Hello Everyone,

As a proud member of eBay Racing Development, I was looking at buying an Intake for my car. I have an 07, and most, if not all of the "eBay Intakes" are for 05-06's.

BUT

I was gonna use the Randode MAF Adapter (http://randode.com/store/product56.html)

So anyway, is there a difference between these intakes below, and a Fujita, K&N, AEM, Injen, TRD Intakes? Besides a huge price?

Sources for eBay intake:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-SHORT-RAM-AIR-INTAKE-BLUE-FILTER-04-06-SCION-tC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ005QQitemZ150227271539QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black-04-05-06-Scion-TC-Short-Ram-Air-Intake-w-Filter_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ023QQitemZ360034908507QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-SHORT-RAM-AIR-INTAKE-CARBON-FILTER-04-06-SCION-tC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ005QQitemZ150228715880QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-SCION-TC-JDM-SHORT-RAM-AIR-INTAKE-CARBON-FILTER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ008QQitemZ180226399776QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Also, what exactly will upgrading the intake do? I want to short ram, so I don't have to worry about Hydrolock and such, but yeah, what is the point?

I was gonna use the Randode MAF Adapter (http://randode.com/store/product56.html)

I SOOOOOO have to buy that.

but anyways, theres no difference besides diameter, and MAF position. id just get a fujita again (had one)

So these eBay intakes are just as good as their $250 counterparts?

well..... the thickness of the metal is thin, and the filter is crap. so besides the filter, its ok

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HPS-Scion-tC-2007-2008-2-4L-Shortram-Air-Intake-07-08_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ018QQitemZ280210179441QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

get that instead

hmmmmm, expensive

Would getting anything other than TRD intake ruin your warranty?

Hm....I will ask my dealer

A warranty is only voided if the aftermarket part is the cause of the problem.

Please search

Yes but what is the probability that HPS or AEM or like Fujita cause damage?

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

That's what I figured

Let me just say



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Also, injen is better for HP gain and sound

Also, injen is better for HP gain and sound

honestly, an intake on a tc is such a small power gain, it doesnt matter

i dont care about power, i just want an uncluttered

Anyways whats worth getting first for the tc...Intake or TRD Lowering springs? I have limited budget so I gotta pick one and cant decide which one haha

Anyways whats worth getting first for the tc...Intake or TRD Lowering springs? I have limited budget so I gotta pick one and cant decide which one haha

springs no questions asked

springs.
does anyone else have that adapter cheaper?

Anyways whats worth getting first for the tc...Intake or TRD Lowering springs? I have limited budget so I gotta pick one and cant decide which one haha

springs....dump that bad boy....as for springs i have trd's and wish i had gone lower!

springs.
does anyone else have that adapter cheaper?

cant find one.
i really want the funds to buy one right now

Springs.. do TRD Coilovers... you decide how low

The only reason I am going with TRD lowering springs in because it wouldnt ruin my warranty and if i get something else and it damages then I am screwed. I think I will also go with K&N filter for the tc. What is worth the money..K&N filter or TRD filter? and more HP?

neither.
dont bother getting either

If the aftermarket intake and exhaust provide such small gains why do people throw money into those? Intake i am guessing provides 3-5 hp and Exhaust like 5 so why spend soo much and gain so less?

for sound

So what do you guys recommend for the lowering springs? I am a daily driver so I dont wanna slam it all the way you know

I found this for the springs, any suggestions?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion-tC-Vogtland-lowering-spring-set-959086-NIB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ33582QQihZ002QQitemZ120164441546QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

dont buy those. please.

get tein htechs or something. trd is just barely noticeable

Tein or Hotchikis.

