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Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by Salty_Dog, Jan 20, 2009.

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    Salty_Dog Old Fart

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    Here's a thought

    Assuming you could find one, how hard would it be to shoehorn a 1ZZ out of a Lotus Elise into a 8-gen Rolla?
    Salty_Dog, Jan 20, 2009
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    I would think for the minimal gains in hp combined with the issues with the MR layout, why not swap in a celica GTS engine/tranny instead? Plus, its been done by Dr. Tweak.
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    Mayur Biggest trd whore in the whole wide world

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    The elise came with a 2zz not a 1zz.
    Mayur, Jan 20, 2009
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    1337Rolla oh my

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    I've thought of a 2zz swap before but modding a 2zz is too expensive. Mods for the 3S or 4AG are much cheaper than 2zz parts
    1337Rolla, Jan 20, 2009
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    Salty_Dog Old Fart

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    You are correct. Thanks.
    Salty_Dog, Jan 20, 2009
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    I think it would be worth it if you could get the supercharged 2zz from the Exige. I think it has 230-240 hp. That would be awesome. But for the cost, probably better to get another car.
    nyrican52884, Jan 20, 2009
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    Ares Active Member

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    in the other forums i post at, getting another car means you gave up on your last one... or so they say...
    Ares, Jan 20, 2009
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    1337Rolla oh my

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    usually true for most people
    1337Rolla, Jan 20, 2009
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    actually the low-end model came with a 1zz, not released in the US though.
    MovieSTAR, Jan 20, 2009
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    Mayur Biggest trd whore in the whole wide world

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    Well that just sucks doesn't it lol. Might as well bought an MR-2 Spyder, save some money while you're at it.
    Mayur, Jan 20, 2009
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    the mr-2 is tuned to 135...the elise was 150...there was a post on newcelica about it i think.
    MovieSTAR, Jan 20, 2009
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    mr2's are great... although i heard that working with it is a bitch... Pretty good mr2 people here in H-Town... They have meets every month or so..
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    Gerson Back with another AE101

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    It's not that bad but it is complicated due to lack of space. I would mind owning a lotus or an MR2. Some one was selling a silver lotus for $31,000 w/ 17K on the clock months ago in my area.
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    :confused:

    MR2 spider = 1ZZFE 138HP
    Elise = 2ZZGE 190HP
    JspeXAE102, Jan 20, 2009
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    its the bottom end elise...it has a 1zz...i saw it posted on newcelica a few months ago

    not for sale in america.
    MovieSTAR, Jan 21, 2009
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    How to tune the 1zz to 150hp? Do you have the link to that newcelica thread?
    rainbow_star, Jan 21, 2009
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