V6 Swap ECU & Trans Question, Manual ECU Options

[sandusky1977]

So,. I'm looking at the stuff I want to pickup for a V6 swap, and of course have a couple of questions.

1) If I pickup an automatic Solara $750 that is totaled as the V6 donor, I can ground out a pin on the ECU to run it as a manual correct? and this would get me a lot of parts and pieces I would have to hunt and peck for also?

2) Or,. I've found a 1mz out of 96 Camry with harness for $300, but I would have to locate a 96 era manual ECU to avoid CEL problems?

Otherwise it seems like using a 1mz out of a 01 Solara will have the same basic parts list as the 1mz out of a 96 Camry right?

3) I'm currently running 225/40 zr 18" wheels and tires on my project car, much better highway rpms, and I'm wondering if the stock GT transmission is a real option, or if I should just suck it up and find a Solara transmission too.

This post has been edited by sandusky1977: Mar 27, 2014 - 12:29 PM

[sandusky1977]

New plan after a nice consultation. If im doing it, I'm going the extra mile with the 3mz/1mz hybrid.

I'll post the planned parts list in the morning on my build thread. Also found out today that another member from diyefi is here in Lansing and building an ecu for a simple Toyota 22r so that might be an option with some local help.

Can't wait to see your build thread!