vvti conversion to vvtl i

[toro126]

hi guys, i have a 2004 corolla vvti lowered 2inch, 17 inch mags, cai, and 2 1/4 inch exaust.

i was woundering if a vvtl i would fit since its the same chassis and would it suit the 5 gear box?

Any help if this is possible, and were could i purchase the engine since its very hard to find....

thanx!

[trdsaads]

Itll fit in the engine bay, but youll need a 6-speed gearbox though.

[Kenneth]

many will say

sell your corolla buy a sportivo :)

[TRDYUS]

Indeed, why bother when it's already done for you?

If your looking at it from a project perspective then yes other things like gearbox you will need.

[TRIPPER]

many will say

sell your corolla buy a sportivo :)

This is pretty much the only sensible thing to do if your going to do a VVTL-i conversion.

Theres lots of things im sure you never thought about...

Motor will be expensive...

Gearbox will be hard to find and expensive....

Maybe sparking issues (coil pack)..

Fuel issues (fuel lines/pressure etc..)

Air Flow meter...

You would either need a sportivo tacho or a monster one to take proper use of the high revs....

At the end of the day, you're better off getting a sportivo and it would come to the same price..

Thats my two cents.

[Lawz]

why don't you save your pennies and trade for a sportivo? :S

[Kelpie]

Not sure if you might not need an engineering certificate as well.

If so, you may have to upgrade your brakes etc, as the 'tivo brakes are different from the other models. Authorities are getting tougher on that sort of thing these days.

There are often lots of other little subtle differences between the models. Radiators , placement of under bonnet electrical devices etc.

It can turn into a nightmare.

As the others say- trade your current ride for a Sportivo. Much easier and probably cheaper in the long run. Plus you can drive it away and have fun instantly.

Now if you were looking at dropping a 3S-GTE into a 6G Celica, in place of a stock 5S-FE-----!!