1993 Camry V-6 Transmission Swap - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Raptor5150 · 05-20-2009, 01:56 PM

hey guys brand new to the forum and I feel welcomed already but i was wondering I was looking into changing my automatic V-6 camry SE to a manual I feel alot more comfertable using a manual then i do automatic. I dont want to buy a new car because I am saving up for an used S2000. so i would like to keep this car for a long time till i can get that money but i want the practious in a manual more so i am totally ready for my S2000.

How would i go about doing this?

how much is it going to cost me?

what trany's are compatible for the swap

more questions along the way

thanks

hill8570 · 05-20-2009, 04:00 PM

http://www.1jz.com/camry/guide-trans.htm

bigbird · 05-20-2009, 04:43 PM

your lookin for the E153 tranny from the 97-01 camry or 99-01 solara. the same tranny can also be had from the MR2 and the 92-93 SE camry.

this will help too:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t204270.html

Manny1337 · 05-20-2009, 06:20 PM

assuming i could find a gen4 camry i4 5 speed in the junk yard, how hard would you say this is to swap? im not a mechanic but im good with my hands and have done simple things to the cam tune up brakes and whatnot. and what kinda special tools would i need?

bigbird · 05-20-2009, 07:21 PM

pleanty of special tools and equiptment to do it. the biggest hinderance to most people is the time and resources to do this. parts are pretty easy and cheap to come by.

***JohnGD*** · 05-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Here is one owner swapping out an automatic. Should provide some ideas in terms of the work taking the old unit out.

Transmission Swap Write-Up and Photos

Manny1337 · 05-20-2009, 07:43 PM

this is the one thing that would make me truly love my cam forever but i dont quite have the balls to do it. ill prob need to find someone to help me with it who knows what they are doing without paying out of the ass =P

whip_cracker · 05-20-2009, 08:32 PM

You might want to also weigh out the costs and labour than to just trade your car for a Manual? Manuals are MEANT to be cheaper than Autos, because Autos are classed as a "luxury" (well, it is here in Australia).

Just a suggestion.

Manny1337 · 05-20-2009, 08:48 PM

i have though of that but. i have already done stuff to my camry. i am attached now and id love to learn how to do it. i love learning new things

JCamry94 · 05-21-2009, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whip_cracker

You might want to also weigh out the costs and labour than to just trade your car for a Manual? Manuals are MEANT to be cheaper than Autos, because Autos are classed as a "luxury" (well, it is here in Australia).

Just a suggestion.

That depends on the person really. If you want a faster, sportier, and slightly more fuel efficient manual is the way to go for our cars.

Gerson · 05-21-2009, 04:17 PM

I have a 92 Lexus Es300 with a rare 5 speed (very few of these in the world between 92-93). Same 3vz-fe engine as yours. All 92-93 camry SE V6 and es300 models use the E53 5 speed, not the E153 found in 97-later camry and solara. Its a whole different Lexus from the automatic models and it drives great. Sure u can swap the E153 on your car, you'll notice a big difference. Check my cardomain too see some of my pics.

***Knailgun*** · 05-21-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerson

I have a 92 Lexus Es300 with a rare 5 speed (very few of these in the world between 92-93). Same 3vz-fe engine as yours. All 92-93 camry SE V6 and es300 models use the E53 5 speed, not the E153 found in 97-later camry and solara. Its a whole different Lexus from the automatic models and it drives great. Sure u can swap the E153 on your car, you'll notice a big difference. Check my cardomain too see some of my pics.

boy am I glad someone chimed in with intelligence......I have that same package in a camry...

small world

Manny1337 · 05-21-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knailgun

boy am I glad someone chimed in with intelligence......I have that same package in a camry...

small world

wanna trade

lol

JCamry94 · 05-21-2009, 06:27 PM

Knailgun how come I've never seen pics of your car?

Raptor5150 · 05-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerson

I have a 92 Lexus Es300 with a rare 5 speed (very few of these in the world between 92-93). Same 3vz-fe engine as yours. All 92-93 camry SE V6 and es300 models use the E53 5 speed, not the E153 found in 97-later camry and solara. Its a whole different Lexus from the automatic models and it drives great. Sure u can swap the E153 on your car, you'll notice a big difference. Check my cardomain too see some of my pics.

so if i swap with the E53 manual would it be easier to install and also where can i find one around the midwest particually wisconsin area