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2008 Scion TC - Power Pages

Text By Brendan Moran, Photography by Brendan Moran
2008 Scion Tc Front Shot

Weapon-R
4-2-1 Race Header


Horsepower Gain
• 2,000 to 3,500 rpm range: 0.0 to 5.0
• 3,500 to 5,500 rpm range: 1.0 to 9.0
• 5,500 to redline rpm range: 8.0 to 9.0

Torque Gain
• 2,500 to 3,500 rpm range: 0.0 to 8.0
• 3,500 to 5,500 rpm range: -2.0 to 7.0
• 5,500 to redline rpm range: 7.0 to 9.0

Conclusion

HP Level +HP TQ Level +TQ
BASELINE 138.5 152.5
MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST 143.4 4.9 154.7 2.2
K&N TYPHOON INTAKE 152.0 8.6 160.3 5.6
WEAPON-R HEADER 161.3 9.3 161.9 1.6
FINAL 161.3 22.8 161.9 9.4

Conclusion
The TC responded well to our three modifications and its noticeable improvements in acceleration can be felt on the street. With peak power output symmetrical and a flatter torque curve, this Scion pulls smooth throughout its power band. However, lacking a proper fuel management tune, one can conclude that more power could be extracted from these bolt-ons. With a new tC arriving in 2011 and rumors circulating of a possible RWD configuration and boxer engine, the tC looks to remain a staple of the tuning scene well into the next decade.

BANKROLL
MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST $646.77
K&N TYPHOON INTAKE $321.99
WEAPON-R 4-2-1 HEADER $600.00
MSRP TOTAL $1,568.76

HOTBOX
K&N Filters
1455 Citrus Street
Riverside
CA  92507
800-858-3333
www.knfilters.com
Tune Time Performance
931 Route 166
Toms River
NJ  08753
732-349-7800
www.tunetimeperformance.com
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust
22961 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita
CA  92688
800-824-8664
www.magnaflow.com
Weapon-R Competition Products
n/a
AK
http://www.weapon-r.com
By Brendan Moran
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