Matrix Borrowed Engine from Celica

[RiceRocket]

The Toyota Matrix... see what you think:


http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?threadid=6482

[JET55]

maybe this will bring out more mods for the vvtl-i. I'm sure it can't hurt to have more Toyotas out there

plus, the PT cruiser is such a dog...... my friend rented one and a kid on a scooter passed him

[RiceRocket]

Originally posted by RiceRocket
The Toyota Matrix... see what you think:


http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?threadid=6482

How, how many Hp does that Scooter have, like 30hp maybe at the wheels? hehehehehe :flash:

[JET55]

It depends on what they ate for breakfast....... I would say 30 hp is probably a good estimate on a couple of pop tarts..

btw- I'm new to the forums, I just bought a 2001 Celica GTS about 3 weeks ago. It has the "action package" on it and handles like a go-kart... I love it :frog:

[RiceRocket]

I love the action package GTS, they look tight... there's already a pretty good base of aftermarket parts for the GTS... any upgrade plans at this moment? Slam it, get some rims, exhaust, intake.... hehhehe good luck! hope to see some modded pics soon.

By the way, Welcome to AF!

[F20C]

Matrix is underpowered big time. 2ZZGE engine was great for Celica because it weight in the 2500 lbs. Matrix is a much bigger car and it also have AWD option. AWD Matrix will be close to 3000 lbs. 2ZZGE is not a great choice for the job on hand.

[RiceRocket]

Originally posted by F20C
Matrix is underpowered big time. 2ZZGE engine was great for Celica because it weight in the 2500 lbs. Matrix is a much bigger car and it also have AWD option. AWD Matrix will be close to 3000 lbs. 2ZZGE is not a great choice for the job on hand.

That is true, but compared to chrysler PT cruiser and other vehicles of the same level, this seems to be a better option as far as Hp is concerned (although there is lesser torque).

And it will be nice when aftermarket parts finally come for this engine; since i believe this already a Turbocharger available from XS Engineering for the Celica GT-S. It added 251.2 (upgraded output) @ WHP. Although it is not 50-state smog legal ... yet.

[Jay!]

Originally posted by RiceRocket
...XS Engineering...

I know that shop. Small world.

[JET55]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

As far as mods go, not much going on yet. I picked up a K&N air filter last week and today the Toyota dealer is putting on my TRD exhaust
:frog: I should be able to pick it up in another hour or so....
I love the sound of it, and I couldn't beat the price ($450)

Does anybody have the info on how to disable the DRL? I found it once but now all the links I find are dead. I hate having those lights on in the daytime. I feel like a ticket magnet!

I also want to put a CAI or short intake in but I want to research it some more. I figure I'll need a AFC cause the mixture has got to change, but I am not sure the ecu will be able to handle it. Any feedback on that?

Heres a pic of my car, I'll get more soon!

btw: I'm representing Charlotte NC so if there are any other Celica drivers out there feel free to contact me...

Peace
JET

[Jay!]

Originally posted by JET55
Does anybody have the info on how to disable the DRL? I found it once but now all the links I find are dead. I hate having those lights on in the daytime. I feel like a ticket magnet!

I love DRLs. I wish all cars had them.

[F20C]

2ZZGE is a high reving engine much like my F20C. You don't reach full potential until past 6000RPM. Ever thought of pulling a 3000lbs car in city driving? Painful and hard to move along that's exactly what you will get in a AWD Matrix. PT cruiser has 32 lbs more torque and it is reach 2800 rpms earlier. That will help it tow along although the car weights more. PT cruiser is consider underpowered as well.

[RiceRocket]

Better turn those lights off! When i first got my integra (and was driving it like it was new)... i had my lights on and before i knew it there was this cop hidden in the corner and definitely saw me and pulled me over... it sux... it was a beautiful day too.

Anyhoo... i prefer turning my lights off now since i think when the cops see the lights the only thing they can think of is ...."follow the light...follow the light"

Peace!

[Mrcoilover]

I wouldn't say the matrix is underpowered. It would dust a pt cruiser
fa sho. 180hp Should be enough to make it move pretty quick. If it
has an AWD function than it would be even quicker. Shit my infiniti g20
weighs in at about 3000 lbs and only has 140hp. Now that is what you
call underpowered. I tried sooooo hard to get the celica gts but at that
time I had totalled my tercel and need a car quickly and didn't have enough money to put down at tha time. Somebody get me a Kleenex.
Whoever chose the celica gts gets big props from me.

[F20C]

Originally posted by Mrcoilover
I wouldn't say the matrix is underpowered. It would dust a pt cruiser
fa sho. 180hp Should be enough to make it move pretty quick. If it
has an AWD function than it would be even quicker. Shit my infiniti g20
weighs in at about 3000 lbs and only has 140hp. Now that is what you
call underpowered. I tried sooooo hard to get the celica gts but at that
time I had totalled my tercel and need a car quickly and didn't have enough money to put down at tha time. Somebody get me a Kleenex.
Whoever chose the celica gts gets big props from me.

180hp is not going to help. You have to rev up to 7000 rpm to enjoy that. For this type of car torque is much needed. Have you ever driven Celica? Well put another 500 lbs to that car and see how it runs.

[Mrcoilover]

add 500lbs. Then you get an Infiniti G20. You see. My car weighs 3000lbs. A celica weighs probably 26-2700lbs . But the matrix will still
have 40 more hp than me. It's really not 500 but damn near. It won't
be flyin down tha road but, it won't be anny PT Cruiser. holla back.