Having problems with my VVTi engine
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Are the lift bolts worn? Whats the mileage on the engine? Reading up on the 190bhp engine suggests this is quite common after about 60-70k, and it's as simple as replacing a few bolts.
It's not a 190.
Wrong.
VVTL-i (Timing and lift) is only seen on imports, both the 140/190 UK Celicas only have VVTi.
Can't comment on the 140, however I owned an imported VVTLi a couple of years ago and it wasn't that faster at all over the VVTi.
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wrong.
i can get a picture of my cam cover right now to prove this if you need! although it would be from a corolla not a celica but the difference is negligible.
i also have video of my dyno...you can almost see the lift.
i can get a picture of my cam cover right now to prove this if you need! although it would be from a corolla not a celica but the difference is negligible.
i also have video of my dyno...you can almost see the lift.
140 has a flat curve. 190 (VVTL-i) is mostly flat up to 6200rpm and then a gigantic kick up the arse happens.
A Celica 190 has the 2ZZ-GE engine which is VVTL-i. This is a fact.
Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2ZZ-GE#2ZZ-GE
A Celica 190 has the 2ZZ-GE engine which is VVTL-i. This is a fact.
Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2ZZ-GE#2ZZ-GE
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dont be mistaken by the branding.
some celicas come as 190's, some as T Sports...they both share the 2zz-GE which has VVTLi. they are both 1.8's not 2.0's. both have lift at 6200rpm~ and rev out to about 8400rpm.
the VVTi is the 140 version with the 1zz FE or something.
some celicas come as 190's, some as T Sports...they both share the 2zz-GE which has VVTLi. they are both 1.8's not 2.0's. both have lift at 6200rpm~ and rev out to about 8400rpm.
the VVTi is the 140 version with the 1zz FE or something.
iirc upto 2001 the 190 version of the car was called the 190, after 2001 they changed it to be branded as a t-sport and gave them the upgraded spec from the 140 premium model and new suspension.
Also the grey colour ones are only the t-sport variety they never did the 140 in that colour
looking to replace my 140 some time next year, probably with a 350z hopefully it will be as fun to drive
Also the grey colour ones are only the t-sport variety they never did the 140 in that colour
looking to replace my 140 some time next year, probably with a 350z hopefully it will be as fun to drive
According to the Wikipedia article for the 2ZZ-GE, it is used in the following cars:
Toyota Celica SS-II (Japan, 187 hp/190 PS)
Toyota Celica GT-S (USA, 180 hp)
Toyota Celica 190/T-Sport (UK, 189 hp)
Toyota Corolla Sportivo (Australia, 189 hp (141 kW)/180 Nm)
Toyota Corolla TS (Europe, (189 hp/192 PS)
Toyota Corolla Compressor (Europe, 222 hp/225 PS)
Toyota Corolla XRS (USA, 164/170 hp)
Toyota Corolla Fielder Z Aero Tourer (Japan, 187 hp/190 PS)
Toyota Corolla Runx Z Aero Tourer (Japan, 187 hp/190 PS)
Toyota Corolla RunX RSi (South Africa, 141kw/180nm)
Toyota Matrix XRS (USA, 164-180 hp)[4]
Pontiac Vibe GT (USA, 164-180 hp)
Lotus Elise (North America/UK, 190 hp)[7]
Lotus Exige (US/UK, 190 hp NA & 243 hp supercharged)[8][9]
is it me or do both of them cars seem under powerd compared the spec output?
Those curves are probably power at the wheels, whereas manufactures state power at the flywheel.
Not much transmission loss if thats the case though..
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both numbers are atw...
and fox the loss is usually about 30-35bhp i think from crank to wheels so they are about right ish,