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Originally Posted by PBR1
I'm looking at a 2002 on CL that has a SC. I have a few questions about buying a used car with a SC.
1. Smog is a big issue in CA, am I going to have trouble smogging a SC vehicle in LA?
2. Not a CA question but an overall question. Will the vehicle be less reliable with the SC? I read that mpg isn't a big factor but I will need to run premium gas.
3. What should I look for, right or wrong, with the installation when I go look at it.
Thanks!
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Charlie covered it well, I just have a few more points. You can check out my build thread for ideas on how far you can go while still passing smog, I live in CA and I'm still smog legal thanks to a lazy smog tech.
1. You need the CARB EO sticker in the engine bay or on the hood. Smog techs love stickers and will sometimes fail you without it. Also you'll want to have the vacuum diagram that applies to your 2002 4Runner, these can be found in the Supercharger installation manual online. It modifies the vacuum hoses and I've been asked to provided it before. The sticker you can find at a dealership for purchase or a few people on here sell them.
2. Nope, you'll be just fine. These engines take boost very well. The pistons and rods are rock solid. I'm coming close to doubling the stock HP (183 -> ~350) and it's running great.
3. The supercharger itself requires very little maintenance. If it sounds like a diesel engine at idle then it needs new bearings which can be done by just replacing the nose cone. It will always rattle a bit at idle but it shouldn't be deafening.