*PLEASE READ THIS COMMENT AND THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION* *A stock 3.4 Liter V6 engine puts our 190 HP with 220 ft-lbs of torque. A 3.4 Liter V6 with a Supercharger puts out 260 HP with 260 ft-lbs of torque. You gain 70 HP and 40 ft-lbs of torque which is a pretty significant performance increase. But, this nice performance increase comes at a price. Toyota no longer manufacturers this supercharger but the company Magnuson, who happens to be the company who made the TRD supercharger for Toyota, still manufacturers it without the TRD logo on the top. They sell it for the low, low price of $3000. *You have a couple choices with getting a supercharger for your 3.4 Liter V6. You can do like Sean did and find a used one for sale, maybe on Ebay or Craigslist or you can buy a new one from Magnuson. If you are going to buy used, be sure to ask the seller if they are going to include all the associated hardware because some of these parts are hard to source. *In the part of the video where we're getting the supercharger belt in place, you'll notice the routing of the belt is different than the routing shown on the decal. This is because the decal is showing the proper belt routing if you are using a static pulley and not a dynamic tensioning pulley. *Hey guys this is Sean. This is a progress report on how the supercharger is doing: As soon as we installed it I took a trip to Tahoe CA. This is a good test to see how the supercharger performed in the hills & high altitudes. The extra power is definitely felt & helpful to get up those long inclines in the mountains. So far there has been no CEL & the power is significant. It really brings life into the 4runner & makes it fun to drive again! Especially if you have added extra weight this is a nice upgrade to have. If you have bigger tires than 285’s then re-gearing might be the right solution for you. Overall this MOD is pretty radical & if you have the money it’s a must have. A couple things I’ve noticed is some pinging at WOT especially in 4th gear. I’ve also noticed my gas mileage hasn’t really been affected that much. I thought it would be a lot worse but it’s stayed pretty much the same Miles per tank even with my extra excitement I’ve had on the gas peddle. **Quick Links to Different Parts of the Video** 12:38 Starting the Job 15:20 Drive Belt Removal 20:47 Air Tube Removal 23:05 Throttle Body Removal 29:31 Plenum Removals 39:17 Timing Belt Cover Trimming 42:38 Wire Loom Bracket Swap 43:56 Dynamic Tensioner Install 50:56 IAC Check Valve Install 54:16 Supercharger Bolt Up 1:00:56 Supercharger Belt Install 1:02:56 Oil Dipstick Relocation 1:04:27 Throttle Body Reinstallation 1:07:16 Air Tube Reinstallation 1:14:39 Test Drive
Timmy The Toolman @ Sean, I could even hear it pinging in the video on the test drive! It's that crappy Cal 91 gas. You still guna do a 7th injector? You might consider doing a methanol kit, that will help raise your octane and likely get rid of the pinging. Also will help cool the intake charge temps
hi Timmy the tool man, I have a 1996 4 runner and I'm lost putting the hole's back on... the supercharger... also , where do the oil go on the supercharger?
Hey Timmy hi there buddy I bought a supercharger today for $800 bucks but is the SC itself so I need the kit to install bracket and stuff any idea were I can get the kit
I don't get it. Why would someone give thumbs down to this awesome video. Tim and Sean - keep up the good work and thanks for uploading this video. All your videos are thorough and informational.
Thank you Sandeep. The answer to your question is there are haters out there. Maybe somebody I rubbed the wrong way on a Toyota forum. Or, maybe someone who also makes Toyota videos and is jealous of us. Or, just some random jerk. It does make me laugh. There is no other video that comes close to this for installing a supercharger on a 3.4 liter V6. There's a time lapse video that shows the viewer basically nothing. There's some dude who just shows himself putting the supercharger on top of his engine in a 5 minute video which is equally worthless. The only video worth anything is one that is 7 minutes long. It does show useful information and gives a nice outline of the job but doesn't show any detail whatsoever. I sometimes question whether we're making our videos too long and turning off viewers but comments like yours let's me know we are doing something right and should keep on the same path. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and giving us your support. Happy Wrenching!
I agree. The thumbs downer must be a toyota hater. It sounds crazy but I've met people who hate having a reliable vehicle. They feel much better when they can see their vehicle on a tow truck. I've never seen a Toyota on a tow truck haha
Thanks! You two rock, I appreciate that you put this video together and completely reduced my anxiety about installing the SC on my own. Finally decided to purchase one and just finished installing it took me a week of taking my time and not being in a rush. I have always wanted one and now it is done. One owner 2000 Tacoma TRD.
Thanks for the Super Thanks Shane. We appreciate the donation. I'm glad our video helped you get a supercharger installed on your Tacoma. Happy Wrenching!
Just got around to install this lovely supercharger on my 91 4runner 5vzfe swapped with the manual trans. What an improvement in performance! This video helped with the install for sure.
This documentation deserves 2 Times a Five Star Ranking! At First it serves as a language lesson, AS the pronounciation of the narrator is very Clean english and covers plenty of technical vocabulary. The Video ist so awesomely professionaly detailed. IT can't bei done better!!! Btw. I have the same engine V6 3,4 24 valves in my Toyota Landcruiser J90. Just to round off your list of the models ;) Greatings from south germany
You're welcome Craig. It's great to hear you found our video helpful. Some guy suggested I cut down this video to 30 minutes because he though nobody would ever watch it at the length it's currently at. My response was we can't show a detailed install of the supercharger in 30 minutes. We would have to cut out important content which might be the difference of somebody having success following our tutorial or failure following it. Sean and I both appreciate detailed videos and that's what we like to deliver to our viewing audience. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it! Happy Wrenching!
@@TimmyTheToolman That's hilarious! Not only did I watch it completely, I paused and had to rewind several times. In fact, I only glanced at the provided installation instructions to verify my parts list, this video was my installation manual! I'm still not sure about the dipstick relocation bracket. Yes, it works but if you have to remove the belt and lower the tensioner, the relocated dipstick is in right the way. Again, freakin awesome job, keep the vids coming!
I had one installed on my 97 Tacoma in 2003 by my dealership. After 6 tanks of Super, the engine would still ping. They told me the engine computer had to get used to the new supercharger. I gave up in 2003, when I traded it in on my new 2003 Tundra. I had the supercharger removed, sold it, and got most of my money back. I think they have worked the bugs out of it since. Great video, Tim!
Turbo Chargers are exhaust gas driven, Blowers are mechanically driven. Both are SUPERCHARGERS in that both deliver intake air at a positive pressure above atmospheric pressure. Hence, forced induction. Both may be installed on an engine at the same time.
I know I'm late here, but I saw a post on the tacoma forums of a 3.4 that was supercharged it's whole life with 600k miles. 3 supercharger rebuilds over it's life but still incredible!
The barbed fitting can be Tee'd to a boost gauge. The canister on top of the blower is a bypass valve. It helps maintain fuel economy during city driving, non boost conditions.
Great video! Anyone thinking about buying a used/discontinued supercharger should see this before wasting thousands on a used one due to missing parts that possibly aren't made anymore.
I find it hilarious you felt the need to explain the complex workings of a syringe, to people learning how to install a supercharger on an engine. Subbed.
Been so many years since I installed the supercharger..I'm going to have to check that TB gasket which claims you lose 1.5lbs of boost. I ended up purchasing Doug Thorley headers so I'm waiting on those. Can't wait to watch this video again and figure out the vacuum lines. I forgot to hook up the 4wd hose after the supercharger install which kept my 4wd from working for a few years.
These are , by far, the best videos on youtube for working on your 3rd gen 4runner....timmy and shaun, please dont ever stop making these...you complete me...anyone who gives a thumbs down to u is an idiot...if i was a sick kid, my wish would be to have timmy work on my 1998 5speed 4runner
Pat Ryder Thanks a lot Pat for your comment. It put a big smile on my face when I read it. Don't worry, Sean and I love making these videos so we're going to keep cranking them out for quite some time. I don't understand either why we get a thumbs down for a video we know is the most informative and detailed in existence for a particular job. I guess it's impossible to please everyone and there's haters out there too. We could walk on water and cure cancer and they'd still give us a thumbs down because they don't like us. Anyway, thanks for your support for our channel. Happy Wrenching!
