I agree with the above comment about boost potentially causing issues if abused. I think people misunderstand and misuse it. WOT is something reserved for... well I'm not quite sure because it certainly isn't a drag vehicle. I have yet to do a WOT pull. I feel power through all rpm ranges which is what I needed for towing and cruising up any grade on the freeway. In my case I am not driving any different than I did before and it just feels like it has pep now and isn't searching for gears anymore which I like.

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I have a friend who runs the service mechanics for a large Chevy dealership here in Phoenix, he is an awesome mechanic himself. I have know him since he first met my younger son on their first day of kindergarten at the bus stop. He said Magnuson makes a great supercharger, loads of power, but he said 60k +- and you can expect a rebuild cost. He talked me out of a supercharger because I want reliability over performance. That and I am an old man who drives like an old man and therefore I thought I really do not need one. My 2cents for what it is worth.

Everything you said is exactly why I made the decision to install one. Definitely won’t have my foot to the floor after every red light.

60k is usually what I drive every five years, so a rebuild at that mileage doesn’t seem bad. Good thing is Magnuson is 15 minutes away from my home, with luck the turnaround time should be a day or two.

Guys watch out for all the extra load the supercharger makes on the engine. So much load. I’ve been told about at least 2 4Runner explodering after going WOT too much so heads up. Don’t do it. Anyone who tells you anything else doesn’t know nothin about cars.

I’m getting a pedal general and coil packs instead. My mechanic (I’ve never turned a wrench) swears by them.

You’re right these will add another 80hp.
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A "pedal" controller does absolutely nothing other than changing how the throttle behaves based on user input (your foot)... Not sure what that and coil packs have to do with a SC...

They’re safer than the supercharger which makes so much load. Too much load explodes your 4Runner. This is basic stuff. You can fight it by runnin 87 octanes as this tricks the supercharger, but it’s still very dangerous.

A lot of guys may be running the magnuson setup with out issue but don’t be fooled. The load gonna get em.

Please explain in detail how "runnin 87 octanes" tricks the supercharger.

The ecu reads the 87 when you wire in your raptor lights correctly and helps the load stay down under WOT. Basics.

But for real, if you don't understand how an ICE works, it's best to refrain from giving 'advice'.

Bingo

Well this thread got weird.... why is it that alot the negativity towards superchargers comes from individuals who don't have one? Please don't give people advise if you have no experience "wrenching." Opinions are not first hand experience. It is true that WOT wide open throttle harms vehicles, supercharged or not. A vehicle should not be regularly placed up against its redline. That area of the rpm is red for a reason. A coil can provide a higher voltage spark for a more complete combustion.... allegedly. However can also cause the plug to burn hotter and lean the vehicle out causing a sweet pinging. 80hp? Nope. 87 octane? Really? I am not usually someone that fires off but sometimes it must be said I guess. Sorry for the off topic rant. I will probably be unsubing this thread but if you have any more questions feel free to dm me.

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Surfer Joe shredded right by the joke with his hot take on WOT damaging engines.