supercharger or ring and pinion?

TA-yota_808 · 11-08-2008, 10:07 PM

i was wondering which would be more realistic to purchase...i want more power on and off road. if i went with the ring and pinion set up i would go 5.29.

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Elton · 11-08-2008, 10:12 PM

id go with gearing first

yarosig · 11-08-2008, 10:25 PM

Definately Supercharge. I am supercharged on 33's and I feel way too short geared. I have a 5spd. manual I'd really hate it with 5.29's.

Elton · 11-08-2008, 10:26 PM

well if i was to stick with stock size tires id go supercharged

Mic09dcsm · 11-08-2008, 10:47 PM

How big are your tires, 33 or 35x15.5?, I would regear first or else your engine will hate you, or your tranny if its automatic.

crolison · 11-09-2008, 06:33 AM

I would regear it.

what size tires are you running? 5.29's would be nice if your v6 auto, might be a little too much gearing with the 5speed, but not bad.

I'll be running5.29's when i regear for 35's

MillerPKA · 11-09-2008, 07:19 AM

i'm going to say screw the sc. update and calibrate your exisiting components before adding new ones, there's never a better way. 4.88s should be just fine for your set up in my opinion. and while you're at it, pick up a hayden transmission cooler, reasonably priced and a great piece of insurance, especially in your case.

and chris, 35s and custom armor on a 2.7l? I know so far the power loss on your truck has been marginal but this is gonna kill you man.

Belize Off Road Team · 11-09-2008, 07:26 AM

i also recommend gears first, i too am going with 5.29 when i get the funds together.

Ian Rogers · 11-09-2008, 08:22 AM

I would S/C it first, you may want 4.88 with the blower and 5.29 when N/A.

Texas_Ace · 11-09-2008, 09:33 AM

Well it really comes down the the $$$.

If you have ~$500 - $1000 to spend then gearing is the way to go. If you have $~2000 to spend then get the supercharger.

I spent right at $2000 for my complete SC setup by searching for good deals but i also have some things you won't need.

Both of them will net you about the same real world effect with your truck, the SC will give you more power but with your large tires it will not feel like as much.

If you will be doing both for 100% sure then it doesn't really matter. Which ever one you find the best deal on first. If you can only get 1 though i would personally get the SC. There is just something about the SC whine that gears just can't do.

TA-yota_808 · 11-09-2008, 01:57 PM

well i have 33 15.50 mtz and my truck is a auto...i does well on the road but i have bad gas mileage...would gearing it help with that...

Texas_Ace · 11-09-2008, 02:11 PM

yes, gearing would help your gas milage but it is still going to be bad due to running 35's.

crolison · 11-09-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerPKA

and chris, 35s and custom armor on a 2.7l? I know so far the power loss on your truck has been marginal but this is gonna kill you man.

I dont think its gonna be bad, I scoot around pretty good now, I'll be running 200rpm's higher than I was stock with 5.29's and 35's.

Steve Schaffer run's 5.29's and 35's on ifs and swapped.

Mic09dcsm · 11-09-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas_Ace

yes, gearing would help your gas milage but it is still going to be bad due to running 35's.

He just said they are 33's duffus, but 15.5. I would regear because it's auto.

11-08-2008, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-08-2008, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,464	well if i was to stick with stock size tires id go supercharged __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-08-2008, 10:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
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11-09-2008, 06:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,257	I would regear it. what size tires are you running? 5.29's would be nice if your v6 auto, might be a little too much gearing with the 5speed, but not bad. I'll be running5.29's when i regear for 35's __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

11-09-2008, 07:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
MillerPKA Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GSU/ATL/SD Posts: 1,318	i'm going to say screw the sc. update and calibrate your exisiting components before adding new ones, there's never a better way. 4.88s should be just fine for your set up in my opinion. and while you're at it, pick up a hayden transmission cooler, reasonably priced and a great piece of insurance, especially in your case. and chris, 35s and custom armor on a 2.7l? I know so far the power loss on your truck has been marginal but this is gonna kill you man. __________________ Weston 97 SR5: Profile 883/LC with OME/PC shocks ∙ 2" body lift ∙ ARB bull bar ∙ Safari Snorkel ∙ KC/IPF aux lighting ∙ 315/75 BF Goodrich KM2s ∙ LC Wheels ∙ Vortex Cherrybomb ∙ Custom black/tan color scheme ∙ couple other things Toytec 4Runner Catalog

11-08-2008, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
yarosig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 91	Definately Supercharge. I am supercharged on 33's and I feel way too short geared. I have a 5spd. manual I'd really hate it with 5.29's.

11-09-2008, 07:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
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11-09-2008, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ian Rogers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 209	I would S/C it first, you may want 4.88 with the blower and 5.29 when N/A. __________________ 69' FJ40 "RUSTY" H41,3 speed case, ARB Lockers F/R, 34x9.5 TSL's, Co2, Warn 5687, 2.5 " Parabolic lift, Pertronix Ingitor, 4+ U bolt flip kit, 20 gal. Aux Tank 2000 4-Runner SR5, V6, 5 speed, Highlander edition, S/C, URD 7th, DP TLCA #14752, L.A. Trail Crew Phi Kappa Psi http://www.marksoffroad.net My Parts Source

11-09-2008, 01:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
TA-yota_808 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: HAWAII Posts: 12	well i have 33 15.50 mtz and my truck is a auto...i does well on the road but i have bad gas mileage...would gearing it help with that... __________________ 04 TACOMA TRD 6IN FABTEC 3IN BODY 15X14 WELD STONE CRUSHERS ON 15.50 MTZS GREY WIRE MOD K&N AIR FILTER SOON TO BE SUPERCHARGED

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