Which engine mod should i get first

[04CorollaS]

Well like the title said im looking to throw my first engine mod on my 04 Rolla S.  My friend says a CAI, but after lookign at the HP gains on an AEM intake (1-3) i kinda shyed away from the idea of investing in a $200ish mod with minimal gains.  I was thinking of working on the exhaust first.  Maybe getting Ceramic Headers and a catback exhaust.

Anyway im looking for some imput from you guys (and gals )  Let me know what you think.

[laz]

When I did mine I got the exhaust first (TRD muffler) and then the intake. I would say get the exhaust first, and if you can afford it then the headers, and then do the intake.

That is just my opinion. Ideally I think it would be good to do both intake and muffler at once, and then the headers.

Hope this helps man!

X

[Martin11581]

def get the exhuast first

[klepto]

heres my advise, air in take first, we really are robbed of air w/ the stock ones and that pices of extra tubing leading towards the front is useless.

AEM
K & N
TRD
generic brand

they all do the same exact thing, its the filter that makes the differance.

Then get the exhaust and a header, then proceed to up the size on the remainin amount of tubing left.

Follow this w/ some AEM or UNORTHORDOX pulleys and your chillin.

they are actually a good amount of products ofr us 03+ rollas.  check monkeywrench.com.

holla

j :twisted:

[SyNfuLRoLLa]

Intake, Header, Pulley, Full catback exhaust  :cool:

[Martin11581]

i need to do my full catback next :-)

[Storm]

the intake will give you more gains than an exhaust. The exhaust alone will only give you maybe 1 or 2 hp. Got for the CAI definitly. The gains aren't minimul. 7hp is a good jump plus it adds some low end torque.
www.adventon.com has possibly the best prices I've seen. Or go for the 1zz supercharger

[ChuckD]

I went intake first and I don't regret it at all. CAI a good choice.  :cool:


The gains are minimal but still a good first eng. mod. I think I'm gettig use to the sound of it.  The AEM sound sweet. :cool:


Good luck......

[laz]

I went intake first and I don't regret it at all. CAI a good choice.  :cool:


The gains are minimal but still a good first eng. mod. I think I'm gettig use to the sound of it.  The AEM sound sweet. :cool:


Good luck......

Wait till you get the muffler! When I got my intake installed, I could tell the difference between the intake noise, and muffler noise. Now they have just combined into one sound! but when I turn up my stereo my car becomes completely quiet! lol  :lol:

[Martin11581]

i got a generic intake.. i just want to change just the filter itself.. i think thats what makes the difference. i can hear mine only at high revving :-)

[Martin11581]

***searching ebay*** lol

[Martin11581]

i only need the air filter end... i think the piping is the same with any brand ...right?

[Martin11581]

i guess i can get one once i get back from PR