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Not that there's anything wrong with the Vibe's normal engines, but has anyone heard of any company or individual that has done an engine swap on a Vibe, like say changing to a V6? Just curious. I can recall that when the New Beetle came out and it was 4 cyl only some outfits did conversions using the narrow angle V6 motor.

I don't recall seeing anything like this done.. Not to say it isn't possible, but I don't think it's been done..

Hmmm...wonder if a SCed 3800 series would fit? I know that a couple of guys with cavaliers have stuffed them. Could be fun! ALOT of work, though!

Somebody put a sc'ed 3800 in a cavi? DAAAAMN! I'd love to see pics of that...I'll pay any amount of money to the person who puts a turboed LS1 in a vibe.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Somebody put a sc'ed 3800 in a cavi? DAAAAMN! I'd love to see pics of that...I'll pay any amount of money to the person who puts a turboed LS1 in a vibe. If you pay for it, I'll do it.

Did I mention it's gotta look like a Vibe when you're done? No jury-rigging the front end of a vette on to meet the need...

when i blow my vibe gt motor, im putting in a 1zz and a big turbo

I did see that saleen dropped a V8 (not sure of the size or type) into a focus svt and converted it to rear wheel drive and the pics i saw of it and specs i saw of it basically, you have to start off in second if you want to keep part of your tires, and u start off in third for most applications... 1st gear is strictly for smoking the tires!! now i hate the focus with a fiery passion. but i would take that!

Quote, originally posted by drummerdude »I did see that saleen dropped a V8 (not sure of the size or type) into a focus svt and converted it to rear wheel drive and the pics i saw of it and specs i saw of it basically, you have to start off in second if you want to keep part of your tires, and u start off in third for most applications... 1st gear is strictly for smoking the tires!! now i hate the focus with a fiery passion. but i would take that!I believe the V8 Focus was done by Jerry Kugel of Kugel Komponents, not Steve Saleen.

Quote, originally posted by NovaResource2 »I believe the V8 Focus was done by Jerry Kugel of Kugel Komponents, not Steve Saleen.The one i saw was white and it had the saleen mustang engine in it... the smaller of the 2 engine's they used. I'll see if i can find the back up on it.

Try http://www.ultimatecarpage.com...=1796

wow! (picking up jaw from ground)that would be the only focus i'd ever consider owning.

Quote, originally posted by drummerdude »The one i saw was white and it had the saleen mustang engine in it... the smaller of the 2 engine's they used. I'll see if i can find the back up on it.Someone may have installed a Saleen engine in a Focus (or Saleen decals on a Ford V8) but Steve Saleen wasn't the one who did it first. If you read the 4th paragragraph of the link silver_vibe posted you will see:Quote »One look at the RS8 would suggest that its transformation from a production front-driver into a rear-drive pocket rocket was a study in simplicity. But in reality, Ford Racing engineers had their work cut out for them from the start. Beyond fitting the drivetrain, there was the challenge of designing new suspensions front and rear. FRPP engineers put together a prototype setup inspired by Kugel Komponents up front, and a rear unit locating a Ford Racing 8.8-inch differential while offering adjustable ride height using Multimatic dampers. The newly-designed rear-wheel drive conversion kit will be sold through the FRPP catalog.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Somebody put a sc'ed 3800 in a cavi? DAAAAMN! I'd love to see pics of that...I'll pay any amount of money to the person who puts a turboed LS1 in a vibe. Somebody did it in an Aztek!http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5501

True, but looks easier to but a 3800 in an aztek than a vibe...more space in the aztek engine bay to work with...

Yes, remember that the Vibe is based off of the Corolla platform. If it fits in a Corolla then it should fit in a Vibe/Matrix.

I think it's the Focus RST or some sequenc eof letters like that lol. I want to keep my Vibe until I get old and then put in a v8 when I have enough money.

call me crazy but...wouldn't it be "relatively" easy to convert a vibe/matrix to an mr format? you could use the tranny and rear axle from the mr-2 (with some modifications ofcourse). just a thought.

personally i like the VVTL, nm all this nonsence