ah! crap...
I purchase the same-looking DC header for my 9th Corolla.. the fitment was perfect, but the port was small as f#@k...
Now.. i have a DC Header.. just collection dust..
Do you still have the DC header model number or part? What year is this Corolla?
Absolutely, a waste of money! These cars are heavy sensors and computerize. These new gen Corolla are NOT the old 90s cars where you can do the traditional I/H/E. You will need to invest in aftermarket ECU or piggy-back, plus a tune.
Your Borla muffler is good enough!
Do not waste money...
I ran into this same issue when i install a new stereo deck. The new stereo deck was causing parasitic battery drain
I had an optima battery.. i had charge every night..
short story... i took my Corolla to 5 different AutoZone / O’Reilly .... they told me know NO issue with the battery and...
It's summer.. so, you will pushing your Corolla harder... AC on.. :p
rotate your tires and make your not haul heavy stuff in your Corolla
Get a OBD scanner and scan for codes...
Not familiar w/ the Corolla Euro.. but our US model Celica/Corolla w/ 2zz motor can be converted to use the Toyota Tundra Manifold & Throttle Body.. but require a full tune... $$$
replace window wipers (if needed)
replace glove box filter
replace pvc valve (thread issue, be careful)
fill your coolant reservoir
check your serpentine belt
This gen Corolla.. did not come w/ high tech keys.. it just came w/ regular keys.. 2 master keys and 1 valet key plus 2 key fob. This gen Corolla was basically built on 90s Toyota Technology of the MR2/Celica
However, you have the 2008 model.. which was the cross-over year model to the 10th...
After-parts are either very expensive or discontinue. This 9th Gen Corolla was built on recycle 1990s Toyota MR2 technology. If you seriously on making power to your motor... don't waste money on any cosmetic, exhaust, intake, or accessories...
You have 2 realist options -
1.) Keep the...
1.) Insurance should be cheap to affordable
2.) Built on 90s technology
3.) Recycle Toyota Motor (1zz or 2zz). It's age motor & proven
4.) Low theft value. No one will steal a Corolla
5.) Great daily commuter car (GREAT on gas)
6.) Can take harsh abuse
7.) Alternator, Starter, & water-pump are...
:( seriously.. I'm sorry, but the aftermarket support this 9th Gen Corolla.. are costly or parts are no longer available. Corolla aren't the best platform for aftermarket support (unless, it's the slut AE86 or BRZ, that little slut.. she like barbie, gets everything :D).
Doing the traditional...