Performance Air Intake for Scion TC (2007-2010) 2.4L Engine

Optimizing Volumetric Efficiency: High-Flow Red Intake for the 2AZ-FE Scion tC

Who It’s For: Engineered for 2007-2010 Scion tC owners running the 2AZ-FE powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and want a more connected driving experience.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the 2AZ-FE is designed for silence and cost-efficiency, not raw performance. It relies on a series of restrictive resonator boxes and corrugated accordion-style plastic tubing that creates massive air turbulence before it even reaches the throttle body. This turbulence causes a delay in throttle response, making the Scion tC feel heavy and hesitant during spirited driving or when trying to merge into fast-moving highway traffic.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces that restrictive, heat-soak prone factory plumbing with a mandrel-bent lightweight aluminum tube. By smoothing out the internal surface area and removing the baffled resonators, we facilitate laminar airflow, which maintains higher air velocity. This design increases the oxygen density entering the combustion chamber, allowing the 2AZ-FE to breathe naturally and react instantly to your right foot, providing a significant bump in mid-range torque where this chassis needs it most.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Power Band: By optimizing the air-to-fuel ratio through increased flow, this kit can provide a boost in horsepower and torque by up to 10%, specifically helping the 2.4L engine pull harder through the gears.
• Aggressive Induction Note: Removing the factory baffles allows you to finally hear the VVTi system at work, producing a deep, throaty induction roar under heavy acceleration while remaining civilized at cruising speeds.
• Low-Maintenance Filtration: The included high-flow cotton filter is fully washable and reusable, effectively replacing the need for disposable paper filters.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2007 Scion tC 2.4L L4 (Automatic & Manual Transmission)
• 2008 Scion tC 2.4L L4 (Automatic & Manual Transmission)
• 2009 Scion tC 2.4L L4 (Automatic & Manual Transmission)
• 2010 Scion tC 2.4L L4 (Automatic & Manual Transmission)

Interchange Part Numbers:

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2.4, 2.4L, L4, VVTi, T304, 50000, 60

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation that typically takes less than an hour with basic hand tools. We recommend disconnecting the battery terminal during the install to allow the ECU to recalibrate for the new, higher-volume airflow data. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.

Common Questions

Will this performance air intake fit my 2007-2010 Scion tC 2.4L?
Yes, this intake system is engineered specifically for the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Scion tC equipped with the 2.4L L4 (2AZ-FE) engine.

Does this kit work with both automatic and manual transmissions?
Yes, it is a direct bolt-on fit for 2007-2010 Scion tC 2.4L models with either an automatic or manual transmission.

Will this fit a 2005-2006 Scion tC or a 2011+ 2.5L model?
This system is built specifically for the 2007-2010 Scion tC 2.4L 2AZ-FE intake configuration.

What is included with the intake system?
The kit includes a mandrel-bent lightweight aluminum intake tube and a washable, reusable high-flow cotton air filter to replace the restrictive factory airbox and corrugated plastic tubing.

How long does installation take?
Installation is a straightforward bolt-on process that typically takes less than an hour using basic hand tools. Disconnecting the battery terminal during installation is recommended so the ECU can recalibrate for the increased airflow.