Youre exactly right, some ppl just have to hate on everything...dont let em bring you down..i foresee great things in your future, like a youtube award or big time advertisement deals..my worry is that the toyota mechanics put a hit out on you guys for teaching us too much..i volunteer to be your bodyguard if u ever need it...like that kevin costner movie
Hey Pat, I don't know how big we'll get with what we're doing. We have a very narrow focus right now but if we branched out to other vehicles we might gain more followers. I don't know how much of a dent we're putting into the profits of Toyota dealerships and private shops but it is always awesome to hear how much money people save using our videos. Auto mechanics takes time, patience and an investment in tools so it's not for everyone. When I visit my local Toyota dealer for parts, there's a line of cars waiting to get into the service department. Safe to say, they are not hurting for customers willing to pay $150/hr. I'll let you know if I need your body guard services. Right now, I don't think anyone has put a hit out on me. But, you never know.
After doing a few different forced-induction projects on vehicles like Infiniti G35s and Lexus IS series, I'm stunned at how easy Toyota made this. Those kinds of gains achieved safely without having to use an aftermarket ECU or serious upgrades to the fuel delivery system is pretty remarkable. In the grand scheme of things $3800 is a pretty good deal for something that is essentially plug-and-play. On any other project you can easily spend 5-10 hours just fussing with a Haltech ECU and/or upgrading fuel pump/returns.
Thanks for stopping by the comments section and sharing your thoughts on this system. We do have plans to upgrade the fuel system and add an additional ECU from URD into the mix. SICMODS!
I suggest an air fuel ratio gauge to watch. Also to adapt the tune if possible and to especially watch out for lugging the motor up a hill where it could starve.
Yes, I live very close to the Pruneyard shopping center. You should come to our next party on April 13th. We have a video invite that you can check out and a link in the video description to a Google Doc you can sign up for the party.
Just wanted to say tackled my power steering rack inner and outer tie rods and upper and lower ball joints thank you for your help. And on changing the steering rack I found it easier to pull the steering wheel and line it back up with the wheels vs messing with the rag joint
You're commenting in the supercharger video but talking about the replacement of your steering rack, inner and outer tie rods and lower balljoints. I guess you figured we'd see your comment regardless and it didn't matter which video you commented in. Yeah, of course you could realign the steering wheel by pulling off it off and re-centering it. I don't know if it's any easier than making the adjustment at the rag joint but they both accomplish the same thing so good job getting it done. Good to hear our videos have helped you out.
Timmy The Toolman honestly didn’t realize what video I was on had you playing in the background while doing the repair “ references to bolt sizes” videos are so full of knowledge I just listen to them. Thanks for the good info and content. 👍🏻
Thanks Felipe. It's not just me though. Without Sean's help, this channel would have never happened. We're glad you found this video helpful and we absolutely love hearing about the money people save using our videos to do their own automotive work. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
I have a 96 that came with it , (2 owners original and me ) just under 10k was put on . Mine is slightly different I have a plate with idler pulley , 439.000 I strongly suggest 93 and also if you decide to add more boost mine goes to 12psi studs and MLS head gaskets. Freaking awesome job guys.
Thanks for the compliment. We appreciate it. Detailed videos are what we do. We want everyone to be successful using our videos so lots of detail and explanation can make a big difference, especially to someone new to turning wrenches. Happy Wrenching!
thanx guys I just paid that $3000 for my new super charger ,and after watching your video I'm gonna go for it. Wish me luck and I probalbly be reaching out to you guys. hve a great day and you guys rock
Dalandser from TW here. These engines sometimes throw a lot of oil into the intake. A lot of guys were using them in the old days of customtacos.com and ttora.com
Honestly this was an awesome video, i mean really awesome!!!! I just came across this today. I have a 1997 4Runner, and its so underpowered and i would love to do this. I did look at Magnuson and it is still available, but the price has increased to almost $4,000, which isn't too bad for 6 years later. Thanks again.
Thanks. Glad you like the video and appreciate the detail we offer. A criticism I've heard several times about our videos is they are too long. It's always been my feeling that I'd much rather have too much information than not enough. My biggest complaint about videos is they leave out important details and leave you guessing how something was accomplished. We want people to have the best chance at success and that's why we try very hard to make sure we give the viewer everything they need, FSM pages, torque specs, part numbers, special tools needed, and links to other helpful info. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
The T in the PCV valve tube was for an oil catch can, sometimes oil can come up through the PCV and go into the throttle body, hence the oil catch can.
@@TimmyTheToolman anytime, I've done way too much reading on the TRD supercharger lately. I just returned the one I got, and am getting a different one from a buddy of mine.
@@seydzhchernopiski3122 You should put a blower on it instead with dual carburetors sticking out of the hood. You'd be the first kid on your block with one.
Timmy The Toolman Thank you and by the way all your videos are awesome 👏 and have helped me tremendously on some work that I’ve done on my 3rd gen 4runner
Important safety tip here folks.... if you are thinking of installing a brand new supercharger on a 21 year old 5vz-fe (99 T4R), be careful on torquing down the long bolt on the tensioner. The purchase of that bolt in the block, turns out to be only about 7mm. Needless to say, that small amount of old rusted threads couldn’t take the 40 ft-lb torque spec and it stripped. The threaded hole looks to be at least 10mm deeper than what the supplied bolt occupied....going to try a 20mm longer bolt, and take up any excess length with external washers. After waiting 4 months for the SC on back order from URD....off to Plan B for the bolt tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We made sure we chased those threads and cleaned them out as good as possible before going for the tensioner install.
This video is GREAT! I'll be tackling the infamous Valve cover gasket tomorrow on my SC 5vzfe, and this video showed me exactly how to remove it! Thank you!
for that supercharger throttle body gasket, did Sean notice a slight bump in power with the unrestrictive gasket? And can you run one with a non supercharged engine?
Sean has been running that TRD Supercharger throttle body gasket ever since we did his valve cover gasket 2 years ago. He had no issues with his engine over the last 2 years so I think it's safe to say you can run it without the supercharger. Does it improve performance for a stock engine? I don't think so. If there was any performance increase, it wasn't noticeable by Sean.
i removed the elbow in the fender of the intake, installed a stock replacement K&N filter in the stock air box, cleaned the MAF, used a SC gasket at the throttle body, port matched the intake manifold, and ran 92 octane gas. i got noticeable power and throttle response increases. ironically i felt absolutely no difference when i added exhaust headers. i did all of these things in prep for a supercharger, but wanted to feel the difference of each one along the way before installing it. porting & smoothing the manifold took 7 hrs with a carbide cutter.
L Anderson was the 7 hours worth it? How much did the elbow effect the feel of things? I might do that. Does it effect driving through puddles and getting water in the air box?
4Runner4life98 the airbox mod+k&n & T-body gasket has been shown to add 9hp, compared to the "cold air intake" kits which only add 6hp. Porting the intake really did wake it up. I knew I was going to add a Supercharger last so it was worth it. Having the intake off gave me a chance to clean my intake ports rral good and also the injectors too.
Hello Timmy! I immediately subscribed your channel without hesitation! Just found this vid accidentally in Prado group. I am planning to install Supercharger myself but still wasn't unsure. After watching your vid there is no way to stop me doing this myself. It might be a bt different as you mentioned because mine is 1996 model but I think it can be done. Thanks so much for this guideline. I really enjoy watching your video!
Welcome to the Timmy the Toolman club. Thanks for subscribing. You will find lots of helpful videos on our channel. If you have a question that can't be answered by the video or you can't find it in the video description or a comment we pinned, hit us up and we'll answer it to the best of our ability. God luck with the supercharger install and Happy Wrenching!
great job Tim, I WISH the install took as long as this video is... If I ever take a trip to the west coast one day, I'm having YOU install mine and I'm not taking no for an answer! Keep up the GREAT work!!!
Hey guys, I just installed 4th gen S/C on my 2000 4Runner using your video. Thank you so much for great detail. I like how you guy combined TRD manual and Toyota service manuals to put it together. Everything is great, except I wish you guys show more about 2000 and order model vacuum line diagram. but still great great video!!! Thanks
You're welcome and we're glad our video helped you out. We shared all the information we had on hand for this install. There are differences between the years and that seems to be the challenge getting all the vacuum lines in their proper locations. Good job getting it installed by yourself and not relying on a shop to do it for you. You probably got a great sense of accomplishment out of it and you saved yourself a lot of money too. Happy Wrenching!
