Scion tC Tuning

Find the perfect upgrades for your Scion tC with these tuning guides, where we help you find the best aftermarket parts to suit your budget. Toyota’s sporty FWD coupe might not have the drift-ready rear-wheel drive layout of its FR-S sibling, but it still offers a solid platform for creating a fun street car with some surprising performance potential.

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Ultimate Scion tC Turbo Kit Guide
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Ultimate Scion tC Exhaust Guide
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Ultimate Scion tC Coilover Guide
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BRZ Tuning
FRS Tuning
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RSX Tuning
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Scion tC Tuning

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Although several tCs once made their mark in Formula DRIFT – including the Rockstar Energy Drink tC driven by Tanner Foust, RS-R tC piloted by Ken Gushi, Rockstar Energy Hankook Tire tC campaigned by Fredric Aasbo, and Tony Angelo’s Scion Racing tC – these competition cars all featured complete RWD conversions, as the tC comes FWD from the factory.

Scion’s tC combines everyday practicality with just enough sportiness to keep things interesting, and is a great choice for younger drivers starting their tuning journey. With the tC’s engine options producing up to 179 horsepower and a decent suspension setup, it provides a solid foundation for some street-focused modifications.

Looking to give your tC a more aggressive sound? Our exhaust guide covers everything from budget-friendly options, such as the APEXi system, to premium setups like the HKS Hi-Power, which deliver audible improvements (and a couple of extra horses) without the annoying drone on longer drives.

When it comes to handling, a set of coilovers can transform the tC’s somewhat soft factory suspension into something more worthy of its looks. We compare the options, ranging from kits like the Tein Flex Z to the KW Variant 2, which allow you to dial in the perfect balance between performance and daily comfort.

For those seeking to maximize power from the engine, our turbo kit guide explores the forced induction options from manufacturers like ATP, which can push your tC to 350 horsepower. Just remember that proper supporting mods are also essential when adding this much power.

While it’ll take significant work to convert your FWD tC into a drift machine like the Formula DRIFT championship contenders we mentioned, these more realistic upgrades can still transform your tC into a fun, head-turning daily driver that’s capable of standing out from the crowd.

With prices remaining affordable and plenty of examples still on the road, the tC offers an ideal entry point into the tuning world. Whether you’re building a show car or a more capable street performer, these guides will help you make the ideal choices for your tC project.