my mechanic is hotter than yours!

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/resized_PICT0765.jpg (http://www.supload.com/free/resized_PICT0765.jpg/view/)

I'll start the real thread when the pipes come back from powder coating but here is a couple teaser pics.

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0742-547534.jpg (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0742-547534.jpg/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0747-994035.jpg (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0747-994035.jpg/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0750-706412.jpg (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0750-706412.jpg/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0755.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0755.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0759.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0759.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0786.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0786.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0788.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0788.JPG/view/)

Lookin good.....

BTW, the car's lookin good too :rofl:

nice, when will the coating be finished and installed? vid's please :D

Nice ride... :bow:

can you tell me where you got the short shifter from? how much? and did it use the stock boot or did it come with a new one? that thing looks too clean :P

Nice ride... :bow:

can you tell me where you got the short shifter from? how much? and did it use the stock boot or did it come with a new one? that thing looks too clean :P

http://www.twmperformance.com/
It's the stage 2 shifter and the boot is stock, just folded inside of itself to shorten it.

nice, when will the coating be finished and installed? vid's please :D

Powder coating should be done today, there will be plenty of vids and pics coming. Not much to video yet ;)

Lookin good.....

BTW, the car's lookin good too :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl:

Nice ride... :bow:

can you tell me where you got the short shifter from? how much? and did it use the stock boot or did it come with a new one? that thing looks too clean :P

http://www.twmperformance.com/
It's the stage 2 shifter and the boot is stock, just folded inside of itself to shorten it.

Thanks for the response...
one more question, how is the ride on 19s? does it rub against anything while turning? did you lower your car any or is it just the rims? thanks again :lalala:

She's purty.

:love:

Looking good...Same question as Sammy...how is the ride on 19s? Been debating on gettin 19's or just going with 18's

Ride is fine on the 19's and only rub under VERY agressive turns, even then they only rub on the inside plastic, nothing metal. The car is lowered, using the TRD shocks/springs/struts.

Thanks for all the kind words.

what turbo kit is that man? Im guessing ZPI.

It's funny that even though he lives in FL and is closer to Scionspeed :gun: he chose ZPI over them. ZPI rocks!! :bow:

either she has a really big head, or thats a really bad photoshop :P

either she has a really big head, or thats a really bad photoshop :P

you're blind


anyways... i'd like some videos... no not of the car. yes i went there. sue me! lol

Something's wrong....her shirt is on

I still cant figure out why there are doing the work right then and there if the kits are made.

I still cant figure out why there are doing the work right then and there if the kits are made.

It's not a "kit", it's all custom pipes.

It's funny that even though he lives in FL and is closer to Scionspeed :gun: he chose ZPI over them. ZPI rocks!! :bow:

You know why... it's doesn't need to be talked about though.

I still cant figure out why there are doing the work right then and there if the kits are made.

It's not a "kit", it's all custom pipes.

Wait so u go to ZPI u get there kit installed.. and they do custom piping? whats wrong with the premade for the kit?>

i dunno, bob's pretty hawt...

Wait so u go to ZPI u get there kit installed.. and they do custom piping? whats wrong with the premade for the kit?>

Are you kidding me? What is your problem?

I wanted custom pipes so I paid for custom pipes... I'm getting a custom tune on my Emanage and custom mounting of my gauges, wanna hate on that too... JERK!! Please leave!!

i dunno, bob's pretty hawt...

Post pics!!!! LOL

Update: Work completed on day 2...

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0793.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0793.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0794.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0794.JPG/view/)

j/k, pipes are finished from powder coating, here's a pic of comparison between before/after (not on the same pipe, but you'll get the idea of the finish).

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0799.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0799.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0800.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0800.JPG/view/)

Tomorrows work:

Install new pipes, bracket them to frame/block, install new injectors, install S-pipe, custom mid-pipe will be fabricated, install Emanage, install gauges, tune car.

Fridays work:

Finish custom tune, dyno pulls, final assembly, race someone!!!!!

I'm sure there will be a video or two tomorrow.

i dunno, bob's pretty hawt...

