Engine change help

Rexter · 10-08-2009, 12:02 AM

I have a line on a really cheap 06 model with a bad hybrid unit. The owner says he can't afford to fix it. I also happen to have a turbo-charged suzuki hayabusa motor that needs a home. Has anyone got any experience in changing motors? I'm thinking for around-town, I can knock back 65mpg and still turn high 12s at the strip

**efusco** · 10-08-2009, 12:10 AM

Haven't thought this plan through very far, have you?
How do you think changing the ICE out will help fix the "hybrid unit" (whatever that is supposed to be). How do you think you'll go about programming the HVECU for a completely different motor? What makes you think you'll get better fuel economy with a turbo charged Otto cycle ICE than with the atkinson cycle ICE currently in the car? How do you propose to tie the new ICE into MG1 and the PSD?

Rexter · 10-08-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by efusco

Haven't thought this plan through very far, have you?
How do you think changing the ICE out will help fix the "hybrid unit" (whatever that is supposed to be). How do you think you'll go about programming the HVECU for a completely different motor? What makes you think you'll get better fuel economy with a turbo charged Otto cycle ICE than with the atkinson cycle ICE currently in the car? How do you propose to tie the new ICE into MG1 and the PSD?

true....i have been looking for a smart car, but can't justify the price on one. this is second hand info on the prius. i can pull the body and custom-make a rolling chassis for it. it would be awesome to pull up to alight next to a mustang, camaro, blah, blah, blah, and smoke 'em.

**efusco** · 10-08-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rexter

true....i have been looking for a smart car, but can't justify the price on one. this is second hand info on the prius. i can pull the body and custom-make a rolling chassis for it. it would be awesome to pull up to alight next to a mustang, camaro, blah, blah, blah, and smoke 'em.

If you say so...

Rexter · 10-08-2009, 12:24 AM

the best thing is that it would offset the dodge that i run now.... 450 hp cummins, good for 13s in the 1/4

dogfriend · 10-08-2009, 12:33 PM

Be sure to take photos, I'm sure it will probably bolt straight in.

a_gray_prius · 10-08-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexter

I have a line on a really cheap 06 model with a bad hybrid unit. The owner says he can't afford to fix it. I also happen to have a turbo-charged suzuki hayabusa motor that needs a home. Has anyone got any experience in changing motors? I'm thinking for around-town, I can knock back 65mpg and still turn high 12s at the strip

My first reaction was that if you could pull it off (using a rolling shell Prius), you would still have the problem of the car still being FWD. Ever driven a SRT4 Caliber? Torque steer FTL dude. If I were you, I would try to get my hands on an old 2001 Honda Insight - they're much lighter and maybe slightly more aerodynamic.

Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Rexter

the best thing is that it would offset the dodge that i run now.... 450 hp cummins, good for 13s in the 1/4

You realize you're saying that you basically run with soccer moms in their Toyota Camry SEs?

2009 Toyota Camry SE 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 - DragTimes.com

10-08-2009, 12:02 AM	#1
Rexter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: tx Posts: 5 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Engine change help I have a line on a really cheap 06 model with a bad hybrid unit. The owner says he can't afford to fix it. I also happen to have a turbo-charged suzuki hayabusa motor that needs a home. Has anyone got any experience in changing motors? I'm thinking for around-town, I can knock back 65mpg and still turn high 12s at the strip

10-08-2009, 12:10 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,242 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 255 Times in 153 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Engine change help Haven't thought this plan through very far, have you? How do you think changing the ICE out will help fix the "hybrid unit" (whatever that is supposed to be). How do you think you'll go about programming the HVECU for a completely different motor? What makes you think you'll get better fuel economy with a turbo charged Otto cycle ICE than with the atkinson cycle ICE currently in the car? How do you propose to tie the new ICE into MG1 and the PSD?

10-08-2009, 12:24 AM	#5
Rexter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: tx Posts: 5 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Engine change help the best thing is that it would offset the dodge that i run now.... 450 hp cummins, good for 13s in the 1/4

10-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 4,967 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 288 Thanked 175 Times in 147 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Engine change help Be sure to take photos, I'm sure it will probably bolt straight in.

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