1994+ 3VZ-FE ? How to recognize? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mox · 09-19-2006, 06:49 AM

I'm soon planning on getting an engine from japan for my camry to get the heads ported/cams grinded/etc.. during the winter to put in the camry during spring.

I read that there is a difference between '92..'93 and 94+ 3VZ-FE (185hp/190lbs-ft vs. 200hp/205lbs-ft)

Anyone know how to recognize a 1994+ 3VZ-FE ?

There are many engine importers around here but I can't really trust them on that

mazdaverx7 · 09-19-2006, 07:54 AM

94 and up didnt use the 3VZ-FE. 94 and up used the 1MZ-FE. the 1MZ has a black plastic intake cover and the 3VZ has a silver one.

the 3VZ-FE on my 92 SE:

the 1MZ-FE from a 94-96:

also, the 1MZ has "1MZ" stamped on the block near teh trans.

mox · 09-19-2006, 08:51 AM

I know the difference between a 1MZ and 3VZ

I want to know the difference between '92..'93 3VZ and '94+ 3VZFE

3VZFE were used in other cars than Camrys and I want a 3VZFE engine made after 1994

***Eye8Pussies*** · 09-19-2006, 11:11 AM

no idea how to tell.....

BUT if they say that it's a 94+ from australia, then it would be the newer one

and for real, nobody can probably tell- but you can check VIN numbers on the block

mazdaverx7 · 09-19-2006, 06:11 PM

im not positive that they used the 3VZ after 93.... i could be wrong but i havent personally seen it.

JetspeedCamry · 09-19-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mazdaverx7

im not positive that they used the 3VZ after 93.... i could be wrong but i havent personally seen it.

They do.
We have 3VZ's here right up until 1996 models. The 1MZ wasnt used here until the Gen 4.
Same goes for other cars and other countries.

Just because USA doesn't have it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist!!!

mazdaverx7 · 09-19-2006, 07:45 PM

hey, good info to know!!! i stand corrected!

mox · 09-19-2006, 10:59 PM

I'm talking with an importer who lives in Japan to see what he can do for me..

I also asked him about the center tail light written "Scepter" and he said he haven't seen much of those.. The guy usually import entire cars (Skylines, etc..) into Canada <-- but that's an other discussion.. let's keep focused on the 3VZ

thaharlequin · 09-20-2006, 09:35 AM

distributor?

mox · 09-20-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thaharlequin

distributor?

That's a good question..

thaharlequin · 09-20-2006, 02:19 PM

I'm lookin' out for one of those versions too, that is, if mine ever dies.

I "heard" that the epa(?) was cracking down on engine importation into the US, especially for different spec engines, so the only way to bring 'em over might be the canadian grey market. which is no worry... not like the border's secure, or even manned.