Post pics!!!! LOL

http://carbbs.ca:6025/smurf/image%5C20012%20-%20mechanic.jpg


o.o

hehe sorry, i'll crawl back into my hole ._. [dun ask for pics of dat plz zomg k thanks]


oh, and... nice ride... O_O ::drool:: kthankz Lol

Wait so u go to ZPI u get there kit installed.. and they do custom piping? whats wrong with the premade for the kit?>

Are you kidding me? What is your problem?

I wanted custom pipes so I paid for custom pipes... I'm getting a custom tune on my Emanage and custom mounting of my gauges, wanna hate on that too... JERK!! Please leave!!
Dude im not hating... I just want to know wtf's going on cuz I wanna get a zpi kit myself. Damn people always taking things the wrong way.

Keith, from the pics that he posted. it looks like his intercooler piping is hidden from view. the normal kits come with the intercooler exposed on the fake side vents which requires some cutting of the stock bumber. since some people do not want the intercooler exposed like it normally comes, custom piping is required.

can't wait for your vid's Dyltone.

Actually, my FMIC piping will be exposed just like all the others, but the rest of the piping will have a minimum number of connectors and is all custom bent to look a certain way.

What turbocharger are you running and at what psig?

Actually, my FMIC piping will be exposed just like all the others, but the rest of the piping will have a minimum number of connectors and is all custom bent to look a certain way.

And thats all that had to be said... Thank you

so after all that you drive back to florida? probably will get in tons of races on the way

so after all that you drive back to florida? probably will get in tons of races on the way

I hope not :D :evil:

What turbocharger are you running and at what psig?

GT III 16 G @ 10psi

Didn't get everything done on the list but here are some pics

Update: Work completed on day 3...

Pipes and Turbo housing came back from powder coater... :D

Here they are:

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0810.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0810.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0811.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0811.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0812.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0812.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0813.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0813.JPG/view/)

Worlds only two tone powder coat FMIC :D

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0806.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0806.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0807.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0807.JPG/view/)

Wiring Emange in to ZPI Jumper Harness

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0816.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0816.JPG/view/)

Black Turbo and Manifold... SEXY!!!!!!!!!

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0822.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0822.JPG/view/)

Test fitting right side piping...

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0830.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0830.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT0834.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT0834.JPG/view/)

That's it for now, more tomorrow, hopefully some vids too!

Tomorrows work:

Install rest of the pipes, bracket them to frame/block, install new injectors, install S-pipe, custom mid-pipe will be fabricated, install Emanage, install gauges, cut bumper, mount fog lights, install crank pully, tune car.

This shop is so amazing, they come in early, leave late, get parts overnighted, all in the name of customer service. Many other shops could learn a lesson or ten from these guys. ZPI has my business for life and I mean that!!!

holla a.j., cant wait to roll you in the subaru......... from a dig of course! :P

looks beautiful. looks like a very high quality oem setup. good job!

:clap: Sweet

holla a.j., cant wait to roll you in the subaru......... from a dig of course! :P

Bring it!!!! :lalala:

I don't think my car will beat yours, from a dig or roll. Your car is sick fast!!!! :bow: :bow: :bow:

Bad ___ man, looks excellent!

keep us updated, looks like its coming along good

What temps will powder coating hold up to? If I do decide to go turbo, I want a nice looking setup like yours or sciondad's! Will the powder coating eventually wear away from all the heat, or are there any maintenence requirements to keep them looking nice?

waiting for vid...

What temps will powder coating hold up to? If I do decide to go turbo, I want a nice looking setup like yours or sciondad's! Will the powder coating eventually wear away from all the heat, or are there any maintenence requirements to keep them looking nice?

powdercoating isn't for hot pipes

AJ I hate you lol JK, your car is gonna be fast as ____... wish i had that kind of money to burn on my car... I'll still be first auto turbo in south florida i hope :)

What temps will powder coating hold up to? If I do decide to go turbo, I want a nice looking setup like yours or sciondad's! Will the powder coating eventually wear away from all the heat, or are there any maintenence requirements to keep them looking nice?

Powder coating is extremely resistant to heat and is also extremely durable, plus you have an awesome finish.

