what all cars came with a 3vzfe, looking to swap Options

[kurt95gt]

been thinking about swapping a 3vz into my celica
I know the carry an is300 both came with them but was three anything else
options on other swaps will be considered too I mainly want something that makes more power than the 5s but I can still order parts for at autozone only other thing is I don't want to spent 5000 on just the swap alone before install just want extra power but have to stay simi cheap (for the price of the swap itself)
an be able to dd this for a year or so lol
thanks for your help

[95CelicaST]

I have never seen a 1MZ that was anywhere near 1600 - 2000. I got mine with 90k confirmed miles with all accessories for $750. If you're buying one of the newer 1MZ's (97+) then maybe, but it's a newer motor, it's lighter, and ultimately more delicate than the 3VZ. If your build plans involve turbo, then 3VZ is your best bet. If you're going to stay n/a or a TRD S/C then 1MZ - specifically the 97+ because it becomes PnP. have MR220V do up a harness, mate it to a S54 to retain axles, have a passenger mount fabricated, bolt in, plug in, and away you go. The newer version of the 1MZ have ~190whp. They go up to just under 250 with the factory s/c and no other supporting modifications. Add in headers (a major bottleneck on the 1MZ), intake, exhaust, Walbro or Supra fuel pump, and potentially a standalone EMS down the road and you've got yourself set for a reliable low maintenance powerhouse.


Of course it's always better when it's not FWD...

[RocketScott]

I have never seen a 1MZ that was anywhere near 1600 - 2000. I got mine with 90k confirmed miles with all accessories for $750. If you're buying one of the newer 1MZ's (97+) then maybe, but it's a newer motor, it's lighter, and ultimately more delicate than the 3VZ. If your build plans involve turbo, then 3VZ is your best bet. If you're going to stay n/a or a TRD S/C then 1MZ - specifically the 97+ because it becomes PnP. have MR220V do up a harness, mate it to a S54 to retain axles, have a passenger mount fabricated, bolt in, plug in, and away you go. The newer version of the 1MZ have ~190whp. They go up to just under 250 with the factory s/c and no other supporting modifications. Add in headers (a major bottleneck on the 1MZ), intake, exhaust, Walbro or Supra fuel pump, and potentially a standalone EMS down the road and you've got yourself set for a reliable low maintenance powerhouse.


Of course it's always better when it's not FWD...

You're right. I swear when I looked last there was only three in the $1600 range but now there are 18 from $450 to $1000. I must have been searching for the engine using a different car like the lexus.

3VZ would deffinatly be best for the turbo. I haven't heard any good things about the supercharger for the 1mz even though it was a genuine TRD. I plan on staying NA so the lightness and newness of the 3MZ appeals to me.

What have you heard obout the oil gelling issue with the 1MZ? That's the only thing holding me back from that engine. Sorry for the thread jack but I think more discussion about the V6 swap is a good thing.

Another note about the trany. The 3VZ/E53 combo was in larger and heavier cars. I'm no engineer but using the S54 in the Celica should do ok for a while.

[95CelicaST]

I have never seen a 1MZ that was anywhere near 1600 - 2000. I got mine with 90k confirmed miles with all accessories for $750. If you're buying one of the newer 1MZ's (97+) then maybe, but it's a newer motor, it's lighter, and ultimately more delicate than the 3VZ. If your build plans involve turbo, then 3VZ is your best bet. If you're going to stay n/a or a TRD S/C then 1MZ - specifically the 97+ because it becomes PnP. have MR220V do up a harness, mate it to a S54 to retain axles, have a passenger mount fabricated, bolt in, plug in, and away you go. The newer version of the 1MZ have ~190whp. They go up to just under 250 with the factory s/c and no other supporting modifications. Add in headers (a major bottleneck on the 1MZ), intake, exhaust, Walbro or Supra fuel pump, and potentially a standalone EMS down the road and you've got yourself set for a reliable low maintenance powerhouse.


Of course it's always better when it's not FWD...

You're right. I swear when I looked last there was only three in the $1600 range but now there are 18 from $450 to $1000. I must have been searching for the engine using a different car like the lexus.

3VZ would deffinatly be best for the turbo. I haven't heard any good things about the supercharger for the 1mz even though it was a genuine TRD. I plan on staying NA so the lightness and newness of the 3MZ appeals to me.

What have you heard obout the oil gelling issue with the 1MZ? That's the only thing holding me back from that engine. Sorry for the thread jack but I think more discussion about the V6 swap is a good thing.

Another note about the trany. The 3VZ/E53 combo was in larger and heavier cars. I'm no engineer but using the S54 in the Celica should do ok for a while.

My 1MZ was from a Lexus... typically attributed with the higher price tag. You just need to know where to look. There is a Toyota junkyard near my place and I am friends with the owner's son... so if I need things that is where I go.

When I tore mine down there wasn't any sludge in it. Keep up on oil changes and you'll never have the problem. The TRD supercharger is good for small power gains. For anything else you would want to get a custom Eaton M90.