best engine? Options

[xxgetbackupxx]

So...so far my 7afe is always burning oil and such... has 227xxx miles... Now it seems like 7afe is a flawed engine that will leak oil... so which engine is best... now I know ya`ll always say 3gste...besides that one... is a 7gen celi gts engine betteR? or should I look for a 6gen gt swap? whats the cheaper/easier swap? And longevity engine? I want more power but my wallet is just wanting a cheap swap... I dunno... Ideas?

[Special_Edy]

Put a 2jz in it! Definately the easiest and cheapest option

This post has been edited by Special_Edy: Sep 18, 2012 - 7:04 PM

[xxgetbackupxx]

Put a 2jz in it! Definately the easiest and cheapest option

I wish I could!!

[rave2n]

Do you have 5k+ to drop, or a returning disposable income?

[xxgetbackupxx]

Do you have 5k+ to drop, or a returning disposable income?

Not really but I may be able to get it... but for that shouldn`t I just get a 7gen celica?

[Box]

7A-FE is hit and miss. Mine has 190K miles and no problems. Ehh, unless you're wanting to swap in a 3S-GTE, 3S-GE BEAMS, or 1MZ-FE best option is another 7A-FE. Or could get the 7th generation Celica, has 140hp and gets 27/33(auto was rated at 29/36 so I'd imagine the manual could get that to) and weighs 2,425 pounds. Downside with the 7GC is engine bay is cramped.

[xxgetbackupxx]

7A-FE is hit and miss. Mine has 190K miles and no problems. Ehh, unless you're wanting to swap in a 3S-GTE, 3S-GE BEAMS, or 1MZ-FE best option is another 7A-FE. Or could get the 7th generation Celica, has 140hp and gets 27/33(auto was rated at 29/36 so I'd imagine the manual could get that to) and weighs 2,425 pounds. Downside with the 7GC is engine bay is cramped.

Did u own a 7gen? is hard to work on?I love my 6gen so easy to work on so much room lol

[anonymous]

If my 7afe gets to 227k miles and the biggest issue it has is burning/leaking oil, I will be a happy camper.

I'd replace it with another 7afe or rebuild yours if all you are looking for is reliable transportation. Only swap if you want more power and the extra power is worth the extra cost/effort to you.

[Box]

Just look up some pictures of the 7GC engine bay and you'll see what I mean.

[Smaay]

the 7th gen is not hard to work on at all. at least IMO. in fact i think they are easier than a 6th gen. the cheapest fix is to just rebuild your 7A. the cheapest swap will be a V6. you can buy a complete 1MZ with the 5 speed tranny, ECU and harness for about 1000. a 3S-GTE will cost you about 2500. both engines will require the same work to get it installed.

[Box]

^There's no room though. Maybe a 6GC GT, but the ST is stupid easy. But yes, V6 is the way to go. Not to mention you can get all the parts for it.

[xxgetbackupxx]

which v6? what all do I need for it? mounts? axles? what is the gas mileage on 1mz?

This post has been edited by xxgetbackupxx: Sep 19, 2012 - 3:01 PM

[Special_Edy]

3VZ-FE, 1MZ-FE, 3MZ-FE, and 2GR-FE
The 3vz is old and not worth getting when you can put a 1mz in.

The 1mz and 3mz are a 3.0L and 3.3L respectively and are around 200hp. They are in about 1995 to 2005 Camrys, Lexus ES-300s, Sienna minivans Solaras and Avalons.
The 2GR replaced the 1MZ/3MZ, its a 3.5L producing 266hp+. Its in 2006s and newer but its much more expensive than the MZ engines.

you can get a wrecked camry or ES-300 for $500 to a grand

This post has been edited by Special_Edy: Sep 19, 2012 - 3:09 PM

[xxgetbackupxx]

ok so best bang for the buck when going v6 power vs mileage? Any drawbacks in switching to v6?

[Smaay]

no drawback at all. you can get a 2002 Solara 1MZ with the 5 speed trans for about 1000 bucks. thats also with the ECU and harness.

[Box]

MPG with the 1MZ-FE V6 is actually better than what the stock GT gets..

[xxgetbackupxx]

no drawback at all. you can get a 2002 Solara 1MZ with the 5 speed trans for about 1000 bucks. thats also with the ECU and harness.

Any perticular website u guys look at for engines? guessing I should get the tranny as well. Do i need gt motor mounts?

This post has been edited by xxgetbackupxx: Sep 19, 2012 - 8:42 PM

[Special_Edy]

no drawback at all. you can get a 2002 Solara 1MZ with the 5 speed trans for about 1000 bucks. thats also with the ECU and harness.

Any perticular website u guys look at for engines? guessing I should get the tranny as well. Do i need gt motor mounts?

I always see wrecked camrys, es300s, and siennas in the dallas area for under $1000. All you care about is the engine, harness and ecu.

[xxgetbackupxx]

no drawback at all. you can get a 2002 Solara 1MZ with the 5 speed trans for about 1000 bucks. thats also with the ECU and harness.

Any perticular website u guys look at for engines? guessing I should get the tranny as well. Do i need gt motor mounts?

I always see wrecked camrys, es300s, and siennas in the dallas area for under $1000. All you care about is the engine, harness and ecu.

So stock tranny will fit it??

[Special_Edy]

A stock Celica GT transmission will, not an ST. Mind you, its torque that kills transmissions so the e153 would be choice behind a V6.