engine swop

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engine swop

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Hi. I would like to know if it is possible to swap a 2.0 VVTi (1tr-fe) with a 2.7 VVTi (2tr-fe)?
Must the computer box also be change or not?
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Most certainly.
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Why change the computer box?
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eduan wrote:Why change the computer box?
Well, you don't have to but please take some pics as you push it down the road! :mocking: :mocking:

MAybe you might get away with the old ecu but I doubt it.
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Definitely unless you fit an aftermarket one like a spitstronic
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