2ZR Turbo Yaris

[stidnam]

Just going back a page or two, the manifold looks like it places the turbo as close to the block as you could get. I'm wondering though if you had the option to make a manifold from scratch, could you have done so and maintained required clearances without the need to massage the firewall? And been able to still route the exhaust, intake and cooler piping? E.g. by moving the turbo to the left or up or down...

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by stidnam

Just going back a page or two, the manifold looks like it places the turbo as close to the block as you could get. I'm wondering though if you had the option to make a manifold from scratch, could you have done so and maintained required clearances without the need to massage the firewall? And been able to still route the exhaust, intake and cooler piping? E.g. by moving the turbo to the left or up or down...

I would say yes to a custom manifold and clearance providing there was room for the wastegate actuator as it is between the block and turbo. I wish the kit had come with the option of a T25 for two reasons: more clearance and faster spooling at lower rpms. I expect you could do anything with custom exhaust and charge/intake piping.

On another note, I'm considering picking up a different intercooler. Ebay has ones with lower ports that wouldn't require me to cut as much body metal. Plus, they have threaded fittings on the bottom and top as opposed to the brackets which would make install much easier. The ones I've been looking at are also 2" or 2.5" deep as opposed to the kit intercooler at 3". Frankly, this intercooler is going to be a bit of a PITA to install in the Yaris.