1mz-fe auto
1mz-fe auto
Hi guys,
I have been reading Michael's thread on his epic v6 auto swap.
I have an auto n/a and would love to do the swap, problem is camrys are getting very scarce to source for doners.
Am I mad to be thinking this, would be a great project over next winter.
I have been reading Michael's thread on his epic v6 auto swap.
I have an auto n/a and would love to do the swap, problem is camrys are getting very scarce to source for doners.
Am I mad to be thinking this, would be a great project over next winter.
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Re: 1mz-fe auto
The Lexus RX300 donor car may be more readily available now than a Camry.
Plus they have the more powerful VVTI engine.
Plus they have the more powerful VVTI engine.
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Andy Ayres on here also has a very nice 1mz auto, I reckon he could be persuaded to sell it
Supercharged v6 mk1 build thread
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Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?Topdownman wrote: ↑03/05/21 7:24 The Lexus RX300 donor car may be more readily available now than a Camry.
Plus they have the more powerful VVTI engine.
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Cheers for that, might not be an option mate though as I'm in Ireland.angpozzuto wrote: ↑03/05/21 8:03 Andy Ayres on here also has a very nice 1mz auto, I reckon he could be persuaded to sell it
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Lots have been done using a manual box but not sure about the auto.Morphman wrote: ↑03/05/21 8:59Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?Topdownman wrote: ↑03/05/21 7:24 The Lexus RX300 donor car may be more readily available now than a Camry.
Plus they have the more powerful VVTI engine.
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To my knowledge, there are 2 working Auto V6 1mz's out there - Michael's and Andy's. There is another guy in US but do not know if he has completed. I know this because I made the gearbox mounts for all of them.Topdownman wrote: ↑03/05/21 17:13Lots have been done using a manual box but not sure about the auto.Morphman wrote: ↑03/05/21 8:59Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?Topdownman wrote: ↑03/05/21 7:24 The Lexus RX300 donor car may be more readily available now than a Camry.
Plus they have the more powerful VVTI engine.
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I have read all of Michael's thread about the build. Savage stuff from both of you.d-peg wrote: ↑04/05/21 14:08To my knowledge, there are 2 working Auto V6 1mz's out there - Michael's and Andy's. There is another guy in US but do not know if he has completed. I know this because I made the gearbox mounts for all of them.Topdownman wrote: ↑03/05/21 17:13Lots have been done using a manual box but not sure about the auto.
Finding the 1mz and the auto box are going to be the problem I fear. Not alot of v6 camrys in Ireland and most at this point are either hidden or are too good to be donors
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Re: 1mz-fe auto
Here y'are...
I've saved you the aggro!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 0as&page=1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294153608718 ... y&_sacat=0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... yota+camry
You're welcome
Seriously, what's your budget though?
I've saved you the aggro!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 0as&page=1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294153608718 ... y&_sacat=0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... yota+camry
You're welcome
Seriously, what's your budget though?
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Thanks mate, will have a look.d-peg wrote: ↑04/05/21 14:19 Here y'are...
I've saved you the aggro!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 0as&page=1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294153608718 ... y&_sacat=0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... yota+camry
You're welcome
Seriously, what's your budget though?
This is a project I am looking to do maybe over next winter.
The budget isn't infinite but I have a few pound to throw at it!!!!
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Just a small update on this........I bought another 2.
Thus one is a manual with engine and gearbox already removed. Some rust issues which I'm gonna deal with first.
Still looking for an rx300 though
Thus one is a manual with engine and gearbox already removed. Some rust issues which I'm gonna deal with first.
Still looking for an rx300 though
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Paul woods @woodsport posted up on FB that he was selling his RX300 or pulling the engine out and selling it as a kit ready to install. could be worth getting in touch with him, hes the man to speak to when doing the conversion.
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Cheers, I have had several chats with Paul, very nice chap. However as I'm over I ireland, brexit and all that has made it quite difficult to gets parts let alone a full engine etc.martin42006 wrote: ↑11/11/21 9:25Paul woods @woodsport posted up on FB that he was selling his RX300 or pulling the engine out and selling it as a kit ready to install. could be worth getting in touch with him, hes the man to speak to when doing the conversion.