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S2k-Takara · 12-04-2006, 08:49 PM

How easy is it to swap in a 92-95 Camry engine? will I have to change the engine mounts or tranny?

Thanks in advance guys

Ferrat · 12-04-2006, 10:18 PM

Hey,

Just to warn you, people are gonna stay screaming search

But coz you are new, i will just say that there is a red button that can search through topics.

Now onto your question, i'm gathering you have either a gen 1 or gen 2 camry, you need to specify, also what engine 4 cyl or 6 cyl? Then we can help you even more

If you have a gen 2, and its 4cyl then a 3sgte swap is what you should be looking at. Whitedx90 is doing one atm. The engine's from a st165/st185/st205 Celica GT4 or MR2 Turbo. Basically a straight drop in. But you will need a custom wiring harness. Search on here for more info (there is tons), google it. Tons of info, and research is good lol, remember your school training.

If you have the 6 cyl, then an engine swap will be harder, there isn't really a straight swap as far as i know. Talk to Jetspeed, he has a gen 2 6cyl, and knows more about that then anyone i know.

Don't worry about engines from the 92-95 camrys, there barely more performing than what you have and you just can't justify the cost of a swap.

Hope that helps, i don't know much about gen 1's.

Cheers Matt

S2k-Takara · 12-04-2006, 10:23 PM

Hello

Thanks for the info

I do infact have a 1990 camry 4cyl auto

will I be able to use the MR2 engine...eventhough its manual?

Ferrat · 12-04-2006, 10:31 PM

Hey,

Well that helps a heap more. I'm not sure a auto will hold the power, research and look it up. Try to find a celica engine, you "can" use the MR2, just you will have to mod some things i have been told.

Look thorugh the posts, there will be one on a st205 celica GT4 swap there. Its a long one, you can't miss it. Thats the 3sgte engine i was talking about.

Cheers
Matt

Ferrat · 12-04-2006, 10:33 PM

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t144468.html
^^ that is the post in question.

Cheers
Matt

S2k-Takara · 12-04-2006, 10:33 PM

Hey Matt

So a 92+ engine will not work?

Thanks
Randy

Ferrat · 12-04-2006, 10:40 PM

Um

Anything will work, depends on money and budget.

For example you could swap out your 3sfe for a 5sfe from a 4 cyl 92+ camry. BUT you will spend a couple of grand on work for only 10-15 kw gain (hp for americans lol)

Or you can spend the same amount of money, and put in a 3sgte, and to put it basically double you kw's (hp), the choice is yours what you do.

Just do research, look up here and see what people have done, google it etc.

Cheers
Matt

S2k-Takara · 12-05-2006, 03:16 AM

what about a AWD conversion?

***HomeGrown*** · 12-05-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2k-Takara

what about a AWD conversion?

Ferrat · 12-05-2006, 08:06 AM

Lol, if you want AWD, buy an AWD camry, if you can't get one import one.

I can't begin to tell you the differences between front wheel and all wheel.

Personally, i will only drive FWD.

Cheers
Matt

***HomeGrown*** · 12-05-2006, 11:14 AM

IMHO, it wouldn't be worth doing an AWD conversion. You'd spend a LOT of money and time to end up with what? A bastardized AWD Camry that's inferior to a factory-built Camry All-Trac.

Hajoca · 12-05-2006, 11:52 AM

Just for perspective... Is your current engine working fine? did it break?
If so look at the cost of the repair vs swap.

Or is it time for a rebuild, ie smoking alot, burnt rings...etc?

It now appears that you want more power. What is the condition of the rest of the car?

S2k-Takara · 12-05-2006, 12:04 PM

Engine is smoking and leaking oil from the cam seal ( I think)

Im only looking for a bit more power, thats why I am concerned with how much trouble it will be.

Ideally for this car I would have a 2005 Camry engine in it, and get 30+ mpg and have 150+hp

If I want to go fast I have a S2000 I take to open track days

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hajoca

Just for perspective... Is your current engine working fine? did it break?
If so look at the cost of the repair vs swap.

Or is it time for a rebuild, ie smoking alot, burnt rings...etc?

It now appears that you want more power. What is the condition of the rest of the car?

white90dx · 12-05-2006, 12:41 PM

It sounds like you should get rid of your current Camry and buy a 4-cylinder 5-speed gen2...

Its as fast as a V6 auto and will get you low 30's MPG in mixed driving (if its still in good shape).

A motor swap is expensive and a huge pain if you only want decent performance and good mileage. (and your mileage WILL get worse after a swap, trust me)

-Charlie

S2k-Takara · 12-05-2006, 12:45 PM

The problem is my wife is emotionally attatched to this car and will not let me sell it.

It aslo only has 92,000 miles on it.

So your saying I could not simply take a engine with 20-30hp more and swap it in without changing transmission and axles?

Thanks
Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by white90dx

It sounds like you should get rid of your current Camry and buy a 4-cylinder 5-speed gen2...

Its as fast as a V6 auto and will get you low 30's MPG in mixed driving (if its still in good shape).

A motor swap is expensive and a huge pain if you only want decent performance and good mileage. (and your mileage WILL get worse after a swap, trust me)

-Charlie