ES300 vs ES330

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Nov 19, 2021 | 02:01 PM
  #1  
I was curious in only the engine and transmission differences betweent he ES300 and ES330.

I was curious of the engine specs:
Bore
Stroke
Journal sizes on main and rods
Cyllinder Head valve sizes and flow numbers if possible
Are the intake manifolds the same
Camshaft specs ( are they the same )

And is the transmission upgraded.

Is the engine for the ES330 a completely different engine or is it the same as the ES300 with more stroke and bore? Do any engine parts interchange between the two? What about ECU's?
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Nov 20, 2021 | 03:40 AM
  #2  
The newer 3.3L is based on the 3.0 from what I understand but they fixed a few things. New knock sensor system is probably the biggest upgrade, I believe.

I've read the engine is significantly heavier, though? Here's some links to help you out:

Toyota 1MZ-FE 3.0L - https://www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=149
Toyota 3MZ-FE 3.3L - https://www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=150

I really like my ES 300. I have owned a total of three vehicles with the 3.0 L motor and I really like it, overall.

I only feed them premium fuel and never have an issue with a knock sensor. They rev nicely and I think they put out good "enough" power. It's not enough to WOW you, but it's plenty to get moving on the highway with no issue.

Edit: will add some details -
'04 Avalon with the 3.0L had 247k on it when I sold it, engine ran perfect, no consumption what-so-ever.
'99 RX 300 - 211k or so on it now, runs perfect no consumption issues
'03 ES 300 - only has 137k on it so not a big deal, but also runs perfect.

Great engine, I love them.
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