Just released for the Scion tC = the Alphawerks Racing "Smart" O2 Simulator. What does this mean?

1. Max horsepower w/o cat
2. No cat reliability issues
3. No check engine light ever (made in china cat's will throw CEL in time because they will get used up and then you are back at square one with a CEL problem.)

Get your Alpha Werks header at http://www.racingsolution.com/products/Scion/TC/1166/SciontC4-1StainlessSteelHeader

Just released for the Scion tC = the Alphawerks Racing "Smart" O2 Simulator. What does this mean?

1. Max horsepower w/o cat
2. No cat reliability issues
3. No check engine light ever (made in china cat's will throw CEL in time because they will get used up and then you are back at square one with a CEL problem.)

Get your Alpha Werks header at http://www.racingsolution.com/products/Scion/TC/1166/SciontC4-1StainlessSteelHeader

These headers don't throw a CEL because they have an O2 simulator, not because of the cat. A good product regardless. If their prices were lower I would have bought theirs instead of Megan's to save myself from the hassle of fixing the CEL, but even that is a relatively simple fix in itself. Both are great products, just massively gapped in price.

too much $$$$$$$!

too much $$$$$$$!

You get what you pay for...

I know that they are retailing for about $400...what do you get for that $

1. Most horsepower - We will sponsor anyone here to prove it
2. Best quality and design - ISO-9001 manufacturer certified
3. OEM stock bracket (w/o this welds on exhaust manifold will crack)
4. No check engine light ever w/ our Smart O2 Simulator ("Made in China" cat's will cause more problems than they solve, unfortunately, not to mention loss of power)
5. Patent Pending 4-1 collector
6. 100% T-304 STAINLESS STEEL, TIG WELDED

Those that have the piece know how beautiful the piece is...the header really speaks for itself...

Well you got my vote... this really looks like a good product, and no CEL w/o a very bad looking anti-fouler trick... but I will definetly post a review when I get one to give my opinion on it.

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price shipped to 34116?

whats the hp and torque gain from just the header?

price shipped to 34116?

Click on the Alpha Werks header product on our website, and click "Buy Now" .. Enter your zipcode and it will get you your shipping quote.

whats the hp and torque gain from just the header?

There hasn't been a dyno of just the header yet, however Alpha werks is looking to sponsor someone to do the dyno of the header by itself.

If you are a forum member and can make it to South Florida for dyno we can sponsor the vehicle. Sorry we could not do at West Coast facility but we are very busy out there with R&D projects for Mazda RX8, Mitsubishi EVO 8 and Lexus SC430.

I want it. What if it does throw a CEL?

Does any Gaskets or bolts come with it

good luck with this header... if it produces the numbers i may get it....

But this one isn't really strreet legal either, is it?

how is it not street legal?

how is it not street legal?

emissions

Hey NEXUS, put the header to the test, send it our way. We will have dyno numbers and all...


If it works out we can push this direct to Scion Corp and Scion Dealers.

it sure as hell wont pass NY, NJ, or CA emissions lol, but possibly other states, dont hold me to it though, i may be wrong.

my only concern with Alphawerks is the lame warranty 1yr. The header is beautiful, and of course your powertrain warranty is gone.

alphawerks header = no money problems

My understanding is that any after market header is not street legal because it will not pass emmissions because it removed one of the cats, hence the "Check Engine Light" problem. But I could be wrong.

it will not pass visual inspection, but the engine itself runs fairly clean, so it is possible in some states that it may pass

How come it won't pass visual inspection?

Becuase they can see right away you removed the first cat... which is not legal.

show us the #'s!

Im afraid that it will sound like rice, since I got the TRD exhaust. Hopefully someone will have a review and sound clips.

the engine will almost certainly pass the sniffer test, just no way it will pass visual, most CARB legal headers have their CARB exemption number stamped right on the piping. If you find a shop that will overlook some visual stuff..........also new cars in Cali dont need smog for like 5 or 6 years from new, thats what your smog abatement fee is for.

What if you put that original cover back over the new header, might be overlooked.

What if you put that original cover back over the new header, might be overlooked.

ya..the heat sheild. that might work!

which header is legal?

there are no headers available for the tC that are emissions legal. hopefully some will come out in the future though.

but you can put the steel cover that the stock have and you can pass the inspection, right?

if you dont live in a state with strict CARB tests, then i would guess its possible. here it NYC it is no possible.

what about texas?

so i can buy and instal the Megan Header and cover it with the steel cover for the inspection only and it can pass?

possibly

thanks... it is useful to live in a state that does not have much interest in those details.

