Performance Upgrades for 2ZZ-GE

[AlmaWade]

Hi Guys,

I have a Toyota Corolla 05 Sportivo currently stock atm and I was wondering what is available out there to upgrade the performance and handling?

I have approached a few performance workshops about getting some work done to it but never get call backs about what they can offer of prices.

I appreciate all help offered as I am sick of being beaten at the lights by modified cars.

[456LFT]

hi mate

dont mean to be rude but try searching it , it has been covered plenty of times.

ur best bet would be by starting with - Intake ( CES , SIMOTA , TRD , INJEN )

- Exhaust( any type really just to help the engine breath

- Aftermarket ECU ( power FC )

- Coilovers

- Braces/sway bars eg : HD rear swaybar , front strut brace

- Heavy duty clutch ( Exced )

- engine mount inserts

- Extended push rod

i could go on forever there is plently it just depends how deap ur pocket is and how serious u are about ur car.

if you have any questions about the car just pm me and im keen to answer.

cheers mate

Jake.

[DJKOR]

... as I am sick of being beaten at the lights by modified cars.

The streets aren't a racetrack.

[SuperDave]

Unfortunately you won't hear much back for two reasons. The car isn't a commonly modified car and requires some knowledge of what works and what doesn't work, instead of just ordering from a catalogue to make a 'custom' car like an EVO/WRX/Skyline. Secondly a workshop will judge you over the phone and assume that someone modifying a Corolla is a kid and a time waster, unfortunate, but true. Usually best to turn up and talk in person; as they say, money talks, bull**** walks.

In summary;

CAI - Injen or CES

Exhaust - 2.5" mandrel bent system from the cat.

Engine internals - Look at the monkeywrenchracing website. But probably not what your after at the moment.

Suspension - Order from someone like Greenline or Nengun and follow a guide in the guide section, or take them to a workshop to be fitted. There is a sticky in the suspension section listing part numbers.

Brakes - Just change the front pads to something that suits what you want to do with the car. 0-500*C for mountains, 0-800*C for track work.

No need for the extended push rod, engine mounts, heavy duty clutch (only really need for forced induction).

[Kevsta]

Some light weight 16 inch rims with good hi performance tyres will also help you accelerate faster when the lights go green.

[xoom]

you could start here

http://www.monkeywrenchracing.com

and have a read of this to see what is possible

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7291