V6 mr2 mechanic Melbourne

IDB in Richmond, speak to Ian.

Sweet thanks for advice guys !
 
you guys know roughly how much they want for labour?

Whore of Babylon

  have done alot of research on the V6 swap and i can tell you it is not a quick and easy conversion to undertake

John.

 
I disagree with you on this point John. I think it's possible for two mechanically inclined people familiar with the SW20 to have the motor and gearbox sitting in the car over a weekend. Including removal of the 3S. The most difficult part in my mind is the wiring. Wiring in the ECU and splicing into the fuse box and body loom was by far the most time consuming part of my build. This and the fabricating of the exhaust could easily be outsourced. Crossing over the coolant pipes so that it flows in the correct direction can be fiddly also. If I were to do this again I'd investigate relocating the temperature sensor to the other side of the radiator as I'm led to believe this is a better solution.
 
I've had the unfortunate experience of having an inexplicable problem that necessitated rebuilding the motor but this is uncommon. If it weren't for this and having to move house in the middle of the conversion it would of been very straightforward.
 
I'm assuming this is a 1MZ/3VZ swap the OP is asking about and I'd encourage him to atleast attempt removing the 3S and mounting the gearbox and engine. Any problems he runs into during this part can easily be problem solved through the hive mind (forums) with a few good photos and asking the right questions. Prior to attempting my engine swap the biggest task I'd ever took on was basic suspension and chassis work and it taught me a lot. Not to mention the money you save on labor can be spent on collecting a decent tool set.

Thanks heaps for the wise words guys . Yeah I want to do the 3vzfe swap. Bought most of the parts under my bed .
I'm no good with cars either . Just thought maybe you guys would know someone out there with a set price for a swap. Like how the Honda boys have people doing conversions for 500-1000 lol

Hey brother ,

I was gonna use my manual camry ecu.

Custom y-pipe.

Go the FIDanza flywheel.

S54 gear box.

Retaining air con.

And I actually have 4v6's engine mount haha

10,000 saved up would definately make room for errors. sounds like its gonna be alot cheaper if i just bought one from interstate haha.
 
I appreciate the advice though my man.
 
i dont have much room at my house to do the conversion myself.
 
Cheers !!!!!!

Ask Chris (Bobinsky on here) who has a 2GR SW20 in Victoria who did his conversion and how much it cost. Headers and engine mount kit from USA is under $2000.