Guys, Here is what I really think. I am somewhat of a noob when I comes to wrenching -- I am not going to pretend otherwise. I think I am a good example of your target audience member. With this video and all of the associated information I feel totally confident that I could perform this sick mod on my 99 runner. Good job you've done it again. BTW anybody got $3k to donate to my 4runner fund? Damn I still need to do rear seals and bearings and then get into suspension. I am so far behind. Can't thank you guys enough for making this hobby fantastic and doable.
You're welcome Kelly. If you lived near me, I'd help you out with all your needed repairs and modifications. Now that Sean has a supercharger, I find myself thinking about getting one but that's a decent chunk of change to spend.
Nice job on the install. I wanted to note that I was taught in jet engine school to only click the torque wrench once, never twice. Probably not a big deal - FYI.
Glad you like the video. Thanks for torque wrench lesson and it makes sense. When you click it a second time, it does sometimes tighten just a bit more.
Great Job!!! The video is very clear and gives good step by step. I did my timing belt with all of the pulleys, water pump, fan bracket etc 55K ago. As I was driving recently, I felt a bucking like effect and the check engine light lit up like a Christmas tree! The analyzer was pointing rme to misfires, sensors, etc. Replaced them all and I still have the problem. I'm assuming that either I skipped a tooth of the Cog wheel is shot. I will be taking it apart tomorrow and we shall see what I find. Also, when I did the T-Belt a few years ago, the water pump came with a metal gasket. I was skeptical, but I went with it as recommended. I've never had a leak from it! I like it when things work as designed.
I took the timing cover off to check for TDC and to make sure that the crank pully was intact (and it was), I started to get a code for the up draft oxygen sensor. I replaced that and the truck was still giving me the same problem. I started to get cylinder 6 misfire code. I had two known working coils in my shed, so I swapped one at a time and still, no improvement. I decided to swap ignition cables to see if the misfire #6 cylinder would follow the cables, and it did. Now I was getting a misfire code from cylinder #4. This pointed to bad ignition wires. I went out and bought a new set of Denso wires, and that was the problem all along. The reason I didn't consider the wires of being bad was that they were replaced less than one year ago. I also threw in a new set of Denso plugs and discovered that the electrode part of the plug was spinning around in the body of the plug itself. I only replaced the plugs after I made the diagnosis of the wires and the truck was running normal again. That's when I changed the plugs. The coils were changed to a set of Denso less than a year ago as well. Never did I ever think that ignition wires would go bad in the middle of driving, but there is a first time for everything.
Awesome work on this guys! Nice to hear that as long as you keep your foot out of the intake it doesnt hurt the MPG noticably. Are yall still planning on doing 7th injector? I looked through the videos and couldnt see one for it.
I put on the TRD supercharger with 7th injector on my 2000 4Runner Limited 80k miles ago and I've used 87 octane gas in it for the last 30k miles of it and I have had zero pinging and haven't noticed any difference at all. Just throwing that in there.
That's good to know. It seems the consensus on Toyota forums is only use 91 octane after the supercharger install. Is it the 7th injector that's allowing the use of 87 octane or do you think somebody could also use 87 octane without the 7th injector modification?
I truly don't know for sure but I've suspected that the 7th injector may have been the key. It has the TRD ECU piggybacked with the stock ECU. I watch my vitals fairly well using a tablet connected to my ODB2 via bluetooth and my long term fuel trim stays around the 14 zone. I only used lower octane because I got tired of paying so much more for gas. I'll just consider myself lucky. I'd like to swap out my injectors for bigger ones at some point as well but I don't want to have to take the supercharger back off. Perhaps when I have to put new bearings in it I'll do it all then. All I know is that I LOVE my 3rd gen 4Runner! I just drove from TN to AK last December and it didn't let me down. Driving through Canada in snow and ice was a blast! White knuckle fun! LOL
Nice, thank you for your work. I have a 1998 3rd Gen 3.4l V6 MT 4WD 212k that I want to outfit eventually; One of my understandings is similar to you patrons, if it brings the revs down lower with more power hill climbing it will lessen the possibility of over revving and potential rod knocking damage, increasing engine life. I didn't notice you upgrading your patrons existing FI's to the larger sizes, you might have mentioned that in directing to a different thread where you show it and I didn't notice? I will be installing the 7th FI as well and taking all precautions to upgrade the SC installation to the latest functionality. Before I attempt it I will watch the video several more times and thoroughly go over the steps that you mentioned at the end regarding the different hose setups of 1996-2000 3.4l T4R's. I am new to your YT Channel, you obviously have allot more how to videos that I would like to become more familiar with. All the Best
Sean hasn't talked about going to higher volume injectors but he has talked about doing the 7th injector mod and we will film that one day. Welcome to our channel and we hope our videos help you out with future jobs. Happy Wrenching!
Another awesome and extremely helpful video, Tim and Sean! This is a bit too advanced for my meager wrenching skills (and limited tools), but if you guys need a "donor" rig to do a supercharger maintenance video, I have one to volunteer. It's about due....and I live in Fremont! lol.
Glad you like the video Blake. We don't have a video for the 7th injector and boost gauge installs but we will at some point. Sean is going to install a 7th injector on his rig and I'm guessing he'll also want to do the boost gauge as well. So, stay tuned and Happy Wrenching!
@@freedomisntfree_44 i would like to know this as well . going to install my supercharger on my tundra , would like to know if you guys will help me with the 7th injector install and tune
I think if you add the 7th injector and a piggy back ecu it will go so much better also combine that with 4.8 diff ratios and it will be a little monster
There is a plan for the 7th injector and tuner. Sean hasn't mentioned re-gearing but we are going to have a couple videos coming out sometime in late June or early July that will show the process of re-gearing a front and rear differentials from 4.30 to 4.88 along with installing an Eaton locker in the front diff. The differential work is for my built 98 4runner.
Thanks Tim and Shaun , great vid ! I am toying with the idea of this mod on my Australian delivered Toyota Prado 3.4 and really appreciate the level you guys go to when putting these clips together ! I have used many of your vids as a reference when working on my vehicle and it really makes things so much safer ! cheers from Oz !
Hey Jason, glad you like this video and the other videos we've been making. I love hearing from people from other countries that use our videos. It's really cool. I'd love to visit Australia one day. Cheers my Australian Mate!
If/when you come to Oz , throw me a line bud ! I can hook you up with some accommodation in different areas and show you some awesome sites too ! Oh , and while your here my truck needs a few things attended too !! LOL
@@jnewts1hey cob nice ... what sort of coin did y'all end up dusting with all that here in Aussie land given the pesky conversion rate ... ? sort of motion lotion figures were you getting roughly before/after.... cheers
Yes, they were made my Magnuson and it does make sense why they would use SAE as opposed to metric. But, it would have been nice if they would have used all metric since it's going on a Japanese vehicle with all metric fasteners.
Thanks. It was a pretty straight forward job other than the end where we realized we were missing that necessary fitting to connect that vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator to the supercharger.
Awesome video. Y’all rock. I have a question that I’ve been trying to research the answer to but I’m uncertain. I have a 1st gen (gray) supercharger that s*** the bed. I bought a 2nd gen (black, like you have) to replace it. It’s not coming with any hardware, but I have all of the hardware from my previous s/c. Is it going to be an easy 1 for 1 swap, or am I going to need any new parts? Specifically I can’t find a straight answer about the capability of the bolts, tensioner pulley, and brackets. From everything I’ve read, I think I’m in business, but it’s hard to be sure until I have the blower in front of me. Thanks, everyone.
Have you tried researching this on the T4R supercharger thread we provide a link to in the video description? If you can't find your answer there, maybe ask this question in the thread and I'm sure there's going to be someone who could give you the answer you're looking for. There's a lot of knowledgeable guys who contribute to that thread so it's worth a shot.
It does require a tune. Especially with forced induction. More air is getting pushed into the engine without adding fuel. It's gonna run more lean which can blow up the motor. Really any performance mod to any engine you should tune it after. It's safer and drives better
I have to tell you thank you very much. I installed the supercharger and wow love it the noises and the added hp going to install a boost gauge and i think that's it. The info and step by step made the install very easy dude you are the Man thanks again and Happy Holidays
You're very welcome. Great to hear your install went well using our video as a tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it! Happy Holidays back at ya.
@shawns comment: 1:16:50. If you have an ETC button your transmission will not have gear shifting issues in hilly areas. Took my 03 Tacoma through the Ozarks and it did great.
When you activate the ECT button, it holds the gear to a higher rpm before upshifting. What the ECT won't do is give your engine 70 extra horsepower and 40 pounds of extra torque. You need a supercharger to do that.
