upgrading a 3VZ-FE

[deepsun]

Hi everyone,

this was intended as a private message for Toysrme since I learned from reading this and other forums that he is an expert on 3VZ-FE engines.
Unfortunately I could not send this private message to him. So I post it here - and maybe there ar some other people, too, who can help me out! Thanks already in advance!

Here is the original message:

Hi there,

I am sorry to bother you, but from web research I learned that you are some kind of guru when it comes to Toyotas 3VZ-FE engine.

It would really be great if you can answer me some questions - Thanks a lot already in advance!

I am rebuilding a 3VZ-FE engine at the moment as a spare time project and I heard that it is wise to upgrade three things if you want to tune this engine:
- headgaskets
- headbolts
- pistons

I already searched the web, but I did not really find suppliers for stronger versions of these parts for the 3VZ-FE. So my first question is simple: Can you recommend special brands/products to replace the three stock items mentioned above? And do you know a webstore or something where I can order them?

The second question is: is there a stroker kit for the 3VZ-FE?

Thanks a lot for answers!

Regards,
deepsun (Andie)

[n3rdifed]

i have a 3vzfe and i dont think your gonna find solid advice around here. maybe you should hit up mr2 forums. they seem to go madd crazy for the 3vz cause they are able to swap em in to mr2's

[dresev6]

unless u boost it gonna cost you tons of money, im goin all motor just because i have the resources to do that but for more power you gonna need to do your y-pipe to get any noticable power or throttle response difference. also advancing your timing will get a little more power out of the car. you gotta do tons of research mann its a great motor but just a lot of smart tuning instead of bpu's. i plan to get 260 whp out of my all motor setup but im using some 5vz parts and some other goodies ive discovered . also look into a smt6 or 7 tuning module. to much more things to type. like i said mann research research research research!!!!!!!

[deepsun]

@n3rdifed:
Thanks for the advice, I am going to post there as well. However, I read that Toysrme is very much in favor of the 3VZ-FE (in his Camry) and knows tons of stuff about this engine....

@dresev6:
I already did a lot of research and I am going to go Turbo. I also found out during research that the 3VZ-FE block, crank as well as the rods are pretty strong and that the only things you should strengthen if you want to turbo this engine are:
- the headgasket (e.g. one with copper layer or something)
- the headbolts
- the pistons
So now I am just looking for some companies that make these parts. I know they exist because I read that people had swapped in stronger parts. Unfortunately I have no idea where they bought their stuff.

[BlueFusion6851]

Are you intending on doing any of the FreeModSeries or anything like that? I would do that before dropping any big money into the 3vz.

[dresev6]

nice good luck with the biuld and project man im glad to see we got more 3vz fans here