Performance Parts for the Prius

kryuenger · 07-15-2007, 05:13 PM

Hey everyone,
I am a new prius owner, and coming from a rally/ grip driving background. How do i produce more horsepower, or at least some added pickup. What performance parts are out there? Can anyone help me out? Thanks

**efusco** · 07-15-2007, 05:18 PM

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Hey everyone,
I am a new prius owner, and coming from a rally/ grip driving background. How do i produce more horsepower, or at least some added pickup. What performance parts are out there? Can anyone help me out? Thanks [/b]

There really isn't any way, within reason, to do that. If you want a race vehicle or a sprint car you made a poor choice with the Prius. It has adequate get up and go for normal driving within safe and legal limits, but it is not designed for anything more aggressive.

Note that this is not a restriction of the hybrid system, but rather a design choice for the Prius.
Perhaps the car you want is the hybrid Supra blowing away all the competition in the currently running 24 hour race in Japan!
http://priuschat.com/Toyota-Hybrid-Supra-p...pan-t36031.html

kryuenger · 07-15-2007, 05:21 PM

I just want a little bit more pick up from the Prius. I'm not looking to grip this car, but just a little more power.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-15-2007, 05:24 PM

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I just want a little bit more pick up from the Prius. I'm not looking to grip this car, but just a little more power.
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Perhaps losing weight is easier than adding power? Lose the spare tyre is a good start.

I don't know if the Echo/Yaris/xA/xB parts will work even though it's the same engine (exhaust, CAI) but an air filter change may work....

Doc Willie · 07-15-2007, 05:32 PM

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I just want a little bit more pick up from the Prius. I'm not looking to grip this car, but just a little more power.
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A tire change might make you feel a little more zippy. You can apparently get 205 width tires on this (see the tire threads) which may give you more grip and a zippier feel. Also increase the tire pressure - many folks run 42 front 40 rear. Finally, lighter wheels will help out, and not hurt your fuel economy.

Most performance minded folk around here consider that the OEM tire (Goodyear Integrity) as not so hot.

Presto · 07-15-2007, 05:35 PM

There's not much, if anything, you can do to add power to the Prius. You can make it go faster around corners with some chassis/suspension upgrades, but that's pretty much it. It's the wrong car for the 1/4 mile. Auto-x is a better route to go.

kryuenger · 07-16-2007, 12:24 AM

What is everyones suggestions for parts?

richard schumacher · 07-16-2007, 12:45 AM

Gold spinners and fuzzy dice.

Doc Willie · 07-16-2007, 11:22 AM

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See the mod list in the signature in the post just above yours.

Rae Vynn · 07-16-2007, 11:44 AM

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Gold spinners and fuzzy dice.
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ROFLMAO!

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07-15-2007, 05:13 PM	#1
kryuenger Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hey everyone, I am a new prius owner, and coming from a rally/ grip driving background. How do i produce more horsepower, or at least some added pickup. What performance parts are out there? Can anyone help me out? Thanks

07-15-2007, 05:21 PM	#3
kryuenger Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just want a little bit more pick up from the Prius. I'm not looking to grip this car, but just a little more power.

07-15-2007, 05:35 PM	#6
Presto Has his homepage set to PC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,160 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	There's not much, if anything, you can do to add power to the Prius. You can make it go faster around corners with some chassis/suspension upgrades, but that's pretty much it. It's the wrong car for the 1/4 mile. Auto-x is a better route to go.

07-16-2007, 12:24 AM	#7
kryuenger Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What is everyones suggestions for parts?

07-16-2007, 12:45 AM	#8
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,131 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Gold spinners and fuzzy dice.