@@WinkenSmile Yeah ok, but you did make your comment in our Supercharger video so I was trying to guess why you chose this video to make this comment and not another. Anyway, no big deal.
Great video, I've learned a lot from your video by the way just wanted to know if the fuel consumption change from better or to worst because 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 engine is quite thirsty in fuel.
Glad you like the video. I don't remember Sean saying he took a hit on his MPG after this job. Obviously, if you put your foot into the gas pedal all the time to enjoy your new found horsepower and torque, your gas mileage will take a hit.
Maybe I could get a guiness book of world record for my eye blinking? You had an original comment, that's for sure. Absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand, but interesting nonetheless.
Tim and Sean another sick sick vid...! Thanks for all you do. Even if I don't do many of these mods your videos are pure entertainment as well as a learning experience for the novice such as myself.
Hey Ashley, I'm glad you like the video. I love hearing that people watch our videos for the pure entertainment value and just to learn about something. You know what, were sort of novices on many of these jobs. Neither Sean nor I have ever installed a supercharger before. We just researched the job as well as we could and followed the very detailed instructions that Toyota provided. I'd have to say a high percentage of the videos we've made, it was our first time doing that job. I tell people this so they understand there's really nothing special about us. We're just normal dudes that like to wrench and learn. I always say if people have the right information, the right tools, a willingness to learn and some patience, they can handle a lot of their own automotive repairs, maintenance and modifications. We're decent DIY mechanics but you could be just as good or even better than us. It's just like anything, if you put the time in, you could be a very knowledgeable and proficient mechanic. Our main goal of making these videos is to empower people to handle their own automotive mechanical needs and I hope that's what we've been able to do for you at some level. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. Happy Wrenching!
You guys come off as real pros and have a very confident and relaxed style which really helps instill confidence in others looking to take on a project. You are both definitely helping the 4Runner community at large and it's awesome what you do.
Thanks Ashley. That's a real nice compliment you gave us. It's people like you that help fuel our desire to keep making these videos. It's a lot of time and effort for Sean and I and knowing people appreciate it makes this venture very worthwhile for us.
This was a very well-detailed step by step video I feel confident after watching this I could do this myself you laid out all the tips and tricks and possible snags one might face that being said I am looking to buy a 3rd gen four runner so if I find one with an SC what questions should I ask the previous owner to avoid any surprises and what mileage range do you suggest I purchase one with an SC already installed also what price range should I look for. Great Video
If you buy a 3rd Gen with a supercharger on it, you'll know by driving it if the supercharger is worn and making loud noises. I personally only buy used vehicles that are well-maintained so I would ask them if the vehicle got regular preventative maintenance including supercharger nose cone oil changes. And, I would ask them to show you service records. If they don't have service records, you'll have to decide if they are telling you the truth they took good care of it. I would think you'd probably want to get a feel for the owner and try to imagine if they would be the type with a heavy foot pushing the motor hard over and over again. I am of the opinion that a supercharged engine probably won't last as long as a non-supercharged one especially if the previous owner(s) drove it hard. As for price, I can't answer this question because there's too many variables and people are asking stupid money for these rigs right now. You'll just have to search for a while and get a feel for the prices people are asking and then you'll notice a good deal when it pops up.
Well, you chose the right word. It's a Want and not a Need. But, if you have the money and you'll enjoy the extra torque and horsepower, why not. I have to admit having a supercharger is pretty damn cool.
Is there no tune needed? Sorry if you mention this in the video. I search comments and your description on the video and didn't see any mention of it. I would be highly shocked if one wasn't needed. My only guess would be a really low boost. But anyway, cool video. Appreciate it.
well update had to remove the supercharger due to the crazy gas prices but i kept everything regarding the old intake installation of the old manifold was a breeze
Timmy I didnt watch the full video due to the length, however I was wondering if you guys had to re-flash the main computer or will it bolt up and the computer adjust the air fuel mixture on its own? Thanks sir, your videos are extremely helpful.!
We didn't have to do anything with the ECU. There are other things you can do to get better performance like installing the 7th injector kit, installing a higher capacity fuel pump and installing a tuner that is wired to the ECU.
Good catch: 8nm is not the same as 10 ft-lb of torque - its a 69% error, and looks like you avoided stripped threads. That's not fun when it's the block that's damaged. Oh, and please tell us you put in an auxiliary transmission cooler to go with this new found power [and the mountains the driver wants to climb]. It's a pretty good grade getting in and out of Tahoe.
Timmy The Toolman the ground wire that was hook up on left side of the manifold under the diagnostic plug. That for the fuel injector in case you didn't know that or anyone. If leave that ground out the Runner is not going to start up. Since you're in CA Like me and you know that ca doesn't snow you can connect the to ends of the coolant holes together so that you want have any coolant run onto the throttle body. This a bypass so during the summer time the engine won't be sucking all the hot air. This help out the motor a bit. I'm currently running this route on my T100 with the same 3.4L and I did this onto my project car. The only reason why manufacturer did this coolant on the TB so that during the snow/cold season the TB will not freezed up. The coolant is their to help heat up the TB so that the TB won't have this kind of issues.
Ok William. We think the party we're going to have in the Spring is going to be our biggest yet. Should be a good time. We're glad you like the video. Happy Wrenching!
Hope you guys got rich from this video.. It's that awesome! I need to take my s/c off and rebuild it, I found your nose cone rebuild, have you done the rest?
No tuning required, but it helps tremendously with high RPM, low boost pinging. That’s currently what I’m experiencing so whenever I hear it I let off the gas or step on it to get it out of that power band. Tuning would typically require a secondary ECU. Toyota made a 7th injector to address pinging issues but it is EXTREMELY rare. URD is known for their 7th injector kit & people can keep the factory tune on the box or adjust it as they see fit. I plan to do the 7th injector from URD soon & apply a tuning map a buddy gave me. So far, after over 2 years, even without a tune, just slapping the supercharger on top of the engine has proved to be fine. But a lot is left on the table & there is a lot of power & fine tuning that can be done to get everything maximized & optimized for performance.
Great video. Definitely plan to be adding a new magnuson supercharger to my Tacoma thanks to this video. I’m curious what model Lexus is that steering wheel from? My 04 Tacoma steering wheel could use a replacement.
If you’re planning on swapping out your steering wheel on your 2004 Tacoma, you’ll also need to swap the airbag. I’ve been sourcing these steering wheels over the years so if you’re interest email me at: sean@timmythetoolman.com
love your videos. i will very shortly (next two months) be doing/installing a SC nose cone rebuild, swap in onto my truck, add 7th injector, TRD boost gauge, adding cruise control, and do my fuel injectors (replacing with stock injectors after research). I have every part at home waiting on just a couple extras that you suggested for nose cone rebuild (22mm extendo and the hydraulic press kit), they are en route. Side note, doing injectors bc i have an acceleration/power issue till about 4k rpm's it feels like it finally takes off. also replacing the fuel pressure regulator bc i believe it could be that as well. (I have already replaced plugs, fuel filter, and cut out my cats, added straight pipe, and added the urd o2 sensor delete.) If you two can think of any other reason id be having an acceleration issue id love to hear it! no codes thrown. just feels like extreme low power until about 4k rpm then she takes off (2nd gear) im hoping for it to be either fuel press regulator or the injectors being clogged, since i have already tried eliminating other possibilities (clogged cats / clogged fuel filter). if any suggestions please throw them my way i would really appreciate it!!! 01 4x4 v6 ext cab 5spd with 380k miles! second owner. Got the complete SC (minus 7th inject) and cruise parts all from a doner truck i purchased, 02 4x4 ext cab 5spd ! Can't wait!
Fuel mapping is important & the 7th injector allows you to tune the engine to maximize performance.. at 4K RPM’s you’re at WOT & that’s why you’re feeling the truck take off more. Hope everything goes smoothly for you in your repairs/upgrades. We are planning a 7th injector install. The walbro fuel pump that kit comes with can also help with performance.
@@TimmyTheToolman With the 7th kit, i have seen people doing no extra mapping and then others doing extra tuning. i am hoping to do nothing crazy extra for tuning. im also ading the 2.2 pully. i have read both; that keeping stock did fine and that upgrading also did fine. i just did a new fuel pump (stock). very easy to take drivers side of bolts off the bed, loosen the right side and jack up the drivers. if it gives me issues, i will put the 190 pump in.
