ohcrap

This motor once came in the 2002-2003 Celica GT-S and I'm told there are tons of performance parts, turbos, supercharger option out there for it, and that it would fit in our car with only minor modification (though I'm sure that is pretty subjective).

Thoughts?

jonathan110987

i have that motor..

AdmirN

This isnt the vvt-li one is it?

pOrk

Do it

xD_kidd91

you got that idea from me.lol. what did they say? cause ii might be down. plz tell me details! lol

ESEMRFOZZ13

you can turbo the one in your car also?

xD_kidd91

they havent made one for our cars yet.

ohcrap

Right you are! Was doing some Internet research to prepare for my appointment with JE Import Performance on Saturday. Also sent emails to about a dozen importers of JDM spec engines asking about availability and price. I think we're after the 2000-2003 Celica GT-S motor and since mine is auto, I'm looking for one with the Tiptronic auto trans.

Also discovered that the US spec 2ZZ-GE was detuned from an 8200 redline to 7800 in late 2003 but that JDM versions remain tuned at the higher rpm. Then again, not sure it really matters much since I want to boost and thus would want to lower compression anyway.

Jonathan, can you tell us about your swap? Did our stock accessories work with it? Cost? Where did you get your motor? Did you change the trans? Exhaust modifications, engine mounts, are you boosted, etc.

xD_kidd91

some cars already have a 2zz. not just celicas.. corolla has them. lotus and matrix.

ohcrap

True dat, thought he meant he had done a swap into an xD :- (

xD_kidd91

Only one person has done it nd doesn't go online here anymore lol. Let us kno price was when u ask them lol

mixD

this is the swap they did in the Memphis Audio xD looks clean and fits pretty good have to do some custom exhaust work but the intake manifold is easy to get to for the intercooler pipes

mixD

Heres the specs of what he used for the swap and he stated that all the regular electronics like in the dash and everything work as normal all he knows is that it starts up the same and everything just has a stupid amount of power lol

Output 350 whp @ 6,400 rpm; 280 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
Engine 3S-GTE conversion; JE pistons; custom Injen front-mount intercooler and plumbing; custom manifold, radiator, fans, hoses; custom DC Sports exhaust; Airwerks K24 turbocharger; GReddy RS blow-off valve; Microtec ECU; NGK plugs; 550cc RC Engineering fuel injectors; Aeromotive fuel pump, pressure regulator; ARC oil cap; DME Radiator cap

Drivetrain JRX Performance axles; Fidanza Stage 3 clutch, aluminum flywheel

ohcrap

Holy crap, that must have cost a boatload. Thanks for the pic and the info.

I did find a JDM spec 2ZZGE with Tiptronic trans for about $1700 delivered. Not bad until you figure how much labor and parts would cost to get it built, turbo'd, installed, and tuned. Don't get me wrong, I love our little xD but I'm not willing to spend that kind of scratch on a fwd. In fact I've set aside a tidy sum for mods for a BMW 135m that will be available this coming spring. Meanwhile, I may just finish out my exhaust with those Weapon-R headers (if they exist), a custom intake, wet-nitrous, and bigger injectors.

ohcrap

mixD

Yeah i have built alot of cars 240's and my Eclipse and to tell you the truth i have learned that front wheel and rear wheel dont mean much depends on what you have in it. my friends rwd 240 and my fwd Eclipse run almost identicle times and speed on the track and they have about the same amount of money in them but its just what u like to drive and the header from weapon r is out some of us have called to confirm and u can get them for $300 msrp direct from weapon r

xD_kidd91

I need my engine gutted out like that. lol.

xD_kidd91

hey oh crap, (haha)

ask how much to wire tuck and make our engine bays like that please lol

JDMJim

lots of money to do that. pain in the a$$. I would prolly drive my boring xD more if it had a 2ZZ in it. Those Fiestas are sure looking good

jonathan110987

the 2zz is fun. i have a matrix xrs it comes stock.. mines an 05. i have the c60 (6speed) tranny that come on most of them. the 03 matrix xrs' 2zz came avail. with an auto tranny.

i think my redline is 8200rpm..

oh and it is more fun to drive cause i have a 10thgen corolla with the same motor as yall have on the xd.. hitting lift and staying in lift