Will the HPS Intake Kit for Scion tC fit a 2005-2010 first generation tC?

No. HPS lists part number 827-687 for the 2011-2016 Scion tC with the 2.5L engine only, and does not list the first generation car. All four finishes share the same fitment, so the choice between black, blue, red and polished comes down to looks.

Does the Scion tC need a tune after the intake is fitted?

No. HPS states that kit 827-687 does not require tuning and that the engine keeps a safe air fuel ratio with the intake installed. The published gains of 5.5 whp and 8.3 ft-lb come from HPS dyno testing of this kit.

What comes in the box?

The HPS Intake Kit for Scion tC includes the aluminum tube, a steel heat shield, a washable HPS air filter, a reinforced silicone coupler, stainless steel T-bolt clamps, mounting hardware and digital installation instructions. Each finish ships with the same parts.

How hard is the installation?

HPS states that no modification is required, and the kit comes with a step-by-step manual with clear pictures. The job means removing the factory air box, mounting the heat shield, then fitting the tube, coupler and filter with the supplied T-bolt clamps.

Can the air filter be cleaned and reused?

Yes. HPS describes the filter supplied with this kit as washable and reusable, so it can be cleaned and refitted rather than replaced at each service. HPS says it filters well without sacrificing airflow, which matters on a shortram intake that draws air from inside the engine bay.

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HPS Cold Air Intake Kit for Scion tC 2.5L

HPS’s Cold Air Intake Kit for Scion tC 2.5L owners takes out the restrictive factory air box on the 2011-2016 second generation tC and puts a 3 inch mandrel-bent aluminum tube, a reinforced silicone coupler and a washable HPS filter in its place. A powder coated steel heat shield walls the filter off from engine heat, and HPS recorded gains of 5.5 whp and 8.3 ft-lb on its dyno with this kit. It suits a tC driver who wants quicker throttle response from a part that bolts in without cutting or drilling.

Design and Performance

This is an 827 Series shortram design, so the filter stays in the engine bay and depends on the steel shield to keep the hottest air away. HPS tuned the tube for the top end of the power band, and 5.5 whp is a realistic number for a bolt-on intake rather than a dramatic one. Treat it as a sensible first step on a tC that will see more work later.

Features

Mandrel-bent aluminum tube replaces the stock air box and sheds heat well
Powder coated steel heat shield blocks hot air from the engine
Washable and reusable HPS air filter
Reinforced silicone coupler with stainless steel T-bolt clamps
No modification needed; the Intake Kit for Scion tC comes with an illustrated step-by-step manual
Offered in black, blue, red or polished

Specifications

HPS part number: 827-687
Tube material: Aluminum
Tube size: 3 in
Dyno gain, horsepower: 5.5 whp
Dyno gain, torque: 8.3 ft-lb
Weight: 8 lb
Shipping box: 24 x 12 x 10 in
Warranty: 2 years

What’s Included

Aluminum intake tube and steel heat shield
Washable and reusable air filter
Reinforced silicone coupler and stainless steel T-bolt clamps
Mounting hardware and digital installation instructions

Applications

Scion tC: 2011-2016 | 2.5L I4 2AR-FE

Notes

Sold as one complete Intake Kit for Scion tC models, heat shield and filter included
Fits the 2011-2016 tC only; HPS does not list the first generation car for this kit
Installation instructions are supplied in digital form

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the HPS Intake Kit for Scion tC fit a 2005-2010 first generation tC? No. HPS lists part number 827-687 for the 2011-2016 Scion tC with the 2.5L engine only, and does not list the first generation car. All four finishes share the same fitment, so the choice between black, blue, red and polished comes down to looks.
Does the Scion tC need a tune after the intake is fitted? No. HPS states that kit 827-687 does not require tuning and that the engine keeps a safe air fuel ratio with the intake installed. The published gains of 5.5 whp and 8.3 ft-lb come from HPS dyno testing of this kit.
What comes in the box? The HPS Intake Kit for Scion tC includes the aluminum tube, a steel heat shield, a washable HPS air filter, a reinforced silicone coupler, stainless steel T-bolt clamps, mounting hardware and digital installation instructions. Each finish ships with the same parts.
How hard is the installation? HPS states that no modification is required, and the kit comes with a step-by-step manual with clear pictures. The job means removing the factory air box, mounting the heat shield, then fitting the tube, coupler and filter with the supplied T-bolt clamps.
Can the air filter be cleaned and reused? Yes. HPS describes the filter supplied with this kit as washable and reusable, so it can be cleaned and refitted rather than replaced at each service. HPS says it filters well without sacrificing airflow, which matters on a shortram intake that draws air from inside the engine bay.

About HPS Performance

HPS Performance is a California manufacturer based in Irwindale, with more than 5,000 parts in metric and standard sizes, from reinforced silicone hoses and stainless steel clamps to aluminum intake tubing and complete air intake kits. Its multi-ply hoses are built to the SAE J20 coolant hose standard, and new kits are developed with SolidWorks CAD modelling, 3D scanning, CNC machining and dyno testing. HPS lists a two-year warranty on its intake and hose kits.

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