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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Default Turbo, or just swap the engine?!

Why pay $3000 for a turbo kit which gives 50 HP, instead of switching to a more powerfull engine for less $? Warranty issues? That's all I can think of, or possibly lack mounts? Let me know.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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I say Swap the engine after 5 or more years.........hmmm maybe i'll swap it with the 88' AWD/FWD TURBO CELICA.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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only 30ish whp
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the problem is no aftermarket support, for example--> motor mounts, shift linkage, cv axles, etc

everything would have to be custom. Hopefully someone'll give us some help down the road.

E.L. Prototypes is working on a 4e-fte swap kit, or so their site says.....
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Depends on your emission requirements also. Swapping an engine and getting it passed and legit in Cali for a new car with an older engine? Good Luck...

Either some mild boost or just enjoy it for what it is...
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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Thankyou for the responses. I was seiously wondering about that one. The Cali emission thing I understand cause I'm a Nor Cal native, but all the after market stuff I did'nt know about.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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there is a swap kit for the 2zz motor into the box and the xA. The guy I talked to is looking into it and and xA out here in KY will be getting it.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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^^^^Thats nuts! keep us posted
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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I am very curious to see this...how you gonna fit that tranny in there w/out some MAJOR frame modification.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
Depends on your emission requirements also. Swapping an engine and getting it passed and legit in Cali for a new car with an older engine? Good Luck...

Either some mild boost or just enjoy it for what it is...
if your have a 3 inch pipe you won't pass the emission but before you go to get it check just change it back to normal pipe lol but make sure you have the correct upgrades in your car such as right Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pump, and AFC etc and then you'll be alright!
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whoa whoa whoa. what happened to my post? it was quite informative and is now gone....... hmmmm
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the cleaners are out in full effect tonight huu
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i didnt post anything harsh. and didnt get any pm.... hmm... odd.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Simplyscion
the cleaners are out in full effect tonight huu
Those cleaners are the little flying objects from that movie "Batteries not Included".....lol
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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i've noticed some of my posts mysteriously vanish before in the past too.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB
there is a swap kit for the 2zz motor into the box and the xA. The guy I talked to is looking into it and and xA out here in KY will be getting it.
i wanna see that... keep us posted and pictures would be GREAT!
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screw the 2zz. i'll take the 2zz kit and put in a trd supercharged 1zz. i like torque and hate "lift" motors.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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way 3g's for a turbo kit and only get 50whp? uhhh bit more... and most motor swaps that will fit wont give u more than that would give u
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 03:32 AM
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uh huh.......
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:15 AM
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Greddy claims 53% hp gain. On a 105 hp motor thats 50 hp. And they don't even claim at the wheels. And btw, the idea is to get abou the same hp as the turbo kitm but for less money, not to get some insane amount of hp from a motor instead of a turbo kit. Dig it?



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