3VZ-FE or 1MZ-FE - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

hlteo · 04-01-2003, 10:49 PM

Is it true that the 93 US Camry V6 uses 3VZ-FE while 94 and later uses the 1MZ-FE?

Which other cars uses the 3VZ-FE. I'm thinking of buying a used 93 Camry V6 but don't want to end up with an uncommon engine.

Thanks!

***Ratko*** · 04-01-2003, 11:23 PM

unfortunately only some older toyota trucks share the 3VZ.... the 1MZ is far more common in North America, whereas the 3VZ in more common in japan.

hlteo · 04-01-2003, 11:44 PM

Thanks! So is it true that the US 93 Camry V6 uses 3VZ-FE or does the 93 use the 1MZ-FE?

***Eye8Pussies*** · 04-01-2003, 11:52 PM

the 93 uses the 3vz, and so does most of the 94 models.

only the ones that were made later in 94 had the 1mz

CamryPunk · 04-01-2003, 11:53 PM

BTW, the 3vz is one of toyota's best kept secrets... use it wisely

wontonjohnny · 04-02-2003, 12:24 AM

best keep secret??? .. is there something we dont know about??... are 3vz highly modded in japan???

wontonjohnny · 04-02-2003, 12:25 AM

and also why was the 3vz so short lived??

2000CamryLEV6 · 04-02-2003, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by wontonjohnny
and also why was the 3vz so short lived??

i think it had to do with emissions etc..because all 1mz's are OBDII, and 3mz was OBDI. May be other reasons as well.

hlteo · 04-02-2003, 09:22 AM

So will the 3MZ being OBD 1 pose a problem?

***Ratko*** · 04-02-2003, 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by hlteo
So will the 3MZ being OBD 1 pose a problem?

OBD-1 is better for modified cars

CamryPunk · 04-02-2003, 10:31 AM

It's got a VERY strong block. It's very forced induction friendly.

Luc · 04-02-2003, 10:55 AM

Cast iron block, baby!!! Now...I just need to get a turbo in there!!! Too bad the 3.4L S/C won't fit due to fitment issue.