i think someone did try a engine swap into a Toyota echo, but failed. your best bet is turbo charging it, but the turbo kit itself will set you back around $4000 (i'm not 100% on this cost thou i'm just working off the toyota echo turbo kit costs), on top of that you will need to get it installed, tuned, etc. Also keep in mind if that you might need to strengthen you internals if you wanna push more boost!! that can get you to the $10,000 mark or even more! Shop around and get some quotes from performance shops and to get a better idea :) Good Luck!! Praz