. krrp making content. watching your channel grow has been fantastic

[@mehranscholte8973]

great video! and your english has improved majorly looking back to the 1J v 2J video!

[@linchester8464]

yup this deserves a own series along with your other videos you have made since you have covered the 1JZ/2JZ and RB engines something in the line of the 4 cylinders like the iconic Toyota 4A/7A series or the Mitsubishi 4G63 keep up the good work peace man

[@blindy9897]

Just bought 2 87’ MK3’s. One has a 7M-GTE, and the other has the 7M-GE. I’m using one as a parts car. I was considering a 1J or 2J swap, but I think it’ll be fun to see what I can make out of the 7M.

[@Confestus]

hows the 7m? wondering what to do with mine

[@metalbladepegasus7854]

Prehistoric engine, dude my 1G-FE also utilizes cast iron block and aluminium head in a straight six configuration. Damn, it's prehistoric as well but it revs like crazy and sounds badass.

[@hectorguajardo6392]

And also for the know my car is a 1992 Toyota Supra turbo it has an automatic so that's why the car has survived stock it still has the stug BBS wheels that came from the factory as an aftermarket option

[@jaynotsure670]

Gr8 video and analysis on the 7m engine. The white mk3 at the end reminds me of mine. Gotta rebuild my 7m for like the 3rd time but I'd rebuild it over and over cuz i love the 7m.

[@5ltrclubby]

gotta love the 1jz,rb25,rb26 and the barra Ford 6

[@Juniper458]

Your new intro is really cool bro!

[@twiggy27111976]

Your videos are getting better and better. Keep it up 👍

[@ktm640lc4BGD]

what is the name of the song at the end... shazam can not recognize it.

[@kaposvaribando1277]

ktm640lc4BGD its written on the bottom of the screen

[@8Hshan]

It's written at the end :)

[@ktm640lc4BGD]

sorry did not open description. thank you

[@Camera.Car_]

7mgte us a 3.0 a 1jz is 2.5 , 1jz revs higher but 7mgte has more torque , to be honest I prefer 7mgte.

[@taranofford7754]

It could use an oil pan baffle or a longer oil pump pickup. Mine got rod knock at a drift event and it was completely full.

[@factswithjj202]

It has been discovered not too long ago the 7MGTE with R154 can do 1,036HP-1,300HP to the wheels safely without stressing it. Of course you may want to upgrade the tranny and rear diff after 1K HP or 1100HP. Obviously that's Fully Supped UP. Not bad for 80's Technology. This is STILL being reliable daily driver too.

[@kaybevang536]

Arp head studs and arp rod bolts with after market rods and lower compression pistons and ARP Crankshaft main bolts to keep tne crank from walking

[@josephgiannini6174]

how to make any turbo engine reliable is put a secondary boost controller on it ie hks run the turbo off a seperate oiling system all together using a seperate oil tank. since engine oil is scavenged when the turbine supercharger hits high temperature into its active boost range. also do not use turbos with a internal wastegate external wastegates with a egr dump is preferred. also with a seperate electric oiling system and tank the turbo will not need a a turbo timer etc etc. also by utilizing a seperate oiling system which was developed by porsche with the 911 inaccordance with bosch saves valves vavle seals and the entire upper engine components. try that for reliability. remember the turbo acts as its own seperate oil drive when active lowering the oil in the oil pan on the crankshaft and the bearings. it also superheats oil when it returns. most turbos also require a seperate oil weight and viscosity to its bearing journal size and operating temperature then the engine. the engine is usually matched to the bearing journal and clearances and operating temperature. mobile ones engineering white pages can explain this.

[@EPYes]

What is the oil capacity for the separate turbo system?

[@TIRESIDE]

Thanks for crediting the videos 👍 cool vid

[@bdzelda5849]

These have been on my mind so much lately. I was hard up on an FC but they are too expensive where I'm at... mk3 looks like a worthy consideration. Cheers

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

I'm buying a mk3 this summer. not many in Canada but theres a few 7mgte autos around in decent condition for cheap. gonna manual swap one

[@williamsupra4541]

Love seeing videos for my car

[@KacKLaPPeN23]

I want a Soarer now. Damn that thing looks awesome.

