Mattd Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Afternoon all, Not sure if this has been asked before and my apologies if it has, but do any of you know if it is possible to install the 3.5 V6 Camry engine and gearbox, complete with the engine management system to a 2.4V model? In 'theory' it should be relatively straight forward, but I'm no expert. I 'may' consider to do this modification if a secondhand unit becomes available, obviously upgrading suspension and brakes to suit and ensuring that it is all documented and legal. At 2.88 Million for the 3.5, then there is a lot of leeway to do this mod. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 How about a turbo? Less weight and if you keep the boost low no engine mods needed. You would need the exhaust changed and the computer reprogrammed. Other than that it's fairly straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 You'll need to find an importer of Japanese engines that would bring Camry's v6 for you, there aren't any available locally. You should also own a matching Camry model - front wheel drive engines are not as easy to fit as rear wheel drives. The engine would come with ECU and transmission, no need to worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattd Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thank BSJ, I have thought about a turbo, but tend to think it won't give me the torque that I'd like, I'm interested in making it more usable in the low down power range for overtaking etc. rather than top speed. Plus, thanks for your reply also, was rather hoping that the breakers here will end up with one of the units out of a write off 3.5, not in any particular hurry, though I might make inquiries on the cost of importing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thank BSJ, I have thought about a turbo, but tend to think it won't give me the torque that I'd like, I'm interested in making it more usable in the low down power range for overtaking etc. rather than top speed.Plus, thanks for your reply also, was rather hoping that the breakers here will end up with one of the units out of a write off 3.5, not in any particular hurry, though I might make inquiries on the cost of importing one. Maybe you need also the matching dashboard. I guess the gauges specialy the RPM gauge are not the same as in the 4 cylinder model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thank BSJ, I have thought about a turbo, but tend to think it won't give me the torque that I'd like, I'm interested in making it more usable in the low down power range for overtaking etc. rather than top speed.Plus, thanks for your reply also, was rather hoping that the breakers here will end up with one of the units out of a write off 3.5, not in any particular hurry, though I might make inquiries on the cost of importing one. There are some good bolt on superchargers around thesedays, that will help better than a turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipm Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 i would highly recommend a turbo instead of the the whole engine, transimssion and drivetrain swap, which will end up costing your way above 300K. and you might have to wait around for a while for somebody to get one. i would recommend get a turbocharger, aftermarket ecu, intercooler, and throttle position controller and you will most defentially have conciderable amount of power and torque gains. personally i think you will making close to 3.5L std power and torque range, dependent on tune for less than half the price easy. you will need, turbocharger, headers downpipe wastegate-although you can use the std swing vavle wastegate. intercoolerpiping intercooler, larger intake manifold, exhaust, downpipe, ECU-piggyback system i can organize the build up if you are intrested, and get some parts for you. just need to set up a budget and then things can start to take off already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipm Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 plus i know a turbo specalist who can modify turbos and there housings, so that you can get near immediate spool up, with minimal lag, by 2000rpm you will be making boost already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
initiala4 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just my opinion... Putting a turbo on a NA motor will cause more problems down the road. By adding more parts, you are creating more variables when problems start to occur. Plus you have to route pipes, make one off piece for the turbo to work on your car isnt worth it, say if a part breaks down. Then say if you want to do the turbo, tuning is important. Tuning on the road isnt the best practice of all. It is done in a controled environment on a dyno machine. Given that thought..I think you are better off with the V6 swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 This is the supercharged 2GR-FE Toyota engine, a 3.5-litre V6 with 4-valves per cylinder & DOHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 No one has mentioned the ownership book. The engine serial number will no longer match the book and will have to be legally changed. Since the replacement engine is larger, I would guess that you will be penalized because of that. I have no idea how this actually works but you should check it out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Your annual registration would go up, maybe 6-8k. Engine swap, inclusing ECU and transmission shouldn't cost more than 60-80k, minus the price of your old engine that should be considerable. Gauges are ok, you can get second hand instrument panel, too. I have one from old Crown, I was told, 5k with installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnmacs Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Afternoon all,Not sure if this has been asked before and my apologies if it has, but do any of you know if it is possible to install the 3.5 V6 Camry engine and gearbox, complete with the engine management system to a 2.4V model? In 'theory' it should be relatively straight forward, but I'm no expert. I 'may' consider to do this modification if a secondhand unit becomes available, obviously upgrading suspension and brakes to suit and ensuring that it is all documented and legal. At 2.88 Million for the 3.5, then there is a lot of leeway to do this mod. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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