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Fiox789 · 02-04-2009, 02:22 PM

A have a really dumb question. Doing some searching for parts for my car, I came across a stage 1 clutch kit for the 1mzfe. From what I have found out there aren't that many manual V6 camrys. So why are they offering a clutch kit.

JEV · 02-04-2009, 02:46 PM

either they did make the part...or it's a scam,lol...or they just posted the part wrong.

bigbird · 02-04-2009, 03:22 PM

there are plenty of V6 5 speeds. they made lots in the gen4 platform(mostly because they had so many 5 speed solaras). there were no gen3 1mz 5 speeds though. but the manual tranny for both the 3vzfe(92-93) and 1mzfe was the e153 tranny and was used in the solara, camry, GT4 celica, and MR2. they do make stage 1, 2 and, i think, even 3 for the e153.

5SlowFE · 02-04-2009, 03:52 PM

there are plenty of V6 5 speeds....

Maybe where you are! I'm so jealous. I've yet to see one locally- even on craigslist. Even 5 speed 4 bangers are rare here. I've seen exactly 3 of those, 2 in the wreckers-both picked clean. Maybe one day I'll find my swap parts...

bigbird · 02-04-2009, 04:49 PM

there were more in teh US then elsewhere as far as i know. alot of that was due to the popularity and sale of the solara. the ONLY reason yota put a 5 speed in the gen4 was because of the solara.

***ASG14*** · 02-04-2009, 05:36 PM

A damn big amount of the Camry's overseas are 5-speeds as well.

Fiox789 · 02-04-2009, 09:48 PM

I've got a couple of friends that have manuals. But i really seemed awkard to me.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 02-04-2009, 10:23 PM

dunno what you're talking about- I'm in toronto and I have a gen3 5speed with the 1mz...in fact, I have a stage 3 clutch on mine

Albuynp Ryeno · 02-05-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

dunno what you're talking about- I'm in toronto and I have a gen3 5speed with the 1mz...in fact, I have a stage 3 clutch on mine

How is your shifting? I thought the shifter is cable operated resulting kinda sloppy shifts. Also can you post a pic of the shifer? Its gonna be massive right since it needs to reach down to the floor.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 02-05-2009, 07:46 AM

it shifts exactly like the gen4 one, since I have the gen4 shifter assembly along with a twm short shifter

as for the sloppy shifts...I tried a friend's stock gen3 2vzfe with the e53 once along with a stock clutch and I have to say that I wasn't a big fan at all.

but I have a stage 3 clutch along with all brass shifter bushings and shifter base bushings, so no, it's not sloppy at all. It's a very solid, very gated feel that takes a while to get used to. But once you've gotten used to it, it puts you in perfect communication with your car. It pretty much makes you feel like you're driving a different car altogether.

Fiox789 · 02-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Another stupid question. I found a supra single turbo engine on craigslist for 300$. Is there anyway to mod it to fit in a camry.

5SlowFE · 02-05-2009, 06:38 PM

^ Look up the dimensions for the engine, then get your measuring tape and measure your engine bay. Question answered.

bigbird · 02-05-2009, 06:49 PM

no, it wont fit, ever, youd do well to put it out of your mind. anyways, if its 300 then its not an engine worth buying.

Albuynp Ryeno · 02-05-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

it shifts exactly like the gen4 one, since I have the gen4 shifter assembly along with a twm short shifter

as for the sloppy shifts...I tried a friend's stock gen3 2vzfe with the e53 once along with a stock clutch and I have to say that I wasn't a big fan at all.

but I have a stage 3 clutch along with all brass shifter bushings and shifter base bushings, so no, it's not sloppy at all. It's a very solid, very gated feel that takes a while to get used to. But once you've gotten used to it, it puts you in perfect communication with your car. It pretty much makes you feel like you're driving a different car altogether.

I've never seen a gen 4 manual shifter. I have the gen 4 auto, is the manual shifter as long as the stock auto shifter?

***Eye8Pussies*** · 02-05-2009, 10:16 PM

^ ah

and the stock shifter almost is, yeah...it's pretty long...lol. and due to its angle, using it sat a bit funny in the gen3 and made shifting hard. The short shifter is A LOT better, both in comfort and performance.

Check out my short swap thread that has pictures of how the gen3 shifter sat in my car:
First EVER Gen 3 Supercharged V6 5-Speed!! (Swap Hints and Tips) 56K = No go.

EDIT: I put gen3 shifter sat in my car- I meant how the gen4 shifter sat in my gen3