2005 Scion tC - Turbonetics - Super Street Magazine

In addition to the turbo kit, both a blow-off valve and wastegate from TiAL are used to relieve the system of built-up boost pressure. Turbonetics' T3/T4 hybrid turbo with custom specifications from Dezod hangs off a Dezod manifold, which leads out to a Dezod downpipe and DC Sports exhaust. A huge Spearco intercooler fills up the AIT bumper and nearly all the piping has been silver powder-coated while the turbo components have been ceramic-coated. Cooler air is directed towards an AEM DryFlow air filter with the help of a GReddy air diversion panel and getting the tC into complete tune was achieved with a GReddy e-Manage, which is now a plug 'n' play unit because of Dezod's e-Manage harness adapter. With a new motor in place, Cynce's tC finally put down 280hp at 6,400rpm.

Realistically speaking, a show car like this is unlikely to see any serious track duty. But that doesn't mean it can't handle like it could. To do this, a set of H&R adjustable coilovers were installed to lower the car a couple inches closer to the pavement and a DC Sports CS-2 strut bar was added to take a little flex off the chassis. A 12-inch, 4 piston big brake kit from Rotora gives the tC some stopping strength as do the Powerslot rear rotors and of course, it rolls smooth on a set of 19x8.5 Racing Hart RS721 wheels that have been married with a set of 235/35R19 Toyo Proxes4 tires.

But hold up, wait a minute - there's some crazy, serious business going in Cynce's interior. More than just an audio sensation, there's enough high tech gadgetry to impress the MySpace masses with computer gear that's faster than even any of the desktops our art directors use. Check the trunk for a custom-mounted Apple Mac Mini, 23-inch Apple LCD monitor, Apple i-Sight camera and a PS2! Oh, and there's also some stereo equipment, too: J&G Customs hooked the tC up with a Pioneer AVIC-D2 with navigation, 1000- watt Boston Acoustics amps, front and rear speakers and a 10-inch sub. In the passenger compartment, the factory seats have been upgraded to Cobra Imola S-GT seats that have been recovered with black leather and suede accents by Stitchcraft. AEM gauges, like a Tru Boost, wideband AFR and oil temp, were mounted along the C-pillar while Sparco helped out with a Mugello steering wheel, Globe shift knob and carbon fiber pedals.

If building this tC has taught Cynce anything, it's that building tuner cars isn't easy, especially if it's for a big-time event like SEMA. She says, "Pre-planning, pouring my heart and soul into it - not to mention my wallet - is all very crucial. And you'd be amazed what a little black dress can do for you at SEMA."