Buyers Guide: Scion tC Intakes
05-26-2006, 08:54 PM
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Injen will net the most HP gain. It's been the clear winner in most HP results. K&N is one of the worst performers despite it's quality and reputation. If you're installing yourself, AEM and TRD will be a good deal easier due to the smaller diameter piping used, and they yield HP gains almost the same as Injen, perhaps minus 2HP... an amount that won't make a real difference, regardless. Plus AEM and TRD probably have better warranties. AEM is CARB exemption pending if that's an issue for you. I would go with AEM or Injen if I were you, based off your question... just depends on if you want an easier install or the absolute most HP gain, albeit only ~1-2HP over AEM/TRD.
05-30-2006, 11:10 PM
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i was installing my injen intake today and i dunno how dumb i am but i couldn't get the dang tube to go into the fender... i had the wheel off but i didn't want to remove the bumper cuz i was in my driveway.... any ideas or a helping hand to make it a "Cold Air" thanks in advance
05-31-2006, 01:50 AM
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This is why I would reccomend AEM or TRD. They use smaller diameter piping for an easier install and still provide a neglegible difference in HP compared to Injen. You need to take off the bumper for your Injen install though 
It's just alot of screws really... not that bad.
Oh, and none of the intakes are "CARB Approved" to my knowledge. The best you'll do is possibly CARB Exemption from AEM's and likely TRD's intakes.
It's just alot of screws really... not that bad.Oh, and none of the intakes are "CARB Approved" to my knowledge. The best you'll do is possibly CARB Exemption from AEM's and likely TRD's intakes.
05-31-2006, 02:24 AM
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Beware of Weapon R... it was popular in the beginning because it was the sole intake that offered decent gains, however their product quality has been questioned and criticized several times (just search). I've heard of the possibility of internal components of their intake design becoming loose and even getting sucked into the manifold. Just a precautionary advisement... you make the decision.
05-31-2006, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaski21
This is why I would reccomend AEM or TRD. They use smaller diameter piping for an easier install and still provide a neglegible difference in HP compared to Injen. You need to take off the bumper for your Injen install though It's just alot of screws really... not that bad.
Oh, and none of the intakes are "CARB Approved" to my knowledge. The best you'll do is possibly CARB Exemption from AEM's and likely TRD's intakes.
It's just alot of screws really... not that bad.Oh, and none of the intakes are "CARB Approved" to my knowledge. The best you'll do is possibly CARB Exemption from AEM's and likely TRD's intakes.
06-27-2006, 05:12 AM
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Weapon-R intakes.
I know this has nothing to do with tC intakes... but Im offering my opinion on Weapon-R intakes... I installed a short intake on my GF's 94 Celica.. and the movement of the engine caused the bracket to break.. and upon inspecting the filter itself.. the plastic housing had a ka-jillion tiny cracks in it.. like the plastic was deteriorating. So now my opinion on Weapon-R is like its pretty much buying a cheap ___ intake from APC.
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06-30-2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitznosaj
Anyone have some numbers for an ARC induction box? I read some losses through the butt dyno after switching from injen CAI to ARC but im not sure how much.
HCI dynoed it at 3hp and 5 ft lbs i believe
07-02-2006, 07:10 AM
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I've been looking into the Injen CAI but i have noticed that it does not have a bypass valve. I have heard the AEM bypass will work but i question that seeing as how the piping is a different size. Also (and this might be showing my ignorance) but i've noticed on a couple of sites that the injen is made for a 5-spd, i have an auto so will this make a difference? Thanks.
P.S. Sorry if this post is in the wrong spot or something. I read this forum regularly but i have never posted to a forum before...don't really know the procedure.
P.S. Sorry if this post is in the wrong spot or something. I read this forum regularly but i have never posted to a forum before...don't really know the procedure.
07-02-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by AndrewGene
I've been looking into the Injen CAI but i have noticed that it does not have a bypass valve. I have heard the AEM bypass will work but i question that seeing as how the piping is a different size. Also (and this might be showing my ignorance) but i've noticed on a couple of sites that the injen is made for a 5-spd, i have an auto so will this make a difference? Thanks.
P.S. Sorry if this post is in the wrong spot or something. I read this forum regularly but i have never posted to a forum before...don't really know the procedure.
P.S. Sorry if this post is in the wrong spot or something. I read this forum regularly but i have never posted to a forum before...don't really know the procedure.
I have an auto tc and i have the injen cai and there isnt any problem with it, you can get it on ebay......it should say in the title it will work for an auto also or it will be in the description.