Scion Thread

**Rabid Lemmin** · 06-06-2007, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Da Altimatum

Oh man, but still. The car is fun to drive STOCK, I can only imagine how much fun the car is once there's a turbo ah' spoolin'!

Is it a custom job or is it produced by someone (i.e. Treadstone...etc.)

It's the GReddy kit....the 18G

**itsme** · 06-12-2007, 01:13 PM

i have a scion :P

**Kamikaze** · 06-12-2007, 01:16 PM

Are you part of a club?

**itsme** · 06-13-2007, 02:39 AM

naw but i've been to a few shows and meets

**dizzle** · 06-17-2007, 06:58 PM

own one as well

**Firefightin_tC** · 06-17-2007, 07:20 PM

For all of those tC owners, here's the question:

To Supercharge?

-or-

To Turbocharge?

Discuss.

**Kamikaze** · 06-17-2007, 07:33 PM

Right now, the highest known wheel hp achieved with the TRD charger is 311hp. With turbos, you can get up to 400 crank hp (not sure of the whp). Which is better? That's a matter of opinion. But the TRD charger is covered by the warranty so that's a plus.

**Firefightin_tC** · 06-17-2007, 09:05 PM

Yeah, the fact that there is a warranty is a BIG plus.

But at the same time, a 4-5K price tag is something, especially with a Treadstone Turbo Kit going for 3K.

**Rabid Lemmin** · 06-18-2007, 08:06 AM

As I understand it, many of the things you have to do along with the TRD SC to get it to 311 will void it's warranty. If you get headers, the warranty is voided because you are exposing it to excessive heat. Lightened crank pulley, overdrive and underdrive pulleys are mentioned in the small print of the warranty. Also, I think the SC warranty is a lot shorter than the powertrain warranty of the car.

**EP3sAreFun** · 06-18-2007, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Rabid Lemmin

As I understand it, many of the things you have to do along with the TRD SC to get it to 311 will void it's warranty. If you get headers, the warranty is voided because you are exposing it to excessive heat. Lightened crank pulley, overdrive and underdrive pulleys are mentioned in the small print of the warranty. Also, I think the SC warranty is a lot shorter than the powertrain warranty of the car.

if you get the TRD supercharger installed from a Dealer you get a 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty on it. If you buy it over the counter you get a 12 month part warranty. And to be honest with you, with the parts warranty it can be hard to get it replaced under warranty cause most likely they will say that you installed it wrong or ran it wrong or something like that.

The act of getting the header installed wont void your warranty, However is there was a problem, say catalytic converter was to go bad and you came in to get it warrantied. When they see the header, they will decide not to warranty the converter and immediately place blame on the header. thus you will be stuck with a bad cat. This scenario replies to any aftermarket part you may choose to add to your vehicle.

**Firefightin_tC** · 06-18-2007, 03:15 PM

So in a way, Toyota is trapping you in terms of having them install it because of the warranty?

Not to mention, it kinda puts a squeeze on wanting to mod the tC at all.

**Kamikaze** · 06-18-2007, 03:18 PM

That's with any company. Doing drivetrain modifications will run the risk of voiding your warranty. I wouldn't worry about it much, I mean, it is a Toyota.

**Firefightin_tC** · 06-18-2007, 03:28 PM

Well in that case bring on the TRD Supercharger!

There's alot of footwork in terms of choosing what's better for the performance and the wallet.

**Kamikaze** · 06-18-2007, 03:32 PM

Personally, I'd feel more comfortable about the S/C because it is Toyota approved. Even though it costs more, it's good to have that peace of mind.

**Nismo** · 06-18-2007, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Six2Six

Right now, the highest known wheel hp achieved with the TRD charger is 311hp. With turbos, you can get up to 400 crank hp (not sure of the whp). Which is better? That's a matter of opinion. But the TRD charger is covered by the warranty so that's a plus.

Actually my friend is supposed to be at around 400ish at the wheels by mid july. He is getting a fully built motor though and turbo and all sorts of other stuff.

**Big J** · 06-18-2007, 06:48 PM

JB, turbo > SC

**Kamikaze** · 06-18-2007, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Nismo

Actually my friend is supposed to be at around 400ish at the wheels by mid july. He is getting a fully built motor though and turbo and all sorts of other stuff.

Is he local?

**Firefightin_tC** · 06-18-2007, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Big J

JB, turbo > SC

Only if you build it for me, Justin, lol.

**tCz-R-Slo** · 06-19-2007, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Six2Six

Is he local?

yesh, I am..

**Kamikaze** · 06-19-2007, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by tCz-R-Slo

yesh, I am..

In that case, I wanna see this set up when you're done.

Also, if you're not in a club, you should check us out.

http://www.tcstreetperformance.com

**tCz-R-Slo** · 06-19-2007, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Six2Six

In that case, I wanna see this set up when you're done.

Also, if you're not in a club, you should check us out.

http://www.tcstreetperformance.com

yup, I wouldn't mind meeting up with some other tC guys and see what Atlanta has to offer. ScinergyIE has alotta xB's and xA's (real nice folks). I will normaly be at IA's Northpoint meet on thursdays...(at least when I get a ride) but I havn't seen any (well built tC's) around my area.

**itsme** · 06-19-2007, 01:24 AM

i wanna play with some TC's sometime :P i've had one guy turn me down cuzz he said i run Acuras he didnt wanna run me....what a disapointment dat night.......got me wonderin how many ppl saw me run da Teg dat one night at Moreland

**JBalla1036** · 06-19-2007, 01:35 AM

TC's are GAY!!!!! Mazda 6's FTMFW!!!!! LOL I'll be playin wit that lil built Tc in about 4-5 months!!!!

