Intercooler vs. cold air intake w/supercharger
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Intercooler vs. cold air intake w/supercharger
I have a supercharger on a 2002 4Runner. I was considering a new air filter like the K & N, but was advised to use an intercooler instead. I havent had much luck in researching these, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions, experiences or advice on the subject.
To clarify, what Im trying to find out is the effect, cost and value of each system when coupled with a supercharger (the guy at the Toyota dealership told me a cold air intake shouldnt be used with a supercherger; not clear on why).
Any thoughts?
To clarify, what Im trying to find out is the effect, cost and value of each system when coupled with a supercharger (the guy at the Toyota dealership told me a cold air intake shouldnt be used with a supercherger; not clear on why).
Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by WanderinTom
I have a supercharger on a 2002 4Runner. I was considering a new air filter like the K & N, but was advised to use an intercooler instead. I havent had much luck in researching these, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions, experiences or advice on the subject.
To clarify, what Im trying to find out is the effect, cost and value of each system when coupled with a supercharger (the guy at the Toyota dealership told me a cold air intake shouldnt be used with a supercherger; not clear on why).
Any thoughts?
To clarify, what Im trying to find out is the effect, cost and value of each system when coupled with a supercharger (the guy at the Toyota dealership told me a cold air intake shouldnt be used with a supercherger; not clear on why).
Any thoughts?
http://www.gadgetonline.com/super.htm
Make sure to read all his sections, very informative!
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Intercooling a Roots type blower is pretty hard to do. Not impossible, costly, but not impossible. Intercooling a Toyota S/C would require alot of R&D and a new hood to clear all the added height.
As MTL said the K&N, and other open element filters could cause pinging, as they allow more air into an already lean running S/C engine.
I have the TRD filter in the stock location, no deckplate mod, with the elbow still attached. I keep it that way because at 5800+ feet pinging is present whenever you hammer the pedal.
As MTL said the K&N, and other open element filters could cause pinging, as they allow more air into an already lean running S/C engine.
I have the TRD filter in the stock location, no deckplate mod, with the elbow still attached. I keep it that way because at 5800+ feet pinging is present whenever you hammer the pedal.
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Originally Posted by WanderinTom
I have a supercharger on a 2002 4Runner. I was considering a new air filter like the K & N, but was advised to use an intercooler instead. I havent had much luck in researching these, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions, experiences or advice on the subject.
To clarify, what Im trying to find out is the effect, cost and value of each system when coupled with a supercharger (the guy at the Toyota dealership told me a cold air intake shouldnt be used with a supercherger; not clear on why).
Any thoughts?
To clarify, what Im trying to find out is the effect, cost and value of each system when coupled with a supercharger (the guy at the Toyota dealership told me a cold air intake shouldnt be used with a supercherger; not clear on why).
Any thoughts?
An intercooler setup on the TRD blower, as said before, can be done but would be cost prohibitive.
My advice is to do fuel mods, run a 2.2" pulley, and install an Aquamist 2D water/methanol injection system. It will be good for your engine and haul ass at the same time.
Dave
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