2zz swap? Options

[HaysoosKreesto]

I was curious if a 2zz swap would be possible. As you may know I don't own a 6gc because I have no money , but I have always loved the 2zz (despite 7gc ... you know). It does great work in the Lotus Exige and I really admire the Lotus team for giving this great engine a new life.

It would be a devestating swap what with all the custom fitings and pipings, not to mention electrical work and mounting. Would it even be worth it to have VVTL-i in a 6gc? I know a 3sgte would be a far better use of money, I know that it is only succesful in the Lotus because of its superior internals and its incredibly light weight, blah blah blah. But it would be damn unique no?

edit: I got to learn to search these things before I ask... I have my answer already. My bad.

This post has been edited by HaysoosKreesto: Dec 26, 2009 - 4:18 AM

[garin]

if you like the vvtl-i, do a beams vvti swap. kinda pricey, though. a few have done ot on here. 6gc's are all about 3sgte engine swapping. 7th gens aren't bad, just get one of them... look up newcelica.org

[HaysoosKreesto]

if you like the vvtl-i, do a beams vvti swap. kinda pricey, though. a few have done ot on here. 6gc's are all about 3sgte engine swapping. 7th gens aren't bad, just get one of them... look up newcelica.org

I've driven the 7th gen and, well when you hit the lift its real nice , but other wise it is just not my cup of tea. Its really the lift from VVTL-i that I would of wanted in a 6gc because I love the way a 6gc feels, in comparasion to a 7gc. Doing the research on this site (this topic has come up before), this isn't a possible swap.

Personally I have never driven a 3sgte, though I have been in an MR2 with one, and that thing is quite powerful, but I like the elegance and the amazing power (potential) from the little 1.8 liter. It would also be unique thing to roll up with a 2zz, but like I said, now that I did my research I am saddened to say that this swap is nothing more then a pipe dream (unless of course your brave enough to almost hollow the car out and replace it with Lotus internals).

You can close the topic if you want mod's.