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Will a turbo eagle talon engines fit in 1997 Saturn SC2?

No, a turbocharged Eagle Talon engine will not fit in a 1997 Saturn SC2 without significant, and likely impractical, modifications. The engine bays are completely different sizes and configurations. The Saturn SC2 has a transversely mounted (across the car) engine, while the Mitsubishi engine in the Talon (likely a 4G63) is longitudinally mounted (along the length of the car). This fundamental difference alone makes it a massively complex swap.

Even if you could somehow fit the engine, you'd face insurmountable challenges with:

* Transmission: The Talon's transmission won't bolt up to the Saturn's differential.

* Mounts: Engine mounts would need to be completely custom fabricated.

* Wiring Harness: The electrical systems are completely incompatible.

* Computer/ECU: The Talon's engine management system would not work with the Saturn's systems. A standalone ECU would be required, adding significant complexity and cost.

* Driveshaft: The driveshaft would need to be custom made.

* Exhaust System: A whole new exhaust system would be required.

* Cooling System: The cooling system would likely need significant modification.

In short, while technically *nothing* is impossible with enough time and money, this engine swap is highly impractical and would be far more expensive than buying a different car. The cost and effort involved would far outweigh any potential benefit.