Thread: Anyone stuffed a 2.5l Boxer (STi motor) in a Lotus?
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Old 06-11-2009, 09:12 AM   #5 (permalink)
robains
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Originally Posted by Tristar Racing View Post
I think the 4G63 out of an Evo would be a better swap space wise, but either way I think both are too much motor for the Elise. The Elise is about light weight, not 500hp.
Can you tell me the weight difference between the 2ZZ and STi motor - I've not been able to find any info on weight for Boxer motor? The EVO motor is a high CG motor, was interested in a low CG flat 4 layout.

Anyone have the specific dimensions?

Thanks, Rob.
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