My 1MZ progress thread by Smaay

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it all depends on the cost, if you can source the VVT 1MZ stuff and keep the cost down then go for that. the nice thing about the VVT 1MZ is that its still a throttle cable, not DBW. but if everything is together for the 1MZ non VVT then i suggest getting that. get the part number for the ECU and make sure it has NO immobilizer! if its coming from a 5 speed car then just get that. makes things easier

did i mention how FREAKING AWESOME it is to drive this car.

11-24-2012

well i noticed some tapping coming from the engine so in a total of 24 hours, i pulled my engine, swapped the intake manifold over to a complete 3MZ that i have and got it back in the car up and running. 

the VVT cams dont like not working like they should be. im using non VVT electronics so the cams are in a locked position.

12-21-2012

Here are the results from the dyno today

I drove Eryns car with a 3rd gen 3S in it and it hauls ass! dont get me wrong. but this swap will cost much less than a 3S-GTE. 3MZ engines are all over car-part.com for about 1000 bucks with the wiring and ECU. 

you will have to spend a little more if you go the route I did. im using a non VVT 1MZ ECU. so i have no VVT control. still making good power i think. i will make more once i figure out a way to control VVT.

i would also be making more power if i was using the S54. the E153 is such a beefy transmission it absorbs more power.

if you go with an E153, then just use ST205 engine mounts and my mount on the passenger side. use the axle carrier from the 05 Sienna. it fits perfectly

1-7-2013

i took the V6 that was tapping apart over the weekend, it was the rod bearings. 1 and 6 were toast! luckily the crankshaft looks ok. im not sure if it was lack of oil or poor clearances? ill post pics soon.

1-24-2013

well since i went through a 1MZ/3MZ hybrid and i rebuilt the engine, and then it started knocking and I installed the 3MZ spare i had. ill break it down if i just went with the 3MZ.

engine 700

ECU 120

harness work 400

E153 350

axles 300

fluids 50

that totals to 1920. you could save 400 of that if you use the stock GT tranny and axles. I also bought a new fidanza flywheel and SB clutch but that was my choice. 

add another 1500 or so for the 1MZ and 3MZ and parts for the rebuild. but for a person wanting to do a V6 swap, unless you want to have the same setup I have, just get a 1MZ from a 5 speed solara and call it a day. 

also keep in mind that i have my own fab guy to build my engine mount and Y pipe. add 400 if you want duplicates of those.