[@lolz111000]

Soo much info, and it’s all acurate too, bravo sir you saved my Supra.

[@jody024]

Very informative video that will help owners!

[@MotorsFan17]

thx for the tag mate! :D great video

[@SpirosAliprantis]

hey mate, awesome video subject, could you cover the Mazda B6 engine as well?

[@TBPony]

The NA model provides kind of alot of instant torque giving the car a good driving experience, i dynoed my supra NA and i made 180whp and 245lbtq with just intake exhaust and a one piece driveshaft, very fun 200hp car for a casual enthusiast like me.

[@toyotanerd2269]

thanks for 7m sound in the background. no jz was as visceral as the 7m

[@johngamer6255]

Hey can you do a quick review on the 7M GTE younger brother the 1G GTE

[@wixte]

I've wanted a Cressida.. Now does it have the 7m-ge?

[@aretard7995]

probably

[@danielchadney1666]

My first car was a 1987 Toyota MK-III supra with the 7mgte, it was not very fun because of the head gasket kept going out. so you have to machine the head or you won't get a good seal, and ARP head studs are a MOST with the 7m, also there are NO aftermarket parts for this car. oh yea if your car blows up and your gonna scrap it, keep the 154r transmission and keep the engine harness and electronic. its worth something.......the igniter is $700 used.

[@Dkzdream]

My 7mgte is making 430whp at 13psi I am having lubrication issues to my head time to shim the oil pump lines have already been changed

[@lucioucz]

My Toyota Cressida came factory with a 7m-gte but you said only the soarer and supras came with them

[@fzj8022]

Can you make a video on bulletproofing a n/a brz/frs/gt86 motor? I think n/a subaru builds are really cool and under rated

[@sbfhawk4343]

I am actually Restoring a 88 Supra Automatic 7MGTE but we went in favor of the 1JZGTE instead. Should be a nice build once its done though and 350 to 400 is an mild nice and easy task. Not so easy on the wallet but overall a good setup for this MK3

[@simplesimonh123]

what if I just want to swap a 7m into a mk2 supra. the 5m is a jewel of an engine but it's a little underpowered and parts are kinda hard to find and they can get pricey.

[@eiknarf9993]

Enjoyed this video!

[@wefwefwef.]

You want to reppace the oil pick up on these as well as the stocker has been known to crack or break and suck air. Miss my 7m was a complete unit og an engine!

[@boostleemotoring3941]

Finally get to see the 7mgte and mk3 Supra in your channel. Great videos as always man. I see you're improving your drifting skills too 👍 awesome work bro.

[@iforgothisname2564]

7M-GTE HMM never hear of it but I already love it.

[@xxwildxx6166]

are these problems evident in the 7mge aswell? i just got an 89' cressida i want to daily

[@4x4ManiacBadTimeGarage]

these are the infos i was looking for! i'd love to get an mk3

[@hectorguajardo6392]

That's weird because my mom use the car as her daily driver now I'm using it as my daily driver to go to work back and forth I do have to make sure it's up and oil and make sure that the cooling up par but is fun

[@oscarzt1652]

*_expect to see a 7M powered vehicle on the channel soon, along side the BRZ_*

[@VisioRacer]

I wish :) Nah, there are other plans alongside the BRZ, though

[@victorrp921]

I’m looking to buy a mk3 Supra turbo. If I need help to see if it’s a good one can I it and let me know if it’s a good pick or not??

[@everythingjonathan8008]

I can only get the 7m because the 1jz only comes in rhd mk3 Supra’s and I want lhd. And mk4’s have the 2jz in left hand drive but all mk4’s are expensive so yeah 7m is my only option.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

So the 7M-GTE share the same weak links as the RB26 ... HG and oil pump

[@theworldlaughswithyou]

Hey VisioRacer can you make a video about Yamaha developed car engines???

[@emeraldages]

As a past mk3 owner. 7m is better than j for. Asteeet car if you want to keep under 500hp. It's cheaper to spend money on an upgraded turbo gasket and oil pickup than 2j swap unless you're going for ridiculous power 7m makes a shit ton of torque down low. Sounds like a cummins sometimes too.

