Also what are the fabrications that need to be made on the vibe engine for it to work. AT4X versions of the GMC Sierra and Canyon. Need answers ASAP please, thank you. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our. 
Wonder how easy that swap was. The Pontiac Vibe you have uses a 1zz engine, right? It would be nice if a 1.8 would bolt in. It what such a rush. a classified ad for a 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 with a 303-hp LS4 V8. The vast majority of the items on this vehicle came from the GM parts bin. SpyderChat Forum is a community for Toyota MR2 Spyder Enthusiasts to discuss specs, reliability and more! Spotted a 2005 Pontiac Vibe with the 1.8L motor. Will this motor built right in to my 2005 xB? Content on toyotacelicas.com is generated by its users. I actually dreamt about doing that for years, and finally I got the okay from the wife, and I just kinda dove into it. And yes, it does burnouts. "Obviously nobody builds performance parts for minivans, " Piper noted. Welcome, for a quicker response, i recommend you send a message to Smaay. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, newcelica.org is an independent Toyota enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Those have M plates, and generally get crushed pretty quickly. Will it match up? Copyright 2018 Monkeywrench Racing, Inc. 3295 Haggerty Hwy., Commerce township, MI 48390Tel.
It would scream to redline around 7k+ rpm then fall on it's face for 1500 rpm before it got into the "power" again. toyotacelicas.com is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. Bringing nothing to the table, since March of '07. Therefore, knowing how to identify the right complete engines for Pontiac Vibe will make your selection easier. He's been working / building / swapping the ZZ engine for over a decade. Business with dock or forklift. Perhaps he has a poor set up or something, what ever. There are three pieces of information to make sure you choose the right engine parts for your car: Once youve located a compatible replacement for your Pontiac Vibe, there are a few things to consider, including: At a minimum, you will want to obtain the VIN number, engine code, and production date of your vehicle. If by some chance it did, and that car really is AWD, I'd love to give it a flogging. You can locate the VIN number on the front left side of the dashboard. I love my car. just so under powered. 2022 Motorsport Marketing. The 2zz swap is well understood, as is 1zz FI, and since these are readily doable with parts kits for sale, going some other route would tend to be perverse. right now? I need to know what motors will work in the vehicle listed above? He almost seemed to be rather disappointed with it. by scanning Summit and Jegs catalogs and printing them out. It is viewed from the windshield. Then Doctor Phil comes out of no where, persistently telling me that I need to get an education to better my resources to satisfy my wants and needs. Not that a 2.4L is cheaper. My guess is its a joke. I feel that if a I were to go through all work of changing power plants, it really needs to be worth my time and needs to have that "wow" factor. A forum community dedicated to all 7th Generation Toyota Celica owners and enthusiasts. My mother called to tell me about her new Vibe, told me it was a six speed. Excuse the hell out me for being offended. Sometimes you see something so ingenious, you wonder why it hasn't already been done. It may not display this or other websites correctly. He told me he really just listed it to see if there was any interest in this sort of thing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It seems I have it all wrong. I'm not too familiar with the Vibe.but the engine should be nearly identical in most ways. But I did have 2000 celica with a blown motor. I had tossed around the notion of eventually going with the 2zz. Now, everything works, including traction control, ABS, cruise control and the car's anti-theft system. What needs to be fabricated and replaced on the vibe engine for it to work inside the Celica and it to run like Gold. 2005 Camry 4cyl engine same as Scion tC now. Definitely a troll. This meant that if Piper could manage to get the LS4 into the Montana, he wouldn't have to swap in a new transmission. Well then you shouldn't have to worry about the axle bearing support carrier. The transmission was upgraded, and a limited-slip differential was fitted to help mitigate what Piper described as "absolutely suicidal" torque steer with an open diff. You dream big yet your budget limits your dreams of glory. Archive - "I'm not sure why anybody hasn't done it," Piper told me over the phone. front & rear member braces, corky plate, kyb gr2's. They did build AWD Matrixes (and Vibes, I think), so it's possible for it to be AWD. The vibe motor is for my 2000 Toyota Celica GT. and since when is it "trolling" to put a badge on a car? So most of these that we see are fantasy builds. Belt Selection Guide MR2, Celica, Corolla, Matrix, Vibe, Transmissions Lotus/Toyota C60 and C-series, 2ZZ Engine Swap Install MR2 Spyder Manual, Manual Transmission Conversion MR2 Spyder SMT, SMT System Repair MR2 Spyder SMT 2001-05, 2ZZ Engine Swap/MT Conversion