Scion power
#1
Scion power
OK. I'm in college and as a highschool graduation present my parents are getting me a scion. Basically, I love everything about the car except it's straight line performance. My dad has an audi a6 2.7T with about 250 horsepower, and I was wondering if there is a way to give my XB the same sorta punch that my dad's audi has. I just dont like not being able to pass people easily. Will the turbo kits bring the 0-60 times down to the 7 second range? I plan on getting an intake, exhaust, turbo/supercharger, and a few other things. Is there any way to get some real punch out of my XB or am I hopeless?
Thank you all so much!
Thank you all so much!
#2
TRD will be releasing a turbo in about 6-8 months...words straight from the mouth of Scion corporate. They had a car with the kit installed at SEMA, it looked real clean. Suppossed boost is 35-50hp...on a car that weighs 2400 lbs and has 108hp from the factory, that's nearly a 50% increase in power. Should be impressive. I haven't seen any dynos or time trials, but I think it'll be good enough for most...especially since it won't hurt the warranty.
#3
forget performance, how bout a showcar system? I'll sell you mine-almost brand new.
Have you even tried the scion. Get stick, you'll love it. Its got enough punch and I easily pass everyone. even uphill is a breeze. Save up for the turbo or whatever but atleast give it a chance.
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Have you even tried the scion. Get stick, you'll love it. Its got enough punch and I easily pass everyone. even uphill is a breeze. Save up for the turbo or whatever but atleast give it a chance.
welcome to scionlife
#5
scions are not ment for a lot of speed. there are ways to boost the power and adding an aftermarket turbo will be the way to go. trd will only add minimal power for too much money. plus, 5-6 months in trd lanuage is 9-15 months in real life.
#6
Re: Scion power
Originally Posted by tstalion79
OK. I'm in college and as a highschool graduation present my parents are getting me a scion. Basically, I love everything about the car except it's straight line performance. My dad has an audi a6 2.7T with about 250 horsepower, and I was wondering if there is a way to give my XB the same sorta punch that my dad's audi has. I just dont like not being able to pass people easily. Will the turbo kits bring the 0-60 times down to the 7 second range? I plan on getting an intake, exhaust, turbo/supercharger, and a few other things. Is there any way to get some real punch out of my XB or am I hopeless?
Thank you all so much!
Thank you all so much!
#8
Re: Scion power
Originally Posted by tstalion79
OK. I'm in college and as a highschool graduation present my parents are getting me a scion. Basically, I love everything about the car except it's straight line performance...
If not, hold off on mods until you actually drive it. The xB is remarkably quick for 105HP. You only have 2400 pounds to push around, so you don't need the HP.
One thing about being in college, you don't have a lot of time to dink around with cars, unless you want to make cars your only hobby. If you leave your Scion stock it will probably serve you well through your MS degree with normal mantainance. If you hop it up you might not be so lucky!
George
#9
..........And that ladies and gentlemen is what you call some smarrrrt individuals, college doesn't teach this kind of sh#$. I am glad to be apart of such a humble group of Scion owners. IonZmyscionZkid!!!
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