**tCz-R-Slo** · 06-19-2007, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by JBalla1036

TC's are GAY!!!!! Mazda 6's FTMFW!!!!! LOL I'll be playin wit that lil built Tc in about 4-5 months!!!!

PPSHHH PPSHHH ....

..I won't say another word...

**Rabid Lemmin** · 06-19-2007, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by tCz-R-Slo

yup, I wouldn't mind meeting up with some other tC guys and see what Atlanta has to offer. ScinergyIE has alotta xB's and xA's (real nice folks). I will normaly be at IA's Northpoint meet on thursdays...(at least when I get a ride) but I havn't seen any (well built tC's) around my area.

Actually, we've gotten more tC's in the last 6 months or so. And one of them has a build going on with the ZPI built long block mated with the T3/T4 hybrid. He did some prework with his tranny (LSD, clutch, flywheel) and suspension (Tein SS I think), so I can't wait to see what he can do.

**tCz-R-Slo** · 06-19-2007, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Rabid Lemmin

Actually, we've gotten more tC's in the last 6 months or so. And one of them has a build going on with the ZPI built long block mated with the T3/T4 hybrid. He did some prework with his tranny (LSD, clutch, flywheel) and suspension (Tein SS I think), so I can't wait to see what he can do.

actualy thats me bud

... hehe..

... my cars been sitting the the driveway for a few weeks now... (knocking is for doors, its not a welcome sound when it comes from your car...)

I had that long block ordered, but after 3 weeks of waiting for ZPI to start, I desided to not go that direction, so I just ordered some race bearings and low compression pistons, and a new EMS.. it won't be quite as fast as I had orginaly planned (420-550)range... I think I can safely achive around 300-350... which (for the time being) is good enough for me!

Ive seen on the stock T-netics setup, 300HP with the EMS that I just bought, and with lower Compression pistons, I should be able to up the boost a little... so we'll see...

**Rabid Lemmin** · 06-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by tCz-R-Slo

actualy thats me bud

... hehe..

... my cars been sitting the the driveway for a few weeks now... (knocking is for doors, its not a welcome sound when it comes from your car...)

I had that long block ordered, but after 3 weeks of waiting for ZPI to start, I desided to not go that direction, so I just ordered some race bearings and low compression pistons, and a new EMS.. it won't be quite as fast as I had orginaly planned (420-550)range... I think I can safely achive around 300-350... which (for the time being) is good enough for me!

Ive seen on the stock T-netics setup, 300HP with the EMS that I just bought, and with lower Compression pistons, I should be able to up the boost a little... so we'll see...

Haha, what's up Sham. When you gonna finish that beast? I'm takin a break with mine for a bit. After I finally got my car connecting to the internet, I figured I'd take a bit of a break. But I know in a few months, it's the tranny, open up the exhaust, and go to 10 psi. I was also going to spend quite a bit of time on the re-tune, so I can have a winter/summer map for 8.5 psi, and a summer/winter map for 10 psi. Figure if I have a computer in the car as a head unit, may as well do some data logging and Fuel Management switching when I want to. What EMS are you going with?

**tCz-R-Slo** · 06-19-2007, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rabid Lemmin

Haha, what's up Sham. When you gonna finish that beast? I'm takin a break with mine for a bit. After I finally got my car connecting to the internet, I figured I'd take a bit of a break. But I know in a few months, it's the tranny, open up the exhaust, and go to 10 psi. I was also going to spend quite a bit of time on the re-tune, so I can have a winter/summer map for 8.5 psi, and a summer/winter map for 10 psi. Figure if I have a computer in the car as a head unit, may as well do some data logging and Fuel Management switching when I want to. What EMS are you going with?

im going with Hydra. it will come with the optional a/f module that will help with the tune.. [im typing this on my buddy's Wii]...lolz

**JBalla1036** · 06-19-2007, 06:30 PM

And yet you still manage to be gay!!!! LOL JP

**Nismo** · 06-23-2007, 10:10 PM

^ lol. So I guess my tC isnt built nor nice. I see how it is ass bag.....

**tCz-R-Slo** · 06-24-2007, 12:31 AM

I'm gonna stay out of this one untill I get my car put back together... heh..

**tCz-R-Slo** · 07-08-2007, 07:14 PM

Bump in the name of my non-working pile of crap scion. I love the car and hate it so much for being broken at the same time... ghey... ::end Rant::

**crzydesi** · 07-29-2007, 01:07 PM

a small upgrade...

**tCz-R-Slo** · 07-30-2007, 01:28 AM

nice you'll have to run me when I get my car back. but I need to get some REAL information here bud. Pictures don't always tell the whole story..... NUMBERS....GWaddangit.

**Nismo** · 08-06-2007, 11:38 PM

I have a metal snail too now, so yea watch the fuck out!

**Complication** · 08-26-2007, 05:11 PM

::Begin Factual Statement::

ehem.... simply for the sake of being a pain in the arse and the fact that I enjoy causing general problems as well as enthusiastic asshattery... I submit to you the FACT...
that all...

SCIONS ARE GAY...

:End factual statement::

ttt

**Firefightin_tC** · 09-03-2007, 11:31 AM

Finally got some pictures up of it's Stock-Goodness...

...Tein S-Tech's are on the way...

**Complication** · 09-03-2007, 11:55 PM

talk about big arse pictures. well, welcome to the scion end of things. what are your plans for your car. turbo ftw?

spill it...

comp.

**Sport1.3** · 09-04-2007, 08:42 AM

Pictures are too small, can you make them any bigger?

**Complication** · 09-04-2007, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Sport20

Pictures are too small, can you make them any bigger?

Fo sho... +1

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