lookinb for a used 2zzge engine?

1.8-liter VVTL-i (2ZZ-GE) and VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, and performance tuning discussions
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liftaddict
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lookinb for a used 2zzge engine?

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Hello all. I am looking for a used 2zzge engine for my 03 vibe gt. Any suggestions? These are hard to come by... any input will be appreciated
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Re: lookinb for a used 2zzge engine? (liftaddict)

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Quote, originally posted by liftaddict »Hello all. I am looking for a used 2zzge engine for my 03 vibe gt. Any suggestions? These are hard to come by... any input will be appreciatedI've wondered how easy or hard it would be to find a replacement engine if I should ever need one. Wish I could help, but best of luck in finding one. Did you blow yours? If so, how, and what mileage? And hey, I grew up in Thousand Oaks. Small world. Not a very helpful world, but a small one
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the 2zz is in a few other cars in case you didn't knowCelica GT-SCorolla XRSMatrix XRS
liftaddict
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No kidding... a small world after all. my vibe had about 85K on it when it went. or when I killed it. advice to all- don't down shift into second when your doing about 70mph in a poor attempt to save your brakes. You will destroy your car but, thank god, your brakes will be just fine. You could call it blown
liftaddict
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thanks. yeah I am aware of the various applications of this motor. With so many applications you would think they would be easier to find.
Lancer
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Re: lookinb for a used 2zzge engine? (liftaddict)

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Check out Car-Part.com. I found mine (1zz) with only 4k miles for $800 at a local parts shop.
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Quote, originally posted by coldmm803 »the 2zz is in a few other cars in case you didn't knowCelica GT-SCorolla XRSMatrix XRSLotus Elise
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You don't wanna be paying for a lotise engine. Yeah they're all the same engine, but the sportier the car, the more expensive it's gonna be.
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Quote, originally posted by Raven »Lotus Elise Quote, originally posted by Lancer »You don't wanna be paying for a lotise engine. Yeah they're all the same engine, but the sportier the car, the more expensive it's gonna be. thats why i didn't list it, also figured it might be harder to find. i've only ever seen 3 lotus', 2 were on different used lots and 1 on the road. but a celica, corolla or matrix i can see any time i'm out driving, they just might not be a 2zz model
liftaddict
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Re: lookinb for a used 2zzge engine? (Lancer)

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Thanks. It looks like I might have found one through car-part.com. I guess I will know for sure when I can speak to someone on monday. They are asking $2,000 for a 2zz with 58K from a matrix.
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Re: lookinb for a used 2zzge engine? (Lancer)

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The folks at carparts.com sounded a bit shadey to me. I basically got the impression that they advertise engines like they have them in stock. When they get a buyer is when they actually begin to look for that engine. Hopeless
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