5th Gen Supercharger Inquiry - Magnuson's Response

[Thor-NorCal]

Yes, I know this top has been beaten to death, but I just wanted to share.


Tim Clifton <[email protected]>
May 9, 2017, 3:44 PMYou;[email protected]

Hi,

We are working on the kit.

We don’t have a lead time, if you go to our website and sign up for newsletter you can get updates.

Thank you

Tim



Tim Clifton, Account Manager
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[CO-Cygnus]

We are working on the kit.

We don’t have a lead time, if you go to our website and sign up for newsletter you can get updates.

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[phx4rnr]

lol i talked to them when they were at the off-road expo here in az. I was told they have one already on the vehicle, with 10 test kits as well. Also, that we could expect them in july.


edit: In before [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION] locks this lol

 

[wfo9]

I've talked with them and vendors who deal with them at volume. They say soon... very soon. I think it will finally happen, but I will believe it when I see it.

I would not be surprised if this thread gets closed. For some reason... the subject seems to anger people. I don't know why because these trucks would definitely benefit from a little bump in power and drivability....

 

[CO-Cygnus]

People get upset about this because it has been a White Whale since the 5th gen was announced. TRD teased, and teased, and promised, and showed a demo, then canned the entire program.

:flypig:

 

[Sleeter]

[MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION] are you working with these guys?

 

[Sound_SS]

can't freaking wait!!!!! a reliable kit that gives some much needed tq down low is all i need to be 100% happy with my pro

 

[Jetboy]

Raise your hand if you think it'll be anywhere even remotely close to the $4,140 Toyota used to charge for a supercharger kit...

The problem is that there's no market. I can trade down ($ wise) to a GX460 with a V8 today if I really wanted more power. The supercharger will be about 305hp 335tq. The GX is 301-329. I can't make any rational argument for supercharger over just buying a GX.

 

[phx4rnr]

Raise your hand if you think it'll be anywhere even remotely close to the $4,140 Toyota used to charge for a supercharger kit...

The problem is that there's no market. I can trade down ($ wise) to a GX460 with a V8 today if I really wanted more power. The supercharger will be about 305hp 335tq. The GX is 301-329. I can't make any rational argument for supercharger over just buying a GX.

I was told like 5-6k.

 

[Rundownaxe]

can't freaking wait!!!!! a reliable kit that gives some much needed tq down low is all i need to be 100% happy with my pro

Amen to that. A bit of pep down low is really all this engine really needs. Its a good engine with plenty of power. The only thing is it so far up the powerband that I feel like an idiot when I decide to use it. Overtaking someone with the engine screaming at 4.5k is not my favorite part of owning this truck.

 

[Sound_SS]

Raise your hand if you think it'll be anywhere even remotely close to the $4,140 Toyota used to charge for a supercharger kit...

The problem is that there's no market. I can trade down ($ wise) to a GX460 with a V8 today if I really wanted more power. The supercharger will be about 305hp 335tq. The GX is 301-329. I can't make any rational argument for supercharger over just buying a GX.

I can make one. The gx is ugly.

 

[wfo9]

Raise your hand if you think it'll be anywhere even remotely close to the $4,140 Toyota used to charge for a supercharger kit...

The problem is that there's no market. I can trade down ($ wise) to a GX460 with a V8 today if I really wanted more power. The supercharger will be about 305hp 335tq. The GX is 301-329. I can't make any rational argument for supercharger over just buying a GX.

Just like there is no market for a snorkle for the 5th gen... right LOL. Funny they can't make them fast enough....

35hp out of a supercharger? That is beyond conservative. I would guess 330hp at a minumum.. probably closer to 350 and it would drive much better than that na v8.

Also the 1grfe dual vvti motor, is used all over the world... There seems to be a huge market. Will it be reliable with the pistons and rods is the question.

 

[cheerup38]

I can make one. The gx is ugly.

Every time I see one...."Look, it's the ugly Lexus cousin!" Bring on the SuperCharger!!!

 

[jrandom]

Raise your hand if you think it'll be anywhere even remotely close to the $4,140 Toyota used to charge for a supercharger kit...

The problem is that there's no market. I can trade down ($ wise) to a GX460 with a V8 today if I really wanted more power. The supercharger will be about 305hp 335tq. The GX is 301-329. I can't make any rational argument for supercharger over just buying a GX.

No idea what they will charge I remember hearing numbers like $8k years ago. I think there is a market for them, particularly with so many units being sold.

I kinda like the GX series. Yeah they are a little funky. It is nice to see folks out there building them up.

I can make one. The gx is ugly.

Ugly is such a harsh word, more fugly, freaky ugly is okay I wouldn't turn one away. The only thing I really don't like about them is the swing gate, I like the 5th gen lift gate much better.

 

[Vinsil]

If it couldn't be in the 330 hp range, it's a waste.

Then again...$8k would not be something I'd consider either. Sorry, I'll deal with it being a bit slow as long as the thing is reliable.


My wife might think different though and if it was a 330 hp at $4200 like the TRD unit used to be,

 

["krax"]

Raise your hand if you think it'll be anywhere even remotely close to the $4,140 Toyota used to charge for a supercharger kit...

The problem is that there's no market. I can trade down ($ wise) to a GX460 with a V8 today if I really wanted more power. The supercharger will be about 305hp 335tq. The GX is 301-329. I can't make any rational argument for supercharger over just buying a GX.

Way too rational.

 

[Vinsil]

Way too rational.

Is it though? I mean...is it really more power with how much a GX weighs?

And it's fugly.

 

[mwray8909]

They are literally 15 mins from my driveway. I should drop in and see if they need a test victim.

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[rayofsi]

hope to see this soon too. July would be awesome. They gave me that reply about a month ago. Told me to sign up for the newsletter

 

[Tlowe]

They are literally 15 mins from my driveway. I should drop in and see if they need a test victim.

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Absolutely do.

If they could nail something in the $4-5k range, even up to 6k, that puts us in the 330-350hp area Im sure there would be more than enough market. There are quite a number of these engines out there. Even if there were only lets say 500 people that wanted them in the first year after they were released (keep in mind this would be sold for all Toyota and Lexus models with the same engine) that would probably cover their R&D costs in the first year.
And they would continue selling them obviously.

Honestly i think there is so much potential in this engine if they would just open that ECU to be tuned. In the end there is only so much you can do, short of forced air induction, without tuning. Thats the reason you don't see people just slapping some big a$$ turbo on it.