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Current Engine Pictures, Page Updated April 20, 2008

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My engine is completely stock for now, haven't really put much thought into it. Of course, the full exhaust system is in store. But for now, I just clean it occasionally, and I added a short ram intake I got from Ebay.

Now the engine gets the air it deserves, so the car runs much better, and I can tell that there is HP gain (especially when accelerating). Plus, the bassy growl at higher RPMs is awesome, too. This is definitely a mod everyone should do! It was so easy to install, plus it came with everything, and there was a spot for the air temp sensor. The metal brace holds the accelerator and cruise control (if you have it) pipes in place. I do not need the blue vacuum hose.

It makes a big difference all year. In the winter, it really adds a nice boost. In the summer (when it is really hot), it seems to slow it down. This is because it sucks hot engine air all year, which is good when it is cold, but bad when it is hot. A cold air intake would be better, or maybe a heat shield. Anyways, it adds a really nice sound from under the hood, as opposed to the really loud mufflers I always hear.

Current Engine Modification List

Blue/chrome short ram intake

Previous Engine Modification List

None

Future Engine Modification List

No engine swap or turbo with gas prices these days
Ebay 1.8 L chrome headers
OBX high-flow cat converter
Tsudo/N1 cat-back exhaust with silencer
Maybe paint and dress-up, but no one ever sees under there, anyway.
Sway/Strut bars (front/rear)
blue ground wire kit
Blue spark plug wires
Voltage stabilizer

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Table of Contents

My Corolla Today
Page 1: Current Exterior
Page 2: Current Interior
Page 3: Current Engine
Page 4: Current Audio

Corolla Time Lines
Page 5: Phase Time Line
Page 6: Detailed Time Line

Other Stuff
Page 7: Photoshop
Page 8: Look at this page before you buy replacement LED bulbs
Page 9: Details on my current and future mods
Page 10: For Sale!

DIYs and Project Write-ups
Page 11: Bumper light LED retrofit 1
Page 12: Third Brake light LED retrofit
Page 13: Diablo Mirror LED replacement
Page 14: Taillight LED Retrofit 1
Page 15: High Beam DRL Mod
Page 16: Bumper Light LED Retrofit 2, PLUS detailed description of how I do LED mods
Page 17: Painting preparation (details on my fenders, grille, trunk, and Bondo)
Page 18: Side marker LED retrofit and installation
Page 19: HID fog lights and headlights
Page 20: Interior painting, modifications, and exterior trim painting
Page 21: Installing Halo/LED/Projector headlights
Page 22: Mirror cover LED replacement
Page 23: Installing a new stereo and speakers
Page 24: Body kit installation, front end conversion, and other body work for round 2
Page 25: Retrofitting LEDs into my third mirrors and front turn signals
Page 26: Putting interior LEDs behind the dash and in all the buttons and all over the interior
Page 27: LED tail light retrofit 2 and baking your lights in the oven to remove the lens