! want to turbocharge my 99 chevy prizm - questions - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

99CorollaMan · 02-03-2006, 02:40 AM

Let me give you a little of my background first. I am now almost 21, but when I was 16 I drove a 93 firebird v6 (modded to around 240hp) then sold it for a 67 chevelle malibu (modded to around 350hp). When I sold the malibu I wanted something practical with low miles so I bought the car I drive today, a 1999 chevy prizm (1.8L I think) with only 54k miles. I love the mpg on this car, but its waaaay too slow for me lol. I looked around for a turbo kit and found the Turbo Specialties kit:

http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/t...o_kits/tc2502/

The reason I want to turbo this car is simple. Good gas mileage and it'll be decently quick. I'm not looking to ricing this car out or taking it to the track, I just want it all stock besides the turbo for a little extra kick. But I've got some questions. First of all, for $1,599 is this really worth it? I'm pretty sure the car makes 120hp stock, so how much hp would I be looking at with this kit? I'm not expecting anything huge. Does anyone know anything about this kit or know anyone who's had it? Let me know any and all details you guys have. Thanks!

Flashmn · 02-03-2006, 05:14 AM

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First of all, for $1,599 is this really worth it?

not for that price.

519 · 02-03-2006, 01:55 PM

Website says:
Part # tc2502 fits:
Toyota Corolla 1.6 1999-2002

Is it me or do 1998-2000 models carry the 1ZZ 1.8L?
If so, then forget about it. I wouldn't trust a website that hasn't done its homework.

357wheelgunner · 02-03-2006, 01:58 PM

You want to boost a Chevy so you post in a Corolla forum? Am I missing something here?

The better mileage and power won't be worth the money in a one front wheel drive econo box, in my opinion. Besides even with the turbo you won't be happy with the power. In order to get good feul economy you'll need to stay out of boost too.

Save up for a faster car, $1500+ is a lot of money.

1990geo5speed · 02-03-2006, 03:11 PM

well considering toyota made the Geo Prizm And the Chevy Prizm i would say this is the right fourm..i had a 2000 chevy Prizm it had the 1zz with v-ti so im not sure on the 99..