Hi,

I'm new to the group and new to Toyotas (just got a very clean '93 extended cab). Concerning engine swaps, I like the idea of the 7mgte with my 5 speed manual tranny, but I haven't found any posts regarding how well this motor would do for towing. Yesterday I towed a 14ft enclosed trailer (moderate weight, mostly aluminum built) with a moderate load, and the truck did fine accelerating 1-3 gears. I just couldn't maintain any higher speeds. I ended up driving the 90 miles in 3rd most of the time at around 5000 rpm. FWIW, there were low sloping hills most of the way plus a head wind, but I just have to have more power.

Any thoughts/opinions?

thanks and take care,

Jason G in Amarillo, Tx

 

You might try posting over on 4x4wire, there are probably more people there who have done this swap.

4x4Wire

 

4runner4ever has the 7mge in his rig and is considering going turbo. Pm him he would have a good idea with the 7m NA he has.

 

I've done lots and lots of research about these engines, seems to me a 7MGTE would be EXCELLENT for towing. THey make very, very good torque throughout the rpm range!! I would say pull as much as the CHASSIS can withstand as long as your cooling system is up to par.

 

Wasn't it 4runner4ever that told the story about towing home a donor vehicle for a swap, up a mountain pass, passing fullsize diesel trucks like they were standing still, with his 7mgte truck. Now thats a run on sentence.

 

i think that was the guy who swapped a 3.4 in to replace his 3.0.

 

Yeah, a turbo charged engine that is otherwise moderately powered will make a great engine.

Lots of engines like to have maintained high load, high rpm trips to keep the turbo spooled so that you are making lots of power.