1.6l needs more h/p what should i do next

[itsacorolla]

I have a 97 1.6L corolla (automatic) and its tooo slow......
so far all I've done is the following;


Weapon R intake
JVT racing headers (ebay)
Flowmaster exhaust
Magnaflow Cat. converter

So im most likely not going to be able to get more air in or out without turbo/super charger.

SO WHATS NEXT. im looking to get performance before I do a bodykit or rims. Im thinking a performance chip but ive read hear and other places toyotas dont have many options for this.

What do you guys think is the best way to increase horsepower without breaking the bank. i dont have alot of cash but im sick of being slow ( i use to have a 91 toyota cressida with a straight 6 and it floated pretty nice.)

SO WHERE DO I GO NOW, (with this engine), thanks

(we are all professional smarta$ses on the internet so if you dont have real advice then dont bother)

[Bitter]

swap a better engine

[itsacorolla]

Originally Posted by Bitter

swap a better engine

If i had that time and money id be on a porsche website...thanks thou

[bohem4e]

bring the car back to normal and sell to someone who will appreciate it for what it is.... use the money to buy a faster car to mod....

[itsacorolla]

Originally Posted by bohem4e

bring the car back to normal and sell to someone who will appreciate it for what it is.... use the money to buy a faster car to mod....

a 1.6L isnt much but its what a got guys.... i just want some advice from someone whos got what i got and made it nice.

[Kiwi-Corolla]

First off, welcome to Toyota Nation! I'd start by getting rid of the automatic transmission and swapping it with a 5-speed. Another thing you could do would be to reduce the weight of the car by removing the rear seats, spare tire etc. Smaller/lighter wheels will help too. I'm not too familiar with the Weapon R intake, but if the pod filter is located anywhere inside the engine bay then make sure you relocate it behind the bumper. Warm air is an instant power absorber. Aside from that, there's not a whole lot you can do to the 4A-FE engine without going down the turbo or nitrous route, apart from doing an engine swap . Good luck on your quest to gain more power!

[BoyYota]

I thought advancing timing a couple notches is OK and can get you a little more pep?

And lightening does wonders. Taking 200lbs off a 107hp car with a short ram (my old 1.6L Sentra) resulted in 2 seconds being shaved off the 0-60. Of course I removed EVERYTHING (it was bare metal front to back, nothing besides the dash and driver's seat inside) to achieve a 200lb drop.

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Originally Posted by BoyYota

I thought advancing timing a couple notches is OK and can get you a little more pep?

Yep, but only on pre-1996 models with OBD-I. The OP's Corolla is a 1997 which has OBD-II, so the timing is non-adjustable as it's controlled by the ECU. The only way to do it would be to use a standalone or piggy-back ECU.

[BoyYota]

Originally Posted by Kiwi-Corolla

Yep, but only on pre-1996 models with OBD-I. The OP's Corolla is a 1997 which has OBD-II, so the timing is non-adjustable as it's controlled by the ECU. The only way to do it would be to use a standalone or piggy-back ECU.

AH! Got ya.

Speaking of that, my ODBI system finally threw a CEL! I think it FINALLY realized that the O2 sensor is toast, LOL. Frikkin ODBI

[itsacorolla]

Originally Posted by BoyYota

I thought advancing timing a couple notches is OK and can get you a little more pep?

And lightening does wonders. Taking 200lbs off a 107hp car with a short ram (my old 1.6L Sentra) resulted in 2 seconds being shaved off the 0-60. Of course I removed EVERYTHING (it was bare metal front to back, nothing besides the dash and driver's seat inside) to achieve a 200lb drop.

I've had my back seat out for a while for my sound system, but that comes with more weight...

[rollacayey94]

I think kiwi has pretty much said everythin. N hey if u get rid of da interior n all dat u can sell it n earn some money 2 get u 2 do a trans swap. Cuz dats cheaper den turbo n an engine swap. Although bein in illinois da highest gear u can pretty much reach is 2nd. Othawise ur just racin. Lol

[BoyYota]

Originally Posted by itsacorolla

I've had my back seat out for a while for my sound system, but that comes with more weight...

Hah yeah but back seats are peanuts in the scheme of things. I honestly wonder how substantial a back seat removal is on most cars. On my car with leather yes they're heavy, especially the back rests, which I ride with folded down due to my system as well I feel you on the sound system, it kinda negates any weight removal you might perform.

[itsacorolla]

Originally Posted by rollacayey94

I think kiwi has pretty much said everythin. N hey if u get rid of da interior n all dat u can sell it n earn some money 2 get u 2 do a trans swap. Cuz dats cheaper den turbo n an engine swap. Although bein in illinois da highest gear u can pretty much reach is 2nd. Othawise ur just racin. Lol

A trans swap would be nice,cuz its only a 3 speed. but how much would that run?

[rollacayey94]

Well if u buy parts seperately it could cost u a few. Or u can do wat im gonna do buy a car from da junkyard wit manual trans and just swap da parts but u gotta make sure u get a rolla dat is 96 n up. Since urs has obd2. N den u either sell da car bak 2 da junkyard or part it out. 1 guy did dis n he got da car for 500 swapped everythin den sold it 4 250 so in da end it only cost him 250. Sorry 4 da long story lol just tryin make things clear

[zythr]

Originally Posted by rollacayey94

Well if u buy parts seperately it could cost u a few. Or u can do wat im gonna do buy a car from da junkyard wit manual trans and just swap da parts but u gotta make sure u get a rolla dat is 96 n up. Since urs has obd2. N den u either sell da car bak 2 da junkyard or part it out. 1 guy did dis n he got da car for 500 swapped everythin den sold it 4 250 so in da end it only cost him 250. Sorry 4 da long story lol just tryin make things clear

No offense, but is this how you post?