Scion tC 5-SP 2nd gear has a mild power boost/step?

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Nov 13, 2006 | 03:16 AM

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paul34

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maybe it just feels wrong, but you know its so right

don't mind me...

Nov 13, 2006 | 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by paul34

maybe it just feels wrong, but you know its so right

don't mind me...

oh yeah

Nov 13, 2006 | 04:42 PM

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It is VVT-i. The 2AZ-FE was tuned for mid-range power. That means the cam phasing is set more aggressively at the mid range, which is around 4000 RPM. Since VVT-i is phasing the cam, it is not a "cam-lift" like the VVTL-i. This means a smoother transition.

Nov 13, 2006 | 04:46 PM

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Jan 24, 2007 | 08:00 AM

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its prolly just a spike int hp and tq....look at a stock dyno graph, is there a spike or a steady yet noticeable increase between 3k and 4k?

that might explain iiittttt