Got info on TRD S/C, Headers, and IS kit for 03 models

Lexus Luthor · #1 (**permalink**) 03-12-2003, 05:32 PM

I just called TRD and spoke to a customer care rep. I asked him the following questions and these were his responses:

When is the TRD S/C coming out for the 03 Tundras?
Some time in April/May

Are the headers for 02 models compatible w/ 03 models?
No, they have different diameters. We are not sure if we will be developing new headers for the 03 tundras

Will you be releasing a new version of the Ivan Stewart kit?
As of right now we do not have any plans on a release of an updated kit. The current kit is discontinued due to the change in body cosmetics on the 03 models

So that is what I was told today. Kind of disappointing if you ask me.

I am not going to take it as ground in stone because he may just be giving me a blanket statement but it all seems to make sense.

Moderators Note: word color assistance was provided and corrected---fyr145

ab1 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 11:56 AM

The IS kit is done and over with.
Now that the factory has "copied" the IS kit the only thing TRD is working on is the Grille that was shown at SEMA, cosmetically that is.
None of the 03 vehicles have headers currently being designed, the cat. location and the Ultra Low Emissions standards make it extremely difficult to be CARB approved.

Cyanide41 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2003, 12:43 AM

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Originally posted by Lexus Luthor
I just called TRD and spoke to a customer care rep. I asked him the following questions and these were his responses:

Are the headers for 02 models compatible w/ 03 models?
No, they have different diameters. We are not sure if we will be developing new headers for the 03 tundras

I put the headers on my '03. I haven't had any problems except for when it came time to do the body lift.