ima get a SCION TC what should i do to modify it by california standards of course?
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Sell it; then buy a Mustang GT (05/06/07), it's more than a Scion TC (you can pick up a 05 used for around 22k though) and it'll be faster and better looking than that tc would ever be, and it's really easy to modify the 4.6 modular V8, there is an abundance of modifications available. You would have to spend more than 15k w/ that scion to even match the Mustang probably.\n\n\nHowever, I can tell you what not to do to your Scion:\n-Lambo Doors\n-Big Wheels (go no bigger than 18's)\n-big speakers, anything that adds weight and no performance\n-ricer stickers, big spoiler that does nothing\n\nWhat you should do:\n-visual modifications should be subtle, and the aim should be on lightening the car, and better aerodynamics\n-wheels should be light, lessen the rolling mass, and automatically accelleration, handling, and braking will get better. \n-focus on performance, add a supercharger, lsd, (boo fwd) what I would really do is do a V8 rear wheel drive conversion, maybe you can find a old quattro etc.. awd system and adapt your car to put that in\n-cold air intake, low restriction exhaust, k&n air filter, bore and stroke that engine for a little more displacement\n-stiffer springs (stick w/ the TRD stuff probly, don't do anything stupid like cutting the springs)\n-supercharger/turbocharger that car definitely needs more power, however make sure that everything that needs to beefed up or swapped out to deal w/ the increased power is done...brakes, springs, tranny, steering maybe, axles too. \n\nStiffen that car, strut tower brace etc...
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well um depends on where ya live, where you take it..what kind of maintance you want done...there are alot of things to be maintained on a car...not all of them done at the same intervals...
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you can make the turbo work off of a 1984 SVO Mustang.  Hard to get but it'll work.  Try ebay. Also, the guy's post below mine is crazy.  The 2.8 in the SVO can be easily tuned to run in the low 12's.
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Most aftermarket part manufacturers have to deal with the California Air Research Board (CARB) to get their products approved for sale in California. All items that have been approved will have a CARB Executive Order # that basically says it is legal to have on your vehicle. Any product will specifically say whether or not it is smog legal. Adding an intake (I am assuming a Cold Air Intake), exhaust (as long as you don't alter the catalytic converters or any emissions-related sensors), and throttle body will, under most circumstances, be perfectly legal to do to any vehicle. Altering the computer, however, might not be. Once again, it depends. If there is a chip for the computer or some kind of tuner, it will explicitly say whether or not it is smog legal. Some are, and some aren't. However, keep this in mind: When you get a smog check in California, Smog Check stations are SUPPOSED to (they don't always but don't assume they won't) connect their machine to the diagnostic port of your vehicle to scan for any error codes or problems that could affect your vehicle's emissions system. If an ECU has been altered or is replaced and they try to scan the diagnostic port, you may run into trouble. The ECU sends identifying information to the Smog Station's computer, and if doesn't match what the car is supposed to be for that year/make/model, you will not pass.
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Well you can do something like a nitrous kit thats quick and easy, very cost effective. You can unlock that much with bolt ons too. Headers, full exhaust, cold air intake, plugs, wires, msd ignition box along with their new cap and rotor. Then get it tuned which is very under rated, you can unlock a lot of power through proper tuning. I dont mean hypercrap or supertrash chips but send you ecu to someone and get it tuned to your individual application and it even costs less to do it that way.
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That is a little difficult to help you with in e-mail!  What is it- Bicknell, Teo, etc.?  If you call the company that made the car they can help you.  Or get someone else with a four bar car to help you get it set up close to good and you can fine tune it for your own driving style from there.  where do you race?
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Scrap both ideas and get a cam, port the heads, and carburate it.  You'll see more results than fuel injection for a very reasonable price, a pre GenIII small block like yours is cheap to build up!
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Well if you want right-out-of-the-box accleration then the Tiburon is the way to go. \nBut if your looking to become a tuner and want to add cheap bodykits, giant wings, giant stickers, etc...then you will find alot more of that stuff for the Celica.\n\nThe Tib has 172 hp, 182 ft lbs of torque @3500rpm  \nthe Celica 180 hp, 130 ft lbs of torque @6800rpm\n\nSo if you put the two stock cars side by side the Tib would win the 1/4 mile.\n\n------------An article I found:-----------\nHow the Hyundai Tiburon stacks up against the Toyota Celica - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA \n\nHandling\nThe Hyundai Tiburon and the Toyota have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Hyundai Tiburon and the Celica definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots. \n\nDrivetrain\nThe Tiburon has a more massive engine than the Toyota Celica. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Hyundai Tiburon will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Celica finally gets moving. Because the Celica's maximum torque is reached at high RPMs, you'll have to shift gears a lot, especially when passing. \n\nUtility\nThe Hyundai Tiburon and the Toyota Celica can accommodate the same number of passengers. \n\nComfort\nWhile the front cabin in the Toyota Celica offers a bit more head room than the Hyundai Tiburon, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Hyundai Tiburon make it markedly more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Celica. \n\nDimensions\nThe Hyundai Tiburon is quite a bit heavier than the Toyota Celica. The Toyota Celica and the Tiburon compete for the same parking spaces. \n\nCost\nThe destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Toyota Celica to the dealership as the Hyundai Tiburon. With respect to MSRP, the Hyundai Tiburon costs considerably less than the Toyota Celica. The Toyota will save you money at the pump every year compared to the Hyundai Tiburon. \n\nOverview\nThe basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Celica isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai's.
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Try to buy the DeLorme atlas/gazeteer for California.  I have these for most states in the Northeast and they are great for this.\n\nHere's the link at Amazon:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0899332870/sr=8-1/qid=1141179981/ref=sr_1_1/102-1709752-2028100?%5Fencoding=UTF8
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BEING RAISED IN FLORIDA I'VE HAD TO ADAPT MANY MOUNTING BRACKETS AND AS I DON'T KNOW YOUR RIG AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO WITH IT YOU JUST MIGHT TRY MERC OR EVINRUDE CO'S TO GET SOME IDEAS  HOPE THIS HELPS  SOME TIMES I GO TO YAHOO IMAGES AND TYPE IN TROLLING MTRS.
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They vary.  Check what's in the service manual and you'll be on the money.  Have a nice day.
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Mustang for sure.  easy to tweak.  whatever you get, throw in a nitrous kit in the trunk and you'll be flying like John Denver
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I would try a California Honda Dealer
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Garage sale. Advertise your neighborhood about it. Put a leaflet at the Mc Donald's.\n\nDon't ask much for it, remember that new parts are much better and cheaper than what you bought...\n\nEbay is good but not local so the price of sending would be more than the stuff itself.
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A tune up to start.Plugs,spark plug wires,7mm will do fine.I reccomend bosch platinum plugs or split fire.For a budget,as I am on also,a new air filter will do,I like K&N.A good low restrictive muffler and a 3 inch exhaust will be suffice.You may want to check into a chip if your vehicle has a computer.Stay away from nitrous,your bottom end will not hold.Run a good 89 octane.This will not only improve your power but will also help your fuel mileage.If you want to get wild tear out all the interior and gut the thing to lighten it.You may want to also look into aftermarket undersized pulleys.Your looking at around a grand still at that.You may want to consider a trade for a mid eighties mustang with the 302.You could build a beast with that.Gluck man.Power up....
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you can get one custom to have installed. it won't be huge though. try asking your local custom body shops if they can special order it, or cut one down for special order.
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Been down this road with an 82 Transam that had crossfire injection.\n\nMy recommendation for you is to replace the intake manifold and install a holley 4 barrel.\n\nIn the end you'll save alot of time and effort.