5MGE Swap on IFS First Gen?
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5MGE Swap on IFS First Gen?
So I have a 85 Supra parts car im about to pull the motor and send off to the scrap yard in a few weeks. I just had an idea to swap the motor into a 86 First gen I will be picking up in a month (or whenever they get the title).
So from the few hours of research I did, I've gathered information on wiring, and engine mounts.
But what I cant get a straight answer on is, what is required to get the motor into an IFS truck. Most of the swaps Ive came across were SAS or pre IFS trucks.
Do I absolutely have to do a body lift for the hood to close? And which oil pan is a direct drop in to clear everything on a IFS? My friend was giving me a 6MGE mid sump pan two days ago with pickup tube. But I told him to toss it, he may still have it. Just need to know if I need it.
I'm not new to 5MGEs or 22RE. I just have more experience with the Supras and Celicas.
Thanks guys!
The truck I'm picking up has a lift on it, but Im not sure if its all suspension or some body. The rear bumper gap makes me think theres some body lift to it.


So from the few hours of research I did, I've gathered information on wiring, and engine mounts.
But what I cant get a straight answer on is, what is required to get the motor into an IFS truck. Most of the swaps Ive came across were SAS or pre IFS trucks.
Do I absolutely have to do a body lift for the hood to close? And which oil pan is a direct drop in to clear everything on a IFS? My friend was giving me a 6MGE mid sump pan two days ago with pickup tube. But I told him to toss it, he may still have it. Just need to know if I need it.
I'm not new to 5MGEs or 22RE. I just have more experience with the Supras and Celicas.
Thanks guys!
The truck I'm picking up has a lift on it, but Im not sure if its all suspension or some body. The rear bumper gap makes me think theres some body lift to it.


Last edited by TransAmBandit; Sep 10, 2013 at 10:23 PM.
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