2008 Scion XD - Paid In Full

Behind The Build

'08 Scion XD

Output 350 whp @ 6,400 rpm; 280 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm

Engine 3S-GTE conversion; JE pistons; custom Injen front-mount intercooler and plumbing; custom manifold, radiator, fans, hoses; custom DC Sports exhaust; Airwerks K24 turbocharger; GReddy RS blow-off valve; Microtec ECU; NGK plugs; 550cc RC Engineering fuel injectors; Aeromotive fuel pump, pressure regulator; ARC oil cap; DME Radiator cap

Drivetrain JRX Performance axles; Fidanza Stage 3 clutch, aluminum flywheel

Suspension KW Variant 3 coilovers; Oink Fabrications halo-style WRC-legal roll cage, full stitch-welding

Wheels/Tires 19x8 +35 offset Enkei RPF1 wheels; 225/35-19 Toyo T1R tires (street); 18x8 +35mm Enkei RPF1 wheels; 235/35-18 Toyo R1R tires (track); Project Kics lug nuts

Brakes JBT four-piston calipers, 13-inch rotors (front), JBT stainless steel lines

Exterior Five Axis Design lip kit; Seibon carbon fiber hood; Nubi HID lighting; Magma Orange color change; K&R 3M graphics

Interior Sparco EVO front seats; custom suede rear seats, dash, door panels, console; NRG steering wheel

Electronics Motevo Mobile head unit; Memphis Car Audi S Class two-channel 300-watt amplifiers (x1), S Class single-channel 500-watt amplifier (x2), M Class 6.5-inch speakers (x2), M Class 12-inch subwoofers (x2), wiring; Adam Nonis custom enclosures, carbon door panels

Gratitude Steven, Dave, and the crew at M2-Motoring; Juni and everyone at JRX Performance; my brother Tanner and everyone at Memphis Car Audio; Scion; Freddy and the family at Autofashion USA; Injen; Enkei wheels; JBT brakes; KW coilovers; Troy at 5Axis; Oink Fabrications for their badass fabwork; K&R digital graphics; Will Law and the guys at DC sports; Adam Nonis; KC at APR; Toyo Tires; and the one and only Carter-thank you for giving me the honor of having my Scion grace the pages of your magazine.

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Name.
Mike Ma

Age.
27

Hometown.
Rosemead, CA

Occupation.
President: M2-Motoring, Head Chef at Lublae Thai Cuisine

Hobbies.
Cooking, MMA, food and wine, eating contest champion in training

Build time.
Four Months

Feedback.
info@m2-motoring.com

Favorite Quote.
"Less talk. more work!"

By Luke Munnell

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