MRC Tuned is BACK!!!

This video will be a surprise to many of you as I've not released a video for the better part of 2 years... But here we are again! Thank you all for your support, I apologize for the complete crap editing job here, my computer was struggling to handle the large files which made editing a nightmare. I will be using my phone for future videos as it takes 10x better video and audio. In the mean time, enjoy my blabbing away for 20 minutes about what happened to the '89 Supra project....
Audio track credits to Slow Train Soul - In the Black of Night

[@frun4]

I really appreciate the fact that you dared to be different, stuck with the ol 7M dispite a few failures and shared your experiences. I will be ordering a oil drive shaft bearing retainer because of this. Cant wait to see the 2jz build. Cant wait to see the some of the drag builds. And interested in the wiring harness, ecu, and intake. Keep posting videos!

[@87squarebody]

Likewise, I recently picked up another 1990 Cressida which has a stock 5spd swapped 7MGTE.

[@ernestoruesta9446]

And I arrived here because I decided to rebuild my 7MGTE, that is been in the garage for the past 15 years since the last BHG, hmm what do i do now lol

[@fourocker]

Sad to hear of your struggles but great of you to upload and share for the benefit of others. My 7mgte goes in for a forged rebuild in a couple of weeks and included in some of the parts coming are new oil squirter banjo fittings / check valves from Driftmotion and most importantly a needle bearing thrust auxiliary shaft retaining plate made by Technico Racing in Victoria Australia, I'm not affiliated with them but so glad I discovered their website and products, can't believe no one else has manufactured this because of the issues you speak of, there are some basic but inherent problems with the 7M but once addressed it can be a great engine as many others would attest to.

[@MrRanggong]

Ive owned an '89 Supra since it was a year old but life intervened and put my planned 500 hp build on hold for the last 15 years so im sad that you're giving up on the 7M. You do such a good job of explaining things and i was looking forward to a schooling on how to do it right. However the tips you did give were excellent and should help keep me out of trouble.

[@mrctuned2844]

Stay tuned my friend, planning to change direction with the channel to help you guys out more.

[@j_saxon_9754]

Glad your back! Love the supra build!

[@lunchboxxx4200]

Glad you see back bud!! Sorry about the bad luck on the build.

[@dirkiebotes5563]

welcome back please keep us updated on all your builds. would love to see track vids ect.

[@craig84downunder]

Good to see you back Taylor!

[@kakanator]

lit every 7m owner every time. Problems after problems my friend we have all been there and we all don't want to give up on the old 7m but we all do (Mostly) and go to a jz. Cant wait to see the new setup.

[@puss6000]

Cant wait to see the new stuff. I still got my 7m built. An still going strong

[@sinister7m423]

I love seeing 7m builds. I’m working on mine right now. I pushed it a little to hard (30psi on pump gas) and have to do some rebuild.

[@Adrian_Supra]

🤘🤘Glad you are back 🤙🤙

[@lunatic3571]

welcome back!!

[@MultiDesignGuy]

Taylor awesome your back i join everyone in commiserating with you. Jesus H ! Taylor this is just my 2 cents of advice i had my ylinder head cryogenically treated by Ian at HTA in Campbellfield Victoria. The hardness rating went from a pretty soft 68 Brinell hardness to 105! I realise 2J’s are meant to be the go but maybe worth considering? and looking forward to more videos they are fantastic. Cheers Andrew

[@dirtatv]

Hello. Glad you are Back. I am pretty much doing the same build that you did to your 7M. I was wondering what type of parts, if any do you have left over from your set up ?

[@lockjawjak]

I deleted the stock oil filter relief housing and put an NA stud on it have the filter screw strait to the block. I got an oil cooler and anelectic VDO pump which is controlled via my Haltech ECU. The pump sucks from the sump and through the filter then back into the sump and is activated when the ECU reads a set oil temperature. Its a great system as it has no effect on oil pressure and does not have high pressure oil pumped outside the engine bay where it is at risk of damage and leaks.

[@supraman.91]

Glad to see you back, but I am slightly disappointed that your ditching the 7m

[@mrctuned2844]

Totally understandable, I definitely did try to fix it but parts are getting so hard to find, and ultimately finding a cylinder head that was good enough for my goals was becoming nearly impossible.

[@supraman.91]

@@mrctuned2844 not sure where your located but I have 5 or 6 spare 7m heads on the shelf in the garage

[@mrctuned2844]

@@supraman.91 I really appreciate that Matthew, but I've already sold enough of the setup that the 7M won't be going back in unfortunately.

[@sparkspeedshop8320]

@@supraman.91 still have em?!

[@Pulw3r]

Welcome back. Too bad about the 7m.

[@bru319]

Maybe it's been said already but a good practice to check all bearing oil clearances with plastigauge during the build up for peace of mind.

[@mrctuned2844]

Every engine I assemble gets both plastigage and the math between a micrometer on the journal and a dial bore gauge in the bearing. I ran just under 0.003" on the 7M

[@MrGlennithswift]

So i dont want to come off rash but there's something off about your audio it gets super loud then normal then quiet it seriously all over the place unfortunately if the 7m isn't coming back i have very little interest in a me 2 engine. They are cool and they serve a purpose but everybody does it so good luck and thanks for the 7m content you did produce, it is very much appreciated.

[@mikemakesandfixes2070]

Any idea about the cap and counter spring kit, where could i find one, any idea as who makes this kit for the 7M oil pump

[@sparkspeedshop8320]

Would you recommend the bearing retainer plate if you didn't make the oil pump changes? I'm only making 350-400

[@mrctuned2844]

Honestly, I would recommend it no matter what power level. The original design is very flawed, and knowing it's like that would always hold some worry in my mind. Upgrade and forget!

