2002 Camry SE V6 Engine Swap
Asked by Mike_Camry_SE Apr 18, 2013 at 02:58 PM about the 2002 Toyota Camry SE V6
Question type: Car Customization
I have a 2002 Camry SE with a 3.0L V6 (1MZ) engine and wanted to know if I could swap the engine to the newer (2011) 3.5L V6 (2GRFE). I know that I would also have to change the ECU and Transmission CU but what else has to be changed? Can I reuse my existing engine mounts, axles, radiator, fuel pump, etc? Will I have to change the main dash module with all the gauges? Please advise. Thanks.
8 Answers
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
why do you need to do this? how many vehicles had a different engine installed successfully, ever in your estimation?....got to start thinking about the reality of having a frankenstein monster to buy parts for~
Mike_Camry_SE answered 11 years ago
I don't understand this response. An engine swap is one of the most popular customizations that gear heads all over the country do. I want to know all that is required to do the same for my project car and that's why I am asking a Car Guru.
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
we deal in people's car problems, not aware of "swaps" if this seems sensible, electronic components are NEVER designed for the application, attacked for calling this what it is, you'll not be finding an easy route with this~
Try a Toyota forum to see if anyone has experience with swapping engines. This is more of a repair site and you'll do better asking other Camry enthusiasts. --- http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/15-camry-solara-forum/ -- http://us.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/forum/8-camry-club/ -- http://www.camryforums.com/forum/
Mike_Camry_SE answered 11 years ago
Thanks for your responses. I will try the other forums for help with this.
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
the insurance company will be kept busy all afternoon~
This is an old thread but just want to comment on how completely useless that guy's responses were. Never heard of an engine swap?!? Commenting on the insurance?!? If you don't know the answer to someone's question you don't have to dissect why they're asking it, or criticize them. As for the swap, you'll need to need to verify if your transmission will bolt to it, you'll want the motor pulled with the harness and all accessories, ask for a pullout if your getting it from a junkyard, easier to get the trans with it. You'll need the ECU as well and may have to wire it in conjunction with your existing one to keep all the features of your car functioning. You may need the shift linkage. You'll need to verify that your CV axles will work if you change transmissions, if you swap CV's you may need to use a different hub. Compare motor and transmission mount locations, confirm that your exhaust will line up or you'll need to consider headers or fabricate a solution. You'll probably be able to keep your charcoal canister in place but may have to modify vacuum hose routing. With enough time, money, and interest, anything is possible my friend. Don't worry about your insurance company or how loosely the title of being a car guru is used lol. Good luck. I'm 15 years old and probably provided a better answer than that jackass.