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1mz-fe auto

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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.



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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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Andy Ayres on here also has a very nice 1mz auto, I reckon he could be persuaded to sell it
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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.
Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?

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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
Cheers for that, might not be an option mate though as I'm in Ireland.

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Morphman wrote: 03/05/21 8:59
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.
Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?
Lots have been done using a manual box but not sure about the auto.
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Topdownman wrote: 03/05/21 17:13
Morphman wrote: 03/05/21 8:59
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.
Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?
Lots have been done using a manual box but not sure about the auto.
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. :th:
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d-peg wrote: 04/05/21 14:08
Topdownman wrote: 03/05/21 17:13
Morphman wrote: 03/05/21 8:59

Has there been a conversion done using a lexus vvti engine and box already?
Lots have been done using a manual box but not sure about the auto.
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. :th:
I have read all of Michael's thread about the build. Savage stuff from both of you.
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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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 :D
Seriously, what's your budget though?
Thanks mate, will have a look.
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
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Morphman wrote: 10/11/21 22:32 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
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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martin42006 wrote: 11/11/21 9:25
Morphman wrote: 10/11/21 22:32 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
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.
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.

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All sorted lads!!!!

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