Coming Soon for the Tundra---TRD Supercharged 5.7 Sequoia - Pics inside!!

[jkchang]

The kit is complete and is just awaiting the final paperwork to go through. This has already passed the smog testing and waiting for the paperwork to go through

From what I remember, the kit includes the typical set of support items found in other modern TRD supercharger kits:

-Upgraded High-Pressure Injector Set

-Upgraded Fuel Pump

-LTR (Low Temp Radiator-- aka INTERCOOLER-- instead of having piping to send the compressed air to the intercooler and then into the engine, this ingenious one has 2 sections: 1 "Intercooler" looking piece that has coolant in it and a second piece in between the intake box and blower. It cools incoming air by approx 20 degrees in the 1GR-FE Tacoma/FJ version. The supercharger type is infamous for running hot though... so that's the reason an intercoolerish device was included)

-Coolant pump for the LTR

-Spark Plug Set (Cooler temp, of course)

-Reflash is now done through the TechStream tool. No strange tool is required for the reflash (as previously seen on the tC charger). This translates into more dealers willing to do the install since no special tools are required

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So TRD comes by for a meeting today. We discuss a few future products, and some other ideas we've tossed around in regards to educating the general public about vehicles (forced induction/suspension/etc).

So after about 45 minutes, they mention that their 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 Sequoia is sitting outside... and uttered my favorite words: SUPERCHARGED

After we finished talking about our planned items, we head to the truck. By the looks of it, you would have never guessed it was supercharged. It's a simple 4Q2 Desert Sand Mica (aka "Gold" or "Champagne") Limited grade sporting a typical 5.7L i-Force logo.

Once the hood is popped, my Blackberry rang...
"Where are you?"
"Outside with TRD"
"WHERE?!"
"You know about the supercharger huh?"
"WHERE?!"
"Look at your 2 o'clock"
"I'll be there in a sec" -- and he runs to me

This was our resident Sequoia freak. He was excited about TRD coming... as he was excited about hearing they had the 5.7L supercharger on the lot... and he almost creamed himself when he saw it was mounted inside a Sequoia.

The supercharger was installed along with the TRD Cold Air Intake. The supercharger was dyno'd (officially with witnesses through the new SAE J1394-or whatever it is-standard) at 504 hp (didn't mentioned if it's RWHP, I think it's BHP).

We are admiring the awesomeness of the charger... and then we hear the words: "Do you want to take it out?"---- "OK" and it begins. I let Joseph drive it since he's the resident Sequoia freak/truck guy. I'm a car guy, so it's not too up my ally (except for the ridiculous power).

For anyone that has been to Longo to test drive a vehicle, you know our usual test drive route (exit turning right, right on Peck Road, right on Ramona, right onto the 605S, bear right to the 10W, right off on Peck and a final right turn into the dealership). There is a portion of the route that is under construction, so no vehicles are present. Of course, we took it to that area for our first test.

When driving the N/A 5.7L Tundra at WOT, you get the usual push into the seat. It's quite impressive and smooth. With this charger, you get that feeling for the first 1000 rpm... after that, you feel the increasing pressure against the skin on your face. It's almost as if someone is pulling your skin back (very lightly). On our test, we got the truck up a a nice __x__ mph. We didn't realize it since we were giddy as kids in a candy store; the Sequoia had quite a smooth ride.

When we finally got on the freeway, we let it loose. If anyone has driven a 400 rwhp supra, you would know the feeling: It is scary fast. Since the interchange came up so quickly, we didn't get to go too overboard with it =[

We decided to jump on the streets instead. This is where we appreciated the whine. At idle, the engine is as quiet as can be. Once you hit about 1200 RPM, you start to hear a slight whine. At 4000 rpm, it is screaming and it shifts gears before you know it (damn short gears!).

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It was a very short drive (about 15 minutes), so I can elaborate much more. I'll entertain a Q&A though =P

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[OTR]

SWEEEEEEEETTTTTTT. I'm glad I negotiated to buy any TRD equipment at dealer cost when I bought my truck. Now to convince the wife that it is a "need" and not a "want".

[jkchang]

SWEEEEEEEETTTTTTT. I'm glad I negotiated to buy any TRD equipment at dealer cost when I bought my truck. Now to convince the wife that it is a "need" and not a "want".

Early summer is the tentative release time frame. Waiting on the government to finish up the paperwork is the only hurdle. Other than that, it's good to go. Granted it was delayed 4 months (originally slated for Jan release, final build was being tested just before SEMA 07)

[Pellapat]

holy potatos

I just got a sr5 and the wife has a limited.

Both 08 5.7 4 wheel drive.

Any ideas about the total cost installed?


this is going to be nice

[BlkTaco4Now]

sweet.... put one on an RCSB!!! lol...i bet that thing RIPS

[jkchang]

holy potatos

I just got a sr5 and the wife has a limited.

Both 08 5.7 4 wheel drive.

Any ideas about the total cost installed?


this is going to be nice

Detailed pricing hasn't been released yet, but was around $5300ish when the part number was leaked on the accessories guide (lol). It may have gone up/down since then though.

TRD is saying the install would be around 8-10 actual hours (first time). So depending on the dealer... install will be up there. The fuel tank is dropped (quoting TRD) for the new fuel pump installation.

[Pellapat]

hopefully they will sell it at list and install it for free.

6 grand in hand

[Art64]

Early summer is the tentative release time frame. Waiting on the government to finish up the paperwork is the only hurdle. Other than that, it's good to go. Granted it was delayed 4 months (originally slated for Jan release, final build was being tested just before SEMA 07)

Are you guys bumping up the speed limiter with the installation of the supercharger, provided the tires installed have a higher speed rating?
Thanks.

[OTR]

Are you guys bumping up the speed limiter with the installation of the supercharger, provided the tires installed have a higher speed rating?
Thanks.

I doubt it
You just now be able to hit the limiter faster and harder

[alexisd]

I doubt it
You just now be able to hit the limiter faster and harder

Agree.But worth a try.

[RMcCleary]

sweet, that thing is sick. can't wait to see the release date and additional pricing info. not to mention some numbers on expected performance gains.

Ryan

[sfz989]

You just made my day with this post!!! I can't wait to put this sucker on my RCSB, gonna surprise the hell out of the corvette owners round here Traction providing, will be a very very low 13 second/high 12 second truck! Then I'm sure we can count on URD making a smaller pulley and you know what that means

[dani7]

that is sick!

[jkchang]

Think you can buy two?

And doesn't TRD know they can't put the intercooler there? That's where my off road lights go. I definitely can't fit them with the electric fan in the front.

Hahaha! Stealth Lights!

I don't think that TRD will raise the speed limiter though. I haven't heard anything in regards to RPM increase or limiter increase (RPM increases has occurred in the 4.0 1GR-FE charger [about 300 rpm...] and the 2.4 2AZ-FE charger [about 2000 rpm]-- no top speed increase from my experience)

The other guy took a few photos too. We tried to make a video to hear the whine... but my Blackberry isn't capable and his Razr... well... yea... It's a Razr. Too bad I forgot my phone could record voice notes

[sfz989]

I'm not sure if you've rode in a regular 5.7 Sequoia but how do the shift points compare or did you even notice while you were busy being thrown back in the seat? lol