Just an observation...

[Captain Slow]

I have no idea the automotive history of the vast majority of you here on the boards but I've noticed that I seem to be the only one amazed at how well the little 1NZFE responds to mods. I see many of you complain that the Yaris is slow and it makes me wonder why you purchased the car then? Necessity I suppose instead of choice.

Coming from owning things like a Trans Am, Supra turbo, 300ZX turbo, 280zx, Fiero V6, Mustang GT, BMW 325i, a plethora of Hondas, Lancer Ralliart, 2 Miatas, and all kinds of other cars that I've done some work to I was absolutely floored at how well the Yaris' little motor responds.

Upon purchasing the Yaris I had made up my mind that being an econo-box and made by Toyota that it wouldn't make any extra power with bolt-ons. After joining these forums and seeing gains like Garm's 13whp from I/H/E (so near 15hp at the flywheel) I was

I had several 2.0L+ I4 motors in the past that wouldn't even break 10whp gains from those mods. Now with Garm's intake manifold, a 1ZZ throttle body, VVT-i controller and the other mods out there a gain of 20hp at the flywheel with bolt-ons seems totally realistic...let me tell you that that is a very significant number from a 106hp 1.5L engine. I can't think of another 1.5L out there that responds as well actually, especially not one that has a decent torque curve like the 1NZFE.



No real point to this post other than to say, "Quit complaining, many folks have spent way more money to make way less power out of a small 4 cylinder engine."

If you really want something more powerful just save that modding dough for a faster car, if you're like me, over 30 now, have a kid, drive 90% city miles and wanted a fun little car to toss around then you're in the right place.