The Toyota Scion tC is a fast, affordable performance car. While they are not the cheapest performance cars out there, they are a quick and fun way to experience driving an aggressive sports car.
The tC is built on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic. The tC can be purchased as a four or six-door vehicle and comes with either a standard leather bucket seats or aluminum ones with leather up front and perforated leather back.
Whether you are looking at the entry level two-door, the four door, or the six door, the biggest difference in performance between them is the transmission. The two-speed automatic in the three and four doors is identical in terms of gear ratios and shifting speed, so only this difference in transmission makes them look different.
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Mid-pipe
Adding a mid-pipe is an easy way to make a car faster. All you have to do is add another layer of aluminum to the front of your car.
The mid-pipe costs around $300 and will arrive mounted on a tube, making it easy to install. It can make your car sound louder or change the handling of your vehicle.
Making the transition from personal commute vehicle to performance vehicle can be scary, but not everyone has the money or expertise to do this themselves. Getting help from professionals can save you some stress and money.
Down-pipe
Adding a down-pipe to your Toyota Scion tC makes it more powerful. The down-pipe is a long, heavy tube that connects the engine’s crankcase to the transmission’s driveline.
Its purpose is to place more space in between the crankcase and transmission housing, where it can attach larger tires and install an automatic transmission.
This extra space reduces wind resistance and lets the wheels rotate faster when you drive. Many car experts recommend having a down-pipe on all cars with automatic transmissions, as they are harder to shift when first turning the wheel manually.
When ordering a down-pipe for your Scion tC, make sure to get one with at least 1 inch of clearance between it and your tires. Other things you need to have enough space for is a matching oil/water separator, and an exhaust system that does not interfere with other parts of your car.
Cams
When your wheelbase is longer, the front and rear axle positions have to change. In order to make the vehicle faster, you need to add new cams in the wheelbase.
Similar to what happens when your wheelbase gets shorter, the front and rear axle positions have to change. When this happens, new cams have to be made for the axles.
Cams are metal pieces that are inserted into a hole in one of the tires. When you rotate your tire, it moves the cam back into place. This returns more space between the tires when driving.
Making new cams is an easy way to make a vehicle faster. There are many online sites that have them, just look! One example is http://www.edge-machines.com/ which offers them as part of their product line.
Pushrods
When looking at forced induction engines, the pushrod design is one of the most common ways to improve a engine. In fact, many new engine builders start by learning how to make a forced induction engine more efficient.
The pushrod is a long, thin tube that connects the intake and exhaust ports of your engine. When you open your throttle or accelerate, the gas in the pushrod moves over the entire length of the pushrod to add additional pressure in both directions.
This works as an additional efficiency device by creating more pressure in both directions when compounding power. Additionally, adding more thickness to the pushrods allows for added strength for building up static head pressure during combustion.
Valves
When your scion tc is a little older, it is time to do some valve work. These are the parts that control the speed of your car.
Mostly, this means changing out the valves for higher- velocity ones. This can be difficult and/ or expensive to do at different times of the year, but now is the time to do it.
You cannot install new valves during winter breakouts, so this should be done before summer begins. If you are racing or competing at a higher level, you should know that you must have new valves by September or October of your season.
Oil cooler
A oil cooler is a handy piece of equipment to have in your car. It is basically a place to put an ice chest or water bucket during hot summer months to reduce the risk of hot vehicle temperatures causing fluid to cool down too quickly.
To install a oil cooler, you first have to measure the distance from your radiator to the coolant reservoir. Then, you can choose your size and design!
We recommend using 2-3 inch thick glass jars with double lining to contain the cooling liquid. This way, if one jar gets broken, it does not leak too much of the rest of your vehicle’s fluids.
Air filter
A filter is an essential part of making your car run smoother. There are many kinds, so do not worry about being limited to one type for this feature.
The air filter is what prevents foreign particles such as dust or dirt from entering your engine. Thus, it determines the smoothness of your engine power and efficiency.
Many filters are reusable, which makes switching out filters a breeze. Some are even flow-through designs so you do not have to change the oil with them, which is even more savings!
When buying a new filter, try it with the window up and the sun shine through.
Spark plugs
When your car is new, it makes sense to put some spark plugs in it. If you drive your car very often, it is time to purchase new spark plugs.
Car spark plugs come in two main sizes: #8 and #10. The #8 has a larger center hole for the gas to flow through and works better with older cars, while the newer #10 plug works better with cars that have more power such as a Scion tC.
To make a difference in how your car runs,you must buy new plug eyes. Once they are installed, you can go on driving mode and start racing around town!
The best way to determine which ones are which is to take a piece of paper and cut off one end of the paper so that there is no longer a tube inside of it. Then, put your new plug eyes on them and see which ones show up.