[@DuckieKingg]

Great video! Glad you're back. Just curious if that Intake is still forsale?

[@mrctuned2844]

Sorry Duckie, its been sold for a while now 😔

[@DuckieKingg]

MRC Tuned darn:( would you be interested in making a second one? I loved your design!

[@mrctuned2844]

@@DuckieKingg I actually built one for another guy based off my original design, but it gets soendy with the machining cost. Shoot me an email if you would like to chat about it! [e-mail]

[@redboy81]

Good talk about the 7M, proves that we need to fix the kinks for them to still be reliable and powerful, but still not a whole lot to fix IMO. I just lost interest when you talked about the 2jz. Curious what turbo you where running and what is the ECU ?

[@mrctuned2844]

Turbo was a billet 60-1 with the P-Trim turbine, and ran a Megasquirt 3X for an ECU. One off brand new custom harness. The turbo for the 2JZ is a new design from Xona Rotor, looking forward to trying it

[@benjaminloscar5890]

Do you still have the eco and the engine harness? Because I’m building my 7mgte right now! And I’m still looking around for a Ecu

[@mrctuned2844]

I do! Email me at [e-mail]

[@benjaminloscar5890]

Ok will do!, thank you sir!

[@jorgemartola846]

It's been a while, so sad the 7MGTE didn't got another chance but exited for the 2JZ. Are you selling the remaining of the 7MGTE as package or could it be sold separately? Interested in the intake, ign coil and exhaust manifold and possibly the turbo.

[@mrctuned2844]

I tried selling as a package first but was too much money for most to swallow, so have been selling separately. So far I only have the intake manifold setup, ECU/harness/coils, and crankshaft/rods for sale. Email me at [e-mail] if you're interested in anything, thanks Jorge!

[@12zuse]

@@mrctuned2844 do you still have these items?

[@mrctuned2844]

@@12zuse Sorry Howard, I don't have any of the 7M left.

[@jonathan7744]

Got any links for the oil pump bearing?

[@mrctuned2844]

technicoracing.com/cs/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=293

[@josephsupersport9451]

Is there anything still for sale ?

[@christopherwilliams9328]

What turbo did you run on your 7m?

[@mrctuned2844]

I ran a Garrett 60-1 with the P trim turbine wheel. Had excellent response and top end power.

[@grantoxner4550]

How much for your parts?

[@teamcoco228]

MRC, if that FFIM still for sale with the throttle body?

[@mrctuned2844]

Really sorry but I sold it quite some time ago

[@davidmaye3580]

What ecu are you using???????

[@mrctuned2844]

I'm using a Megasquirt 3X, and I'll be using the same for the 2JZ

[@lunchboxxx4200]

Whats the link for the 7m sale

[@ReGarage]

glad you are "were "back but you didnt upload anything new after that video

[@mrctuned2844]

Videos take a fair amount of time to make and edit, and if I had that time I'd be making more. I'm still in my busy season so I do not have that time. I will be making more 👍

[@howardhutchinson]

Other than the oil shaft bearing plate, none of the other issues are atypical to the niggles you may experience from a complete engine rebuild of any engine. What standalone ems? Why no implementation of the regular engine safeties: Oil pressure & temperature Fuel pressure & temperature Coolant pressure & temperature Etc. ? These could have saved the engine twice already

[@mrctuned2844]

I agree with you, and I expected niggles to which I have no problem with. I was running a Megasquirt 3 and had multiple safeties setup. It still didn't save the engine. Coolant temp readings didn't increase until much after it was too late, and my oil pressure warning went off after it was too late. You don't need to drop all oil pressure to spin a rod bearing, air getting into the system can be just as detrimental, without tripping an alarm. Alarms are great, but aren't a be all end all.

[@howardhutchinson]

I've seen oil pressure and coolant pressures feedback save engines from catastrophic failures. Tantamount are the detection and failure response settings in the system, and the quality of the sensors. Coolant pressure is a more slow developing crisis situation. There should be lots of time for the EMS to shut the engine down if any critical state is detected.

[@ClimptonDiddlehopper]

A ton of guys running s-10 here in the states. Check street racing channel. Billy The Kid is in Ohio and hes running one. Kid launches hanging hoops every time. Still on leafs too.

[@mrctuned2844]

Definitely a fun platform to run! We switched to Pro Mod wheelie bars this winter which will get those 60' numbers down. Also switched to a GTX5533 GEN 2 98mm, which should give us the power we need. Looking forward to it

[@supraman019]

Any more info on the 7m bearing?

[@mrctuned2844]

technicoracing.com/cs/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=293 Here you are my good sir!

[@supraman019]

That's the one I thought, just wanted to make sure. I have the beech one right now. So you took off the front, rear timing plate?

[@christopherwilliams9328]

Ecu setup?

[@mrctuned2844]

Megasquirt 3X, new custom harness, electronic boost control, 1,000cc injectors

[@christopherwilliams9328]

@@mrctuned2844 i emailed u as well Kountryboy is my email...is it still up for grabs?

[@koltokelly1982]

@@mrctuned2844 What kind of power were you able to squeeze out of the 1,000cc injectors? I am currently on Walbro 450, ID1000, AEM V2, Precision 6262, hoping for 600 whp and hoping I can get here without having to upgrade the system again.

[@mrctuned2844]

@@koltokelly1982 sorry I missed this reply dude! Those 1,000s should be able to be pushed to 600whp, but you can always bump up the base pressure to squeeze a bit more out of the injectors. 60psi base is always a nice and safe jump

[@davidmaye3580]

what's the company????????

[@mrctuned2844]

Megasquirt, you can find the products on diyautotune.com