Solara 3.0 Engine Differences

[Myles]

I have a 2001 Toyota Solara with the 3.0 V-6 that I purchased with a blown engine. It has the 5spd tranny also. Is there any difference between engines with the auto. and engines with the manual transmissions? Also is there any difference between the Camry engine and the Solara engine? I know that they are rated differently for horsepower, but is that because of exhaust or fuel system differences. When I do a search through salvage yards, they don't come up the same.

Thanks

[Dawgz]

the auto and manual engines are the same, its just the tranny...but the engines from the camry...the same year should be the same also...but im not sure bout that...

[Fresco Bob]

exact same everything. 5spd and auto have the same power rating, but there is more loss with the auto tranny

[91MR2quickNA]

Interestingly enough, Toyota rated the Camry's V6 w/o VVT-i at 192hp/207lb-ft, but the Solara was 200hp/214lb-ft.

[jhbhatia]

BTW: how much did you pay for your blown motor solara???