I'm not sure what he used on the manifold/turbo, but what I did was get a silver ceramic coating on my manifold inside/out. This keeps temps down, prevents rust and has another extremely durable nice finish

Sorry for no updates. I had to leave the car and fly back home for an unexpected job interview. My appreciation to ZPI for allowing me to leave my car while I handle this. I'll be flying back next Monday 10/3 to drive my car home. I'll post vids and the rest of the pics when I can.

so whats the grand total? kit, labor, powder coat, pipes... have fun ridin home, dont make too many riced out hondas cry.

lookin great. cant wait for the vids

On my way out, but here is a few pictures. I wish I had her home to drive, stupid job interviews ;)

Various engine bay shots:
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1232.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1232.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1234.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1234.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1223.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1223.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1224.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1224.JPG/view/)

http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1236.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1236.JPG/view/)

AEM Wideband o2 gauge and Cobalt Boost Gauge (Thanks Joey for that awesome mounting!!!)
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1227.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1227.JPG/view/)

Custom tuned Emanage
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1229.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1229.JPG/view/)

Relocated (Rally Style) Fog Lights (Thanks Kenny!!)
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1238.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1238.JPG/view/)

Blitz i-Color - First one installed in North America (Thanks Kenny, Kisha, and Joey!!!)
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/PICT1228.JPG (http://www.supload.com/free/PICT1228.JPG/view/)

holy freaking ___ $hIt. Is that the anthrocite finsih pipes?? And which 2 gages are those in your air vent???? And the Blitz i-color, good work. It's as if you're building a car with my brain, cause that's seriously that same dream set up I'd want. Mine however, has been downsized a bit for budgeting reasons.

Thanks for the kind words we had a lot of fun this weekend. Looking forward to racing the car while you are gone......yeah

hurry up with the vid man.

Come on and finish that kit so we can race. I live in Miami, FL so if we meet up half way its like a 20-30 minute drive. Currently running 10PSI on stock exhaust and untuned. Next week im tuning it, so it should be a bit quicker. Msg me, if ur interested in setting something up.

oh hell i'd drive out to see that :)

Yeah i want to see the vid man.

I love the black finish on everything. It makes it look sick stock and i really like that! :clap:

Come on and finish that kit so we can race. I live in Miami, FL so if we meet up half way its like a 20-30 minute drive. Currently running 10PSI on stock exhaust and untuned. Next week im tuning it, so it should be a bit quicker. Msg me, if ur interested in setting something up.

The kit is finished, I had to fly home for interviews this week so the car is sitting. I'm flying back next Monday, 10/3 to drive the car home. Not sure if I'll fly up and drive back same day so I may not be home till the 5th or so.

I will definitely race you and your Scion Speed Stage II car, tuned of course, I wouldn't want to hear any excuses when you get rolled by my 16G :D

Anyway, give me a few days to actually drive the car, I've only driven the car about 2 miles during one of the first tuning sessions so I don't even know how she hooks up with my 19's or how she should be shifted.

I think by that next weekend Oct 8th/9th I can meet you in Ft. Lauderdale and run you a few times. I'll bring the video camera, you just bring your pride and prepare for disappointment :P

Matty, you'd better get some time off work :D

Come on and finish that kit so we can race. I live in Miami, FL so if we meet up half way its like a 20-30 minute drive. Currently running 10PSI on stock exhaust and untuned. Next week im tuning it, so it should be a bit quicker. Msg me, if ur interested in setting something up.


I will take this race if you meet me half way

Dam...I need to be boosted again...I have been w/out the boost box for 1 day and Im missin it already...I need my tC to come in already so I can be boosted again.

yo when this goes down in lauderdale you gotta make sure and tell me i am in broward and would love to watch this ..... gettin wood thinkin about it hahaha

same ^^^^ here!!!

Not a problem, but Simez2003 is going to have a problem getting his car tuned with all the changes he's making to his fuel management system between now and then :D

I hope he gets it done so we can have the first ScionSpeed vs. ZPI race. I'd also be interested in going to Moroso with a bunch of scions one Friday for test n tune if you guys are up for it, let's organize one for sometime in mid October!!!!

jelous.... :bow: :bow: nice car i just wish i had the money to boost my car... but im not that lucky, have fun you lucky bastard lol jk.













no but seriously your lucky. nice car btw idk if i said that already. have you thought about powercoating your valve cover or are you going to keep the oe cover on?

