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04-27-2005, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dakine
Can anyone put up some info on the bulbs. Like interior and exterior stock lighting. 
Hi Beams are 9005's...60W, Halogen
Low Beams are 9006's...51W, Halogen
Front Turn signals are 7440's...21W, Amber Wedge Bulb
Parking lights are 194's...5W, Wedge Bulb
Front Side Markers are 194's...5W, Wedge Bulb
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Markers are 7443's...21/5W, Wedge Bulb
Rear Turn signals are 7440's...21W, Wedge Bulb
Reverse lights are 921's...18W, 5W, Wedge Bulb
Liscence Plate lights are 168's...5W, Wedge Bulb
Interior Map lights (Front) are 194's...5W, Wedge Bulb
Interior Dome light (Rear) is 8W...(yes, Eight), Wedge Bulb
Personal Lights are 194's...5W, Wedge Bulb
Luggage Compartment is a 5W, Double End Bulb
Light in Cubby Hole is a #74 mini incandescent lamp bulb
04-27-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by chrischoi
what about 0-60 times?
Powering the tC is a 160-hp., 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, the same engine that's standard in the Camry. It offers variable valve timing and makes a bit of a racket on hard acceleration.
Thanks to it, though, the tC has some get up and go, unlike its two Scion stablemates with their 108-hp., 1.5-liter four- cylinder engines. PBS TV's "MotorWeek" said zero to 60mph took a respectable 7.6 seconds in its testing of the tC, nearly 4 seconds less than the other Scions.
04-27-2005, 08:19 PM
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Car & Driver Review - 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec 1/4mi: 15.7 sec @ 88 mph
Sport Compact Car Review - 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec 1/4mi: 15.7 sec @ 88.2 mph
Road & Track Review
Motor Trend Review
Motor Trend Road Test: Mazda3 5-door vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart vs. Mini Cooper S vs. Scion tC vs. Ford Focus ZX4 ST
Automobile Magazine Review
Autoweek Long-Term Test Part 1
Autoweek Long-Term Test Part 2
Autoweek Driver's Log
Super Street FiveAxis tC article and pictures
Sport Compact Car Review - 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec 1/4mi: 15.7 sec @ 88.2 mph
Road & Track Review
Motor Trend Review
Motor Trend Road Test: Mazda3 5-door vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart vs. Mini Cooper S vs. Scion tC vs. Ford Focus ZX4 ST
Automobile Magazine Review
Autoweek Long-Term Test Part 1
Autoweek Long-Term Test Part 2
Autoweek Driver's Log
Super Street FiveAxis tC article and pictures
10-16-2005, 07:15 PM
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I4, 2.4L, chain-driven DOHC, four-valve, open deck,
aluminum block and head
Displacement: 2362cc (144 cid)
Bore x stroke: 88.5 x 96mm (3.48 x 3.78 in.)
Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque: 163 ft.-lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Emission control: EVAP
Fuel system: MPFI
Fuel pressure: 44-50 psi @ idle, 21 psi hold
Fuel injectors: 11.6-12.4 ohms
Oil pressure: 4.3psi @ idle, 36-78 psi @ 3,000 rpm
Valve clearance: Intake, 0.008-0.011 in. (0.19-0.29mm); Exhaust,
0.012-0.016 in. (0.30-0.40mm). See Technical Notes.
Spark plug gap: 0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1mm)
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition timing: 5°-15° BTDC @ idle
Base idle speed: Manual, 650-750 rpm; Automatic, 610-710 rpm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery: 12V
Alternator: See Technical Notes.
