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Old 06-09-2009, 11:24 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cornbeef View Post
i believe the tt engine can easily go to 300hp without too much effort or internal work
Sure, but so can the 2ZZ.

It seems like the 1.8T might have been a good choice for Lotus to put in originally, but if you're willing to go to all the trouble and expense of an engine swap you may as well beef up the 2ZZ.
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