Micro Image Intake Manifold thread - Page 22 - Toyota Yaris Forums

tooter · 02-20-2013, 12:39 PM

Those dyno runs were as accurate a comparison as I could make. Each successive run reflected only one change at a time (first a manifold, and then a throttle body) with everything else exactly the same. +3/+1.5 is pretty good for a throttle body.

mazilla · 02-20-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tooter

Those dyno runs were as accurate a comparison as I could make. Each successive run reflected only one change at a time (first a manifold, and then a throttle body) with everything else exactly the same. +3/+1.5 is pretty good for a throttle body.

Especially when you consider the cost of the throttle body!

tooter · 02-20-2013, 12:51 PM

Yes.

And I just paid the going rate $125. That's pretty cheap power.

Captain Slow · 02-20-2013, 03:03 PM

I've seen them used as low as $45

tooter · 02-20-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

I've seen them used as low as $45

I know. But the cheap ones either look like they had the crap beat out of them or that they were flood salvage and I didn't want to take a chance. The one I got came like this with the dirt scraped off...

After stainless steel bead blasting it looks like this...

...and it performs flawlessly.

Hey, how about posting some more MI manifold pictures? Who else here has one?

(Sorry for jacking your thread, Garm. The 1ZZ should have its own thread. Is there a mod here who could move it?)

Captain Slow · 02-20-2013, 03:17 PM

important question Garm, what is the weight difference between the stock manifold and the Micro Image one? thanks.

or just what is the weight of the new item? if you don't have a stock one laying around to weigh I'm sure somebody does.

CTScott · 02-20-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

important question Garm, what is the weight difference between the stock manifold and the Micro Image one? thanks.

or just what is the weight of the new item? if you don't have a stock one laying around to weigh I'm sure somebody does.

Stock intake is 5.40 lbs.

4/20 NEVER FORGET · 02-21-2013, 09:33 AM

A couple other shots I have from installing the manifold:

As you can see it's pretty snug toward the front of the car. I had to take off the hood latch to get it in there without scratching up the runners.

Mmm manifold porn.

cali yaris · 02-21-2013, 01:12 PM

another install:

cali yaris · 02-21-2013, 01:13 PM

Removing the hood latch is a good idea. You could also blue tape it thoroughly, or tape a shop rag over it.

Captain Slow · 02-21-2013, 01:45 PM

still no weight on the new manifold?

tooter · 02-21-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

still no weight on the new manifold?

I'll guess 7.5 pounds.

4/20 NEVER FORGET · 02-21-2013, 02:21 PM

It's made of aluminum. I'd guess it a few more pounds than stock. It's negligible.

cali yaris · 02-21-2013, 02:52 PM

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still no weight on the new manifold?

Can't wait more then 22 hours eh?

All shipped, I can't weigh one until the next batch comes in. I could've sworn I weighed one, but I can't find the number.
It's a negligible difference, maybe 1-2 pounds more than stock.

Captain Slow · 02-21-2013, 03:39 PM

just curious, I like numbers :)

Captain Slow · 02-26-2013, 12:02 PM

another good question, how is the positioning of the throttle body as compared to the stock piece? the reason I ask is because I'm not running an SRI or CAI, just the stock box with a TRD filter in it and I'd prefer to keep the stock intake box....but if it has to go I'd like to know about it in advance.

suckerface · 02-26-2013, 12:55 PM

If you have/want to swap out your stock box, I have a filter sitting in a closet going unused I'd like to get rid of...

As it is, I'd certainly encourage a more open intake (and ideally TB) as you can REALLY hear the engine, and it's amazing.

cali yaris · 02-26-2013, 01:42 PM

Our intake manifold works perfectly with your stock airbox. We were very careful to make this happen (one reason it took a couple extra prototypes). The throttle body isn't EXACTLY in stock position, but your stock flexible intake hose will make the adjustment just fine.

02-20-2013, 03:03 PM	#4
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	I've seen them used as low as $45 __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

02-20-2013, 03:17 PM	#6
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	important question Garm, what is the weight difference between the stock manifold and the Micro Image one? thanks. or just what is the weight of the new item? if you don't have a stock one laying around to weigh I'm sure somebody does. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

02-21-2013, 01:12 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	another install: __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-21-2013, 01:13 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Removing the hood latch is a good idea. You could also blue tape it thoroughly, or tape a shop rag over it. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-21-2013, 01:45 PM	#11
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	still no weight on the new manifold? __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

02-20-2013, 12:39 PM	#1
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	Those dyno runs were as accurate a comparison as I could make. Each successive run reflected only one change at a time (first a manifold, and then a throttle body) with everything else exactly the same. +3/+1.5 is pretty good for a throttle body.

02-20-2013, 12:51 PM	#3
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	Yes. And I just paid the going rate $125. That's pretty cheap power.

02-21-2013, 09:33 AM	#8
4/20 NEVER FORGET Drives: 2008 Yaris HB MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 100	A couple other shots I have from installing the manifold: As you can see it's pretty snug toward the front of the car. I had to take off the hood latch to get it in there without scratching up the runners. Mmm manifold porn.

02-21-2013, 02:21 PM	#13
4/20 NEVER FORGET Drives: 2008 Yaris HB MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 100	It's made of aluminum. I'd guess it a few more pounds than stock. It's negligible.

02-21-2013, 03:39 PM	#15
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	just curious, I like numbers :) __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

02-26-2013, 12:02 PM	#16
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	another good question, how is the positioning of the throttle body as compared to the stock piece? the reason I ask is because I'm not running an SRI or CAI, just the stock box with a TRD filter in it and I'd prefer to keep the stock intake box....but if it has to go I'd like to know about it in advance. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

02-26-2013, 12:55 PM	#17
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	If you have/want to swap out your stock box, I have a filter sitting in a closet going unused I'd like to get rid of... As it is, I'd certainly encourage a more open intake (and ideally TB) as you can REALLY hear the engine, and it's amazing. __________________

02-26-2013, 01:42 PM	#18
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Our intake manifold works perfectly with your stock airbox. We were very careful to make this happen (one reason it took a couple extra prototypes). The throttle body isn't EXACTLY in stock position, but your stock flexible intake hose will make the adjustment just fine. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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