sonibota:

Oga Kunle, small small. How else can you know am a neophyte in this area. The vehicle I actually have in mind is a Toyota Camry models [b]1966-[/b]2001. Reason for conversion could be that you end up with a knocked V6 engine and prefer to go for four cylinder. Thanx

sonibota:

Oga Kunle, small small.  How else can you know am a neophyte in this area.  The vehicle I actually have in mind is a Toyota Camry models 1966-2001.  Reason for conversion could be that you end up with a knocked V6 engine and prefer to go for four cylinder.  Thanx

If that's the case, i think you are better off getting another V6 engine. For newer cars its not that easy just swapping the engines. You have to worry about the engine mounts, other components like A/C, the brainbox will MOST likely need to be changed (cos they control different things), wiring harness etc.

The V6 engine in the Camry is actually same in Lexus RX300, Avalon, Sienna etc. Nigerians will gladly buy the Sienna, Avalon, RX300 without hesitation. In fact some people will gladly dash you their wife/daughter for a clean Avalon/Sienna without blinking   

People have been POISONED to believe that somehow this same engine is not good when in a Camry. That is why YOU were thinking of changing it. Well its possible but you need a bigger pocket.

I seriously doubt if you wanna go that route. Drive and enjoy the car with a V6.

Happy motoring.

j diadem:

@ Kunle,

i need your advice on my honda 96 odyssey.
it makes some noise when driven especially as you go on higher speed.
my mechanic later discovered the transmission oil is
all leaked off. we immediately re-filled the oil, but after then the car won't go in the reverse even when the gear is locked in the reverse with the reverse light on. i'm afraid of our mechanics messingg it up.
please advice

sonibota:

I have been a fan of Nairaland for quite some time now. Off all the threads I happen to have latched on to, I have not seen any discussion on the conversion of car engines. Can Nairalanders kindly educate some of us of the possibility of converting a V6 engine to a 4 cylinder engine. If conversion is possible, what are the likely problems one would experience in due course?

donfidel:

Hello Siena,
Pls i need your urgent advise. Lastnight, i had a cause to lend the battery of my '03 Camry to a neighbour whose own ran down (because she unknowingly left her headlights on overnight) so that she could start the car.
I just noticed this morning that if i now start my car, it will start quite alright but then go off almost immediately except i quickly step on the accelerator.
Pls, what do you think could be the problem? What should i do about it because my mechanic seems to be at a loss as regards the cause of the problem. I really need your urgent advise.
Thanks.

kingz3330:

I just acquired a 1996 Toyota Camry 16 valve engine, it makes a knocking sound when the engine is revved up. Though it moves fine. I have seen 2 mechanics now ,one suggest i buy half lower part of engine and the other advice that i change the metal, Whats your candid advice as the engine does not smoke or malfunction in any other way except this noise .HELP!

Mr Kelly:

I bought a Kia Optima recently. The owner probably sold is out due to high cost of mentaining the engine which has now gone terribly bad. Kia engine is so expensive here so my mechanic suggested we adapt an engine from another brand. He said the engine mount can be constructed to fit the new one while a new brain box will also be required for the new engine.

Pleas I need your advice on this. Is it possible to adapt an engine from another brand of car? If yes, what other brand of car engine apart from Korean engine will you suggest.

Siena:

I can only advice you on an engine conversion, if I know a few details. I don't like having to make wild guesses, shooting in the dark.

1) Model year.
2) Engine capacity.
3) Engine configuration (I4 or V6).
4) Transmission type (auto or manual).

Bear in mind, the first generation of Kia Optima was a re-badged Hyundai Sonata, sharing it's engine, suspension, transmission, with just a few external body panels differing. It used the same body shell too.

Mr Kelly:


1) Model year.  = (2007)
2) Engine capacity. = (2.4 ltr)
3) Engine configuration =  (L4)
4) Transmission type = (Manual transmission)
Thanks in anticipation.

Siena:


Given the age of your car, relatively new, I would advice against an engine conversion. A conversion will require:

1) Engine mount fabrication.
2) An adapter plate to allow a different engine to bolt up to your Kia transmission.
3) A different engine wiring harness, which will require adapting to the Kia's Central Electronics.
4) A different ECU matched to the alien engine (will also have to be adapted to control the Kia's auto transmission TCU).
5) A matching transpondered key to match the new ECU.
6) New fuel lines, and depending on the new engine's operating pressure, a new fuel pump.
7) Adapted coolant pipes / hoses.

Unless you want your mechanic to wreck your new car, by converting it to a very old engine with a carburettor, I would source the correct engine. The 2,4L I4 engine in your 2007 Kia, is shared with the Hyundai Sonata 2,4L. You should be able to buy good used engines in Nigeria. There are certainly a lot here, with complete running cars going for between £700 - £950.

Best of luck.

Mr Kelly:

@ Siena,
Pls how much will it cost me to ship the car from UK? Also advice if there are other additional charges to enable me make an informed decision.
Thanks.