Has anyone DONE the axiom engine swap?

[iamironman]

Yup...the 02 and 03 have a better flowing intake giving them 15 hp more than stock VX and ONLY the 04 was DI.

CORRECT!!
Since the intake IS different (TB is diff too) is why the concern if the VX ECU and wiring harness will work with the 02 Axiom engine... In my case it won't matter, I will have either ECU and WH available... My mechanic says he WILL get one combo or another to work...

I BELIEVE that the piston/ring "issue" was fixed on these engines as well, so excessive oil consumption is not SUPPOSED to be a problem on these...

DOUBLE CORRECT!!
I will still check the oil RELIGIOUSLY, but I hope to never, ever, have to live in mortal fear of blowing an engine again!!

Actually, it I remember correctly, trans is different, it is an aisin instead of the 4l30E.

This should answer any concerns on the tranny... it is the same, look here and do the search on a 2002 Axiom, Transmission. Several listed have the 4L30E # for the tranny (make sure you pick the 4x4 option, on second page).

oops edit... forgot the link... lol

http://www.car-part.com/




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