Well done, Timmy! Seriously considering this. You mentioned a video on installing a 7th injector. I can't seem to find it. ps-was over at Camelback Toyota. Told them they should sponsor your videos! ;-)
Glad you like the video. We knew people would want to see how the truck drove with the supercharger so there was no doubt we were going to add a test drive to the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
You are thinking along the same lines as me when it comes to supercharging an engine. There's got to be a price to pay for all that additional horsepower and torque you're gaining. I do think you are accelerating the demise of the engine by asking it to work harder than it normally can. But, if you don't always put your foot into the gas pedal constantly, the engine could last a very long time with a supercharger on it. If you put the pedal to the floor at every stoplight, your engine will most likely fail much sooner.
The only real downside to these is that it will increase wear in the rings, of course that comes with any engine that is turbo or supercharged. Also to stop the pinging, you need an octane booster. I used to run 104+ if they even still make it, or remove the catalytic converter and run airplane gas 100LL.
Thanks for the comment James. We have plans of installing a 7th injector and a tuner to deal with the pinging. We live in the People's Republic of California. No way we're going to get away with no catalytic converter. You can shoplift till your heart's content and defecate on the public sidewalks, but delete your catalytic converter, that's grounds for a public hanging.
@@TimmyTheToolman LOL well that makes California sense! I don’t see how you guys can live out there but I respect the effort for sure! I’m really enjoying the vids.
Good question. As part of this mod, some choose to run higher volume fuel injectors and a higher capacity fuel pump. Is it totally necessary to do these mods? No. Glad you like the video.
What a sweet mod! I'm so stoked that I subscribed to your channel. You've helped me through many repairs on my 3rd gen 4runner! I recently rebuilt the sunroof and repaired my factory rear diff lock. Also, I love the tires that Sean is running in this video. Do you happen to know what kind of tires he has?
Glad you like our videos. How can anyone sell their 1st Gen Tacoma? There's lots of reasons and one of them is as they get older, they require more work. People that turn wrenches like you and I aren't phased by this because we're willing to turn our own wrenches. People that pay shops to do their work for them quickly rack up some big repair bills and they decide to unload their rig and buy something new. This is good for people like us because we get a great vehicle.
Nice video, it runs a lot better with the fuel mods. Lay off the throttle between shifts to keep from damaging the auto tranny. I added the URD system on mine.
Thanks Yvette. Sean is planning on buying the 7th injector kit at some point. Have you heard that the supercharger contributes to the demise of the auto trans?
Yes, burns up the clutch pack or something because it shifts between gears too slowly. Sent my valve body to Import Performance Transmissions (IPT) they set it up to handle the extra torque. Remember pulling it out of the 4runner's trans and all the springs that ended up rolling around on the floor, wondering if I will ever get it back together again...
We considered getting Sean's trans rebuilt at IPT. But, after we considered the hassle with shipping and waiting for it to be fixed, we went the remanufactured route. Good luck getting your trans back together.
Evan Buchalski Hey Evan, we're LIT AF & glad to be of service to you. I'm assuming you'll be installing a supercharger on your rig. If I'm correct, I hope our video makes the installation go smooth for you.
You would want to consider adding a 7th injector in order to tune & fix timing on your engine with its new supercharger friend sitting on top. With the URD 7th injector you also get a programable computer, you can apply or build tuning maps that will address issues with running rich or lean & also address any pinging issues you may have. We have a problem where the stock supercharged truck you see in this video pings pretty bad with the stock setup at high gear, low RPM's. Basically you need to let off the gas or step on it hard to break it from its pinging. So we definitely want to get the 7th injector installed & get an engine tune to get rid of ping & maximize performance. An AFR gauge will help in understanding your numbers to dial it in further if you're constantly updating your tune. Ideally, you want to achieve lower Air Fuel Ratios (AFR) under heavy boost to get the most bang for your buck out of the supercharger & that's what the URD 7th injector system will allow you to achieve. But its basically a fuel management & delivery addition because you can't tune the stock ECU & giving your engine more fuel requires a 7th injector into the mix.
I just bought a supercharger from Summit Racing and it was 4100$ shipped, I wish it was 3k also I’m doing the supercharger to help with tq, it for sure makes a diff but it’s not huge like on my 550HP Acura Integra with a turbo, great videos with step by step, I can tell he’s not all that impressed with the power bec I took a test drive in my friends 04 tacoma that he put a new charger and it was not a a day and night diff but again this is more to help with tq and save the trans from always going in overdrive, I do believe is worth the money if you have the funds for it, I should be getting mine today helpfully this weekend I will have s video install as well but not as good as yours, thanks for the awesome video ans also quick question how did it do in the mountain with the supercharger?
Great video and very professional install!!! I had a sequoia 5.7 supercharged and the kit i got from Toyota came with larger injectors and a bigger fuel pump. Issue being at full power, the supercharge system starves for fuel. Has Sean have any fuel starvation issues? I'm asking because I want to supercharge my GX 470 and always thought the injector and fuel pump upgrade wasn't needed. Thank you and keep up the great videos!!!
Sean hasn't mentioned any fuel starvation issues but he did say he's planning on installing a higher capacity fuel pump at some point when he installs the 7th injector modification.
I would honestly like to see the difference between the auto transmission and the manual. Considering I have 2 sr5s 3rd gens both 1998 but one is the auto 4spd and the other is the manual 5spd. Both twin trucks with same mods. Shhhh🤫 my wife don't know the auto one is gonna be hers when it's finished😉. Thank God she's into wheeling like I am.
I can’t get my 4Runner over 3000rpm standing on the gas, his jumped over 5 grand like nothing! Power increase is nice, but low rpm’s keep these motors going. The 5ZV-FE 3.4 is the Cummins diesel of gasoline engines. 2000-2500 rpm’s and these things will go forever.
*PLEASE READ THIS COMMENT AND THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION*
*A stock 3.4 Liter V6 engine puts our 190 HP with 220 ft-lbs of torque. A 3.4 Liter V6 with a Supercharger puts out 260 HP with 260 ft-lbs of torque. You gain 70 HP and 40 ft-lbs of torque which is a pretty significant performance increase. But, this nice performance increase comes at a price. Toyota no longer manufacturers this supercharger but the company Magnuson, who happens to be the company who made the TRD supercharger for Toyota, still manufacturers it without the TRD logo on the top. They sell it for the low, low price of $3000.
*You have a couple choices with getting a supercharger for your 3.4 Liter V6. You can do like Sean did and find a used one for sale, maybe on Ebay or Craigslist or you can buy a new one from Magnuson. If you are going to buy used, be sure to ask the seller if they are going to include all the associated hardware because some of these parts are hard to source.
*In the part of the video where we're getting the supercharger belt in place, you'll notice the routing of the belt is different than the routing shown on the decal. This is because the decal is showing the proper belt routing if you are using a static pulley and not a dynamic tensioning pulley.
*Hey guys this is Sean. This is a progress report on how the supercharger is doing:
As soon as we installed it I took a trip to Tahoe CA. This is a good test to see how the supercharger performed in the hills & high altitudes. The extra power is definitely felt & helpful to get up those long inclines in the mountains. So far there has been no CEL & the power is significant. It really brings life into the 4runner & makes it fun to drive again! Especially if you have added extra weight this is a nice upgrade to have. If you have bigger tires than 285’s then re-gearing might be the right solution for you. Overall this MOD is pretty radical & if you have the money it’s a must have. A couple things I’ve noticed is some pinging at WOT especially in 4th gear. I’ve also noticed my gas mileage hasn’t really been affected that much. I thought it would be a lot worse but it’s stayed pretty much the same Miles per tank even with my extra excitement I’ve had on the gas peddle.
**Quick Links to Different Parts of the Video**
12:38 Starting the Job
15:20 Drive Belt Removal
20:47 Air Tube Removal
23:05 Throttle Body Removal
29:31 Plenum Removals
39:17 Timing Belt Cover Trimming
42:38 Wire Loom Bracket Swap
43:56 Dynamic Tensioner Install
50:56 IAC Check Valve Install
54:16 Supercharger Bolt Up
1:00:56 Supercharger Belt Install
1:02:56 Oil Dipstick Relocation
1:04:27 Throttle Body Reinstallation
1:07:16 Air Tube Reinstallation
1:14:39 Test Drive
Timmy The Toolman @ Sean, I could even hear it pinging in the video on the test drive! It's that crappy Cal 91 gas.
