Here you will find a suggested list of parts needed to
do the basic conversion. Upgrades over stock 7MGTE configuration can be found
in the UPGRADES section.
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'82-'86 2.8 5MGE or 5ME You will need to keep some bits off your 5M: Engine mounts, fuel
filter bracket attached to the block,
lower radiator hose, Oil pan, flywheel, oil pressure switch (digital dash
only), heater hoses, brake booster to intake manifold hose. |
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Mk3 wreck for parts |
Your 7MGTE donor car. Make sure you grab the COMPLETE engine Including: Engine wiring to ECU, ECU, Alternator, Power steering
pump, AC compressor bracket, and AC compressor, Air Flow Meter, Fuel Injector Resistor, Igniter, Fuel pump
(optional), Noise suppressor, Fuel pump relay and resistor (only if swapping to 7MGTE pump) Exhaust flange bolted to turbo elbow (needed for custom downpipe), oil cooler and lines
Intercooler and all intercooler hoses
Alternator wiring to the fuse box, Brake booster hose & boost restriction valve (My Mk2 already had
one), Upper radiator hose, Dipstick, As much wiring as you can grab from under the dash. Must have B1,
and M1 plugs (big yellow ones)
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Parts to fabricate |
Reweld the 7M oil pickup to fit
in 5M oil pan
New oil dipstick hole (on the 7M block where the 5M hole is. Need
to have this drilled Plug the old dipstick hole Trim Mk2 fan shroud Intercooler mounting brackets
Oil cooler mounting brackets Air Flow meter mounting bracket |
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Oil filter relocation kit |
Otherwise 7M filter won't clear the 5M engine mounts
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Air filter/ AFM adapter |
120x90mm flange with approx 3” circular hole. Need a pod filter as
space is limited |
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Down pipe and exhaust |
Use Mk2 exhaust as template. 3" is a good size for a turbo car. |
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7MGE pressure plate |
I had mine beefed up to about double the factory clamping force |
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Clutch disc |
I used a custom Kevlar disc (will handle future upgrades to 7MGTE)
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Flywheel resurfaced |
Must be stone ground |
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MSD Tach adapter |
#8920 (For Analog AND Digital dash)
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Gauges |
Oil pressure 0-100 psi Boost/vacuum up to 20 psi EGT pyrometer 0-1600 F (optional) Fuel pressure 0-100 psi (optional) |
