06YarisRS's 2ZR-FE Swap 5-Door Hatchback (Automatic Transmission)

[ArmstrongRacing]

There used to be some good options for exhaust systems by RPM, but as you all know....they canned their 2zr support.

I would personally recommend finding a oem midpipe or at least the collector, then just have the rest of the system made to meet up with whatever performance muffler you have. I went with 2.25 all the way due to the overwhelming amount of complaints from people that tried 2.5. 1 catalyst and 1 resonator is all you need to pass smog and sound restrictions

You’re engine looks really nice, must be a unit someone took care of. Things should come together quickly now!

I strongly approve of your wiring work, looks completely oem. I soldered my wholle home-made harness with heat sharing also, and with all these years, and having it apart several more times... and racing! Don’t let anyone tell you solder is “brittle”.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

There used to be some good options for exhaust systems by RPM, but as you all know....they canned their 2zr support.

I would personally recommend finding a oem midpipe or at least the collector, then just have the rest of the system made to meet up with whatever performance muffler you have. I went with 2.25 all the way due to the overwhelming amount of complaints from people that tried 2.5. 1 catalyst and 1 resonator is all you need to pass smog and sound restrictions

You’re engine looks really nice, must be a unit someone took care of. Things should come together quickly now!

I strongly approve of your wiring work, looks completely oem. I soldered my wholle home-made harness with heat sharing also, and with all these years, and having it apart several more times... and racing! Don’t let anyone tell you solder is “brittle”.

Thanks very much, Tom. Believe me, I've tried desperately to get an OEM pipe. I contacted over 20 different places and the only pipe I could find, was from a 2010 and was $450.00 USD plus shipping. I had at least two outfits tell me that they just cut the exhaust systems off to get the engines out. I cringed! A local shop wanted to charge me over $300.00 to just attach the Corolla exhaust manifold to the stock Yaris exhaust - nothing else. Other places didn't even want to touch it unless I bought all new parts from them.

I'm kicking myself in the arse now for not buying the 2008 OEM pipe when I had the chance. I made very solid offers and they kept rejecting them and it was a "Make an Offer" listing. I figured I'd make one final one but by the time I went to, it was gone.

Do you really think that the aftermarket OEM Scion xD midpipe that I ordered will be too restrictive? I would hate to go to all this work and expense and suffer significant power/torque losses due to inadequate flow?

I was so disappointed when the Canadian outfit sold me the Magnaflow and then told me they couldn't get it.

Yes, the engine looks good. I had a heck of a time getting the dipstick out but once it come out it would go back in and out fine. I thought it was going to break off and slide down into the pan. I hope the internals are good as I'd be in a bad way if there were any major problems. I'll clean it up and antiseize various bolts as recommended by Trevor. I still have to make a decision about the location for the swap. The school shop would be awesome but I'd have to be running and gone by Sunday evening. I have a guy who will help me but I have to do it on a weekend he's available.
We are away next weekend, so maybe the following.