can you tell me where I can get a TB adapter from?Salsa Guy wrote:If you have an FWD 05+ Vibe/Matrix/Corolla you'll need the throttle body adapter. Also The TRD ECU will NOT work on your car.
If you have an AWD/4WD 03-06 Vibe/Matrix you won't need the TB adapter and can use the TRD ECU.
For a used complete kit in good shape will run about $1.5K. An AEM FIC 6 (Piggyback) will run about $300 then Tuning will run about $200 to $300. This isn't including an adapter wiring harness for the AEM FIC 6 which is $200 but it can be hard wired if you can solder and read wiring diagrams. These things can be purchased used about 50% or less than new.
The 03-04 TB is drive by cable, where the 05+ TB is drive by wire, and cannot be easily adapted. An adapter plate is the best way to accomplish the change. Here's a thread on Matrix Owners describing it.vvtiDavid wrote:can you tell me where I can get a TB adapter from?Salsa Guy wrote:If you have an FWD 05+ Vibe/Matrix/Corolla you'll need the throttle body adapter. Also The TRD ECU will NOT work on your car.
If you have an AWD/4WD 03-06 Vibe/Matrix you won't need the TB adapter and can use the TRD ECU.
For a used complete kit in good shape will run about $1.5K. An AEM FIC 6 (Piggyback) will run about $300 then Tuning will run about $200 to $300. This isn't including an adapter wiring harness for the AEM FIC 6 which is $200 but it can be hard wired if you can solder and read wiring diagrams. These things can be purchased used about 50% or less than new.
maybe just get the TB from a 03' 04' and install that?
okay I will be on the look out for the TB adapter, thank you!SeattleJeremy wrote:The 03-04 TB is drive by cable, where the 05+ TB is drive by wire, and cannot be easily adapted. An adapter plate is the best way to accomplish the change. Here's a thread on Matrix Owners describing it.vvtiDavid wrote:can you tell me where I can get a TB adapter from?Salsa Guy wrote:If you have an FWD 05+ Vibe/Matrix/Corolla you'll need the throttle body adapter. Also The TRD ECU will NOT work on your car.
If you have an AWD/4WD 03-06 Vibe/Matrix you won't need the TB adapter and can use the TRD ECU.
For a used complete kit in good shape will run about $1.5K. An AEM FIC 6 (Piggyback) will run about $300 then Tuning will run about $200 to $300. This isn't including an adapter wiring harness for the AEM FIC 6 which is $200 but it can be hard wired if you can solder and read wiring diagrams. These things can be purchased used about 50% or less than new.
maybe just get the TB from a 03' 04' and install that?
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Not sure if this one is still available.
I would be interested in this, but I would need better details on what would be required to make this operational other than the spacer deal. Sincerely Eric MillsSalsa Guy wrote: If your serious I may sell you mine for $1700 plus shipping. Complete kit including upgraded idler pulley bracket and idler pulley, I paid $250 for both.
I would be interested in buying this, but I usually like to get things in person and you;re in Oklahoma I do believe and I;m just trying to figure out the safest way for a transaction for both parties. btw I'm in OntarioSalsa Guy wrote:I read some where that they took a Helix TB spacer and made an adapter plate out of it. Your dad shouldn't have any issues with that. If your serious I may sell you mine for $1700 plus shipping. Complete kit including upgraded idler pulley bracket and idler pulley, I paid $250 for both.