MR2 Spyder SMT, 2ZZ Engine Swap Install Celica GT Manual, K20 / K24 Swap Lotus Elise/Exige 2005-12, 03-04 Matrix XRS ECU with 8250rpm rev limit, 6200rpm VVL engagement, MWR VVL connector kit (works with your 1ZZ engine harness). Looking at the interchange info it appears that 2003-2008 1.8s out of a Vibe or a Toyota Matrix (same car GM bought them from Toyota) will work, However they have to be from a front wheel drive (AWD uses a different block and mounting) and have option code LV6 for the common version, If yours is the higher option version it uses a different optional engine, Still a 1.8 but code LNK. Here Are Some Top-Rated Canopies, 25 of the Cheapest Cars That Can Hit 150 MPH, How and Why to Change Manual Transmission Fluid, How to Protect Your Car From Rusting Over Winter, A Step-by-Step Video on How to Change Your Oil, Watch Larry Kosilla Deep-Clean My Disgusting Jeep, This V8-Swapped Pontiac Montana Has the Heart of an Impala SS. I would like to make a change in the "power" department. I just didn't really know what to expect.". We may earn money from the links on this page. Want to do a direct swap with a 2015 Scion XB 2.4l 2ZFE with 63,000 miles. The Matrix and Corolla are pretty closely related too. Crucially, the 2006-2009 Impala SS, one of few GM products to use Chevy's transverse, front-drive 5.3-liter LS4 V8, used that transmission too. Otherwise, he seems happy to hold onto ithe's already put over 10,000 kilometers on the conversion, including road trips all over Canada with his family. Wondering if it was or is not, type of thing. NOT AN EASY JOB and unfortunately MWR does not provide tech support for this job. When you place the order include your cars model and year in the comments field and well make sure to provide the best package possible for your swap. Well, trolls do stuff for a reaction and this is getting a reaction. But, listening to him, made me think about it differently. I thought these had Toyota drive trains? 2005-08 Matrix/Corolla/Vibe 1ZZ bolts right in but you will need to convert to mechanical throttle and change to 03-04 wiring. Then specify its for front wheel drive. Or at least that s what it says. I by no means have a PHD in "grammar" or "English", but I am educated enough to better structure a sentence. So like I said before I need a Professional output on this on someone who has done this before and knows from step to step what needs to be done or someone who has done this hundreds of thousands of times. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The tough part was getting all the electronics to work. Initial function and performance is always guaranteed. Thank you. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Does a V8-powered front-drive minivan sound like your kind of crazy? I'd bet it's a joke, as I don't even know the 3.8 would fit in there. Went to the junkyard and picked up an engine from a 06 Corolla. Privacy Statement - And please no guesses I'm serious about this type of stuff thank you. Must be. 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I felt that way when a friend tweeted a link to a classified ad for a 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 with a 303-hp LS4 V8 engine swap. JavaScript is disabled. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, 20 of the Most Luxurious Cars You Can Buy, Parking Outside? I guess I was "trolling" them long before I ever knew what trolling was. MATRIX COLD AIR INTAKE Come join the discussion about modifications, troubleshooting, engine swaps, maintenance, and more! Come join the discussion about restorations, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Advertising - But even so, I would like to do something like the v6. So you're also swapping the transmission and not just the engine? It may say it's a Camry but the same things as above apply. Doesn't really warrant a swap except for my need for power. The code/number can be located on a plate mounted on the engine. "Iffy" if you know what I mean.? Please consider whitelisting my site in your ad blocker. The GM 3800 might fit with enough sawzalling, but the AWD would be dead. I'm not asking for much. Something went wrong. I need a professional who has done this so I can get this done and drive my baby again. I've done lots of little things that have actually really improved it's get up and go, but more more more. The reason why I ask is I spoke to someone who has one. I reached out to the van's builder, Kevin Piper, to learn more about it. so tell us why did you buy the car know it was 138hp? No check engine lights. A Cruz supporter could never complete an engine swap. Corolla/Matrix Cat Pipe. Hello I am new to this form I wanted to know is it possible to swap out a Pontiac vibe from 2003 to 2004 into a 2000 Toyota Celica GT. I haven't done it hundreds of thousands of times. A forum community dedicated to Toyota Celicas owners and enthusiasts. But, that was a bit extreme. Everything dropped right in since they are essentially the same 1zz. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, toyotacelicas.com is an independent Toyota enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Contact Us - I made my own performance stickers; Hooker, Edlebrock, K&N, MSD, Borla, etc.