I just really hope he doesnt still try to run 15psi :nails:
Id hate to see a rod go pop...we got low compression motors w/ half a$$ed solutions to fuel management. The motor will handle decent boost but the fuel setups will only allow us to push soo far w/out engine failure.

dyltone....
is there room too put the bottom grill over the intercooler to make it a bit more sleeperish?

dyltone....
is there room too put the bottom grill over the intercooler to make it a bit more sleeperish?

Yes but Kenny won't do it because my girlfriend said she liked it better without it so I have to wait till I get the car back to do it myself LOL!!!!!

dyltone....
is there room too put the bottom grill over the intercooler to make it a bit more sleeperish?

Yes but Kenny won't do it because my girlfriend said she liked it better without it so I have to wait till I get the car back to do it myself LOL!!!!!

girlfriend>kenny>dyltone :rofl:

dyltone....
is there room too put the bottom grill over the intercooler to make it a bit more sleeperish?

Yes but Kenny won't do it because my girlfriend said she liked it better without it so I have to wait till I get the car back to do it myself LOL!!!!!



Now that's funny... :rofl: :rofl:

lol... poor you.. when you get it back do you think you could post a pict or two with the bottom grill installed?

lol... poor you.. when you get it back do you think you could post a pict or two with the bottom grill installed?

Yeah, not a problem :D

here is what it will look like with out fog lights:http://www.thescionstore.com/images/projects/david/david6.JPG

Man, those sticking out make it looks like someone found some pipes in the backyard and slapped them on.

Nice car, like the kit, but def not a fan of the pipes sticking out.

in all honesty thinking the same thing!

Nice car. When/if I can get my tC (if someone takes me mustang gt lol) I'd like it to be that nice... if I wasn't poor. :doh:

thanks for posting the pict with the bottom grill. im gonna be honest when i say im torn on the way the kit looks.... part of me likes the look of the pipes sticking out... but then the other part of me is wanting the sleeper look a bit more... all in all it still look awesome! You been having some fun? how does she ride? hows the feel? too torquie? jumpy?

thanks for posting the pict with the bottom grill. im gonna be honest when i say im torn on the way the kit looks.... part of me likes the look of the pipes sticking out... but then the other part of me is wanting the sleeper look a bit more... all in all it still look awesome! You been having some fun? how does she ride? hows the feel? too torquie? jumpy?

A scion with a turbo, an external wastegate, and an exhaust doesn't sound like a sleeper, so looking like a sleeper isn't going to help. ;)

Hammer time!

Absolutely agree with Nester on that one. The car sounds like a race car, the only sleeper you'll be able to pull off is when the car is off.

Not when "Ricer Joe" comes pulling up to you in first gear @ 7,00,000 Rpms... with his "massave" set of lightning Audio 15's buzzing his rear hatch off....
he'll say "DUDE I GOT EUROS ON THIS MUTHA" IT's JDM TIZZITE!!! WANNA GOO!! (where He contines to rev @ 7biligilion rpm's ) I'll SMOKE YOUR ASSSS....

reading that was a complete waste of 7 seconds of my life. i want a refund.

If the BOV and the wastegate are recirculated and the exhaust tract retains two cats and a resonator and a good muffler it should sound sleeper too.

If the BOV and the wastegate are recirculated and the exhaust tract retains two cats and a resonator and a good muffler it should sound sleeper too.

HAHA Funny.

Recirc = Less HP
Cats = Less HP

Sounds like sleeper = slow in your opinion.

Flying up tomorrow to pick up my baby! Probably will be driving home Tuesday afternoon and post tons on Wednesday!!!

Wish me luck!

recirc and cats would be a very minimal loss
worth the lack of noise in my opinion

can't wait to see it A.J. good luck!

recirc and cats would be a very minimal loss
worth the lack of noise in my opinion

Very untrue... Just recirculating the wastegate could be as much as 40 whp difference on my car.

P.S. Not just guessing here either, one of the first ZPI cars, had a recirculated wastegate and it cost him 40 whp on the dyno. I've actually seen that car in person, it's NOT QUIET!

Slow in YOUR opinion sounds like sleeper in MY opinion.

You don't deny that a turboe'd tC, with recirculating BOV and wastegate is still faster than most equivalent NA cars, do you?

You don't deny that it'd be quiet with still with the recirculating vents?

