V6 3VZfe Rav4.1 - Build Thread - Page 5

Pim · 11-21-2012, 04:19 AM

Looks quite some bigger then the original engine from the RAV4. Does it fit?
Hope it runs as smooth as it looks.
Greetz

Pim

03rav4inPA · 11-21-2012, 08:29 AM

Engine looks great, I didn't know the V6 was a quad-cam engine. Should have some nice pep over the factory engine!

AW111 · 11-21-2012, 12:19 PM

Looking good R00BZ...I like that blue color painted intake manifold!

R00BZ · 12-13-2012, 01:13 AM

Flywheel & Clutch are on today :-)

mensajero · 12-13-2012, 02:13 PM

What you got mate?

03rav4inPA · 12-13-2012, 03:09 PM

I didn't realize so many people were slapping on TRD superchargers and turbos to these motors. There's some really big talk about their potential, good to know I guess!

R00BZ · 12-16-2012, 11:51 PM

Hoping to have a good day tomorrow fitting the motor & box together... Will try to take photos but once I get going it's hard to remember!

@Mensa - I used a flywheel from a Toyota Hilux/Tacoma that had the face machined, and am using a Clutchpro clutch kit.

Interestingly, the Rav4 gearbox spline does not have a spigot for a pilot bearing, even though one is provided in the kit. I guess this clutch kit fits something else also...

mensajero · 12-17-2012, 02:43 AM

Keep us posted mate. Your the the tip of the spear for this project. And we are learning big time.

R00BZ · 12-19-2012, 09:45 PM

OK a few problems today:

Firstly, THE 3VZE FLYWHEEL IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE RAV4 GEARBOX!
I know I've been planning to use this for a while, but the ring gear is in the wrong place, and it sits too far from the block for the bellhousing and clutch to fit. I'll be looking for an OEM 1mzfe or 3vzfe flywheel now.

Secondly, I realised that that one of the engine mounts for 3vzfe is not able to be used in the rav, as there is no strengh in the radiator support to mount it to, so I will need to build a crossmember for this. I'll put up photos explaining this in more detail when I can.

mensajero · 12-19-2012, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R00BZ

OK a few problems today:

Firstly, THE 3VZE FLYWHEEL IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE RAV4 GEARBOX!
I know I've been planning to use this for a while, but the ring gear is in the wrong place, and it sits too far from the block for the bellhousing and clutch to fit. I'll be looking for an OEM 1mzfe or 3vzfe flywheel now.

Secondly, I realised that that one of the engine mounts for 3vzfe is not able to be used in the rav, as there is no strengh in the radiator support to mount it to, so I will need to build a crossmember for this. I'll put up photos explaining this in more detail when I can.

Wow, those are the surprises that will take a lot of wind out of once sail.

but these issues aren't that difficult to fix. Drive on mate, Drive hard!!

11-21-2012, 04:19 AM	#41 (permalink)
Pim Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,213 Thanks: 6 Thanked 93 Times in 93 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks quite some bigger then the original engine from the RAV4. Does it fit? Hope it runs as smooth as it looks. Greetz Pim __________________ Driving a BMW318i with LPG at the moment. Had a 2.0 RAV4.1 1997 3drs 4WD euro model w/ABS dual sunroof blue two tone previously.

11-21-2012, 08:29 AM	#42 (permalink)
03rav4inPA Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Posts: 592 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Engine looks great, I didn't know the V6 was a quad-cam engine. Should have some nice pep over the factory engine! __________________ 2003 Toyota Rav4 -- 2.0 VVT-I/Auto/4WD, 85k Current Mods: Bugflector, AVS Ventvisors, Eclipse AVN30D, OEM Foglights, OEM Heated Mirrors Future Mods: OEM rear-spoiler, OEM 'Sport' hood

12-13-2012, 01:13 AM	#44 (permalink)
R00BZ Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Flywheel & Clutch are on today :-) Last edited by R00BZ; 12-13-2012 at 01:13 AM. Reason: spelling*

12-13-2012, 02:13 PM	#45 (permalink)
mensajero Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Bqtas. Posts: 8,414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What you got mate? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/400637

12-13-2012, 03:09 PM	#46 (permalink)
03rav4inPA Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Posts: 592 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I didn't realize so many people were slapping on TRD superchargers and turbos to these motors. There's some really big talk about their potential, good to know I guess! __________________ 2003 Toyota Rav4 -- 2.0 VVT-I/Auto/4WD, 85k Current Mods: Bugflector, AVS Ventvisors, Eclipse AVN30D, OEM Foglights, OEM Heated Mirrors Future Mods: OEM rear-spoiler, OEM 'Sport' hood

11-21-2012, 12:19 PM	#43 (permalink)
AW111 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking good R00BZ...I like that blue color painted intake manifold!

12-16-2012, 11:51 PM	#47 (permalink)
R00BZ Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hoping to have a good day tomorrow fitting the motor & box together... Will try to take photos but once I get going it's hard to remember! @Mensa - I used a flywheel from a Toyota Hilux/Tacoma that had the face machined, and am using a Clutchpro clutch kit. Interestingly, the Rav4 gearbox spline does not have a spigot for a pilot bearing, even though one is provided in the kit. I guess this clutch kit fits something else also...

12-17-2012, 02:43 AM	#48 (permalink)
mensajero Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Bqtas. Posts: 8,414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Keep us posted mate. Your the the tip of the spear for this project. And we are learning big time. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/400637

12-19-2012, 09:45 PM	#49 (permalink)
R00BZ Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK a few problems today: Firstly, THE 3VZE FLYWHEEL IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE RAV4 GEARBOX! I know I've been planning to use this for a while, but the ring gear is in the wrong place, and it sits too far from the block for the bellhousing and clutch to fit. I'll be looking for an OEM 1mzfe or 3vzfe flywheel now. Secondly, I realised that that one of the engine mounts for 3vzfe is not able to be used in the rav, as there is no strengh in the radiator support to mount it to, so I will need to build a crossmember for this. I'll put up photos explaining this in more detail when I can.

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