Gathering Info - 3MZ-FE/3MZ-FE Swap Options

[Javve]

I am getting info on a possible swap. I seen a thread with pics and the video (K-ESD)

The 3MZ-FE has higher horsepower but not good for turbo.
The 3VZ-FE has lower horsepower but is a good solid motor, and with a cam and other parts can get the same hp as the MZ
I would want to use the E153 Tranny

How much would something like this cost realistically?
I could fix mine and just stay stock with an auto

I've had an itch to do a swap ever since I had a Supra about 8 years ago but I am also realistic!

EDIT:

I have seen the info from the following thread: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=45161

What I'm looking for is a realistic cost factor.

I know there are some enthusiests in Texas, and I may be moving there within the next year. If that happens then I would probably convert the car to manual tranny for now (tranny is bad) and then do a swap later on.

This post has been edited by Javve: Aug 25, 2015 - 5:44 PM

[Box]

VZ is old and outdated, used an iron block. The MZ replaced it, so that should give you your answer. Aluminum block will hold more than enough power before it'd require a bunch of parts that don't even exist for either motor. The 1MZ is popular since it's cheap and readily available and still uses a a cable operated throttle body, so that makes life easy. If you get lucky you can find a rearended Camry or Solara with the 1MZ and E153. Smaay, Lamont, and kurt95gt have all done V6 swaps. Smaay and Lamont are more active, I know Lamont has a really detailed build thread and Smaay and kurt also have threads of the like. One thing you might want to try and do is find the TRD supercharger that was used on various vehicles with the 1MZ. I wouldn't mind the TRD Solara myself with the supercharged 1MZ and E153 behind it, but those are so rare it's not funny.

If you're wanting to stay auto then definitely just grab the 1MZ, find a Camry or Sienna or what have you that's been hit in the rear and they're selling it for next to nothing as it'll have everything you need. You'll need one custom engine mount, but Smaay makes them. Or at the least he was.