engine swap

[the94camryman]

ok, so i posted a forum a while back about swapping my 5s for the 1mz. what im wandering is if it would be cheaper after i have rebuilt and swapped the engine and tranny (manual, which is a bitch to find), done all the wiring, put new axles in, the radiator, ac compressor, belts, wiring harness, drum to disk conversion in the back, altenator, mounts, suspension, and all that, or would it be cheaper to just go out and buy a nice v6 gen 3 camry, preferably a coupe se. if anyone has done the swap let me know which would be cheaper and better.

[uibalnme]

IMO, buy a V6 gen3, then swap in a manual trans later. It's a cheaper, easier, and faster upgrade.

[the94camryman]

thats what i was thinkin. i love the gen 3 camry and so do all my friends, especially the girls, but i want it to have a little more balls and thats why i was think bout the swap

[bigbird]

if ur gonna go for another car, make it a coupe! you can swap a tranny, you cant remove 2 doors, and have it look good anyways.

[the94camryman]

ya if i buy another one its definately gonna be a coupe. ive been lookin on cars and autotrader and im gonna have to drive a bit to find one, but im definately gonna get a coupe if i get one.

[ECale3]

buy a v6 coupe, you won't be disappointed.

[the94camryman]

for those of u who have a v6 coupe. whats the hp numbers on it stock. im thinkin its about 180 isnt it. and what kinda mileage r u gettin, cuz gas is crazy in kentucky and i only like using the higher octane gas

[2wickedtoyz]

i've done the conversion from i4 to full v6 total was 400bucks. i bought a parts car that had no title. find a coupe any coupe and if it's a i4 you can still swap a v6 in it 3vz or 1mz it'll be your choice