POssible Engine Swaps
#22
Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB
The 3sgte swap has been done a few times now and is successful. I will be trying it next year when my two xb's are delivered.
as far as an engine swap goes... sure more hp would be nice (vitz rs turbo engine) but how about an awd xa/xb... hmmm... 1nz-fe=FWD... 2nz-fe=AWD... of course the 2nz-fe motor has only 83hp but AWD.. :D :D
#24
that'll definitely be something for scion owners to look forward to. now that the rsx motor has found its way into a Fit (which honda will be bringing in soon), and nissan with their Cube (talks of possible sentra SER SpecV swaps), the scions don't have to be stuck in the kiddy pool.
#26
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in all honesty it would not be very hard to put a 2zz in the xb. the xa however would be a bit harder. but it wouldnt be too hard to fab up a mount. the 6spd tranny would be a lil bit harder. it just takes time and money. any big shop could easily do it probably cost arounf 5500 including parts and labor. approx. just waitin. after it's been done i will surely follow suit.
#27
Originally Posted by hotbox05
in all honesty it would not be very hard to put a 2zz in the xb. the xa however would be a bit harder. but it wouldnt be too hard to fab up a mount. the 6spd tranny would be a lil bit harder. it just takes time and money. any big shop could easily do it probably cost arounf 5500 including parts and labor. approx. just waitin. after it's been done i will surely follow suit.
#29
We will be attempting the 2ZZ swap into our new xB. I'm not sure exactly when it'll be finished, because obviously these things take time. Right now I'm trying to source an engine and trans. And yes, we will be using the 6spd trans also. I'll keep you guys updated as we progress. Fabbing a mount is not hard, the wiring will come straight from the Celica, easy as cake on that part since we are using both the engine and trans. I guess the only part that will be hard is buying the parts, finding the correct fitment, possible custom axles, better brakes.. you get the idea. But it is in the works. I'm not going to care if someone else has it completed before I do, but we are doing it and that's what counts.
#30
Originally Posted by hotbox05
yeah that is correct but. the xa has significantly less room under the hood.alot less room between grill and engine .
#31
Drop a 4g63 in there
That would be a sweet swap to drop in there. Look for any 1g DSM around. They are cheap and the engines have crazy potential and love boost. If you know what you're doing and properly mount the engine in, and tune it correctly, along with the XB's light weight, that XB is going to be killa, lol. You'll have crazy wheel spin, though, lol.
Just an idea since you're talking about swaps
That would be a sweet swap to drop in there. Look for any 1g DSM around. They are cheap and the engines have crazy potential and love boost. If you know what you're doing and properly mount the engine in, and tune it correctly, along with the XB's light weight, that XB is going to be killa, lol. You'll have crazy wheel spin, though, lol.
Just an idea since you're talking about swaps
#32
why would you use a 4g63? thats a mitsubishi motor.... and the xa/xb are toyota chassis?? again... and what are you doing?? if your gonna go extreme... why now get an sr20det motor from a silvia or ____ how about an rb26dett from a skyline or if you want to keep it more realistic... how about a 2jzgte from a supra?? don't bother with the little stuff... besides... don't know how many spare 1g dsm cars are lying around with reliable engines... the point everyone should have in mind when they're attempting to put more power into their xa/xb should be reliablility.
#34
Originally Posted by WAFFLES
Why not resleeve the engine to a larger diameter bore? Change out the rods and pistons, and go from there, either N/A or FI.
#37
To everyone saying to bolt in a Honda B series or H series or the Nissan motors, swapping in a motor from a different manufactured car is a HUGE pain in the a$$!! Been there, done that and there's a lot more to it than just dropping the motor in. Rewiring the entire thing is one of the biggest challenges. Just something I wanted to point out. Sorry to be the buzz kill here.
Now the 2ZZ swap sounds like it would be cool. What kind of potential does that engine have? Does it work well with forced induction? Has anyone sourced parts to upgrade the half shafts, CV joints, solid engine mounts for the xB to support all of the added horsepower and torque?
Zach
Now the 2ZZ swap sounds like it would be cool. What kind of potential does that engine have? Does it work well with forced induction? Has anyone sourced parts to upgrade the half shafts, CV joints, solid engine mounts for the xB to support all of the added horsepower and torque?
Zach
#38
Originally Posted by flat__tires
Originally Posted by WAFFLES
Why not resleeve the engine to a larger diameter bore? Change out the rods and pistons, and go from there, either N/A or FI.
Sleeving: Golden Eagle does top of line work, and they do many other blocks aside from hondas, and prices are around $700.
Get a valve job and a some mild port work on the head. I don't see why 130-140whp isn't possible with some internal work N/A.
#39
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Originally Posted by WAFFLES
Originally Posted by flat__tires
Originally Posted by WAFFLES
Why not resleeve the engine to a larger diameter bore? Change out the rods and pistons, and go from there, either N/A or FI.
Sleeving: Golden Eagle does top of line work, and they do many other blocks aside from hondas, and prices are around $700.
Get a valve job and a some mild port work on the head. I don't see why 130-140whp isn't possible with some internal work N/A.