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Old 11-10-2010, 04:41 AM
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Camry Alternator 3VZ Swap

Anyone have any links to this? I have searched, and some folks acknowledge that it can be done, but i can't find any links.
From 92-94 the Camry with the 3vz engine came with an80amp alternator, i hear this alternator will bolt in with a dampner mod(this is where i am confused).
I have no problem going to the pick'n pull to grab an alternator to give this a shot, just looking for some insight.


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i thought the pulley was different?
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that's what i hear, so i would have to swap pulleys..no big deal. I have also read that the spindle needs to be bored on the pulley because the Camry alt spindle is larger, again not a big deal.
Mounting and hook up is what i am really after. and experiences of course. I may have to spend the $5-$15 at the pick'n pull to find out for myself, but I'd rather have someone with FHE.
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Don't bother with the camry alternator, do the 100 amp MR2 alternator swap. It takes minimum modification, and you can find the alternators cheap. I did it on my old '92 4Runner when I went to an electric fan and auxillary lights, great mod.

http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/t...ade-18551.html
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^^^ Thanks, I'll read up.
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MR2 100amp Alternator

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Don't bother with the camry alternator, do the 100 amp MR2 alternator swap. It takes minimum modification, and you can find the alternators cheap. I did it on my old '92 4Runner when I went to an electric fan and auxillary lights, great mod.

http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/t...ade-18551.html
Did you change the pulley? Or perhaps i mean, was the spindle different sizes. The write up link you provided was helpful, but it doesn't' address my questions.
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Originally Posted by RBX
Did you change the pulley? Or perhaps i mean, was the spindle different sizes. The write up link you provided was helpful, but it doesn't' address my questions.
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The pulley doesn't need to be changed because it utilizes the same kind of belt already on your truck. You'll just need to get a slightly longer belt as directed in the write-up.
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^^^ awesome! thanks
I also found out Myyota did this same swap, trying to hunt the thread down now.


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