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21st September 2009, 10:08 AM
#11
MR2 Obsessive
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
I agree the conversion is cheaper but i would save and spend 6K on an old elise
2.5 - 3k conversion
1.5 k mk1
4 - 4.5 k conversion mk1 - probably more expensive to insure than a std elise, maybe unreliable if compared to some (not yours) mk1.5's
plus ££ for suspension upgrades £400 and brake upgrades £? 200-400
=~£5k
You asked for positive and neg comments:
I like the conversion idea in principle - good engine and nicely suited to the mk1, but value for money, i'd save a bit more and buy something off the shelf
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21st September 2009, 05:28 PM
#12
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
Jo i was after positives and negatives about the 2zz into mk1 swap, not "i wouldn't bother,instead i'd go out and buy a sheddy £6k elise" , how does that promote mk1's and this club? I am trying to move things forward with fresh ideas and modern conversions to keep these cars alive, sorry but "go buy an elise instead" is not what i would expect from a prominent Mk1 club member.
Hardly constructive in my opinion and that attitude pretty much sums up why i don't post much on the mk1 club forum anymore.There are people who are genuinely interested in having a modern powerplant in a mk1.... if that is not for you then fine, but i would expect you to promote the mk1 club and not the elise owners club.
FYI Mk1 owners are here because they want the best from their Mk1, not an elise.
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21st September 2009, 06:09 PM
#13
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
How do Paul,
If I was going down the engine conversion route this, for me, would be the only route I would consider entertaining. However, I'm just about to buy a NEW corrola 'box off of Kev Crane, which I will mod the linkages on, for my car. This would mean I wouldn't be very keen to move away from the 4age engine unless the 2zz-ge bolts up to this gearbox.
Best of luck with it though and I'm sure you will get some takers.
edit: just read,in your earlier post, that the 2zz-ge will bolt up to a mk1 box. Now that I didn't know
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21st September 2009, 06:18 PM
#14
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
Hi steve mate the good news is the 2zz should bolt up to a 4age gearbox by using the celica bellhousing bit.I know folk have used the 6 speed celica gubbins and hybridised the 4age bellhousing onto it to allow a 6 speed 4age package.
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22nd September 2009, 09:01 AM
#15
MR2 Obsessive
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20th October 2009, 07:52 AM
#16
MR2 Fan
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
i think this is a fantastic idea, as i think the 2.0 t would be too much power for the mk1 and the 1.8 would make it up to modern standards, i have a friend with a company who run a team of lotus 2-elevens, they get through engines a fair bit each season. but they might have a source of second hand stuff. ill investigate
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20th October 2009, 05:47 PM
#17
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
Agreed, i think it's only a matter of time before we see this as a common option like the SC swap is.
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20th October 2009, 07:32 PM
#18
MR2 Enthusiast
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
I bought my T bar that Paul put the Camry lump in for £300.00 & it had a super Floor & suspension mounts & just the rust in the wheel arches. I am sure Paul remembers it.
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21st October 2009, 05:52 AM
#19
Re: Mk1 2zz-ge conversion interest.
Yes indeed, one of the most solid rust free (underneath/chassis) shells we have ever seen, it was like new under it!
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14th November 2009, 11:12 AM
#20
MR2 Fan
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