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Old 10-02-2004, 08:50 AM
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newer 4-banger SCs ... good?

even though this looks like a relatively new offering (for LC engineering anyhow), i was wondering if anyone had any knowledge about it.

scroll down some - http://www.lcengineering.com/Newslet...wsltrV3N10.htm

specifically, if the 8 psi pulley and 5th injector they include for 2000 and newer models takes care of the power delivery problems that TRD initially had. any takers? tanks-
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Originally Posted by bktaco
even though this looks like a relatively new offering (for LC engineering anyhow), i was wondering if anyone had any knowledge about it.

scroll down some - http://www.lcengineering.com/Newslet...wsltrV3N10.htm

specifically, if the 8 psi pulley and 5th injector they include for 2000 and newer models takes care of the power delivery problems that TRD initially had. any takers? tanks-
wow thats intresting. I had not idea LCE was going to take over TRD's 2.7L SC. I wonder if it is smog legal???? hum....
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"Get some significant bolt-on horsepower gains for your Tacoma! LC Engineering offers the original TRD Supercharger Kits manufactured by Alpine. With this bolt on kit you will receive all hardware and electronics to achieve an approximate 30 - 35 percent horsepower gain on your stock configured engine. There are no modifications needed and these kits are not detrimental to the life of the motor.

Note: All Supercharger kits for 1995-1999 Tacoma's offer a 4-psi boost pulley, all 2000 and new Supercharger kits offer an 8-psi boost pulley with an additional 5th injector. All Supercharger kits are recommended to run on premium unleaded gasoline."

So its the same supercharger for the 2.7L that TRD was offering, just without the TRD stamp on the top, right? Did TRD discontinue it from their line? If so does anyone know why? Cause if they stopped selling it that might be good reason not to get it.
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Originally Posted by RedPrerunnerSR5
So its the same supercharger for the 2.7L that TRD was offering, just without the TRD stamp on the top, right? Did TRD discontinue it from their line? If so does anyone know why? Cause if they stopped selling it that might be good reason not to get it.
they may have not been selling enough
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not sure if any of you remember, but i had the TRD S/C on my 2.7 and saw no gains what so ever. the compression for this motor is not set up for boost via TRD's unit. personally, i wouldnt waste my money if i were you guys. there's a reason TRD discontinued the S/C for the 2.4 and 2.7.

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Originally Posted by Nitro Hotpants
not sure if any of you remember, but i had the TRD S/C on my 2.7 and saw no gains what so ever. the compression for this motor is not set up for boost via TRD's unit. personally, i wouldnt waste my money if i were you guys. there's a reason TRD discontinued the S/C for the 2.4 and 2.7.

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No gains at all? Its adding more than half an atmosphere, you'd think it would show some?
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No gains at all? Its adding more than half an atmosphere, you'd think it would show some?
not in my experience, and yes, im positive there was no gain, just a loss of mpg
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