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V6 Conversion
Hi reckoned maybe I should share a few thoughts and pics just in case anybody out there is considering or interested in a V6 conversion!
Paul's turbo car at JAE set me off but when I read his superb 385 000 page V6 article, for me it seemed like no contest. All that torque from a lovely V6 with NA reliability.
I'm not sure I can be arsed to keep a proper diary, Paul's already done a great one and at my age I can't afford to waste time so my ramblings will just fill in a few bits which he forgot about or glossed over :!: http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/ima...2005/04/45.jpg
Mk1 with engine and box removed + Camry donor (actually 2nd donor in photo) 1st donor already broken and gone; purchase 650; sale of parts 700+; so V6 engine cost ?-50 :D
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/ima...2005/04/46.jpg
1st donor ready for engine removal
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/ima...2005/04/47.jpg
Since engine has to be converted from auto and flywheels have to come from states I had to make do :( with 10lb Fidanza! This engine's torque with this flywheel - I can't wait :twisted: :shock: :lol:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/ima...2005/04/48.jpg
Unfortunately once I started work on this engine I found it probably needed 300+ spending on it. Top end gasket set 180 :cry: Who says two heads are better than one.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/ima...2005/04/49.jpg
So :idea: what else can you do :?:
Last weekend bought another Camry only 450 so this engine should cost me ?-250 Would you believe my Mrs drove with me 230miles to collect it from Colchester and she purred all the way back without a murmer or overheating. They don't make em like that these days :!:
NOTE TO SELF buy bunch of daffs 8) :wink:
For those who might be planning a V6 swap this is where you find the COR on the Camry and the method of removal :roll:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/ima...2005/04/50.jpg
All suggestions, criticisms (constructive or otherwise) welcomed
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nice one JB,i love the COR removal technique pic......basically chop the shit out of the glove box!!! i did the same! keep the pics coming.
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thats a fairly clean mk1 there!.. whats the year?.. was it a run around before?
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Adam if I answer your question I may get chucked out of Mk1 owners club. Its an F reg but had a front end early in life and was rebuilt with an early bumper and front spoiler but the job was well done and it is in excellent nick. 53k when I bought it now about 59k.
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cool look forward to the next episode, im seriously considering the v6, what is the 0-60, top speed and mpg approx?? also where is pauls v6 conversion page? i cant find it
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its in the downloads section.:rolleyes:
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thanks, great article paul :clap: will start collecting parts soon for the conversion. hope you can help in the future with any probs i might come across.
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no probs mart,all the help you need is here,lodge and JB will also be able to help...the v6 is a stonking engine.
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Sweet another V6!!! And a fine looking ride to receive it .
I should have my 1mzfe swap running next week sometime, got my standalone last week.
Once she fires all I have left is exhaust, I cant wait.
I will post some pics for ya soon Paul.