280hp Ecotec engine transplant for the Elise/Exige
Secant Vehicles has begun offering an engine conversion for the Elise/Exige, swapping in a 280hp (241 ft-lb torque) supercharged version of the GM Ecotec four cylinder (a motor that has been pushed way beyond these power levels so appears to have a lot of potential). Cost is $20k, which compares favorably with less-extensive modifications like a turbo ($10-15k). Read more at EliseTalk or Secant’s website.