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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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holy *** thats pretty fast... hows the engine chatter?? any problems so far?? did u feel any difference?? props btw!

were are the pics??
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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now if only you show while driving next. revs good though.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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wow that revs pretty freakin fast now, thanks for posting it
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:03 AM
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yea, i'd like to see a tach video of it on the road... what mods do you have?
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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I hope the engine lasts.

Good work.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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this has no affect on the engine.
the only purpose it has is for the comfort of the driver and the passangers.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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so were are the pics and DIY?? lol
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
so were are the pics and DIY?? lol
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mid_Life_tC-risis
6whp gain ... decide for yourself if it's worth it

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=187387
Can you even feel a difference with 6whp? Doesn't seem worth it for such a low gain & risking premature failure.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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why doesnt anyone understand...
this mod has nothing to do with premature failure if you do it correctly.
if your shooting for high HP numbers this mod SHOULD actually be performed.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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whippingpost i know asking for a DIY is alot but if you could just post the pics that would be great too
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AAG
Originally Posted by Mid_Life_tC-risis
6whp gain ... decide for yourself if it's worth it

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=187387
Can you even feel a difference with 6whp? Doesn't seem worth it for such a low gain & risking premature failure.
Honestly, although freeing up HP is a great side effect, reducing rotational mass and drag on the engine is worth it for those looking to get the most out of their tC... and if anyone has had the pleasure to ride in or drive a tC with a lighter flywheel and removed balanced shafts, the procedure becomes priceless. As for premature failure, the balance shafts have more to do with reducing cabin vibration, and there has been thousands of race miles put on the same engine to prove that this procedure will not cause engine failure.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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wow that thing revs crazy fast!!!! ha awesome!!!!
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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update?
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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watching
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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I will gladly paypal $10 to anyone willing to take the time and do a write up with pictures on the balance shaft removal. Please, someone!!! I need to change my oil again soon and would love to do this along with it.
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