I wonder if you guys maybe able to help me, I am about to purchase a Toyota Corolla T-Sport Compressor which I am sure you are aware shares the same supercharged power plant (2ZZ-GE)as some of the new Elises and Exiges.
Would anybody be able to guild me in the direction to the company that made the modifications to the engine for Lotus, i.e. the intercooler to increase the power plants BHP. Another question is do you know if Lotus use the same TTE (Toyota Team Europe) supercharger?
I wasn�t to sure how Lotus customer engine deal works with Toyota, do the engine arrive from Toyota already fitted with a blower or is this something done by Lotus�s side?
I’m afriad to say that the Toyota TTE supercharger installation is totally different to the Lotus one. I have a build document for the Toyota version (in german) which shows all the gubbins. The Toyota blower has a magnetic clutch whereas the Lotus Eaton M62 unit has a bypass valve.
Anyway, there’s nothing stopping you fitting an intercooler, there are loads of aftermarket firms who will make you one. The only issues is the ECU. Emerald should have a suitable unit in the not too distant future, otherwise you could use a Pectel SQ6 but they’re about �2000 + loom, and they dont sell for road use…hmm not much use at all really?
PM me with an email address if you want the build doc showing the compressor install.