Engine swap???
#1
Engine swap???
Wasssup peoples!!! This is my fist post in this forum, I actually DON'T own a Scion..... yet. I have a 2002 VW GTI thats in the shop (fender bender) and I'll be trading it in for possibly an XA. I was just curiuos, has anybody swapped in a larger Toyota motor into their XA or XB?? I want to race my Scion, but Im affraid the tiny 1.5 Echo motor won't be able to put down the ponies.....
-Nick-
-Nick-
#3
Originally Posted by boogi man
my understanding is the 1.8L from the Celica Gt is a bolt in and there are some awesome turbo kits out there for it
#4
Originally Posted by boogi man
my understanding is the 1.8L from the Celica Gt is a bolt in and there are some awesome turbo kits out there for it
Wasssup peoples!!! This is my fist post in this forum, I actually DON'T own a Scion..... yet. I have a 2002 VW GTI thats in the shop (fender bender) and I'll be trading it in for possibly an XA. I was just curiuos, has anybody swapped in a larger Toyota motor into their XA or XB?? I want to race my Scion, but Im affraid the tiny 1.5 Echo motor won't be able to put down the ponies.....
#5
I would love to build up the engine.... but who makes farged (stronger) internals for the Toyota 1.5L??? As far as how fast..... well fast enough to make someone sorry for making fun of my tiny XA!! Yes, I want to drag race.... and I want it to be faster than my Vw GTi (14.8sec in 1/4mile (stock turbo).
-Nick-
-Nick-
#7
With the right amount of money, and mods, anything is possible. But the likely hood of you reaching 13's in the quarter is slim. There is only so much the 1nz block can take. Especially if you also want a daily driver.
Best start: Build internals, s/c or t/c, bore pistons (slightly), stroker kit, ECU upgrade, performance spark plugs, weight reduction (CF included), drop center of gravity, intercooler, possible CAM upgrade if you really have deep pockets.
Power enterprises (so rumor has it) is coming out with a vvt-i controller, much like the vtec controller for honda. If true, that would be a GREAT investment.
I'd recommend a s/c over t/c simply because of redline issues. My own opinion, and experiences..Turbos work slightly better with higher-revving motors. Supercharger would be great, especially if the P.E controller comes out!
Good luck.
Best start: Build internals, s/c or t/c, bore pistons (slightly), stroker kit, ECU upgrade, performance spark plugs, weight reduction (CF included), drop center of gravity, intercooler, possible CAM upgrade if you really have deep pockets.
Power enterprises (so rumor has it) is coming out with a vvt-i controller, much like the vtec controller for honda. If true, that would be a GREAT investment.
I'd recommend a s/c over t/c simply because of redline issues. My own opinion, and experiences..Turbos work slightly better with higher-revving motors. Supercharger would be great, especially if the P.E controller comes out!
Good luck.
#20
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Team N.V.S.
Originally Posted by Ashe_WCM
Heres a thought....
Pop out the 1NZ-FE and C150 transmission and pop in the Engine from a Cooper S with its 6-speed
Pop out the 1NZ-FE and C150 transmission and pop in the Engine from a Cooper S with its 6-speed