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The right engine is most certainly not a VVT

The vehicle architecture does not support vvt, and there's no easy aftermarket hack way to retrofit it easily.





OK, well I'm assuming this won't be a plug-and-play deal and that you may have to splice a few harnesses (which may be way more than the OP intended)

If you find a cheap 2011 engine and controller, why couldn't you use it in an 05-10 LX? They're both 5.7s and my understanding (albeit limited) is that most if not all the VVT action happens in the block, since the cam is in the block.

Maybe there would be compatibility issues with a 2011 vvt motor and an 05 trans?

If you can put an LX drivetrain in a 40 year old E body, why can't you use a VVT motor in an 05 LX?