tooter's next manifold adventure...

[Silver Streak]

I'm very excited about this spacer. Most of my driving is done in this rpm range, and will make the 1.5's acceptable torque even better.

[tooter]

There's something that doesn't show up in the dyno runs, and that's partial throttle performance at extremely low rpms right down to idle and even below. This is because the dyno runs done by mashing the gas pedal to the floor at 1,300 rpm in third gear. This is an extreme condition that is not encountered in normal driving. Very low off idle torque is exceptionally good especially when taking off from a stop with a manual transmission. On level ground even if you let out the clutch and forget to use the throttle, the engine doesn't die. Instead the car slowly moves forward without any bucking.

Greg

[marcus]

sweeet!

[07stlYaris]

How about a 1/2" spacer for between the Blitz and the head? I haven't had a heat soak situation yet but this might be a pre-emptive strike. If possible, how much and how soon?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by 07stlYaris

How about a 1/2" spacer for between the Blitz and the head? I haven't had a heat soak situation yet but this might be a pre-emptive strike. If possible, how much and how soon?

They're already available. You can get them from Garm at MicroImage.com. Two of them make about a half inch.

[Viperoni]

For just an intake manifold spacer, these are awesome gains!

[tooter]

Originally Posted by Viperoni

For just an intake manifold spacer, these are awesome gains!

It's not so much the peak gains themselves as they're actually quite small, it's more how they're distributed in particular the torque. I was really happy with the results on my Tacoma, and the Yaris turned out even better than the truck.

Greg

[marcus]

tooter just curious if theres an issue with the stock airfilter box moving 2 inch forward?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by marcus

tooter just curious if theres an issue with the stock airfilter box moving 2 inch forward?

I don't know because I run a short ram that just moves along with wherever stock throttle body is. The stock rubber hose is pretty flexible, but I don't know if it will offset 2 inches.

I do know the lines that circulate coolant through the base of the throttle body will be too short. So I simply connected them to each other using a short scrap of tubing as a coupling.

Greg

[ezhacker1]

Originally Posted by tooter

I do know the lines that circulate coolant through the base of the throttle body will be too short. So I simply connected them to each other using a short scrap of tubing as a coupling.

Greg

Bypassing the coolant flow through the throttle body, probably marginal lower intake air temp.

Guess i should get this spacer rather than a exhaust header, more practical to have the same torque at lower rpms (everyday driving RPM).

My guess is Id save a little gas by being able to be in 5th doing 25mph in Residential area. Also probably can stay in 5th and still have passing torque on freeway.

**So this spacer moves the same profile curve to the left. And the tooter manifold with 1ZZ TB just gives higher max numbers. Between those two, the spacer is better for a normal day to day use car?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by ezhacker1

Bypassing the coolant flow through the throttle body, probably marginal lower intake air temp.

Guess i should get this spacer rather than a exhaust header, more practical to have the same torque at lower rpms (everyday driving RPM).

I don't know... that TRD header in the For Sale section is a really good deal . And from looking at it's design with the slightly longer runners, it would also add bottom end torque. I just don't know how much.

My guess is Id save a little gas by being able to be in 4th doing 25mph in Residential area. Also probably can stay in 5th and still have passing torque on freeway.

The spacer makes it easy to short shift at 2,000 rpm around town without lugging the engine. It's also really easy to take off from a standing start without a lot of clutch slipping or revs. It generally makes normal everyday driving more pleasant.

Now that the ECU has settled in and the car is all gassed up, I'm ready to log some mileage readings. I'll let you know the results, for better or for worse.

**So this spacer moves the same profile curve to the left. And the tooter manifold with 1ZZ TB just gives higher max numbers. Between those two, the spacer is better for a normal day to day use car?

For regular transportation driving... the tooter I.V spacer beats the hell out of the tooter manifold!

I'm going to experiment with the tooter et manifold by taking off the top of the plenum, and see if I can lengthen the runners from the inside.


Greg

[WeeYari]

Sorry Greg, that came in higher than I thought it would. I do applaud the results of your insatiable curiosity.

Look forward to seeing what you dream up next.

[cali yaris]

The spacer and hardware will fit into a USPS international medium flat rate box which is $42.25. T

No need for the extra expense of a flat rate box. 2 pounds (guessing) to Canada is $28.

[tooter]

Thanks Garm.

Then it's $16 extra to ship to Canada.

I posted a thread in the For Sale section where anyone can add their name if they're interested.


Greg

[marcus]

i was hoping itll be under $200 shipped.. but it is definetely something to think about..

[tooter]

Originally Posted by marcus

i was hoping itll be under $200 shipped.. but it is definetely something to think about..

Sorry man... it's extremely expensive to design, test, and manufacture small amounts of highly specialized parts. So everyone gets to weigh the cost to benefit ratio and decides for themselves.


Greg

[marcus]

Originally Posted by tooter

Sorry man... it's extremely expensive to design, test, and manufacture small amounts of highly specialized parts. So everyone gets to weigh the cost to benefit ratio and decides for themselves.


Greg

dont apologize ..no worries i kinna understand the whole process..

[BEEF]

My thing was that tooter usually makes short runs of products. I was thinking of doing this later on but the issue is they may not be available so I am going ahead and biting the bullet.

I guess that is the thing with specialized products. I joined after the Piggies short throw shifter was long gone so I had to wait for garm to come out with his. Waiting about killed me so I am a little more apt to jump on something if I know quantity is limited.