My baby girl ( '93 Camry 2.2 ) is about to die. She has 278,000 miles and purrs like a broken kitten on crack. Lots of lurching, bucking, sputtering, rough idling, oil leaking, tranny fluid leaking, ticking and rattling. So, I'm going to replace my engine. I don't want the 2.2 anymore i want a 3.0. I'm not looking to ever mod the engine so i'm good with the V6. But thats besides the point. My question is, Is there a difference between the Lexus and Toyota 3 Liter? As in the ES300 and Camry.

 

same jazz.

I hope you know what you're getting yourself into.

 

I know exactly what I'm getting into... Take my car to Performance Clinic, Open Checkbook, Write Check and Cry... A LOT, drive away in car when complete.

 

haha so they're going to find you the v6 transmission too and get the mounts for everything and make it all work?
pretty big checkbook you got there sir.

 

Don't forget the v6 engine harness and computer, exhaust, I believe the fuel pressure is lower amongst many other differences. I wouldn't wish this to my worst enemy.
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The is no difference between the Lexus and Toyota 3VZ-FE engines.

You'll need alot of parts to this swap though (you'll need to treat it like a complete engine swap).

I'd recommend:
Engine/Tranny combo
Uncut wiring harness
ECU
Fuel Pump (if the part number is different for the V6 model)
Motor Mounts

You'll be looking at 1500 bux on average for all the parts, not including any labor.

Good luck!

 

would it besmarter to buy an in decent shape v6 camry or lexus and throw away or sell yours ? even if it was slightly less for the motor swap , you have suspension components , sub-frame,paint,and interior of a 300k mile car ., unless its of sentimental value to you