As much as I hate to burst the bubble, but you could only get AWD with the 1ZZ-FE on Gen 1 Matrixes and Vibes. I thought you were talking about the political bumper sticker at first. Yeah, it's either a swap or a troll. Tell us about your vehicle to find the right parts faster, 11 product ratings - 2003 PONTIAC VIBE PRIZM 1.8L VVTI ENGINE *FREE SHIPPING* JDM 1ZZ-FE, 2 product ratings - 09 10 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L DOHC DUAL VVTi ENGINE ONLY *FREE SHIPPING* 2ZR-FE #2, 11 product ratings - 00-05 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L TWIN CAM 4 CYLINDER ENGINE JDM 1ZZ-FE. It should be an easy and clean install for you. The ONLY thing I had to do was drill 3 holes in the back of the block for the carrier mount for the passenger side axle. lol T-Bone why you gotta get all philisophical? You must add your choice of XRS model Cold air intake and XRS cat pipe (or adapt your 1ZZ midpipe) both sold separately. With a bit of work, it can fit in an unassuming minivan. Hello, I'm new here. Since Pontiac ended the Vibe in 2010, i think you should post a question on a Toyota forum as to what changes, if any, Toyota made to the engine between 2009 and 2015. SlELkzrxEalKGMhR5qtUT8lJSKFXeyUL0593JbYNNUtdBEfb9MluXjvd9L4vXoWa. It will never be what you want it to be. In high school I had two spoiled friends, one with a LS Firebird with T/A hood, Borla exhaust, and another with a mostly stock Roush Mustang who were incessant about how much better their cars were than the rest of their friends. Thank you. "Wants, needs", "man car of my dreams", "inner craving", "sell the car", "sell the car", WTF! Yeah, AFAIK, the Matrix is a lifted Corolla with optional AWD and squished into a hatchback shape. COROLLA COLD AIR INTAKE newcelica.org is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. The 1zz from the Vibe should bolt right up to it. I don't like the 2zz swaps. So I have a 2000 Toyota Celica with a blown engine and I want to put a 2003 Pontiac Vibe engine into it. Replacement parts can vary based on when they were produced. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 1998-02 Corolla bolts in but wiring will be difficult and MWR does not provide tech support for that part of the job. Thank You. Cookie Policy - GM made one V8 LS motor for front-drive applications. Thanks for any Help!! Works for 2003-04 Matrix/Corolla 1ZZ bolts right in, very minor wiring. No modifications needed. I want to know from a professional person who has done this before. For a different motor, you are looking way past $10K and lots of custom fab. It is no secret that OEM Spyders are under powered.
not so much since it needs a new clutch. Most people looking for more go just do a supercharger or a turbo install. Also I'm not looking to do 2zz swaps anytime soon so I'm sticking with the same engine that's in the Celica, Vibe, Matrix, Corolla,MR2 and Elise which is the 1.8L. it's in Michigan maybe a factory prototype from back in the day? If the right offer comes through, he'll sell, and build another one. These engines are inspected for integrity and function and have 10-50k miles on them. I have a 2009 Vibe GT 2.4l 2ZFE ruined motor. JavaScript is disabled. JavaScript is disabled. Perfect fit! Road & Track participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. To tell which you have look at the 6th digit in the VIN number, 8 is the LV6 while L is the LNK engine.
It involved notching the frame (which then had to be reinforced) and a few other items making it a more than a simple engine swap. spyderchat.com is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. Turns out that combo was not so good in a Vibe, the final drive and gear spacing was all wrong. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. The only electronic item that doesn't work, Piper says, is the volume control on the steering wheel. Well, for starters, I started this thread out of an innocent curiosity I had about the 2.4L. Piper estimates that he spent around 300 to 400 hours making the engine and vehicle communicate.
