Who ever said you can’t or shouldn’t fit a small block Chevy V8 into Scion’s box-on-wheels (some even call it the xB)? And even if someone did say it, this bloke wasn’t around to hear it.

We shot the Rocket Bunny V2-kitted Scion after it debuted ... the owner ditched the V8 for a reliable 2JZ swap that makes a solid 449whp. Not only is this xB rockin' the 2J swap, it's also ...

but lots of owners will likely swap them for aftermarket rims. Inside, new floor mats and a multi-color dash light differentiate the car from milder xB’s. Scion will build just 2,500 editions ...