Turbo OR Supercharger????

[ac3 b00gi3]

AHH HA HA HA
that is toooooo funny lol lol

[Soulbane]

I'm pretty set on getting the TRD S/C.

I'm just curious, stand alone, how much HP gain can I see from stock (to the wheels) can I see with the TRD S/C + the 9.5 PSI pulley upgrade and the TRD ECu reflash?

I'm gonna get my LSD, Sways/struts, Coilovers, Wheels, Brakes, then the S/C.

Just want to know how much money I'm going to be dropping for the HP.

After S/C it's Intake, headers/s-pipe/mid-pipe, then Cams.

[Nick06tC]

Originally Posted by Soulbane

I'm pretty set on getting the TRD S/C.

I'm just curious, stand alone, how much HP gain can I see from stock (to the wheels) can I see with the TRD S/C + the 9.5 PSI pulley upgrade and the TRD ECu reflash?

I'm gonna get my LSD, Sways/struts, Coilovers, Wheels, Brakes, then the S/C.

Just want to know how much money I'm going to be dropping for the HP.

After S/C it's Intake, headers/s-pipe/mid-pipe, then Cams.

Stock, with supercharger, I saw 191 to the wheels. Added 9.5 pulley, s pipe back exhuast, 110BPV, emanage and a safe tune and saw 237 the the wheels, I think it was 237, the dyno is on this site somewhere.

but I am running back at the 191 to the wheels. the supercharger has way to many issues. After having three replaced underwarranty, i stopped modding it after the first one. Dont want my warranty denied.

[Soulbane]

What on the S/C kept failing ya?

[Nick06tC]

Mine was bearing issues and the dreaded leak. Its not just me, its nationwide. People going through multiple superchargers, bracets, seals, bearings. Its a pile of junk.

[TBITB]

starting to have second thoughts Soulbane?

just opened an account for MODS ONLY! gonna subdivide it into different sections - the bulk of it being TURBO!!! I'm bent on getting boosted now!

[ac3 b00gi3]

pull out a loan .. how'z ur credit score ??

[Soulbane]

I want the TRD S/C, cause I want to pass SMOG.

I live in Nazi California remember?

[ac3 b00gi3]

oh yea .. that iz tru
sucks ass

[TBITB]

o yea thats right... come over to the east coast! probably a large part of the smog issues to begin with!

and about that score... lets just say school, 6 cars, and spending based on what we expected to happen... hence the pity fund!

[navylife59]

Originally Posted by Nick06tC

Stock, with supercharger, I saw 191 to the wheels. Added 9.5 pulley, s pipe back exhuast, 110BPV, emanage and a safe tune and saw 237 the the wheels, I think it was 237, the dyno is on this site somewhere.

but I am running back at the 191 to the wheels. the supercharger has way to many issues. After having three replaced underwarranty, i stopped modding it after the first one. Dont want my warranty denied.

I was running 228.4WHP on a safe tune running 91 Octane(10% Ethanol), Greddy Ultimate, 9.0 PSI pulley, stock mid-pipe, DC Sports Headers, TRD axle-back, TRD reflash, LW Crank pulley, and a set of (POS) Nology wires. The 1st run showed me at 209WHP and running lean. The Greddy was set for Null in all attributes, but made my car actually run bad till it was tuned.

Originally Posted by Nick06tC

Mine was bearing issues and the dreaded leak. Its not just me, its nationwide. People going through multiple superchargers, bracets, seals, bearings. Its a pile of junk.

I put up a thread in the Tech Article section on problems that have been experienced with the TRD S/C. The main issue is the complete lack of support from Vortech and TRD themselves. Mine has seen a cracked housing bracket (tranny mount), bad idler pulley bearings, deteriorated impeller/input shaft seal, cracked outer race on the inboard end bearing, and a cracked braclet on one of the impeller thrust bearings. After all this, I am still keeping my TRD.

That is why I am putting together staged rebuild/upgrade kits to sell. If my rebuild goes as plan, I might even start modding the V5 cores. Of course, they will be offered in the powdercoat color of your choice!

[Soulbane]

With all these S/C issues I might just go ahead and get boosted now.

I don't know, just feeling boost is just a rush!

[ac3 b00gi3]

truly worth the money in my opinion

[bdis3]

Not hating on anyone with turbo, but i love my s/c. and i keep my warranty. chicka-chicka yeah!

[navylife59]

Hoping to have my TRD S/C mod/rebuildcompleted within 2 weeks. It will be about a month before I can get to Jotech and get the Kenny tune. So till then, I won't have any performance numbers. It will be interesting to see how far the efficiency can be pushed on the V5 f-trim.

[Soulbane]

I'm getting super paranoid about the S/C failure issues. And I seriously doubt a rebuild or extensive modification will still keep the unit CARB compliant, warranty keeping, and street legal.

So.... might as well get boosted.

[Soulbane]

Yeah, I'm going boosted.

=P

[TBITB]

aiight Soulbane we got the same idea, now we have to make it happen!

gotta make a serious push at that pity fund