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Old 08-24-2008, 01:42 AM
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Will all years of trd superchargers fit an 07 scion tc?
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No.

The 05-06 kit is a little different.
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Thats what i was afraid of....what years will?
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AFAIK, there are only the two kits... 05-06 and 07-up. I think...
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ok....i found a used one on ebay for 545 its for an 05-06 and i was wondering if it would fit.....thats just my luck....do u know where i can find a used one?
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Have to watch the classifieds here or eBay... or maybe check some of the other tC/Scion forums for their classifieds.
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I dont have enough rating to bid on items here
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You should be able to reply to threads here... just not enough to start your own WTB thread. Or if you see something, just PM the person selling it if you can't reply to the thread.
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ok cool thanks
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Can u buy a bracket to make it work?
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does anyone know if you can buy a bracket to make an 06 supercharger fit a 07?
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if you can find somebody who is willing to sell theirs, then yes, otherwise, no.
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willing to sell what their supercharger or brackets?
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:17 AM
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Did u mean the brackets?
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look, for all the trouble, it would be better to get a turbocharger.

the benefit of the supercharger is that if you buy it brand new, and have it installed by toyota/scion/trd, and don't mod it, you have a 5 year/60 powertrain warranty on it. it isn't a huge increase in power, but it is nice that it is covered.

since your putting one together from used parts, there is no warranty, no guarentee that it will work, and complications putting it together, you'd be better off just doing a turbo kit.
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i just found one for 545 and figured if i could make it work it would be worth it
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trust me, it won't be, you get what you paid for, you won't even know what kind of condition that supercharger is in.

545 dollars for a used supercharger, it could do alot of damage to your car trying to make it work.

also, what is included in that? the trd supercharger kit comes with lots of other parts. injectors, spark plugs, colder thermostate, oil line, different air box etc.
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dont listen to these guys.

if you read the supercharger information sticky you will see people have used the 05-06 charger on a 07-09 tC's. the only difference is that you need to use a aftermarket header for it to install correctly. other then that its a 100% straight forward bolt on. just go to the dealership and have the program for your year tc programed and your good to go.

its a nice way to save a grand if your buying a new kit and you will save even more going used.

EDIT: however you do need the full kit for it to work.. that one on ebay right now for $545 is not a full kit
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