You still guna do a 7th injector? You might consider doing a methanol kit, that will help raise your octane and likely get rid of the pinging. Also will help cool the intake charge temps
Sure sure it was understood very wel
hi Timmy the tool man, I have a 1996 4 runner and I'm lost putting the hole's back on... the supercharger... also , where do the oil go on the supercharger?
Hey Timmy hi there buddy I bought a supercharger today for $800 bucks but is the SC itself so I need the kit to install bracket and stuff any idea were I can get the kit
It's $3500 now + $400 for tax and shipping to CA. Also, thanks for doing the update Sean.
I don't get it. Why would someone give thumbs down to this awesome video. Tim and Sean - keep up the good work and thanks for uploading this video. All your videos are thorough and informational.
Thank you Sandeep. The answer to your question is there are haters out there. Maybe somebody I rubbed the wrong way on a Toyota forum. Or, maybe someone who also makes Toyota videos and is jealous of us. Or, just some random jerk. It does make me laugh. There is no other video that comes close to this for installing a supercharger on a 3.4 liter V6. There's a time lapse video that shows the viewer basically nothing. There's some dude who just shows himself putting the supercharger on top of his engine in a 5 minute video which is equally worthless. The only video worth anything is one that is 7 minutes long. It does show useful information and gives a nice outline of the job but doesn't show any detail whatsoever.
I sometimes question whether we're making our videos too long and turning off viewers but comments like yours let's me know we are doing something right and should keep on the same path. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and giving us your support. Happy Wrenching!
This channel is excellent quality. It’s like having a master mechanic alongside to coach on every stage if the project.
I'm betting it's Sean's local Sheriff.
I agree. The thumbs downer must be a toyota hater. It sounds crazy but I've met people who hate having a reliable vehicle. They feel much better when they can see their vehicle on a tow truck. I've never seen a Toyota on a tow truck haha
Thanks! You two rock, I appreciate that you put this video together and completely reduced my anxiety about installing the SC on my own. Finally decided to purchase one and just finished installing it took me a week of taking my time and not being in a rush. I have always wanted one and now it is done. One owner 2000 Tacoma TRD.
Thanks for the Super Thanks Shane. We appreciate the donation. I'm glad our video helped you get a supercharger installed on your Tacoma. Happy Wrenching!
Is it necessary to do other stuff like 7th injector, fuel pump, and tuning/computer work?
@cameronnorton5898 It's not necessary, but you'll get better performance from it by doing all the things you mentioned.
Just got around to install this lovely supercharger on my 91 4runner 5vzfe swapped with the manual trans. What an improvement in performance! This video helped with the install for sure.
We're happy to hear our video helped you with the install.
This documentation deserves 2 Times a Five Star Ranking!
At First it serves as a language lesson, AS the pronounciation of the narrator is very Clean english and covers plenty of technical vocabulary.
The Video ist so awesomely professionaly detailed. IT can't bei done better!!!
Btw. I have the same engine V6 3,4 24 valves in my Toyota Landcruiser J90.
Just to round off your list of the models ;)
Greatings from south germany
Thank Johannes for your very nice compliment. We appreciate it very much. Happy Wrenching in Germany.
done all my suspension, steering and engine works watching all your videos!! you are a TACOMA/4RUNNER GURU!! thanks TIMMY!!!
Hell yeah brother israel romano! Glad our content has helped you. Keep on wrenching dude!
I got done installing a supercharger and it's a great upgrade if your running 33s or bigger. I highly recommend the 2.1 pulley and the urd 7th.
Thanks for sharing your suggestions.
Just followed this vid step by step on my install. I can't thank you enough for making this tutorial!
You're welcome Craig. It's great to hear you found our video helpful. Some guy suggested I cut down this video to 30 minutes because he though nobody would ever watch it at the length it's currently at. My response was we can't show a detailed install of the supercharger in 30 minutes. We would have to cut out important content which might be the difference of somebody having success following our tutorial or failure following it. Sean and I both appreciate detailed videos and that's what we like to deliver to our viewing audience. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it! Happy Wrenching!
@@TimmyTheToolman That's hilarious! Not only did I watch it completely, I paused and had to rewind several times. In fact, I only glanced at the provided installation instructions to verify my parts list, this video was my installation manual! I'm still not sure about the dipstick relocation bracket. Yes, it works but if you have to remove the belt and lower the tensioner, the relocated dipstick is in right the way. Again, freakin awesome job, keep the vids coming!
@@scraigjohnson Thanks Craig. I thought that dipstick relocation bracket was funky as well. We'll definitely keep cranking out the videos.
I had one installed on my 97 Tacoma in 2003 by my dealership. After 6 tanks of Super, the engine would still ping. They told me the engine computer had to get used to the new supercharger. I gave up in 2003, when I traded it in on my new 2003 Tundra. I had the supercharger removed, sold it, and got most of my money back. I think they have worked the bugs out of it since. Great video, Tim!
There's a way to tune them and other mods you can do to increase performance but that's more time and money. Glad you like the video.
This video was a huge help for me in installing my SC into my 2001 Tacoma 4x4 - THANK YOU BOTH!
You're welcome Clayton. Great to hear our video helped you out with your install.
Turbo Chargers are exhaust gas driven, Blowers are mechanically driven. Both are SUPERCHARGERS in that both deliver intake air at a positive pressure above atmospheric pressure. Hence, forced induction. Both may be installed on an engine at the same time.
Thanks for the Turbo/Supercharger 101 class.
I'd love a nice long term ownership/use video on this from shawn!
I know I'm late here, but I saw a post on the tacoma forums of a 3.4 that was supercharged it's whole life with 600k miles. 3 supercharger rebuilds over it's life but still incredible!
The barbed fitting can be Tee'd to a boost gauge. The canister on top of the blower is a bypass valve. It helps maintain fuel economy during city driving, non boost conditions.
Thanks for the info. We will be installing a boost gauge at some point on Sean's rig.
One of the best instructional videos iv seen on here! Thanks guys
Thanks for nice compliment Justin. You're very welcome!
Great video! Anyone thinking about buying a used/discontinued supercharger should see this before wasting thousands on a used one due to missing parts that possibly aren't made anymore.
Glad you like the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Magnuson still makes it. I’m sure you could get all the extra parts from them.?
Used your video to install the 1st Gen SC. Was easy to follow and very detailed. Great work.
That’s rad Nathan Brannan! Thanks for stopping back & taking the time to comment on this video.
I find it hilarious you felt the need to explain the complex workings of a syringe, to people learning how to install a supercharger on an engine. Subbed.
We leave no stone unturned. Welcome to the channel.
Been so many years since I installed the supercharger..I'm going to have to check that TB gasket which claims you lose 1.5lbs of boost. I ended up purchasing Doug Thorley headers so I'm waiting on those. Can't wait to watch this video again and figure out the vacuum lines. I forgot to hook up the 4wd hose after the supercharger install which kept my 4wd from working for a few years.
It's definitely a good idea to get that open throttle body gasket in there over the OEM "D" shaped one.
These are , by far, the best videos on youtube for working on your 3rd gen 4runner....timmy and shaun, please dont ever stop making these...you complete me...anyone who gives a thumbs down to u is an idiot...if i was a sick kid, my wish would be to have timmy work on my 1998 5speed 4runner
Pat Ryder Thanks a lot Pat for your comment. It put a big smile on my face when I read it. Don't worry, Sean and I love making these videos so we're going to keep cranking them out for quite some time. I don't understand either why we get a thumbs down for a video we know is the most informative and detailed in existence for a particular job. I guess it's impossible to please everyone and there's haters out there too. We could walk on water and cure cancer and they'd still give us a thumbs down because they don't like us. Anyway, thanks for your support for our channel. Happy Wrenching!
Youre exactly right, some ppl just have to hate on everything...dont let em bring you down..i foresee great things in your future, like a youtube award or big time advertisement deals..my worry is that the toyota mechanics put a hit out on you guys for teaching us too much..i volunteer to be your bodyguard if u ever need it...like that kevin costner movie
Hey Pat, I don't know how big we'll get with what we're doing. We have a very narrow focus right now but if we branched out to other vehicles we might gain more followers. I don't know how much of a dent we're putting into the profits of Toyota dealerships and private shops but it is always awesome to hear how much money people save using our videos. Auto mechanics takes time, patience and an investment in tools so it's not for everyone. When I visit my local Toyota dealer for parts, there's a line of cars waiting to get into the service department. Safe to say, they are not hurting for customers willing to pay $150/hr.
