TRD supercharger from Toyota
Feb 13, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Yes,the RAV4 run the 1/4 in almost the same time a last gen Integra Type R run the 1/4 but it does have almost 70 more ponies.
ninjarunner- you gave good reasons for your SC and towing/pulling power is so much useful over a stock 3.4 and of course I'd throw a charger on mine but it's not in the budget or ever will be for my Runner unless I win some money somewhere;my horsepower money will go into a sports car and soon.
ninjarunner- you gave good reasons for your SC and towing/pulling power is so much useful over a stock 3.4 and of course I'd throw a charger on mine but it's not in the budget or ever will be for my Runner unless I win some money somewhere;my horsepower money will go into a sports car and soon.
Feb 13, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Post some 1/4 mile times since internet racing speculations don't mean much when I can't see or ride in your trucks in person. Bone stock 4th gens with the V6 run just about mid 15 second 1/4 mile times and a basic SC with basic fuel upgrades won't run 16 flat. If I'm wrong then prove it.
What does the basic install do for the stock NA mid 17 1/4 mile times. 50hp isn't going to make a monster diff in quickness and not even a full second in the 1/4 mile would be realized. It takes around another 50 more ponies to move 4000lbs another second in the 1/4 mile unless gearing is thrown into the equation.
Yes,if you are more of a performance geek then of course I'd expect more from the SC but for a basic install the basic 40hp isn't going to do much on a 4000lb vehicle.
The power would be nice but for the SC and proper mods I can't justify adding another $4000+ to my truck when I don't see how it would benefit me except to go faster.
"Anyone who rips on the S/C is a dumb redneck and doesn't have one..... I have it and love it, was it worth the money? Absolutely.. since your asking opinion I wold say to those out there who don't have one to keep there mouths shut unless you had one and took it off for a good reason"
Classy response.
I did own one on my GF's Tacoma and it was nice but I weighed the pros and cons for my Runner and it just didn't make sense when my money will go toward more useable mods for off road. The SC's benefits off road are negligible but towing it would be a big deal.
Yeah,premium fuel cost isn't too big a deal but if gas prices rise (and they will) it might be a big deal. It might boil down to how many miles one drives a year since that at that quoted $7/week would add up to over $350/year and that's not exactly chump change. Even my more realistic miles a year it would cost me another $150/year.
Speedy's had the best and most mature response since he showed proof of his benefits but his is a performance guy's setup and the basic owner isn't going to go as far as he did and even know a thing about tuning one.
I'd still like to see track number's vs a 4th gen's numbers instead of all the bench racing comments.
I'm not trying to be a dick I'd just like to see some educated responses and not over sensitive people acting like I ripped on their sister.
What does the basic install do for the stock NA mid 17 1/4 mile times. 50hp isn't going to make a monster diff in quickness and not even a full second in the 1/4 mile would be realized. It takes around another 50 more ponies to move 4000lbs another second in the 1/4 mile unless gearing is thrown into the equation.
Yes,if you are more of a performance geek then of course I'd expect more from the SC but for a basic install the basic 40hp isn't going to do much on a 4000lb vehicle.
The power would be nice but for the SC and proper mods I can't justify adding another $4000+ to my truck when I don't see how it would benefit me except to go faster.
"Anyone who rips on the S/C is a dumb redneck and doesn't have one..... I have it and love it, was it worth the money? Absolutely.. since your asking opinion I wold say to those out there who don't have one to keep there mouths shut unless you had one and took it off for a good reason"
Classy response.
I did own one on my GF's Tacoma and it was nice but I weighed the pros and cons for my Runner and it just didn't make sense when my money will go toward more useable mods for off road. The SC's benefits off road are negligible but towing it would be a big deal.
Yeah,premium fuel cost isn't too big a deal but if gas prices rise (and they will) it might be a big deal. It might boil down to how many miles one drives a year since that at that quoted $7/week would add up to over $350/year and that's not exactly chump change. Even my more realistic miles a year it would cost me another $150/year.
Speedy's had the best and most mature response since he showed proof of his benefits but his is a performance guy's setup and the basic owner isn't going to go as far as he did and even know a thing about tuning one.
I'd still like to see track number's vs a 4th gen's numbers instead of all the bench racing comments.
I'm not trying to be a dick I'd just like to see some educated responses and not over sensitive people acting like I ripped on their sister.
looks like low 15's to 15 flat. I think there are faster 4 runners out there now a days with 2.0" ect.
Feb 14, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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I did use a 1/4 mile calculator using weight and wheel horsepower and that's relatively accurate but AWD cars throw that equation off a bit. 230whp in a 4000lb Runner could net just under 15 flat and it would help using a manual tranny.
Feb 14, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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From: Nashville, TN
Post some 1/4 mile times since internet racing speculations don't mean much when I can't see or ride in your trucks in person. Bone stock 4th gens with the V6 run just about mid 15 second 1/4 mile times and a basic SC with basic fuel upgrades won't run 16 flat. If I'm wrong then prove it.
http://n8rws.com/TRD.htm
Yes,if you are more of a performance geek then of course I'd expect more from the SC but for a basic install the basic 40hp isn't going to do much on a 4000lb vehicle.
The power would be nice but for the SC and proper mods I can't justify adding another $4000+ to my truck when I don't see how it would benefit me except to go faster.
Yeah,premium fuel cost isn't too big a deal but if gas prices rise (and they will) it might be a big deal. It might boil down to how many miles one drives a year since that at that quoted $7/week would add up to over $350/year and that's not exactly chump change. Even my more realistic miles a year it would cost me another $150/year.
I'm not trying to be a dick I'd just like to see some educated responses and not over sensitive people acting like I ripped on their sister.
Feb 14, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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From: Littleton,CO
"Take a look at this guy who seemed to be VERY drag race oriented. I e-mailed him and his SC'd 4Runner is still going strong and he abused this thing at the track on a regular basis. He even provides his time slips for review. His truck did the 1/4 mile in 14.9 secs at 90.2 miles per hour"
Yep,that 14.9 is the exact same time I got from the 1/4 mile calculator so he's making about 230-240 at the wheels. Impressive considering a stock 4Runner runs a measly 17 seconds in stock trim.
Yep,that 14.9 is the exact same time I got from the 1/4 mile calculator so he's making about 230-240 at the wheels. Impressive considering a stock 4Runner runs a measly 17 seconds in stock trim.
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