2009 Pontiac Vibe GT Engine Swap
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:34 am
Looking at engine swap compatibility for a Pontiac Vibe GT 2009
I believe engines that are suitable donor candidates for a 2ZZ-GE swap (I assume this is the engine I have ):
The 2ZR-FE produces significantly less power (132 hp vs. 180 hp)
The 2AZ-FE is a larger, heavier 2.4L engine with different mounting points
Neither engine features the VVTL-i variable valve timing system that gives the 2ZZ-GE its high-rev character
For a proper 2ZZ-GE replacement, seems like I need to source from the earlier models listed: 2009-10 Vibe GT or Matrix GRS? Any other earlier models that have this engine? Are engines with 200 km a bad idea to swap?
I believe engines that are suitable donor candidates for a 2ZZ-GE swap (I assume this is the engine I have ):
The 2ZR-FE produces significantly less power (132 hp vs. 180 hp)
The 2AZ-FE is a larger, heavier 2.4L engine with different mounting points
Neither engine features the VVTL-i variable valve timing system that gives the 2ZZ-GE its high-rev character
For a proper 2ZZ-GE replacement, seems like I need to source from the earlier models listed: 2009-10 Vibe GT or Matrix GRS? Any other earlier models that have this engine? Are engines with 200 km a bad idea to swap?