2005 Scion tC - Gojira Attacks!

“Dynamic Autosports than started by fabricating the custom manifold for the turbo application, which I knew wouldn’t be easy.” stated Eng. “I watched pretty closely as the guys worked, measured, cut, welded, and pretty much sweat profusely as they built the heart of the twin charge system.” Dynamic Autosports then continued with the one-off production with a custom downpipe and dual exhaust with twin HKS titanium carbon mufflers. Providing extreme cooling for the twin-charged 2.4L is an HKS intercooler with custom piping and end tanks for this unconventional application.

From there however, the project ran into a whole new world of problems. “Since the tC was drive-by-wire, we needed to source a method of engine management. Hydra came through by providing the first prototype drive-by-wire ECU. This meant lots of challenges ahead of us and after over a month of tuning, we weren’t able to get the engine running like we wanted. Eventually Hydra concluded there was a corrupted file in the programming. They quickly replaced the unit and bam ... things seemed to work perfectly.” Eng also wanted to mention that without the support of TRD, who supplied them with the critical diagnostics needed to work with Hydra, the first drive-by-wire EMS for the tC wouldn’t have been possible.

Combined with the Hydra unit is an HKS VPC, helping the tC has put down an impressive 271 whp and 280 torque on a Mustang Dyno with the stock clutch slipping. Impressive indeed considering it’s still a completely stock motor and stock fuel system. Dynamic Autosports decided to equip the drivetrain with an ACT clutch to ensure every bit of the horsepower would get to the ground. With the new clutch and a bit more tuning, the twin charge setup is anticipated to put down close to 340whp.

With the new body, a custom set of wheels had to be ordered to fill up the wider fenders. Mackin Industries came to the rescue, spending time mixing and matching wheels with the body kit. The final collective decision was a set of 19x9-inch Volk Racing Progressive wheels wrapped with 265/30/19 Falken Azenis tires, giving this tC a real monster of a foot print. Finally. the widebody tC is suspended on TEIN Super Street coilovers and a StopTech big brake kit, ensuring Gojira doesn’t have any problems in the stopping department.

Now was the time for Eng and Auto-Tech Interiors to work their magic. As a designer and manufacturer of plastics it was a no-brainer to use their very own triple meter ez-Pod for the tC and their new lineup of STRI gauges. The front seats were replaced with a set of Recaro custom stitched Profi race seats and Takata harnesses, while the finishing touches of the interior were completed with a set of Razo race pedals and shift knob.

From the custom wide body and massive intercooler to the 19-inch Volk Racing wheels, this tC will surely cause American and Japanese enthusiasts alike to stay up late at night staring at the pictures. The graphics are a perfect complement to the Gojira theme and Eng informed us that this might lead to a future team of themed cars. “Gojira is just our first production, we’re hoping to bring out a collection of Monster Cars! Maybe one day you’ll see a MechaGodzilla or Mothra or Rodan!” Eng is a true Japanese enthusiast, and it shows by his build on this Scion tC. Best of all, the Japanese enthusiasts welcomed the car with open arms. An HKS representative from Japan loved the car so much that he invited Eng out to their facility in Mt. Fuji. The car even received coverage in Japan with an interview with Tarzan Yamada! If this is just the first of many creations, you can bet Modified Magazine will be listening close to Eng and Auto-Tech Interiors future designs.

By Jason Siu

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