s/c diy install or dealer??

[zaceng]

How difficult is it to install the s/c on an 08? any special tools required? I'm considering doing it myself, I just need a second opinion from someone who's done it.

[navylife59]

Go to TRDSparks.Com and download the install manual from the 2008 Scion tC and judge for yourself. It is fairly easy to install. The difficult parts is replacing the oil pan, torqueing everything in proper sequence, and taking the ECM to the dealership to be reflashed with the TRD maps (a must!).

[zaceng]

ok. i assume you did it yourself?

[travis1041]

im not sure about this but i believe that if you install the s/c it wont be covered under warranty if something goes wrong

[navylife59]

Originally Posted by zaceng

ok. i assume you did it yourself?

Actually had the Dealership do it for $300.00 labor for the full powertrain warranty. Wish I had not because it was the 1st install the Dealership attempted. As such, it took 6 days to complete, instead of, the 1 day install. They lost pieces, install improperly, and damaged my vehicle.

Self installed S/C come with a 1 year manufacturers defect warranty. You can contact TRD directly Toyota Racing Development for more info on their stated warranty.

[zaceng]

holy crap, 6 days! thats unacceptable I guess I'll just have to make sure the dealer has done an install like that before I take it to them. I really want to keep the charger under the powertrain warranty, especially if I do the 9.5psi pulley, I hear it hurts the reliability?

[Imagin]

With whats been said about the TRD SC you would be wise to have it dealer installed. If your near TRD sparks, take it to them and have it done.

[zaceng]

thanks for the advice!