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[weaponrcamry]

I am going to buy a 2006 corolla s with the manny tranny I am wondering if there is any type of performance upgrades. I know the corolla shares the same engine with the celica (gt). What can I get I have about $10g's not much but on a budget. Thanks in advance...

[adsaba1969]

I believe the corolla you're thinking of is the XRS. As far as engine mods to the 06 S, you're a bit limited to true gain due to the dbw. You're still able to throw an intake on there (SRI or CAI) and upgrade the exhaust system.

[REN69]

adsaba1969: both S and XRS share engines with the Matrix and Celica The S has the same 1ZZFE motor as the Matrix XR and Celica GT, and the XRS has similar 2ZZGE motor as the Matrix XRS and the Celica GTS. A lot of the parts can be crossed over. The only difference after 2005 the Corollas and Matrix with the 1ZZ motor come with drive-by-wire throttle systems, so I believe intakes are harder to find now for this system.

[357wheelgunner]

Originally Posted by REN69

adsaba1969: both S and XRS share engines with the Matrix and Celica The S has the same 1ZZFE motor as the Matrix XR and Celica GT, and the XRS has similar 2ZZGE motor as the Matrix XRS and the Celica GTS. A lot of the parts can be crossed over. The only difference after 2005 the Corollas and Matrix with the 1ZZ motor come with drive-by-wire throttle systems, so I believe intakes are harder to find now for this system.

He's right.

If you want a performance corolla why don't you buy the XRS? Even a supercharged 1zz Corolla S can't keep up with a stock XRS in the 1320 or through curves, unless it has a lot of work done to it. THink about it: You could by the S for $15K, put $5K into it (S/C, engine build, tuning, full exaust...) or you could spend the extra $2500-3000 and just buy the XRS and put a few engine mods into it to free it up.

The 2zz is an awesome motor, redlining at 8400 rpms with a 6 spd, producing 170 HP stock, and still getting 32+ mpg. You should seriously consider getting the XRS instead of wasting your time on the S.

Oh yeah, the 06 Corolla S is drive by wire throttle which means no supercharger and tuning is a pain in the ass. The XRS is a cable throttle so it is easier to build on. Don't waste your time with an intake/exaust on the S, your results will be minimal gains and lots of noise. The S is made for teenage girls who can't handle the XRS, or mislead driving enthusiasts who slip up and buy the wrong car (I'm half joking here ).

Don't buy the S if you want a fast car that handles nicely. In fact, don't get any Corolla if all you care about is performance. Buy the XRS for a fun daily driver that will shock motor swapped hondas and is fun to play with at the track. It is still a one wheel drive 4 door 4 cylinder, but a fun one

[weaponrcamry]

ok, one more thing i seen a turbo kit for the 1zz-fe is this worthy or not???

http://www.c2power.com/products/celi...age1_turbo_kit

[357wheelgunner]

No it is not worth it.

You really need to just buy a sports car.

To boost a daily driver Corolla you will be removing the fantastic reliability and feul economy that is the only reason to buy the car in the first place.

Why waste your money on a reliable car and ruin it? For the money you are looking at spending just buy a WRX or RX-8 or 350z....

[SR5_4WD]

dude just because you want a toyota, doesn't mean that you have to get a rolla!! there are other vehicles out there that deliver impressive performance, like the supras, whatever generation. Thats what I'm getting, but I may as well save up for insurance before the actual price of the car.