T Montague's 2zr swap - '08 m/t sedan some extra info

[tmontague]

Something new I've noticed with the 2zr is that it is an extremely smooth engine. I don't know if this is due to be it being a newer engine than the 1nz or if it is just a more refined engine but when you take it to redline there is no excess noise and movement like you have with the 1nz. Even when starting the engine it is quieter and moves less.

I'm off school this week so i haven't driven it very much as I don't like taking it for short trips and usually take the Vibe. I would have taken it out today for a drive since it was a crazy nice and warm sunny day but I knew if I went out to have some fun I would've worn my winter tires right down so I decided to keep it parked.

I did a few red lines pulls getting on and off the highway a couple days ago starting in second gear. What I noticed the most is that I get to speed much faster then I am used to. I look down expecting to be at 100km/h and I'm already at 120 or expecting to be at 80 and being over 100.

The 2zr also pulls hard right to redline unlike the 1nz which falls flat on its face above 5500 rpm. The power band on the 2zr is much more improved. What this means for drivability is that when taken to redline the 2zr "pushes" the car right into the next shift so you're always at top power. Whereas the 1nz "bucks" a lot due to going in an out of the optimal power, the 2zr stays right in it. This leads to much smoother fast shifts when you are red line shifting.

As a side, I've read reports online and if you miss a shift the 2zr is happy to spit it's rockers out but usually leaves the engine undamaged. I'm not sure what will happen with the 1nz but it would likely get damaged.

Now time to change the signature..

edit: someone let me know how to make my signature image smaller...its a biiiit big