Also, the CAI and Exhaust do add noticeable acceleration. IMO

slightly....
but axlebacks dont effect much at all, 1-3 hp at the most

love my s techs but i'm on stock shocks right now. the only other system i have experience with is tien, i have those coilovers on the supra and they are STIFF. of course they would feel different on a tc.

as for the intake and exhaust, i got the intake for looks and to clean up the engine bay. same thing for the exhaust but the exhaust did make some difference in the way the car pulls in the mid and high rpm's.
i have a HKS exhaust, btw.

i just realized we veered WAY off topic.

lets stick with intakes, shall we?

OKKKKK THIS IS A FREAKING INTAKE THREAD, NOT A SPRING ONE.

I need to know...eBay short ram, will it work, yes or no, is saving the 200 dollars worth it?

Jesus...

will it work? yes, but put a k&n filter on it.

STNC, if i were you, i would:

1) Stick to www.sciongarage.com or www.killertc.com or http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/2005_9999_tc/ to get the intake.

2) I say Injen. Point blank youll find its better than most. If you want sound, its better. If you want a SLIGHT HP gain, its better.

yes it will
just buy a better filter for it

Ok, What I want, a clean empty engine bay, black polished, I don't care about performance, and I don't wanna worry about Hydrolock....

ebay in black, with a K&N filter.

And the difference between short and normal?

sound

how so?

its more of a whistle like a turbo

with the short or long?

long.

what about with short?

little louder than stock

i see, what about performance, just for the heck of it? or is there any?

long is better

ok, well what about the AEM Bypass, that is my only fear for the long intake

if you have that much fear, just go short. or just be careful around puddles and go long

yeah, i think im gonna do short

good choice

Hydrolocking is something that wont happen unless your sitting your intake in a puddle. Seriously..

I have driven from VA to FL through HEAVY HEAVY rains, and never had any worries or trouble with Hydrolocking.

Longer is better performance and makes a sucking sound. Shorter makes more (deeper) sound.

So if you buy ebay intake and replace with K&N you dont run the risk for damage?

oh no, you always run the risk.

Lol.


If it aint factory, then its risky...

What do you think should be done...I dont wanna spend 200 dollars for like 5 hp gain u know. If i get the ebay kits, how do i kno wat size K&N filter would I need?

get one that has the same dementions as the ebay filter

measure the pipe diameter

So basically ebay ones are good too right as long as you change the filter? why does Injen or like K&N then charge soo much for their intake?

name and quality

Injen costs alot because of the way the metal is made. And because its in competition with 500 other companies to make CAI.

Also, on the filter part, go to Adv. Auto Parts and just get a filter that fits.

I have just one more question...I am searching on ebay for intake for scion tc and its mostly showing the ones for 06 not 08 so would 06 fit in 08 tc?

no unless you get the MAF adapter previously posted

cool. thank you very much

np

how is this for the intake if I replace the filter with k&N?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-2008-SCION-TC-CARBON-FIBER-AIR-INTAKE-SYSTEM-06-07_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ007QQitemZ170204582984QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

WOW it doesnt even have a spot for the MAF

oh crap didnt even notice it haha oops

yeap

do u know how does a bypass work for a cold air intake? how does it prevent water?

isk. i think its just foam and collects water as it passes. but idk

Where can you get the bypass? Cause I found a good deal for a used Injen CAI for 06 Tc for like 100 bucks

its by aem, so anywhere that sells aem products

cool ty

Telling ya from experience, dont even worry about a BPV. You wont have to worry about hydrolocking..

The BPV Is a "switch" I believe, when the bottom end fails to work, the intake converts to a short ram at the location of the BPV, not sure if thats right though.

yup, ita a diaphram that stays closed until little or no air starts comming through the filter, then the engines vac. pulls the bypass open.

also, you shouldn't tell people that they don't have to worry about hydrolocking, you never know what type of situation they get into. i'd rather be safe than sorry.

yup, ita a diaphram that stays closed until little or no air starts comming through the filter, then the engines vac. pulls the bypass open.

also, you shouldn't tell people that they don't have to worry about hydrolocking, you never know what type of situation they get into. i'd rather be safe than sorry.

Exactly

Okie. I agree.