Hi there. I have a 2018 runner in the shop at a Toyota dealership in SoCal getting the magnuson supercharger installed. The tech there is saying that the valve on the front of the supercharger is making contact with the TRD cold air intake. Question is, does anyone have any experience with a similar set up? Any fix to the problem? Or go back to stock intake? Any help appreciated.
HELP! Magnuson s/c used with TRD CAI
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Paragon1
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Yeah i ran in to that problem trying to install the CAI after getting the SC. Its one of those things they Magnuson should tell you about. I sold my CAI and went back to the stock one. There's really no appreciable performance loss anyway.
Thanks for the info brother. I called magnuson and they wanted the tech to email their support. He said they have solved the problem before but he wanted to see pics. Worst case I’ll just go back to stock.
Can’t wait for the finished product already
TrailRunnin14
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I had the same problem, I went back to the stock intake.
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Iceman2430
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FYI, I didn’t have any issues with mine. It was tight, but it was clear. If I recall correctly I loosened the throttle body, and retightend.
Nobody Special
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What are you all paying for installation fees?
Eldirector
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I installed the AFE one that is designed to be used with the supercharger. Not sure about total performance gains, but I like to believe it was worth routing through a couple of states to get since they won't ship it to Cali. Now to find the right exhaust...
So I used to work at Toyota and they hooked me up with the install by a master tech for 900 bucks out the door. Covered by warranty too.
Sweet, yeah I hope they can figure out how to solve this problem. Then I can start hunting for an exhaust that doesn’t sound too much like a lawnmower
Nobody Special
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TrailRunnin14
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If you can change oil, rotate tires, install shocks then you won’t have a problem installing the s/c yourself. It’s fairly simple. Take a look at the install on Magnuson website if you are curious.
If you use a dealer then you’ll be looking at $1200 or so.
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Nobody Special
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I only asked because I did the SC install on my '02 4R with the URD kit, TRD headers and it took about 9 hours.
anomalous
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Same here. Was a tight fit, but managed to get the intake tube\silicon fitting to fit. Just had to wedge it on. The silicon boot has enough give for the SC bypass valve. I thought about notching the silicon fitting\clamp to make a gap to clear the bypass valve, or I think some may be able to push the fitting far enough onto the throttle bottle to clear the rim of the bypass valve. I haven't had any problems with the way I have it now, so didn't bother
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Paragon1
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I installed the TRD exhaust just before thanksgiving. Frankly I wish i kept the stock one but had the side exit TRD end. The drone at speed is a bit annoying. Sounds "ok" when flooring it, but it does seem to wash out once over 3500 like its just blowing air out the end.
Paragon1
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No matter what you do, just make sure the drive belt diagram (which is applied to the intake lid) is put somewhere easily seen.
TrailRunnin14
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Not to give off topic but how bad is this drone. I’ve had aftermarket exhaust before so I’m used to a drone in the exhaust in some way. Is the TRD exhaust really bad or are people saying that coming from the OEM exhaust?
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Paragon1
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There’s a lot of factors with the drone, but the main one is weight. In lifted, and have sliders and armor underneath. So by default the engine is going to put forth more effort.
If you’re stock then there probably won’t be much drone. But if you’re towing, or loaded down with gear, it’ll letcha know it’s there. I’m about to drive from the East coat to Idaho, towing a 6x12 uhaul. I’m really not looking forward to it.
