mr_lore

I thought since alot of people were looking to hear what this sounds like it deserved its own thread.

Here is the mirror Matty-tc has so graciously provided:
http://www.hooklinesinker.org/tc/Alp..._TRD_small.wmv

And mine should probably work too just in case:
http://s91405857.onlinehome.us/blogp..._TRD_small.wmv

Stats:
TRD Exhaust
Alphaworks header
K&N CAI
New header gasket AND s-pipe gasket used at time of install (i get parts at cost)
1080 miles on car
~40 miles on header
clip inside is with driver side door open
o2 sim installed, no CEL yet

I also nabbed a few shots of how the header brackets lined up, it was quite a chore to get this thing to line up to be atleast somewhat useful but other than that the install was seemless. The o2 sim took all of 10min once I figured out where the ecu was. Anyone know what the light behavior should be? on mine I've got two red LEDs, one is on all the time, the other blinks once every ~8sec at idle and is dimmer than the other one.











Pictures of me bored using up some old blue CCFL tubs I used to have in a computer of mine. I know it screams soy sauce but I kinda like it and it will match the underbody kit I plan on getting. Please excuse my ____ty camera skills.














Dont mind the upsetting paint on my engine cover, it was a failed project. Im waiting on a carbon fiber replacement from racingsolution.com

mksm2000

hey they look cool thanks for posting some sound clips ;) i'm getting one too with TRD exhaust...i also have a failed engine cover project hehehehe...but i'm gonna redo it clean it with paint stripper then repaint it...i used chrome on mine... they look really good but during cleaning time i accidentally stained it...damn it... anyway good job!!!

DTRUONG_112

nice man

matty-tC

love the makita LOL

header looks great. if you're doing an engine bay bling project, you may want to look into the aluminum cut to fit radiator hoses. that'll really look hawt under your hood

mksm2000

good idea ;) is ok to paint the rad hose chrome though?like a high temp paint?

mr_lore

thanks guys, I've been meaning to get some blue chrome style tubing that sciondad has on his tc but I want to wait until im done messing around under there with major projects.

matty-tC

not sure

but you could probably get red anodized cut to fit hose so you wouldn't have to

indecisive311

iTrader: (1)

Don't paint hoses. It looks good at first but you will find your self re-painting every few months. Colored silicone hose replacements look the best or wire loom also works but doesn't look as good.

serquin20

That header sound great. The engine cover. You should paint it candy blue to match the intake tube. I did.

https://www.scionlife.com/gallery/sh...php/photo/3707

chicago_guy

looks the same to me

serquin20

His cover is like baby blue. Mine is candy blue.

Diluvium

i dont like the sound, sorry....but i bet it hauls ___ now...

mr_lore

Hell yeah, chirped thru 3rd today and above ~3.5k it pulls so damn hard.

chicago_guy

i went for a late night run to the grocery store, and my girl could really tell the difference. so for the peps out there that are still undecided on which headers to get? go with alphawerks

Eiso

Sounded pretty good! Revvvvvv it up baby!