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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Default 2AZ-FE to 2AR engine swap

Good idea, bad idea? Anyone? Bueller?
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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just build the motor, car will be more reliable and looks cleaner
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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that the 2.5 right? It wouldn't be worth it for the .1 more displacement.

so...bad idea..very bad idea
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do it and let us know
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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you can actually make the 2az-fe a 2.6 with engine work.. larger bore, port and polish and stuff
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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have you been taking advice from this guy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...1%7C240%3A1318
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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^^^ you know athat is only a BASE tc?! 25K?????
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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guys the guy invested 21k on the car so 25K would be a steal
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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that car is hideous
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Default Re: 2AZ-FE to 2AR engine swap

Originally Posted by dontknoa
Good idea, bad idea? Anyone? Bueller?
I'd stay with what you have. Its cheaper (than a swap, and more parts are avalaible for AZ), more readily avaaliable, and easier to deal with. If you are interested in more power/dispalcement, do as mentioned earlier. Buy a core and build it up and trade it in.
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when i saw the tails i shot myself
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stay with 2az. like it had been said already. there is alot you can do with the motor. if more HP is what you want. you have many many options. and you won't run into the problems you have with a swap.
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