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Tundraholic · #**121** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 08:32 AM

Sounds Great!!!! Thats exactly what I was wondering about. I guess I'll have to wait untill aug. to there the rest of the story.

Any thing I need to know when I pull out the valve body????

Thanks Tundraholic

tundraplumber · #**122** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 10:17 AM

i picked it up from the dealer yesterday ...froma dead stop it breaks the rear tires free...and i have the LSD... 1 to 2 gear shift.....SUCKS..too mutck lag it feels like the transmission is absorbing the power then when it decids to shift (under hard exeleration almost ..2 seconds then it pulls hard) ....the pull from 80 to 106 is great....my only complaint is the transmition shifting.....thay say it's inherent to my year truck....but i belive there is a solution to the problum i just need a little help in finding it ...............so i call on u my fellow brothers to help me find a solution.........please tell me more abought this mod to the transmition valve body ......and the anser to the ?....it's a pig on gas so far i've gone through 2 tank fulls sorry i didn't write down the MPG i'm trying to be good i already have 3 tickets agenst me and i cant afford to lose my licence (i drive a ford USV with duel tires in the back and in the last 2 years i keep getting pulled over beacuse i'm driving the truck on a road that it sez i can't...........all the roads leading to my house at some point r restriced so i have an appeal to get a variance so i can drive home in my truck ....but it takes a long long time and a lot of paperwork so in the mean time i need to be verry careful..1 more ticket and i can lose my licence....) but somtimes u just have to say..what the f..k and let her rip but i'm trying to be good soon there will be more info on the S/C i'll keep u all updated on it .........................p.s. someone asked where do i live i live in melrose mass. see ya soon petros the plumber

jbtoy · #**123** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by tundraplumber
i just droped off my tundra at nashua toyota truck center to get the first supercharger installed on my truck it should be done this afternoon by 6;00 i'm having a pair of sh*t tires put on so i don't fry off my new bfgatko's...........zoom zoom......i'll let u all know how it is a.s.a.p. pbg123 gave me a ride there this morning and will bring me back tonight to get the beast .........i hope it wos worth the wait.....jb toy...rob sullivan at toyota sez hi ... see ya soon ..........petros the plumber...

Hey man,

How the heck are ya? So nice to see you back on the board! You lucky little devil

The first S/C in NE, that I know of!!!
Keep us posted on your experience and that great addition!

*** I see you posted some feedback before I saw it*** So tempting to push the pedal!!!!!! Be careful out there.

Sure wish you and pbd123 could make the grill meet on 7/14/02!!

BTW, I have finished all of the cosmetic mods for the toy. Tell Rob,
I plan to visit him in late July! Time to play with the performance mods!!!!!!!!

Talk to you soon. Good Luck!

fatyesno · #**124** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 02:27 PM

Plumber,

I bought my truck up at Toyota of Nashua and also am awaiting some time to break free to get the Supercharger. Got TRD Limited Slip, TRD Headers, and the TRD Duals on my 2000 Tundra (and have managed to put only 15000 miles on the truck in 2 years)... Wondering what Rob Sullivan charged you for the Supercharger and install. Haven't talked to him yet but was one of the guys on a waiting list for the thing.... Thanks,

v8Toilet · #**125** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 03:04 PM

Let me know if you ever take that thing to the track because I'll be there!

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Originally posted by tundraplumber
i picked it up from the dealer yesterday ...froma dead stop it breaks the rear tires free...and i have the LSD... 1 to 2 gear shift.....SUCKS..too mutck lag it feels like the transmission is absorbing the power then when it decids to shift (under hard exeleration almost ..2 seconds then it pulls hard) ....the pull from 80 to 106 is great....my only complaint is the transmition shifting.....thay say it's inherent to my year truck....but i belive there is a solution to the problum i just need a little help in finding it ...............so i call on u my fellow brothers to help me find a solution.........please tell me more abought this mod to the transmition valve body ......and the anser to the ?....it's a pig on gas so far i've gone through 2 tank fulls sorry i didn't write down the MPG i'm trying to be good i already have 3 tickets agenst me and i cant afford to lose my licence (i drive a ford USV with duel tires in the back and in the last 2 years i keep getting pulled over beacuse i'm driving the truck on a road that it sez i can't...........all the roads leading to my house at some point r restriced so i have an appeal to get a variance so i can drive home in my truck ....but it takes a long long time and a lot of paperwork so in the mean time i need to be verry careful..1 more ticket and i can lose my licence....) but somtimes u just have to say..what the f..k and let her rip but i'm trying to be good soon there will be more info on the S/C i'll keep u all updated on it .........................p.s. someone asked where do i live i live in melrose mass. see ya soon petros the plumber

XLR8 · #**126** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 06:01 PM

You just got a 5 % raise on 7/1/02. But I know its still not enough.

