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Originally Posted by katiep
<stuff about engine swap>
I know other parts of the car come into play here.
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Especially when different car companies and vehicle frames are involved. As an intellectual exercise, OK, but 'in real life' ... OWCH! - motor mounts
- transmission/transaxle
- steering linkage
- computer(s) and wiring harnesses
- transaxle shifter and parking pawl
- accelerator cable vs. new engine
- half-shafts from transaxle to wheels
- suspension points for MacPherson struts
It would be unbelievably complicated and expensive. But you have a Chevy now so I'm curious about why speculate about a 2000 Echo?
It might be easier to find a used Prius or Honda hybrid and start with an integrated system that user reports already show better than 40 MPG including city driving.
Bob Wilson
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Last edited by bwilson4web; 07-01-2011 at 02:08 PM..
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