For those considering a s/c, here are some thoughts
#21
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Originally Posted by ebelen1
You don't have to put in a smaller pulley but for $137, why not?
The 2.2" pulley ("one step" smaller) is probably the SMALLEST I would go without running one more thing... a misting system. The reason being is that as you've heard, Christian (96 runner) has had to retard his timing a BUNCH to get rid of ping - I'm even more "retarded" () with my 2.2" pulley.
If you go to a 2.1" or a 2.0" pulley then you will burn the crap out of the motor unless you find someway to slow down the burn of the fuel. That means a higher octane number or retarding the timing even more. A misting system does well to create the burn equivilant of a higher octane, thus giving you a slower burn, thus reducing the ping.
And in reality... With my 1-step colder plugs, a spark kicker and -10's and -11's in my ignition map, I still ping under load with the 2.2" pulley. I can "drive around it", but it's not safe.
Originally Posted by hondavxr
Turbo produces more hp because it is intercooled air. Colder, more dense air equals more hp, with less psi.
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Originally Posted by hondavxr
Turbo produces more hp because it is intercooled air. Colder, more dense air equals more hp, with less psi. It is a problem to trying to intercool a s/c because you must cool the pressurized air, pressurized air on MOST s/c is located right after the throttle body. Its hard to try to intercool at that section because by the time you reroute everything thing you would have lost pressure and horses. Many companies have tried esp, with Hondas but the cost exceeds the benefits. Some intercooler kits ran up towards the 3000, just for the s/c intercooler kit. Turbo is a good route because it uses waste energy, the exhaust air, to pressurize the air. Turbo has no paradrastic drag on the motor like s/c. With the turbo technology these days, you could get pretty instant turbo response from a big snail, without the lag. Well, turbo does not usually have the instant torque that s/c has. I hope this kit will be mass market so the cost will go down. I have been waiting for a affordable priced turbo kit for the 3.4 motor, for a long while now.
The advantage to turbo is less polar inertia (lighter rotor) and no parasitic drag.
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Originally Posted by tc
I have not seen the TRD s/c kit, so I'm not sure where it's mounted, and whether the proposed turbo is intercooled or not.
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Whoa... hang on a minute.
The 2.2" pulley ("one step" smaller) is probably the SMALLEST I would go without running one more thing... a misting system. The reason being is that as you've heard, Christian (96 runner) has had to retard his timing a BUNCH to get rid of ping - I'm even more "retarded" () with my 2.2" pulley.
If you go to a 2.1" or a 2.0" pulley then you will burn the crap out of the motor unless you find someway to slow down the burn of the fuel. That means a higher octane number or retarding the timing even more. A misting system does well to create the burn equivilant of a higher octane, thus giving you a slower burn, thus reducing the ping.
And in reality... With my 1-step colder plugs, a spark kicker and -10's and -11's in my ignition map, I still ping under load with the 2.2" pulley. I can "drive around it", but it's not safe.
Ahh right. I knew that. Thank you!
The 2.2" pulley ("one step" smaller) is probably the SMALLEST I would go without running one more thing... a misting system. The reason being is that as you've heard, Christian (96 runner) has had to retard his timing a BUNCH to get rid of ping - I'm even more "retarded" () with my 2.2" pulley.
If you go to a 2.1" or a 2.0" pulley then you will burn the crap out of the motor unless you find someway to slow down the burn of the fuel. That means a higher octane number or retarding the timing even more. A misting system does well to create the burn equivilant of a higher octane, thus giving you a slower burn, thus reducing the ping.
And in reality... With my 1-step colder plugs, a spark kicker and -10's and -11's in my ignition map, I still ping under load with the 2.2" pulley. I can "drive around it", but it's not safe.
Ahh right. I knew that. Thank you!
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Ok am I missing something here?????????
From what I see of the estimated costs here for adding a SC.
Couldn't you buy a whole motor from LC engineering with a SC or a Turbo and come
in under the estimated prices?
Then sell your old motor and cut the costs even further.
This seems way to obvious. Let me know what I am missing.
Thanks
From what I see of the estimated costs here for adding a SC.
Couldn't you buy a whole motor from LC engineering with a SC or a Turbo and come
in under the estimated prices?
Then sell your old motor and cut the costs even further.
This seems way to obvious. Let me know what I am missing.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Buck01
Ok am I missing something here?????????
From what I see of the estimated costs here for adding a SC.
Couldn't you buy a whole motor from LC engineering with a SC or a Turbo and come
in under the estimated prices?
Then sell your old motor and cut the costs even further.
This seems way to obvious. Let me know what I am missing.
Thanks
From what I see of the estimated costs here for adding a SC.
Couldn't you buy a whole motor from LC engineering with a SC or a Turbo and come
in under the estimated prices?
Then sell your old motor and cut the costs even further.
This seems way to obvious. Let me know what I am missing.
Thanks
#28
lol it was the V6 part I was missing. I have the 22re and I ASSUMED...everyone else did too.
