tC engine

[NiGHTMaR3]

i was wondering why they didnt put the celica gts engine in the tC instead of the camry 4 cylinder engine? because the tC is replacing the celica how come they just didnt put the Celica engine in there instead of putting a weaker camry engine...

[LonelyDriver]

The tc weight several hundred pounds more than the celica. I dont' think the engine could handle the extra weight

[Warped]

The 2zz is probably better off in the lighter cars.

[dthepit]

not enough torque in the 2zz for the heavier tC.

[EKam]

Weaker Camry engine?

How about defining what's weak about it when it's got 160+ pounds of peak torque at much earlier rpm.

[VVT-i Owns]

OMG ITS EKAM!

Yes the 2AZ has a better torque and power curve for everyday driving.

[NiGHTMaR3]

i meant weak horsepower wise. and i guess i understand why the put the camry engine more TQ hmmm

[EKam]

^You need to understand you need the value of torque to calculate value of horsepower on any engine.

[96camry4dr]

all hp is is trq over time. Plus id prefer a sweet curve than peak. I like to be able to get up and go while im driving normal.

[BlackCherry tC]

Anyone have there tC dyno'd yet? If so how was the results? Im going with a custom built turbo for mine. Supercharger I think would be to hard on the gas milage.

Hmm

Supercharger = Instant zoom
Turbo = Instant power after certain RPM

I think that if im cruising around town and not wanting to get on it, the turbo would be the way to go.

Oh well, Ill get you guys some pics as I go thru my transformation of my car.

GO TORQ!

[Warped]

They'd both be on hard on gas mileage; they're both forced induction.

[VVT-i Owns]

Actually a mild level of forced induction increases efficiency.

[02RSX90camry]

well tht depends on your tuning, but that's true, that's why u see (or at least used to see) a lot of turbo diesel engines.

[jhbhatia]

romor has it 8th gen celica will not have the 2zz...rather it will have the 2az. Hence to counter-argue....Although N.America will not get the 8th gen celi...the tc will be the celica we never got (in engine wise).

[TubRog5]

I don't know why people keep saying it and assuming it, but the tC is "NOT" a replacement for the discontinued Celica in the North America. The tC is its own car and has its own place in the Toyota line up. If Toyota decides to replace the Celica then I'd more so assume they'll just use the same Celica sold in the rest of the world and rebadge it. Not saying that'll happen, but its what I'd assume will be of the Celica if it was to be replaced.

But yes, rumor does have it that the 8th generation Celica will be driven with the 2azge. Still just rumors though.