I'll let you know if I need your body guard services. Right now, I don't think anyone has put a hit out on me. But, you never know.
Im just trying to be funny...i love your videos...keep up the great work
Yeah Pat, I realize that. Thanks!
After doing a few different forced-induction projects on vehicles like Infiniti G35s and Lexus IS series, I'm stunned at how easy Toyota made this. Those kinds of gains achieved safely without having to use an aftermarket ECU or serious upgrades to the fuel delivery system is pretty remarkable.
In the grand scheme of things $3800 is a pretty good deal for something that is essentially plug-and-play. On any other project you can easily spend 5-10 hours just fussing with a Haltech ECU and/or upgrading fuel pump/returns.
Thanks for stopping by the comments section and sharing your thoughts on this system. We do have plans to upgrade the fuel system and add an additional ECU from URD into the mix. SICMODS!
You sir are a fantastic mechanic! Thank you for your fine videos.
Thanks Rob. I appreciate the nice compliment. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!
I suggest an air fuel ratio gauge to watch. Also to adapt the tune if possible and to especially watch out for lugging the motor up a hill where it could starve.
Thanks for the suggestion.
You guys in San Jose? Lol I just saw you passed the prune yard sign
Yes, I live very close to the Pruneyard shopping center. You should come to our next party on April 13th. We have a video invite that you can check out and a link in the video description to a Google Doc you can sign up for the party.
Just wanted to say tackled my power steering rack inner and outer tie rods and upper and lower ball joints thank you for your help. And on changing the steering rack I found it easier to pull the steering wheel and line it back up with the wheels vs messing with the rag joint
You're commenting in the supercharger video but talking about the replacement of your steering rack, inner and outer tie rods and lower balljoints. I guess you figured we'd see your comment regardless and it didn't matter which video you commented in. Yeah, of course you could realign the steering wheel by pulling off it off and re-centering it. I don't know if it's any easier than making the adjustment at the rag joint but they both accomplish the same thing so good job getting it done. Good to hear our videos have helped you out.
Timmy The Toolman honestly didn’t realize what video I was on had you playing in the background while doing the repair “ references to bolt sizes” videos are so full of knowledge I just listen to them. Thanks for the good info and content. 👍🏻
@@Gettinbentoffroad You're welcome. Happy Wrenching!
Timmy your are one of a kind ! Thanks for sharing all this inf. such a great video,you helped a lot of folks saving $$$$ 👍🏻peace Bro.🕊
Thanks Felipe. It's not just me though. Without Sean's help, this channel would have never happened. We're glad you found this video helpful and we absolutely love hearing about the money people save using our videos to do their own automotive work. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
I have a 96 that came with it , (2 owners original and me ) just under 10k was put on . Mine is slightly different I have a plate with idler pulley , 439.000 I strongly suggest 93 and also if you decide to add more boost mine goes to 12psi studs and MLS head gaskets. Freaking awesome job guys.
Thanks!
That was a great installation video very detailed thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the compliment. We appreciate it. Detailed videos are what we do. We want everyone to be successful using our videos so lots of detail and explanation can make a big difference, especially to someone new to turning wrenches. Happy Wrenching!
thanx guys I just paid that $3000 for my new super charger ,and after watching your video I'm gonna go for it. Wish me luck and I probalbly be reaching out to you guys. hve a great day and you guys rock
Joe Starrantino just follow our lead and the installation instructions that come with your SC and you’ll be golden! Sicmods dude!
Great video again boys!
Could the "T" connector in the PCV hose be used somehow for an aftermarket oil catch can. I've seen a few guys add those in.
Hey Jesse, I don't know. I'm not familiar with an oil catch can. Why would this be necessary?
Dalandser from TW here. These engines sometimes throw a lot of oil into the intake. A lot of guys were using them in the old days of customtacos.com and ttora.com
Honestly this was an awesome video, i mean really awesome!!!! I just came across this today. I have a 1997 4Runner, and its so underpowered and i would love to do this. I did look at Magnuson and it is still available, but the price has increased to almost $4,000, which isn't too bad for 6 years later.
Thanks again.
Thanks for the compliment Clayton. We appreciate it!
Another great video. Well explained and detailed. Thanks for all the effort you put into these.
Thanks. Glad you like the video and appreciate the detail we offer. A criticism I've heard several times about our videos is they are too long. It's always been my feeling that I'd much rather have too much information than not enough. My biggest complaint about videos is they leave out important details and leave you guessing how something was accomplished. We want people to have the best chance at success and that's why we try very hard to make sure we give the viewer everything they need, FSM pages, torque specs, part numbers, special tools needed, and links to other helpful info.
I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
The T in the PCV valve tube was for an oil catch can, sometimes oil can come up through the PCV and go into the throttle body, hence the oil catch can.
Thanks for sharing that my Russian Brother!
@@TimmyTheToolman anytime, I've done way too much reading on the TRD supercharger lately. I just returned the one I got, and am getting a different one from a buddy of mine.
@@seydzhchernopiski3122 You should put a blower on it instead with dual carburetors sticking out of the hood. You'd be the first kid on your block with one.
What lexus steering wheel is that from ?
The wheel is from a Lexus is300
Timmy The Toolman Thank you and by the way all your videos are awesome 👏 and have helped me tremendously on some work that I’ve done on my 3rd gen 4runner
looks like lx 450
You're welcome Jorge and Thank You! It's good to hear you're finding our videos helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
@@TimmyTheToolman what year is 300?
Important safety tip here folks.... if you are thinking of installing a brand new supercharger on a 21 year old 5vz-fe (99 T4R), be careful on torquing down the long bolt on the tensioner. The purchase of that bolt in the block, turns out to be only about 7mm. Needless to say, that small amount of old rusted threads couldn’t take the 40 ft-lb torque spec and it stripped. The threaded hole looks to be at least 10mm deeper than what the supplied bolt occupied....going to try a 20mm longer bolt, and take up any excess length with external washers. After waiting 4 months for the SC on back order from URD....off to Plan B for the bolt tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We made sure we chased those threads and cleaned them out as good as possible before going for the tensioner install.
All HAIL TIMMY!!
Thanks Edgar. I guess I'll consider you one of my loyal subjects.
This video is GREAT! I'll be tackling the infamous Valve cover gasket tomorrow on my SC 5vzfe, and this video showed me exactly how to remove it!
Thank you!
Thanks for the compliment, and you're very welcome. Good luck with the valve cover gasket job.
for that supercharger throttle body gasket, did Sean notice a slight bump in power with the unrestrictive gasket? And can you run one with a non supercharged engine?
Sean has been running that TRD Supercharger throttle body gasket ever since we did his valve cover gasket 2 years ago. He had no issues with his engine over the last 2 years so I think it's safe to say you can run it without the supercharger. Does it improve performance for a stock engine? I don't think so. If there was any performance increase, it wasn't noticeable by Sean.
Timmy The Toolman Good to know. I might buy it when we do my valve covers. Doesn’t hurt to try and see if I notice more power.
i removed the elbow in the fender of the intake, installed a stock replacement K&N filter in the stock air box, cleaned the MAF, used a SC gasket at the throttle body, port matched the intake manifold, and ran 92 octane gas. i got noticeable power and throttle response increases. ironically i felt absolutely no difference when i added exhaust headers. i did all of these things in prep for a supercharger, but wanted to feel the difference of each one along the way before installing it. porting & smoothing the manifold took 7 hrs with a carbide cutter.
L Anderson was the 7 hours worth it? How much did the elbow effect the feel of things? I might do that. Does it effect driving through puddles and getting water in the air box?
4Runner4life98 the airbox mod+k&n & T-body gasket has been shown to add 9hp, compared to the "cold air intake" kits which only add 6hp. Porting the intake really did wake it up. I knew I was going to add a Supercharger last so it was worth it. Having the intake off gave me a chance to clean my intake ports rral good and also the injectors too.
Hello Timmy! I immediately subscribed your channel without hesitation! Just found this vid accidentally in Prado group. I am planning to install Supercharger myself but still wasn't unsure. After watching your vid there is no way to stop me doing this myself. It might be a bt different as you mentioned because mine is 1996 model but I think it can be done. Thanks so much for this guideline. I really enjoy watching your video!
