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2009 Scion TC 5.0 RS

September 1, 2015 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment


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Issue
September 2015
Owner
Ray Chainauskas
Ride
Better L8 Then NVR
(2009 2AZ-FE TC 5.0 RS)
Meaning Behind the Name
N/A
Photographer
Jason Carrol

Ride Details

Original Cost
20,000
Build Cost
20,000 (est.)
What was the inspiration?
When first looking to purchase a car for my build I was looking at STi's, EVO's, amongst other popular imports and then I decided that I wanted to go a different route. I wanted to build something unique that not everyone else was doing. I ended up building a Scion that produces as much power as these popular imports with looks just as good.
How long did it take you to build?
4 years
How long have you been building?
4 years
Club Affiliations
Indy Scikotics, Stance Indy
Your future plans?
I don't have one planned as of yet. I am looking to purchase a luxury daily driver. With that being said, I'm sure it won't go untouched.
Vehicle history
I purchased my Scion off of the showroom floor in 2009 brand new. It has been in my possession ever since.
Thanks to
Paul at Dezod Motorsports, Mike Peplinski and crew at Asylum Autowerks, the team at Fathouse Fabrications, Danny at Carmel Auto Refinishing, as well as my club affiliations and any family members and friends that have supported me throughout my build.
Previous Rides
None worth mentioning.

Engine Details

Engine Mods
Killer glass radiator hose, CF engine cover, CF fuse cover, TRD strut bar, TRD caps, Optima red top battery.
Engine Add Ons
Billet Wheel Turbonetics T3/T04E turbocharger Stainless steel braided -4 AN oil feed line Stainless steel braided machine crimped -10AN oil return line CNC insta-tap Oil Pan System (no welding required) Stainless steel TIG welded turbo manifold (1/2” thick head flange) TiAL 38mm wastegate Stainless steel 2.5” downpipe and s-pipe with recirculated dump tube (bolts to stock exhaust or aftermarket) HKS SSQV blow off valve Front mount intercooler 26”x 6.5” x 3.5” Mandrel bent, light weight, SFP Technology aluminum intercooler pipes 2.5” aluminum intake system with DSS Technology MAF housing AEM dry flow filter 4 ply silicone couplers T-bolt clamps Turbo install kit CNC vacuum manifold (for a cleaner install) Plug-N-Play fuel injectors (no cutting or splicing) AEM Fuel & Ignition Controller (AEM FIC) w/ Base Calibration Custom wiring harness for the AEM FIC

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Competition stage 3 clutch & lightened flywheel.
Builder Shop
Turbo kit from Dezod Motorsports, install by Fathouse Fabritcations

Chassis Details

Other Mods
NRG harness bar painted to match interior theme. I'm sure I have missed a hanful of mod's!

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Drag DR-34
Rear Wheel Type
Drag DR-34
Front Wheel Size
18X8.5 +24
Rear Wheel Size
18X8.5 +24
Front Tire Size
n/a
Rear Tire Size
n/a

Paint Details

Color
RS Gloss Black 1124/2000
Paint Type
Factory
Graphics By

Body Details

Grille
Aftermarket black
Bumpers
RS2 Lip Kit
Addon Accessories
Kaminari CF hood, Seibon CF hatch
Body Mods
Lip kit is molded.
Body Mods by
Danny at Carmel Auto Refinishing

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom fiberglass and airbrushing throughout interior
Gauges
AEM
Steering Wheel
NRG short-hub & detachable suede wheel
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
JBL
Speakers
12" JBL
Shifter
TWM performance short shifter and M1 Abrams shift knob
Seats
Corbeau CR-1 black microsuede w/ Corbeau racing harnesses.
Tint Percent
15%
Trunk or Bed
Custom enclosure.
Upholstery Description
Headliner and pillars are black suede and all accents are painted black to match.
Upholstery Description
NRG harness bar painted to match interior theme. I'm sure I have missed a hanful of mod's!
Upholstery By
Asylum autowerks.

2009 Scion TC 5.0 RS “Better L8 then NVR” owned by Ray Chainauskas

2009 Scion TC 5.0 RS  owned by Ray Chainauskas

 

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Filed Under: Features, September 2015 Tagged With: custom, Feature, Scion


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