Terms of Service - This content is imported from YouTube. From 2003-2008. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Manage Preferences - There weren't multiple 1zz configurations - they all bolt up and work just about the same. Content on newcelica.org is generated by its users. Can you tell me all of what needs to be done and the measurements and what needs to be done? While anything is possible with unlimited time and money, no, that's a totally different motor and will not just "bolt right in.". black '01, red lthr - Zing: TM duals, Injen CAI, quick-shift, anti-flex, frnt brace, r-braces, ss-brakelines, STBs, TBR, decatted. Performance Mods: Apexi Power FC, BC Racing DR coilovers, Injen CAI, Catback exhaust, EBC 'USR' rotors, Carbotech XP8 pads, Stoptech brake/clutch lines, Castrol SRF brake fluid, Exedy stage 2 clutch, Mishimoto radiator, Moroso oil pan, 11# flywheel, Braille 11.5# car battery, Energy urethane suspension/motor bushings, BFGoodrich G-force tires. If I remember correctly, there was a swap done using the 1.8. Police Shut LA Bridge After Takeover, Crash, My M3s First Autocross Did Not Go as Planned, 320-Mile Chevy Blazer EV Takes Ultium Mainstream, The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Astounds, Car Gear We Use: Auto Tools and Products We Trust. The key to this madness is GM's 4T65-E automatic transmission, which the company used in a number of front-wheel drive cars from the late 1990s to the late 2000s. A v6 would be nice. Also it's stick and can the old engine be taken up from the top instead from the bottom? No offense. | Project Endurance Race Miata. The 4T65-E was beefed up for the Impala SS, but it's the same basic unit that's in the Montana SV6. Bolts to your stock 5-speed transmission or any Matrix/Corolla 6-speed transmission (sold separately). MWR knows more about these engines than anyone so we important stuff and replace the lift bolts (a big job sometimes!) He fabricated a new engine mount tying the engine to the subframe, and modified the passenger-side frame rail a bit so the engine accessories would have adequate clearance. Suddenly, I hate my car? Any REAL Texan knows that. That's what went in all of the GMT201 vansincluding the Montana SV6. "Believe it or not, the hardest mechanical part for this build was actually the windshield wiper system," Piper said. I questioned, really not a 5 speed. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Content on spyderchat.com is generated by its users. Update: Installed 2015 Scion XB 2AZFE. Sell the car. "I had no room under the hood. If you must keep it running here, please support this endeavor and select a support plan - which starts at only $0.16 cents per day. Can upgrading safety also improve comfort? Bling: J-Spec'd, ss grills, s-flex, G2, J-sills, mongos, venom bar, clr side mrkrs, lid struts, TRD foglights, lid mesh, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_AZ_engine, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, spyderchat.com is an independent Toyota enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Plain and simple. This car has a Camry motor in it. In his opinion, it was not worth the hype. Seems like more of a case of "ricer" than "troll", though. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Check out the listing on Kijiji. I had to modify and kind of relocate it, and the windshield washer bottle is actually sitting in the trunk inside one of the panels.". A Vibe with a 3.8 or is he just trolling? I miss getting out of that thing after a ride and having that weak in the knees feeling. The GT had the Celica GTS motor with the lofty redline. The front CV shafts would be like a foot long. All rights reserved. Cant remember now where the article was located as this was a few years back. I just need a little help. Do you have a 2zz? What year Camry motors are interchangeable snd will work in it? The production date can be found by searching the VIN online or on your registration card. Or, perhaps I need to look in the ole' Webster for "good advice". I taped them to back window of my '90 4 door Grand Prix, just to poke fun at them. The following errors occurred with your submission, Will 2005 Pontiac Vibe engine bolt into 2005 xB. Don't get me wrong, I love the car! "I mean, a few people have talked about the concept. Residential Delivery (+$125.00) Custom air intake and midpipe required. It is important to find the right replacement for your Pontiac Vibe engine to ensure a safe drive.
You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. If you have any answers can you please get back to me so I can have this done. At the drag strip, the "Montana SS" runs a 15-second quarter-mile at 90 mph, which Piper notes isn't far off the factory-claimed 14.5-second quarter-mile for the Impala SS. I need answers ASAP because I'm doing the installation really soon. The Vibe is a Corolla with a Pontiac badge. View cart for details.
Matrix, not Corolla. But, money is tight with the economy. Great answers, just what I was looking for. The GT never came with AWD either so at least two badges were slapped on. It is either the 1ZZ-FE - LV6 1.8 or the 2ZZ-GE - LNK 1.8. But the 3.8 bit who knows? Car drove like it was brand new. Complete ultra low mile Toyota 2ZZ-GE 1.8L VVTLi 180/190hp Matrix/Corolla ENGINE SWAP PACKAGE. So why is Piper selling it? The fuel economy's not bad either, since the LS4 was one of the first GM engines to offer Displacement on Demand, running on four cylinders at light loads. 2000 GTS 6-speed. Like when I put a 3.5 high output emblem I found on the back of the Festiva I used to have.