what is your take on this? - Toyota Yaris Forums

redduck · 06-16-2007, 12:22 AM

http://www.importperformanceparts.ne...k-etoyota.html

Its a performace engine rebuild kit for the yaris I believe. will it work? anyone heard of it before?

eTiMaGo · 06-16-2007, 12:25 AM

that is an interesting set, especially if you want to lower compression to run a higher boost turbo. But keep in mind, it does not come with any new, stronger piston rods, which would be a very welcome addition.

hatchbackkid82 · 06-16-2007, 12:53 AM

Yeah I saw this kit, but eTiMaGo is right that's kind of like half assing it If you don't get better connecting rods.

RodimusPrime · 06-16-2007, 01:05 AM

Exactly, What's the point of rebuilding an engine for performance use if you don't elimnate a weak point? Pointless IMO.

RodimusPrime · 06-16-2007, 01:11 AM

Also, As ZPI has stated in they are well on their way in developing connecting rods. I'm sure at a later date an "engine package" can be had through them. It's all down to patients. Just give the industry some time and I'm sure some things will be kickin hot.

Vanderkitten · 06-16-2007, 04:00 AM

A '99 engine is nothing like the 2007. It would offer nothing. If you have, say, 150,000 miles and want to rebuild it, you can get the ZPI 8.5:1 pistons and drop 16lbs of boost and have a runner... until that darn piston blows through the hood!!

joey1320 · 06-16-2007, 09:55 AM

you can get the main parts here: rods, pistons, rings.
Race Engineering

the pistons are available with different bore and compression sizes for all different applications.

i have bought from them in the past and i have nothing but good things to say.

06-16-2007, 12:22 AM	#1
redduck Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 136	what is your take on this? http://www.importperformanceparts.ne...k-etoyota.html Its a performace engine rebuild kit for the yaris I believe. will it work? anyone heard of it before?

06-16-2007, 12:25 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	that is an interesting set, especially if you want to lower compression to run a higher boost turbo. But keep in mind, it does not come with any new, stronger piston rods, which would be a very welcome addition. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

06-16-2007, 04:00 AM	#6
Vanderkitten Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 243	A '99 engine is nothing like the 2007. It would offer nothing. If you have, say, 150,000 miles and want to rebuild it, you can get the ZPI 8.5:1 pistons and drop 16lbs of boost and have a runner... until that darn piston blows through the hood!! __________________ Dave V- Creator-Vanderkitten- Clothing for Women Who Kick Ass! Many thanks to our sponsors: Weapon-R http://weapon-r.com Megan Racing http://www.meganracing.com Les Schwab Tires http://www.lesschwab.com 317 graphics http://www.317graphics.com

06-16-2007, 12:53 AM	#3
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	Yeah I saw this kit, but eTiMaGo is right that's kind of like half assing it If you don't get better connecting rods.

06-16-2007, 01:05 AM	#4
RodimusPrime Drives: 1998 Intrepid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67	Exactly, What's the point of rebuilding an engine for performance use if you don't elimnate a weak point? Pointless IMO.

06-16-2007, 01:11 AM	#5
RodimusPrime Drives: 1998 Intrepid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67	Also, As ZPI has stated in they are well on their way in developing connecting rods. I'm sure at a later date an "engine package" can be had through them. It's all down to patients. Just give the industry some time and I'm sure some things will be kickin hot.

06-16-2007, 09:55 AM	#7
joey1320 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 538	you can get the main parts here: rods, pistons, rings. Race Engineering the pistons are available with different bore and compression sizes for all different applications. i have bought from them in the past and i have nothing but good things to say.