TundraMan · #**127** (**permalink**) 07-07-2002, 08:03 PM

Two tanks of gas?, Wow!! Wonder how many miles he's driven it?

TundraMan

SHRIKE · #**128** (**permalink**) 07-08-2002, 08:31 PM

Dropped mine off this morning at the dealership of Carson.
Small break squak fix on the new rotors and SC install.
It's 5 pm now still no news...
Got a Corolla in return...

2DaMax · #**129** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 12:37 AM

I hope that 1st and 2nd gear don't burn out on ya, especially if the tranny seems like it's slamming into the next gear when it finally decides to. Not a good sign, your tranny might die on you sooner than it's suppose to.

With that much gas consumption, you should be putting away a few camaros and firebirds.

Still not sure if you'll have a chance against the ford lightning.

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Originally posted by tundraplumber
... 1 to 2 gear shift.....SUCKS..too mutck lag it feels like the transmission is absorbing the power then when it decids to shift (under hard exeleration almost ..2 seconds then it pulls hard)

........it's a pig on gas so far i've gone through 2 tank fulls

tundraplumber · #**130** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 08:13 AM

i talked to TRD and thay think it's a ground wire proublum thay sead there is a diffrent code going to the computer beacuse of that and thay think it would affect the shift as soon as i get a chance to get back to the dealer i'll get it looked at .........i hope that all there is to it .....i dont feel like spending a grand to get a valve body mod.

i'll keep u informed to what i find out ....cool see ya soon petros the plumber...

Breathing Borla · #**131** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 12:36 PM

It's very tempting to get all that power, but I just don't think the trans will take it over time. I'm still to busy trying to get my brakes to work smooth before I make it any faster.

I would like to see the gas consumption comparison. 9 four hole injectors, wow, that's some gas, and premium on top of it. Lets hope that gas prices stay low as they were 2.79 a gallon here in chicago a couple summers ago.

2DaMax,

I don't think it will take a lightning eigther, as toyota does not put the biggest motor in the smallest regular cab 2wd truck like ford does. Also the lightning has bigger fuel injectors, not an extra one and has a super duty trans to hold the power.

Good luck to all with the charger. Have fun

Later,

BB

SHRIKE · #**132** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 01:03 PM

Ok 8.45 am Next day Just got a call from Toyota 2 injectors are running lean,so the engine misfires at low rpm (2500) for the SC.
New injectors are on the way.Corolla runs wonderfull and wife loves the cute rental car :-)

TundraMan · #**133** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 01:52 PM

Here's some info calitundra had passed onto me....

TundraMan

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Originally posted by calitundra
My friend who works with one of the Toyota dealerships just saw some guy have a supercharger installed. He said after the install the thing ran like C*AP. They called TRD? and was told that there was a ground wire that need to be installed to the supercharger that was not in the manual. After that it ran good. This is second hand info but it may be worth save a few pulled hairs.

Rowdy · #**134** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 02:15 PM

I just dropped by my local Toyota dealer's parts dept to pick up some touch up paint and there it was on a shelf by the front door... the V-8 Super/Charger! No fancy display, no armed guards, no fanfair.

I guess they would have sold it to me right then and there if I had the cash. If you are looking for one I can point you to that dealership although I don't recommend these guys install it. They are the one's who told me the V-8 headers don't exist. I also didn't buy my Tundra from them since their sales manager was the typical sleazy salesman.

2DaMax · #**135** (**permalink**) 07-09-2002, 03:54 PM

Here's what really concerns me about letting a Toyota dealer install the s/c. If they cannot fix simple issues like warping rotors or even properly balancing tires, and meeting or exceeding customer expectations when they come in with a complaint about their vehicles......what the hell are they doing installing superchargers? Oh I get it...they are all book-mechanics....or most of them are. Oh boy....more headaches!

I was talking to a gear-head buddy of mine last night and we started talking about turbos. It's ok to dream up other dreams right?