ben_harmer32 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm looking at buying a spare NA engine to build an NA-T to then drop into my NA when ready. However, I don't know if I should buy a VVTI engine or not. I know the VVTI gives better low down response so would prefer that, but are they the same to turbo as a non VVTI or would it have more complications? Car is currently a non VVTI. Any help would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 If the VVTi lump is coming out of an Aristo/GS300, then the sump will need changing, along with the loom etc. I'm not entirely convinced a NA VVTi looms are readily available as VVTI GE's were only sold to the US market I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Yep, n.a. vvti were US only for the final model year. The non vvti is a better base for turbocharging as it has the stronger con rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm considering putting a vvti head on mine next year. Gets you the benefits of vvti as well as ditching the distributor for COP igintion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Yep, that's probably what I'd do. No distributor clearance issues either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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