Ignition: Direct
CAPACITIES
Oil/filter change: 4.0 qt. (3.8L)
Automatic trans: 3.7 qt. (3.5L)
Manual trans: 2.6 qt. (2.5L)
Fuel tank: 14.5 gal. (57L)
Cooling system: 7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Refrigerant: 14.1 ± 1.1 oz. (400 ± 30g)
Compressor: 4.7 ± 0.5 oz. (140 ± 15cc)
LUBRICANTS
Brake fluid: DOT 3
Engine oil: API SL, SAE 5W-30
Automatic trans oil: Toyota ATF Type T-IV
Manual trans oil: API GL-4 or -5, SAE 75W-90
Power steering: Dexron III
Refrigerant: R134a
Compressor: PAG ND-OIL 8
MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Oil and filter: 5,000 miles
Spark plugs: 30,000 miles
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
Drivetrain: FWD, five-speed manual or electronic four-speed
overdrive automatic transmission
Brake system: Disc/disc with four-channel ABS
WS sensors: Front, 1,400-1,800 ohms; Rear, 1,000-1,300 ohms
Front disc thickness: 0.906 in. (23mm) minimum
Rear disc thickness: 0.295 in. (7.5mm) minimum
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Front: MacPherson struts, A-arms, stabilizer bar
Rear: Lower A-arms, one upper link, coil springs, tube shocks
Lug nut torque: 76 ft.-lbs. (103 Nm)
Axle nut torque: 159 ft.-lbs. (216Nm)
FRONT ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
Toe: 0° ± 12’
Camber: -0°31’ ± 45’
Caster: 3°02’ ± 45’
SAI: 12°31’ ± 45’
This was taken from motorage. I posted this once but belive it to be deleted. The spark plug change interval is wrong its 120,000
aluminum block and head
Displacement: 2362cc (144 cid)
Bore x stroke: 88.5 x 96mm (3.48 x 3.78 in.)
Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque: 163 ft.-lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Emission control: EVAP
Fuel system: MPFI
Fuel pressure: 44-50 psi @ idle, 21 psi hold
Fuel injectors: 11.6-12.4 ohms
Oil pressure: 4.3psi @ idle, 36-78 psi @ 3,000 rpm
Valve clearance: Intake, 0.008-0.011 in. (0.19-0.29mm); Exhaust,
0.012-0.016 in. (0.30-0.40mm). See Technical Notes.
Spark plug gap: 0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1mm)
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition timing: 5°-15° BTDC @ idle
Base idle speed: Manual, 650-750 rpm; Automatic, 610-710 rpm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery: 12V
Alternator: See Technical Notes.
Ignition: Direct
CAPACITIES
Oil/filter change: 4.0 qt. (3.8L)
Automatic trans: 3.7 qt. (3.5L)
Manual trans: 2.6 qt. (2.5L)
Fuel tank: 14.5 gal. (57L)
Cooling system: 7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Refrigerant: 14.1 ± 1.1 oz. (400 ± 30g)
Compressor: 4.7 ± 0.5 oz. (140 ± 15cc)
LUBRICANTS
Brake fluid: DOT 3
Engine oil: API SL, SAE 5W-30
Automatic trans oil: Toyota ATF Type T-IV
Manual trans oil: API GL-4 or -5, SAE 75W-90
Power steering: Dexron III
Refrigerant: R134a
Compressor: PAG ND-OIL 8
MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Oil and filter: 5,000 miles
Spark plugs: 30,000 miles
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
Drivetrain: FWD, five-speed manual or electronic four-speed
overdrive automatic transmission
Brake system: Disc/disc with four-channel ABS
WS sensors: Front, 1,400-1,800 ohms; Rear, 1,000-1,300 ohms
Front disc thickness: 0.906 in. (23mm) minimum
Rear disc thickness: 0.295 in. (7.5mm) minimum
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Front: MacPherson struts, A-arms, stabilizer bar
Rear: Lower A-arms, one upper link, coil springs, tube shocks
Lug nut torque: 76 ft.-lbs. (103 Nm)
Axle nut torque: 159 ft.-lbs. (216Nm)
FRONT ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
Toe: 0° ± 12’
Camber: -0°31’ ± 45’
Caster: 3°02’ ± 45’
SAI: 12°31’ ± 45’
This was taken from motorage. I posted this once but belive it to be deleted. The spark plug change interval is wrong its 120,000
12-28-2005, 07:58 PM
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thanks for all the info very informative post!!! 
i have the tc with additional airbags in it
-windshield pillars
-rear window pillars
-seat airbags (curtain)
do the tc's without these still have the knee airbag b/c i had to pay 700 extra for the pillar and seat airbags!!!
i have the tc with additional airbags in it
-windshield pillars
-rear window pillars
-seat airbags (curtain)
do the tc's without these still have the knee airbag b/c i had to pay 700 extra for the pillar and seat airbags!!!
. But one day my 
