The GR Yaris has definitely been an interesting journey so far. On one hand the car has so much potential in terms of modifications and the developments have been happening at a rapid pace but on the other hand the cost of getting started is still so high compared to other platforms.
At this moment thee ECU unlock process is still not so straight forward. It is still a waiting game from me to see when I start but I have set out a route at the moment on how it may happen and shared it below.
Stage 1.0 (Coming Soon)
- Custom ECU Stage 1.0 Tune — R0.00
- Visconti Tuning EcuTek ProECU Programming Kit — R6,553.81
- Zeitronix Ethanol Content Analyzer ECA-2 CAN Bus with FF Sensor — R6,535.09
- Turbosmart Blow Off Valve — R4,461.97
Total: R17,550.87
Stage 2.0 (Coming Soon)
- Custom ECU Stage 2.0 Tune — R0.00
- G-Force Intake — R12,000.00
- G-Force Downpipe — R7,800.00
- G-Force Midpipe — R5,000.00
- Dodofab Turbo Back Exhaust — R25,000.00
Total: R49,800.00
Stage 2.5 (Coming Soon)
- Custom ECU Stage 2.5 Tune — R0.00
- Deatschwerks 850cc Upgraded Fuel Port Injector Kit — R8,015.26
- Process West Intercooler Kit — R18,581.30
- Process West Intercooler Piping Kit — R10,660.42
- Lamspeed Racing Coolant Header Tank — R4,752.52
- Lamspeed Racing Coolant Pressure Fitting and Sensor Kit — R4,526.21
- Lamspeed Racing Motorsport Oil Cooler Kit — R16,663.61
- Airtec Motorsport Catch Can — R6,188.39
Total: R69,387.71
Stage 3.0 (Coming Soon)
- Custom ECU Stage 3.0 Tune — R0.00
- Garret G25-660 Turbocharger — R39,321.94
- G-Force Exhaust Manifold — R18,000.00
- G-Force Inlet Pipe — R5,000.00
- Turbosmart Gen V 45mm External Wastegate — R8,467.33
- Turbocharger Oil and Water Line Kit — R10,000.00
- Golbey Parts Super Heavy Duty Cushion Button Clutch & Flywheel Package — R24,953.73
- Deatschwerks 1100cc Upgraded Fuel Port Injector Kit — R8,159.09
- Kelford Cams Stage 3 282/290 Camshafts — R18,640.85
- Kelford Cams Performance Beehive Valve Spring Base and Titanium Retainers — R9,528.87
- Lamspeeed Racing Machined Valve Locks (Valve Keepers) — R2,263.11
- Lamspeed Racinig Toyota Overhaul Gasket Kit — R6,253.32
- Lamspeed Racing Vulcan Cut Ring Head Gasket — R6,729.76
- Lamspeed Racing ARP Custom Aged 625+ Pro Series Heeadstuds —R14,996.06
- Lamspeed Racing H13 Tool Steel Main Studs — R4,955.01
Total: R177,269.07
Other (Coming Soon)
- Syvecs Plug and Play ECU Kit — R102,994.96
- Syvecs All Wheel Drive Controller — R17,165.83
- Syvecs Tinydash —R9,612.86
- BC Racing Club Sport Coilovers — R21,441.21
- Cusco Rear LSD — R22,630.47
Total: R173,845.33
Conclusion
This is a working build list at the moment and a lot can change in a few days in the racing world. Cheaper or better ways on how to do things are discovered and shared every day so I will definitely be updating this article as things change.
Budget: R487,852.98