1MZ-FE
The 1MZ-FE is a 3.0 L (2994 cc) engine. Bore is 87.5 mm and stroke is 83 mm. Output is 168-190 hp @ 5200-5400 rpm with 183-193 ft·lbf of torque at 4400 rpm. Horsepower ratings dropped after the Society of Automotive Engineers implemented a new power measurement system for vehicle engines. It has bucket tappets and was designed for good fuel economy without an overall performance trade-off.

The 1MZ-FE was on Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1996.

Applications:

1994–2003 Toyota Camry
1999–2003 Toyota Camry Solara
1994-2003 Lexus ES 300 & Toyota Windom (Japanese domestic market)
1995-2004 Toyota Avalon & 2000 Toyota Pronard (Avalon for Japanese domestic market)
1997 Lexus RX300 & Toyota Harrier (Japanese domestic market)
2000 Toyota Estima (Japanese domestic market)
1998-2000 Toyota Sienna
The 1MZ-FE with VVT-i is used in the Avalon, Highlander, Sienna and Camry. Output is 210 hp (172 kW) at 5800 rpm with 222 ft·lbf (328 N·m) of torque at 4400 rpm.

Applications:

2000-2004 Toyota Avalon
2001-2003 Toyota Highlander/Kluger
2003-2006 Toyota Camry
2001-2003 Toyota Sienna
2002 Toyota Alphard (Japanese domestic market)
1999-2001 Lexus ES 300

What year do you recommend? What about the transmission? Which one do you use?

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