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This is a discussion thread titled "Remote Mounted Turbo Kit for Tacoma/Tundra", within the Engine & Drivetrain forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
OK, my mind is made up, and I have been speaking with STS about turbocharging my truck. I do have a couple of questions for maracucho or anyone that can answer.
1. Have you done anything to your drive shaft, such as a retainer. None needed you can get a loop if you want. the added hp is gradual
2. Have you noticed any frame flex from the added HP. none, the tundra is a very surdy frame with 9 subframe connectors
3. Do you have any concerns over frame flexing/cracking. none
4. Can the drive shaft itself handle the added hp. yes (Per TSPin houston)
5. Do you beat the bag out of your truck on a regular basis. only when I get challenged
6. When you drive regular, do you notice a decrease/increase in fuel economy. YEs beter hwy milage and same for city
7. When not running at WOT, do you hear the turbo (such as at idle or regular around town driving). the turbo is loud at wot ( louder than an 18 wheeler on the hwy. ),and sounds like a dump truck most of the time.
Thank you very much in advance.
Ron
i hope this helps you make a choice. if you live in houston let me know i will take you for a spin.
TSP has done some really good research for these trucks. I have spoken to STS at length and they are going to handle my truck at a local shop, as I live in NH. I am getting the full rig, with unichip, just have to wait a few weeks. Thanks for answering the questions!
Ron
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It is better to remain silent and have people wonder if you are an idiot, rather than to open your mouth and prove to everyone you are an idiot beyond all doubt. ~ Jim Rogers
Put my deposit down today on my kit. I should have it all by the latest end of Feb. Pretty stoked now.
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It is better to remain silent and have people wonder if you are an idiot, rather than to open your mouth and prove to everyone you are an idiot beyond all doubt. ~ Jim Rogers
cool, try and get before and after dyno's please! you have no idea how much this will be appreciated.
I'll give it a try, it's kind of hard to get too far away from the house with twins. I'll try to find a closer dyno than the one in Worcester (hour away).
Ron
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It is better to remain silent and have people wonder if you are an idiot, rather than to open your mouth and prove to everyone you are an idiot beyond all doubt. ~ Jim Rogers
Congrats, Ron! Keep us(pardon the pun) up to speed on your project!
I love puns.
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It is better to remain silent and have people wonder if you are an idiot, rather than to open your mouth and prove to everyone you are an idiot beyond all doubt. ~ Jim Rogers
well, just think...it'll only be about 45 minutes away, at the end of february ...
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Originally Posted by bosnthrill1
I'll give it a try, it's kind of hard to get too far away from the house with twins. I'll try to find a closer dyno than the one in Worcester (hour away).
lightning
m3
chevvy ssr
c5 corvette
lt1 camaro
ls1camaro
supercharged tundra ( way smokked)
HONDA TYPE R
RX8
NISSAN 350 INFINITY COUNTERPART
i LEAVE ALL LISTED CARS ALTHE WAY UP TO 100
LS1 CARS STAY 1 CAR BEHIND THE REST ARE LIKE 4 CARS BEHIND.
ALL OF THIS ON 8 PSI, I LOVE THIS FREAKING KIT.
I'll give it a try, it's kind of hard to get too far away from the house with twins. I'll try to find a closer dyno than the one in Worcester (hour away).
Mara, are you worries about your warrenty or tranny in any way? Just curious. That is sick, my dads C5 vette is insane, i cant believe your faster then that. How the heck do you get traction to the ground?
Some ?'s
1.Can the 3.4 Tacoma kit fit my 3.4 Tundra
2.where would you put an intercooler.
3.Is the Remote mount safe where it's at and what if I drop my truck in the future.
Does anyone know if Nitrousfed has helped out the STS guys.??......this has all the earmarks. I would just love to see some real data on one of these Turbo Tundra's other than the 2 pics...and a newcomer with 7 posts. I don't doubt...I would just like to see an intelligent post by someone from STS.
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Unichip'd TRD Supercharger & 5.9 Overboost Crank Pulley,TRD Boost guage and Oak color matched pod,TRD LSD,Valvebody Upgrade by IPT in NY, JBA headers,Y pipe, K&N(Evol) SS catback exhaust, Helwig Rear antisway bar, Rear custom Le
) up to speed on your project!
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