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Question on engine compatability
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:11 am
by Fialchar
Hey guys, I'm pretty new here and had a question for anyone willing to help me out.I have a 2003 automatic vibe with a 2003 Toyota Corolla engine in it (Still a 130 hp VVT-i engine) and was wondering what S/C or T/C I should get, the corolla, or the vibe?Also, what system will give me better hp and torque, a S/C, or a T/C?Thanks for your help
Re: Question on engine compatability (Fialchar)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:36 am
by satur9
if you still have the vibes ecu you have to get the vibe supercharger. a turbo wil give you more horsepower and torque at a higher rpm than a supercharger . biggest overall power increase =turbo and associated turbo lag, power is at 3500rpm and above. moderate power increase= supercharger but the power is availible at any rpm.
Re: Question on engine compatability (satur9)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:43 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
The Vibe/Matrix/Corolla share the same VVT-i engine, but they have different ECU, that's why you have to buy the Vibe SC. The Toyota SC will fot your car, but the ECU are not compatible.
Re: Question on engine compatability (satur9)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:45 am
by Fialchar
Thanks a lot man. I think I'll go with a S/C because I like the idea of the power always available, rather than just at hing end RPM's. Anybody know of manufacturers for a A/T Vibe S/C?
Re: Question on engine compatability (Fialchar)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:54 am
by wicked1981
price from gmpartsdirect.com:GM PART # 12498927 CATEGORY: AllPACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00GM LIST: $2,995.00OUR PRICE: $2,545.00 DESCRIPTION: SPCHGalso read thishttp://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=1
Re: Question on engine compatability (Fialchar)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 1:29 pm
by Faultline
Quote, originally posted by Fialchar »Thanks a lot man. I think I'll go with a S/C because I like the idea of the power always available, rather than just at hing end RPM's. Anybody know of manufacturers for a A/T Vibe S/C?But the turbo makes more power My turbo kit works on 2003+ Vibe, Matrix, and Corrolla It cost around 3k+ http//
www.staffordfabrication.com also it works on manual/auto..either one.I have to say again, that even though the sc makes boost at lower rpms, it makes its best power after 4k just like it does N/A...whether boosted or not, you will drive between 4-6k rpms to make good power, and this is where my car goes into warp speed....."Straight ahead, engage!"
Re: Question on engine compatability (Faultline)
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 4:20 am
by drummerdude
fault,Have you heard any updates from stafford on a turbo for the 2zz? i read on a post about 3-4 months ago about them working on one and was wondering if they have made any headway on one.thanks for any info.- Brady
Re: Question on engine compatability (Faultline)
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 4:33 am
by wicked1981
Do celicas have the 1zz engine? If they do then I read a celica with a stock engine except for turbo making around 220 HP. If not 1zz engine on celica then it was a Matrix but pretty sure was a celica website i was in. Either way 220hp turbo instead of 170hp with the supercharger is way better. 220hp!! I think im starting to lean towards a turbo.
Re: Question on engine compatability (wicked1981)
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:48 am
by Devlop
celica gt=vvticelica gts=vvtli
Re: Question on engine compatability (drummerdude)
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:03 am
by AKLGT
ya, i was wondering the same thing. i think there are some 2zz celica's out there w/ turbos...
Re: Question on engine compatability (trdvibe)
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:51 am
by wicked1981
Well I went to their website and they do offer a turbo for the celica both for GT and GTS they have prices on them too. I registered on ther website but havent had time to look. I know the kit for Matrix xr is $3,299 and I think it was for 205HP.