You don't deny that mufflers and resonators and cats cost only a handful of HP at the most?

Then we are in concurrence.

recirc and cats would be a very minimal loss
worth the lack of noise in my opinion

Very untrue... Just recirculating the wastegate could be as much as 40 whp difference on my car.

P.S. Not just guessing here either, one of the first ZPI cars, had a recirculated wastegate and it cost him 40 whp on the dyno. I've actually seen that car in person, it's NOT QUIET!

you show me a dyno proving that and i'll paypal you $1.

LOL
40 WHP is a lil extreme for an open dump, perhaps 10-15WHP may be more reasonable. Todays cats have minimal restrictions, which result in about a 5 hp loss I would say at most.

Slow in YOUR opinion sounds like sleeper in MY opinion.

You don't deny that a turboe'd tC, with recirculating BOV and wastegate is still faster than most equivalent NA cars, do you?

You don't deny that it'd be quiet with still with the recirculating vents?

You don't deny that mufflers and resonators and cats cost only a handful of HP at the most?

Then we are in concurrence.


It'll be quieter, but it still won't be quiet. As soon as I put an intake on my WRX, you could hear recirculating BOV all the time.. and turbo spool and whine.

There was no denying it was turbo...

It's a matter of personal preference, if that's what you want, go for it.. But don't expect to sneak the turbo past anyone. :)

I'd focus on shocking them with how fast it is, and less on how quiet it is..

On the WRX you can absolutely still hear the recirculated BOV, my friend has a Greddy R recirced and you can hear a swooshing noise now even w/out an intake. It could be heard over his exhaust which is 3" turbo catless back Perrin exhaust.

[quote=matty-tC]it's NOT QUIET!


And neither is your's. I just got back from ZPI this past Sunday morning. I had the pleasure of seeing your car. And let me tell you dude, you won't be disappointed. I will catch up to you in power soon, but it's a beast.


PS...don't spank to many Mustangs on your way out of KY.

my car???

i doubt that LOL
i was racing in bradenton this weekend

How loud your BOV is depends on whos making it, I'm sure. In anycase, I'm more talking about the wastegate. The BOV sound is tough to get rid of completely and who would want to anyways? When it's recirculated I'm sure it'll be soft enough not to be heard by other drivers in different cars on the freeway.

But I suppose it's a lost cause anyways.

you're right, just go and go fast.

my car???

i doubt that LOL
i was racing in bradenton this weekend


No, not your car, I was talking about Dyltone's.

ahh you quoted me.. you may want to edit that post :wink:

I just bought my tc coupe two weeks ago. I'm trying to learn as much about customizing as I can. I was blown away at your modifications. I'm curious to see if you might have a guestimate as to how much of a difference all of the upgrades gave you. I'm curious as to what's possible, and from what I can tell from your post and pics, you would know better than anyone else. I would appreciate any suggestions, guidance, or info you can give. Beautiful car, -Nick

ahh you quoted me.. you may want to edit that post :wink:


lol....the edit button has disappeared. :P

Link to video everyone has been waiting for.

Did somebody think this car was going to be a sleeper? LMAO

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=86324

Enjoy!!!

ZPI kit looks good and well thought out.

I saw on your other post about output about 290whp and that's very good.

Im not suprised tho. There's a turbo '04 Solara with the same 2.4L engine and five speed transmission.

With a Turbo Peformance Turbo Kit, stock exhaust and a friend of mine spending about 10 hours with Greddy E-Manage it put down 230hp, with stock injectors in place.

We had a problem with pegging the MAP sensor but once we figured that out, it was very smooth.

Looks like this 2.4L engine responds well to additional airflow without alot of restriction.

If your in the San Fernando Valley and need your E-Manage tuned, it was our first one with one, so taking 10 hours with wiring and still learning the software isn't bad in my opinion, check out The Dyno Store - http://www.thedynostore.info/

Good Luck on your ZPI kit and its nice to finally see some tC's with some output.

nice

hey Dyltone how about some more pics of the white supra in the top right corner of the first pic?

loud as hell but absolutly beautiful.....

hey Dyltone how about some more pics of the white supra in the top right corner of the first pic?

Sorry, it was a customers car and wasn't there when I picked up my car.