Hi bought a 1996 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L back in april. I bought it at 205,000 and now its at 211,000 miles. I will post pictures in the future but for now I had a question about Performance Mufflers. Are they effective at all? The car is my daily driver and I just want to let it breath a little, give it a little extra hp.
I already installed a K&N CAI and I'm looking for a nice little bump in performance. I do not currently have the funds for a whole exhaust system so I figured little mods here and there would help some.
What do you guys think? Any Suggestions?
P.S. - I have been following the forum for some time now with inspiration for my corolla, you guys have beautiful corollas. Mine will get there soon, I plan on having it for a long time.
As mine will be. I plan on painting it within the next few weeks, then rims+tires. OF COURSE performance is first so I want to solve this first.
Do you install yourself or will you pay someone. Would you know the ballpark range of what they would charge?
I do all the work on my cars by myself.
And it depends on flat rate of the work.
Or if you know people like I do.
I know a shop I can go to and they will charge nearly nothing if its a boring day, or they let me take a bay up until I'm done.
If you have a lift, or atleast access to one and all the tools its pretty easy.
__________________
-1994 Toyota Corolla-Ksport Coilovers, custom exhaust, Weapon R intake with Ram Air Kit
I do all the work on my cars by myself.
And it depends on flat rate of the work.
Or if you know people like I do.
I know a shop I can go to and they will charge nearly nothing if its a boring day, or they let me take a bay up until I'm done.
If you have a lift, or atleast access to one and all the tools its pretty easy.
Soooooooooo, what do you get for all your money spent?
2 hp and a LOT more noise? Is it worth it? I dont think so but working on cars for so many years I'm jaded.
Personally I think 99% of the crap on ebay compromises performance AND reliability.
If you want performance, get a silvertop or blacktop engine for your car and leave the "fe" engines alone. They do exactly what they are designed for, (economy and reliability) and dont respond to (cheap) "mods" very well.
Soooooooooo, what do you get for all your money spent?
2 hp and a LOT more noise? Is it worth it? I dont think so but working on cars for so many years I'm jaded.
Personally I think 99% of the crap on ebay compromises performance AND reliability.
If you want performance, get a silvertop or blacktop engine for your car and leave the "fe" engines alone. They do exactly what they are designed for, (economy and reliability) and dont respond to (cheap) "mods" very well.
-SP
I want to see what this motor is capable of...when I blow it up, and knowing me I will, I will go for the silvertop or black top.
__________________
-1994 Toyota Corolla-Ksport Coilovers, custom exhaust, Weapon R intake with Ram Air Kit
There is a considerable improvement above 3,500 RPMs with header and catback. 3K even if you wrap the header. Freeway merging becomes a lot less hazardous.
Problem is, at least with the 4-speed, our engines do drone a great deal at highway speeds. Most high-performance mufflers and too-small or removed resonators will be buzzy and frustrating as hell.
Having gone through three resonators, two different piping setups, and four mufflers, I would recommend either a stock muffler designed for a larger-engined car (currently running an OEM IS300 muffler with internal bypass valve) or an aftermarket specifically designed to muffle, not sound like flatulence through a wet paper bag. Something like the Honda-aftermarket dual-loop would probably sound phenomenal for our cars.
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
ToyotaNation.com is an independent Toyota/Lexus enthusiast website. ToyotaNation.com is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The Toyota, Lexus and Scion names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
As mine will be. I plan on painting it within the next few weeks, then rims+tires. OF COURSE performance is first so I want to solve this first.
Linear Mode