[@mustang10141980]

You deserve so many more subscribers. Every video is superb!

[@Nathan-tz8yw]

Great vid. Now I just to decide on getting a Marklll or STI.

[@392uwu]

Definitely wanna see a video like this for the EJ25.

[@deathmetalcat4021]

Looking at getting a 7mgte supra, what should I look for?, what should I do?, not going to be my daily, want 400hp eventually.

[@deathmetalcat4021]

What parts/mods should i get/do to make it reliable.

[@KH-pt4un]

Never heard about this engine before

[@Hubert4515]

yes he is

[@KH-pt4un]

Yea i am a retarded and i don't have any japanese vehicles knowledge i am stupid i only know what is european vehicles

[@emiliano29171316]

Predator XR you only know about unreliable pieces of shit that the only quality parts they have are their leather seats

[@loumax13]

+T1GR3S13 pass me the salt please

[@loumax13]

+T1GR3S13 funny

[@kaunasrokce]

Great video Visio. Your english sound more refined every video, but there is one pronunciation of yours that needs some work - development is pronounced de-VE-lop-ment not de-ve-LOP-ment. Just my two cents, cheers ;)

[@VisioRacer]

A different syllable is stressed, I see. I'll try for the next time, thanks! Cheers

[@p.paulus9190]

Super video hele nechceš udělat stejný video o CA18DET?? Taky to je unreliable motor :D Můžu pomoct

[@VisioRacer]

Jasné, napíš mi na Facebooku správu a pokecáme bližšie.

[@p.paulus9190]

Napsal :D

[@unclefungus7395]

my favorite supra always/forever

[@AllianaCordova]

I suppose I could also throw out info on the KA24E should you ever want it. The KA24DE's criminally unloved brother.

[@rpk2012]

My biggest issue with the 7M, personally is the super SOFT allow head. If someone re-made the head, and did the other recommendations I would still have my 7m.

[@NewsBroadcasting]

Good video this will make the prices of 7mgte cost more than 1jzgte

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Nope

[@phycoman4561]

Do one on how to make the 1uzfe make power. Why? Because I have one, why else!

[@eustahijelifetips]

next should be the m103/4 l6 engines from mercedes, they can handle almost double the amount of power in comparison to their diesel variants, since they share the same block

[@sonofspaceghost_9290]

You say the turbo was an afterthought on the 7m. Toyota put oil squirters in the block though.....that’s doesn’t sound like “oh well, I guess we might as well stick a turbo in it” type of thing to me. I’ve been wrong before though.....I’m just sayin🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

My 98 240sx ka24de motor is non turbo from the factory and it came with piston oil squirters. Why i don't know but good to have since its turbo now

[@GreatestHITS26]

So is the 7m GTE = 1JZ or are they 2 different motors? Also what yr did the 1JZ came out?

[@ShiningJudgment666]

They're both different motors. The 1JZ update was made later in the Mk 3's lifespan in 1990 I believe.

[@murphybwalker]

say the headgastket blew and the owner had to rebuild the engine... should i avoid buying this car?

[@damndaniel7107]

What if i just want to have it as daily car without engine modifications would it be reliable?

[@ghuldorgrey]

Hey man. I use mine as a daily and its completely stock 7mgte. I bought it october 2019 with a bad headgasket and a exhaust manifold leak. Fixed that right away and am not having any problems since. It ks my only car and i daily drive ot no matter the weather. As far as i know pretty much everyone wants more performance from the 7mgte which is why there are so many reported issues on it. If you keep everything stock (238hp) and always do the normal maintenance like fluids etc youre good to go.

[@damndaniel7107]

@@ghuldorgrey thanks man 7mgte is my fav toyota engine i am going to buy a supra in mid october until i manage my saving plans so i cant wait to own one

[@TerrencePorretto]

You Rock bro! Like a 7M 😀

[@anthonyflores7697]

id watch AND RECOMMEND videos like this if you made them man. #bestcontent