Finding a engine, need info.

[Whore of Babylon]

Is there any year 3VZFE or 1MZFE i cant use for a MR2 swap? My gen 3 has died and im now looking into getting a V6 underway.

Ive found a complete 1999 camry (crashed) with 100,000kms 1MZFE for $1950. dose this price sound right? i can probably get it down if i tell him i dont want the pannels, seats and other junk.

Thanks,
Wob

[Whore of Babylon]

So the year dosent matter i can use any 3VZ or 1MZ?

[biteme]

Turkish, it was called the 3VZ-E ... :P

[biteme]

I prefer to be known as Mr Pendantic, if you please :P

[biteme]

You forgot the comma!

[JB]

So you're a pendant eh Johnny?

[Sparky]

I don't think the 3VZ-E was available in the camry in aus ( but I could be wrong) (It was in the four runner though) As far as I know they went straight from the 2.5lt engine to the 3.0lt 3VZ-FE. We also had the 3VZ-FE for longer than the uk did (up to 1996.5 i think)

[Whore of Babylon]

my mum has a 95 4 runner with a 3VZE, we love your Toyotas in my family;

Cars we used to own

AWD Corrola Wagon, dad
AE92 Hatch, me
Hiace van, Dad

Cars we own atm
Landcruiser 3.0ltr desil, dad
Hiace van, dad
RV6 4 Runner, mum
Mr2 SW20, me

.....my brother is a nissn person, he has:
2 R31's
1 R31 siloette
1 R31 coupe with a RB30ET

Mabie ill look out for a V8 dose the V8 conversion require more modifications to the car? or will it pretty much bolt in with an adaptor like a 1mz or 3vz?

[podge]

the v8 is a whole diferent kettle of fish to the v6 to fit lots and lots of fab work

[Whore of Babylon]

awww :( serious? damn i wanted to make the Sdub a beast. ill just V6 it then.

[smccullie]

have a look on ebay you should get a hole car no prob have a look at this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-TOYOTA-CAMRY-3-0-V6-AUTO-GREEN-1YR-MOT-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ140143550826QQihZ004QQcategoryZ18 290QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Whore of Babylon]

have a look on ebay you should get a hole car no prob have a look at this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-TOYOTA-CAMRY-3-0-V6-AUTO-GREEN-1YR-MOT-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ140143550826QQihZ004QQcategoryZ18 290QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Good car, good price but wrong country :shrug:

[Whore of Babylon]

Just coming back to this topic, ive found a full Camry but its 1999 1MZFE how hard will this be to do, ive head its hard casue of the imbolizer system. he quoted me $2100 for whole car, less if i have a list o what i need. I wish i had my camera i could have shown you pics.

[OlberJ]

U can use the later 1MZFE but the ECU is a pain because it's OBD2 apparantly.

So if u get yourself an aftermarket ECU then you're fine. Plus you'll get the best out of the engine aswell.

[Whore of Babylon]

What would be the easyest Aftermarket ECU to use with a 1MZFE? Google has been no help at all, i was thinking a 2nd hand Gready emanage or something

[OlberJ]

Think the cheapest one we know that works is a Link G3.

Other options are MegaSquirt if you're on a budget.

Or the Hydra if you're after a better specced one.

[biteme]

What would be the easyest Aftermarket ECU to use with a 1MZFE? Google has been no help at all, i was thinking a 2nd hand Gready emanage or something

Link G3 XLEM - and they're close to you in NZ!
Hydra will happily do it too.
MoTeC M600 - the benchmark ECU, but you pay for it, Australian company, if you're feeling patriotic
Autotronic SM8 - another good midfielder.

Usual advice is to find out what your mapper is comfortable with and move on from there.

[Whore of Babylon]

Usual advice is to find out what your mapper is comfortable with and move on from there.

Good idea, i need a mapper.


if you're feeling patriotic


HA HA im only patriotic to my beer.....wich is an import :P
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But any ways, thank you guys your minds are like steel MR2 traps of knowlege.

[biteme]

Yep. Get a local mapper, or one you trust - find out which brand he prefers to use or has the most experience of, and then choose your ECU from that.

[Whore of Babylon]

OH OH OH look what i found 3 hours drive away!!

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-01-99-Toyota-Landcruiser-Prado-VZJ95R-RV6-Wagon-7-Seats/itemid-1-302008373/lotid-0

5VZFE FTW

engine looks like it could be ok

[snowtigger]

result there me thinks go rip the bugger out .