I really gotta start reading things more carefully.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious. : )
I really gotta start reading things more carefully.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious. : )
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Originally Posted by Noliwan
Yeah go to this thread on CT...
http://www.customtacos.com/ubbthread...&o=186&fpart=1
I've seen this baby in person up close-- Guy lives pretty close to me & Dave (TRDOLMAN) All I can say is WOW....!!! very impressive...
http://www.customtacos.com/ubbthread...&o=186&fpart=1
I've seen this baby in person up close-- Guy lives pretty close to me & Dave (TRDOLMAN) All I can say is WOW....!!! very impressive...
Does anyone have any links to pics for Gadget's new turbo setup?
Is this it?
Look at the injector rail setup on the far right (attached to the intake runners!)
.....water injection?
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I know it is kind of off topic, but I was wondering how much it would be if I needed to purchase gaskets and all of the hardware that came with a supercharger. The only thing I would have is the supercharger itself, no belts or bolts. Any estimate would be very helpful, I may be able to score one cheap without the hardware and such. Thanks,
Jason
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Originally Posted by JHupp
I know it is kind of off topic, but I was wondering how much it would be if I needed to purchase gaskets and all of the hardware that came with a supercharger. The only thing I would have is the supercharger itself, no belts or bolts. Any estimate would be very helpful, I may be able to score one cheap without the hardware and such. Thanks,
Jason
Jason
Shouldn't be that bad at all
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Originally Posted by JHupp
I know it is kind of off topic, but I was wondering how much it would be if I needed to purchase gaskets and all of the hardware that came with a supercharger. The only thing I would have is the supercharger itself, no belts or bolts. Any estimate would be very helpful, I may be able to score one cheap without the hardware and such. Thanks,
Jason
Jason
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/oh-no-not-another-s-c-question-52998/
If the S/C is used you might want to look into rebuilding it too:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/heres-nose-drive-bearing-part-numbers-1st-gen-s-c-31363/
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
I read that whole thread and they are making references to pics but no links anywhere. (it was also funny to read how one guy thought using an aquamist system split the H2O into oxygen and hydrogen to let you burn more fuel.....um, no, that is called electrolysis).
Does anyone have any links to pics for Gadget's new turbo setup?
Is this it?
Look at the injector rail setup on the far right (attached to the intake runners!)
.....water injection?
Does anyone have any links to pics for Gadget's new turbo setup?
Is this it?
Look at the injector rail setup on the far right (attached to the intake runners!)
.....water injection?
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Originally Posted by TRDOLMAN
Jamie---that IS Gadget's turbo setup. That injector rail has 6 additional fuel injectors mounted in it controlled by a special URD additional injector controller. The setup uses the stock injectors in the engine and the stock ECU so off boost/closed loop is basically stock with no tuning issues. I rode in it. It absolutely hauls ass.
The more I see of turbo setups for the 3.4L, the more I am thinking that is how I will go on mine.
They aren't quite as "bolt on" as a S/C but the tuning capability is just amazing.
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Hello everyone, This is Tom Cham from Hong Kong. I am new here & have just fitted the TRD s/c'r to my Toyota Prado It seems that most of the gas station in USA supply Octane 90 or 93 fuel. We use Octance 98 fuel in Hong Kong only. I am going to order a 2.2" s/c'r pulley & fuel upgrade kit from URD. Anyone here tried Octance 98 fuel in USA with 2.2" pulley & no fuel upgrade mod?
It was much more enjoyable to drive my Prado (very similar to 4Runner) with s/c'r and I would love to get a bit more
Any recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
It was much more enjoyable to drive my Prado (very similar to 4Runner) with s/c'r and I would love to get a bit more
Any recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
#38
Hi Tom -
The stock fuel pump needs to be upgraded no matter what. It is simply not up to the task of the increased fuel demands at sustained boost - especially if you plan on going to the 2.2 pulley. Furthermore, the timing problem (too much advancement in the stock map) between 2K and 3K (HG/LR) is not "solved" with fuel that can burn longer. Sure, pre-detonation will be reduced with 98, but you still need to install something that will take control of the timing, such as the SMT or FTC.
I wouldn't even drive the vehicle without the Walbro 190 - even with 98 octane fuel.
The stock fuel pump needs to be upgraded no matter what. It is simply not up to the task of the increased fuel demands at sustained boost - especially if you plan on going to the 2.2 pulley. Furthermore, the timing problem (too much advancement in the stock map) between 2K and 3K (HG/LR) is not "solved" with fuel that can burn longer. Sure, pre-detonation will be reduced with 98, but you still need to install something that will take control of the timing, such as the SMT or FTC.
I wouldn't even drive the vehicle without the Walbro 190 - even with 98 octane fuel.
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wow... there are no less than 3 active threads on the S/C.
head's up folks, there's similar information being shared in all of them....
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77119
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71987
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/got-s-c-piggyback-wanna-try-something-77040/
head's up folks, there's similar information being shared in all of them....
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77119
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71987
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/got-s-c-piggyback-wanna-try-something-77040/
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Originally Posted by midiwall
wow... there are no less than 3 active threads on the S/C.
head's up folks, there's similar information being shared in all of them....
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77119
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71987
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77040
head's up folks, there's similar information being shared in all of them....
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77119
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71987
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77040
(No big deal, it's just that the information exists; unfortunately it's spread out all over the place now)