1. Most horsepower - We will sponsor anyone here to prove it

Prove it. Sponsor me. :pray:

Worth a shot.

-Z

If you can come to South Florida for dyno...then its yours... :)

Im afraid that it will sound like rice, since I got the TRD exhaust. Hopefully someone will have a review and sound clips.

Please go to http://alphawerks.com/dyno/scion_tC_dyno.htm for ALL SOUND CLIPS...

In the clips you will see that the sound is not ricey...it actually give the car a deeper tone...

Best regards,

Victor D.

which header is legal?

The Alphawerks header is legal in every state that does not have CARB testing.

The only CARB state is California.

But, no header can pass CARB and it never will because you have to change the cat on the header which means that it will not pass no matter what.

But the header will pass SMOG without CARB in every other state no problem.

Victor D.
Nexus Industry
Scionlife Customer Support

yup, Im now sold on Alphawerks after hearing the sound clip, sounds awesome and it looks like alot of thought and work went into the header......even if Im paying more, I know that I am getting the best stuff.

plus I dont have to get smog for 6 years!

NYC has carb testing

NYC has carb testing

smog is the sniffer test right? what is CARB?

haha i am so sorry, CARB is only California residents, CARB stands for California Air Resources Board.

Smog is formed due to improperly burned fuels. In cases where to much fuel is presented to the engine cambers high levels of Carbon Monoxides (CO) are emitted through the engine tail pipe. In cases where low fuel levels are presented, once again the fuel burns improperly and now the engine produces low levels of CO, but begins to emit high levels of Nitrous Oxides (NOx). The engine may also miss-fire due to inadequate fuel, creating excessive Hydrocarbons (HC).

The optimum performance level is achieved when the engine can maintain a 14.7:1 air/fuel ratio during the combustion process with a constant variation +/- 5% to assist the catalytic converter operation. The "Basic" smog test requires vehicles to be tested, only at idle and 2500 rpms. "Basic" smog test vehicles do not need to be driven on a dynomometer.

As an incentive to our customers, we will be including the 02 simulator with your header ABSOLUTELY FREE..

As and incentive! :rofl:

You get them for free with new headers from nexusindustry anyway!

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Im afraid that it will sound like rice, since I got the TRD exhaust. Hopefully someone will have a review and sound clips.

Please go to http://alphawerks.com/dyno/scion_tC_dyno.htm for ALL SOUND CLIPS...

In the clips you will see that the sound is not ricey...it actually give the car a deeper tone...

Best regards,

Victor D.

I want to hear it with the TRD exhaust on it.

You are fast to post another topic so here check this out 2nd to last post. "We provide the cel fix"

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52162

Heh.. ok... Alpha Werks asked me to make this thread.. but since they are on here.. they can handle it...

Im afraid that it will sound like rice, since I got the TRD exhaust. Hopefully someone will have a review and sound clips.

Please go to http://alphawerks.com/dyno/scion_tC_dyno.htm for ALL SOUND CLIPS...

In the clips you will see that the sound is not ricey...it actually give the car a deeper tone...

Best regards,

Victor D.

Please describe the entire exhaust system on the car in clip?

The car in the clip has:

- Alphawerks Stage 2 Intake
- Alphawerks Throttle Body
- Alphawerks Headers
- Alphawerks Cat-Back Exhaust

Best regards,

Victor D.
Nexus Industry
scionlife.com Customer Support

How much and can I just buy the Alphawerks Racing "Smart" O2 Simulator separately and where do I buy it?

Check your PM...

To this point the Smart Sim's have only been sold with the headers. Our fear is having all the R+D we put into the header go to waste by having someone just copy the design on the Smart Sim. By only offering them to this point with the headers we at least provide an obstacle to someone from just putting down a couple of bucks and copy the design for the Smart Sim. I assume that at somepoint we will offer it seperately. When that happens scionlife.com members will be the first to know. I wish I could just give it to you guys because that is not a part that we make money on but there are too many companies out there that just copy product and do not do their own legwork to get the job done. Again I wish it were otherwise.

Best regards,

Victor D.
Nexus Industry
scionlife.com Product Support