karmtec

Hello everyone,

This is my first time posting. I recently purchased a rx300 that is having problems and the shop says it needs an engine overhaul.

I was wondering if a JDM engine was an option. There are a few shops that have the 1mz-fe listed on their website, but they don't list it for the rx300 (just es300, camry, sienna).

Would any 1mz-fe engine with vvt-i drop right into my awd x300? or am i missing something?

Thanks for the input

thomas1

Just be carefull where the engine mounts are located. My neighbor ordered a engine and had to return it because it didnt have the engine mount on the crankshaft pulley end of engine. (For a Highlander) Apparently some of Toyotas line of 1mze-fe engines had different mount points.

karmtec

Thanks for the tip. I wonder if there is a way to tell for sure by serial number or something...

code58

As Thomas said, it's an important issue. I would try and talk to someone at JDM BEFORE you ordered anything. If they are not knowledgable about the issue, I think I would look elsewhere for an engine. You don't want to get it and maybe have to fight with them to take it back (and maybe even have to pay the shipping). Better to cross those bridges before rather than after.