My 1MZ progress thread by Smaay

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to make the swap the easiest, i suggest getting a 1MZ out of a 5 speed car. that way you are not dealing with ECU issues chasing Auto codes

2-4-2013

the igniter is an external box just like the 5S. the coils i believe are only 2 wire and they are wasted spark meaning 1 coil feeds 2 cylinders. This is for the non VVT 1MZ

the VVT 1MZ and 3MZ are 4 wire i believe just like a 1ZZ or 2ZZ. they have the igniter built in i think.

you can see here the 2 wire plug on the side and the spark plug wire that runs around to the back 3 plugs.

1-24-2013

Just giving an update, the car is running as strong as ever. Im chasing an AC issue. i think i have a leak somewhere.

12-21-2013

not yet, its going to be a pain in the ass with my car being a 97, I have to install the newer style charcoal cannister with all the switching valves on it. However, if i go backwards and install a 97 Camry ECU, ill be golden.

On the flip side, Amy's car is a 99 and it has the newer style EVAP crap on it so the 2000 ECU will work. SOOOOOOO, after i get all the parts, and she has enough fun with the turbo engine, we will swap in a V6 and ill use this stuff on her car.

12-23-2013

havent you read anything i been posting? I said i was using a MT 2000 Camry ECU. so no AT codes.

i dont have the EVAP system that the 2000 Camry has and havent installed the charcoal cannister, thats why im going to use the 97 Camry ECU. the 99 celica does have the newer style EVAP system so its easier to use the 2000 ECU.

The engine has absolutely nothing to do whether it came from a MT or AT. that is all ECU based. Also, if you have been doing your research and I know i have said this several times. a 1999-2002 Solara and Camry ECU is capable of being both AT and MT, all you have to do is ground 1 pin and it disables all the AT codes. But those ECUs WILL need AFR sensors. If you find an actual MT ECU then you use O2 sensors