 first performance upgrade, what should I do |
 Apr 29, 2006 - 9:03 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 6, '06 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (97%)  |
ok I am now starting to make the upgrades on my car. My projectors will be here on wednesday. Now I want to do something for performance. I already have the SRI. What else could I do that would be somewhat inexpensive?
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Apr 29, 2006 - 9:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The way I look at things are that the car's chassis was designed by Toyota to cope with a certain power output. If you want to start increasing the engine's performance, then you should realy consider tweaking the chassis first. Brakes pads, renew brake fluid, suspension bushes, springs etc... All IMHO of course
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Apr 29, 2006 - 9:38 PM
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Headers and exhaust
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Apr 29, 2006 - 9:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '06 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (97%) |
QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Apr 29, 2006 - 10:38 PM) [snapback]428022[/snapback] Headers and exhaust ^^input on good ones? |
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Apr 29, 2006 - 11:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '05 From Rochester, Massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i vote for intake. Just a short ram to replace the stock airbox will make you feel sooooo much better about the hp-challenged celica
they have them for our cars cheap on ebay.
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Apr 30, 2006 - 12:02 AM
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QUOTE(nightryder @ Apr 29, 2006 - 11:25 PM) [snapback]428049[/snapback] i vote for intake. Just a short ram to replace the stock airbox will make you feel sooooo much better about the hp-challenged celica they have them for our cars cheap on ebay.a short ram intake will only make it sound louder... there is so little performance added by it if any that you wont feel it. all you will notice is the louder engine sound. short of an engine swap, the best choice for you is cold air intake headers and exhaust... This post has been edited by dlx742: Apr 30, 2006 - 12:02 AM |
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Apr 30, 2006 - 9:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '06 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (97%) |
QUOTE(dlx742 @ Apr 30, 2006 - 1:02 AM) [snapback]428068[/snapback] QUOTE(nightryder @ Apr 29, 2006 - 11:25 PM) [snapback]428049[/snapback] i vote for intake. Just a short ram to replace the stock airbox will make you feel sooooo much better about the hp-challenged celica they have them for our cars cheap on ebay.a short ram intake will only make it sound louder... there is so little performance added by it if any that you wont feel it. all you will notice is the louder engine sound. short of an engine swap, the best choice for you is cold air intake headers and exhaust... ok I have the Short ram intake(weapon R) should I just do a cold air instead? also what headers should I look for? |
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Apr 30, 2006 - 2:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '05 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(massbrandon @ Apr 30, 2006 - 9:51 AM) [snapback]428142[/snapback] QUOTE(dlx742 @ Apr 30, 2006 - 1:02 AM) [snapback]428068[/snapback] QUOTE(nightryder @ Apr 29, 2006 - 11:25 PM) [snapback]428049[/snapback] i vote for intake. Just a short ram to replace the stock airbox will make you feel sooooo much better about the hp-challenged celica they have them for our cars cheap on ebay.a short ram intake will only make it sound louder... there is so little performance added by it if any that you wont feel it. all you will notice is the louder engine sound. short of an engine swap, the best choice for you is cold air intake headers and exhaust... ok I have the Short ram intake(weapon R) should I just do a cold air instead? also what headers should I look for? Intake Some Headers ...and then take your car to an exhaust shop and ask for 2.5 inch piping under axel with the muffler of your choice |
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