Borrowed from the Camry, this is a big engine for this class of car, where 1.7 to 2.2 liters is more the norm. On the move, the 2006 Scion tC feels eager to run thanks to its standard 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine. An elegant "waterfall"-style center stack flows into the center console, and both front seats slide forward to allow folks to get into the backseat.
#2006 SCION TC TURBO KIT DRIVER#
Inside the upscale cabin, high-quality materials abound, and features such as metallic accents, damped compartment doors, multiple adjustments for the driver seat and an outside temperature display further this impression. Both of these high-end features are standard. Another is the set of double-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels that look as good as anything in the aftermarket. One is the deeply tinted glass panoramic roof that features a power sunroof above the front seats and a fixed glass portion above the rear compartment. Still, there are a few head-turning elements. Somehow managing to look a little pudgy yet sleek at the same time, the tC has a generic rectangular grille, headlamps with BMW-like "eyebrows" and a body that boasts crisp, clean lines. Unlike the xA and xB, which look like they could've come out of a comic book (and we mean that in a good way - we like their funky yet practical style), the Scion tC is a more mainstream design. And by offering over three dozen dealer-installed options, Scion hopes to give its buyers unprecedented opportunity to customize their cars on the front end. Housed within Toyota dealerships, Scion salespeople are instructed to play it straight with consumers - this means no-haggle pricing similar to Saturn dealers and the ability to get a car the way a customer wants it in about a week. The price? 4250USD which sounds like good value, 31USD per WHP which make it comparable to good cold air intakes.With the Scion brand, Toyota is making a credible effort to understand the Generation Y market and give it what it wants without pushing it down its throat. One thing that may have led to this bigger than expected increase was the 3 inch exhaust fitted but Descendant say the kit can also be used with a standard exhaust. The stock car made 190whp which is up on the factory quoted figure by a large chunk.īu the Descendant turbo kit takes the TC into another dimension, how does 327whp and 325wtq at 13psi sound? Modified Magazine took 2 Scion TCs to Chruch Automotive to compare before and after figures. be gentle with the accelerator and the car almost feels like it has simply been given a capacity increase. How does the turbo kit behave? Around town it is very good, almost stock but put your foot down and the Scion takes off. The 2011 Scion TC has a large 2.5litre 2AR-FE engine which given the factory output of 180bhp leaves a lot of untapped potential.įitting time for the kit obviously varies on your experience or the experience of the person fitting the kit but bargain on around 8 hours and that should be more than enough. It includes the turbo, header/manifold, an AEM FIC controller, nuts and bolts, hoses, intercooler, pipes, brackets, ties, clips and even injectors.Īlmost all the parts included in the Descendant turbo kit come with a lifetime warranty which says a lot about the quality of the parts used. To give a brief run down of what is included in the Descendant turbo kit. If there is one thing turbo kit manufacturers have learned it’s that customers want everything they need in the kit, trips to Home Depot with the car in pieces is something the home mechanic does not want! The Descendant turbo kit is designed to be a complete kit which includes everything required to fit. Their experience with modifying the 2AZ-FE motor and the 2AR-FE motor are second to none and the Descendant turbo kit is their race experience and knowledge transferred into a turbo kit for the road. Turbo kits for Scions always seem to make bigger increases than turbo kits for any other car, why is that?Īnyway, Modified Magazine has a nice article about the Descendant bolt-on turbo kit for the Scion TC.ĭescendant are part of World Racing who are have built legendary cars for time attack in the states. What is it about Scions and the extra power they can make with a bolt on turbo kit?
The turbo kits that come out for the Scion never fail to amaze us.
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