Welcome to the Timmy the Toolman club. Thanks for subscribing. You will find lots of helpful videos on our channel. If you have a question that can't be answered by the video or you can't find it in the video description or a comment we pinned, hit us up and we'll answer it to the best of our ability. God luck with the supercharger install and Happy Wrenching!
Jod, how did the install go? Any link to the project?
great job Tim, I WISH the install took as long as this video is... If I ever take a trip to the west coast one day, I'm having YOU install mine and I'm not taking no for an answer! Keep up the GREAT work!!!
If you come to the West Coast, we'll install your supercharger and you can stay at my place while you're visiting.
Hey guys, I just installed 4th gen S/C on my 2000 4Runner using your video. Thank you so much for great detail. I like how you guy combined TRD manual and Toyota service manuals to put it together. Everything is great, except I wish you guys show more about 2000 and order model vacuum line diagram. but still great great video!!! Thanks
You're welcome and we're glad our video helped you out. We shared all the information we had on hand for this install. There are differences between the years and that seems to be the challenge getting all the vacuum lines in their proper locations. Good job getting it installed by yourself and not relying on a shop to do it for you. You probably got a great sense of accomplishment out of it and you saved yourself a lot of money too. Happy Wrenching!
Guys, Here is what I really think. I am somewhat of a noob when I comes to wrenching -- I am not going to pretend otherwise. I think I am a good example of your target audience member. With this video and all of the associated information I feel totally confident that I could perform this sick mod on my 99 runner. Good job you've done it again. BTW anybody got $3k to donate to my 4runner fund? Damn I still need to do rear seals and bearings and then get into suspension. I am so far behind. Can't thank you guys enough for making this hobby fantastic and doable.
You're welcome Kelly. If you lived near me, I'd help you out with all your needed repairs and modifications. Now that Sean has a supercharger, I find myself thinking about getting one but that's a decent chunk of change to spend.
Liked it before I watched it too, Timmy is my go to man for 4runner repairs and service!!!
Thanks for the vote of confidence Israel.
Nice job on the install. I wanted to note that I was taught in jet engine school to only click the torque wrench once, never twice. Probably not a big deal - FYI.
Glad you like the video. Thanks for torque wrench lesson and it makes sense. When you click it a second time, it does sometimes tighten just a bit more.
im currently rebuilding a 99' 4runner....looks like i might add this to my list of things to do
Have fun with the rebuild.
If you really wanted the power up ability this would probably be it! Thank you for this detailed video...Tim and Shawn, you guys are great!
Yeah, short of doing an engine swap to a V8 motor, this is about the best you can do to get a boost of horse power and torque. Thanks!
Great Job!!! The video is very clear and gives good step by step. I did my timing belt with all of the pulleys, water pump, fan bracket etc 55K ago. As I was driving recently, I felt a bucking like effect and the check engine light lit up like a Christmas tree! The analyzer was pointing rme to misfires, sensors, etc. Replaced them all and I still have the problem. I'm assuming that either I skipped a tooth of the Cog wheel is shot. I will be taking it apart tomorrow and we shall see what I find. Also, when I did the T-Belt a few years ago, the water pump came with a metal gasket. I was skeptical, but I went with it as recommended. I've never had a leak from it! I like it when things work as designed.
What did you discover when you took it apart?
I took the timing cover off to check for TDC and to make sure that the crank pully was intact (and it was), I started to get a code for the up draft oxygen sensor. I replaced that and the truck was still giving me the same problem. I started to get cylinder 6 misfire code. I had two known working coils in my shed, so I swapped one at a time and still, no improvement. I decided to swap ignition cables to see if the misfire #6 cylinder would follow the cables, and it did. Now I was getting a misfire code from cylinder #4. This pointed to bad ignition wires. I went out and bought a new set of Denso wires, and that was the problem all along. The reason I didn't consider the wires of being bad was that they were replaced less than one year ago. I also threw in a new set of Denso plugs and discovered that the electrode part of the plug was spinning around in the body of the plug itself. I only replaced the plugs after I made the diagnosis of the wires and the truck was running normal again. That's when I changed the plugs. The coils were changed to a set of Denso less than a year ago as well. Never did I ever think that ignition wires would go bad in the middle of driving, but there is a first time for everything.
@@thechuckster6838 Well, you figured it out and that's what is important. Good job!
Awesome work on this guys! Nice to hear that as long as you keep your foot out of the intake it doesnt hurt the MPG noticably. Are yall still planning on doing 7th injector? I looked through the videos and couldnt see one for it.
Hey Thomas, we're glad you like the video. We do have plans to do the 7th Injector addition to Sean's rig. It will happen sometime this year.
I put on the TRD supercharger with 7th injector on my 2000 4Runner Limited 80k miles ago and I've used 87 octane gas in it for the last 30k miles of it and I have had zero pinging and haven't noticed any difference at all. Just throwing that in there.
That's good to know. It seems the consensus on Toyota forums is only use 91 octane after the supercharger install. Is it the 7th injector that's allowing the use of 87 octane or do you think somebody could also use 87 octane without the 7th injector modification?
I truly don't know for sure but I've suspected that the 7th injector may have been the key. It has the TRD ECU piggybacked with the stock ECU. I watch my vitals fairly well using a tablet connected to my ODB2 via bluetooth and my long term fuel trim stays around the 14 zone. I only used lower octane because I got tired of paying so much more for gas. I'll just consider myself lucky. I'd like to swap out my injectors for bigger ones at some point as well but I don't want to have to take the supercharger back off. Perhaps when I have to put new bearings in it I'll do it all then. All I know is that I LOVE my 3rd gen 4Runner! I just drove from TN to AK last December and it didn't let me down. Driving through Canada in snow and ice was a blast! White knuckle fun! LOL
Nice, thank you for your work. I have a 1998 3rd Gen 3.4l V6 MT 4WD 212k that I want to outfit eventually; One of my understandings is similar to you patrons, if it brings the revs down lower with more power hill climbing it will lessen the possibility of over revving and potential rod knocking damage, increasing engine life.
I didn't notice you upgrading your patrons existing FI's to the larger sizes, you might have mentioned that in directing to a different thread where you show it and I didn't notice? I will be installing the 7th FI as well and taking all precautions to upgrade the SC installation to the latest functionality.
Before I attempt it I will watch the video several more times and thoroughly go over the steps that you mentioned at the end regarding the different hose setups of 1996-2000 3.4l T4R's.
I am new to your YT Channel, you obviously have allot more how to videos that I would like to become more familiar with.
All the Best
Sean hasn't talked about going to higher volume injectors but he has talked about doing the 7th injector mod and we will film that one day. Welcome to our channel and we hope our videos help you out with future jobs. Happy Wrenching!
Another awesome and extremely helpful video, Tim and Sean! This is a bit too advanced for my meager wrenching skills (and limited tools), but if you guys need a "donor" rig to do a supercharger maintenance video, I have one to volunteer. It's about due....and I live in Fremont! lol.
Come to our next party in April and maybe we could help you change the supercharger oil.
Timmy, it would get expensive, but I wish we were neighbors!
Why make money if you can’t spend it on Toyota parts?
- Sean
Great video as always. Is there a video of the 7th injector and boost gauge install? Keep up the good work.
Glad you like the video Blake. We don't have a video for the 7th injector and boost gauge installs but we will at some point. Sean is going to install a 7th injector on his rig and I'm guessing he'll also want to do the boost gauge as well. So, stay tuned and Happy Wrenching!
Do you absolutely need the 7th injector?
@@freedomisntfree_44 i would like to know this as well . going to install my supercharger on my tundra , would like to know if you guys will help me with the 7th injector install and tune
FAST MIKE with RC Planes I’m not lookin to race mine just a little extra pep and still be reliable lol
Great video, thanks. The belt though maybe better routed the original way so it would be away from the dipstick. Great job and thanks again.
Glad you like the video.
I think if you add the 7th injector and a piggy back ecu it will go so much better also combine that with 4.8 diff ratios and it will be a little monster
There is a plan for the 7th injector and tuner. Sean hasn't mentioned re-gearing but we are going to have a couple videos coming out sometime in late June or early July that will show the process of re-gearing a front and rear differentials from 4.30 to 4.88 along with installing an Eaton locker in the front diff. The differential work is for my built 98 4runner.
Your 4 runner should be in the next Mad Max movie. Great episode this one!
Hey Mark, I think you're comment is going to put a smile on Sean's face.
Thanks Tim and Shaun , great vid ! I am toying with the idea of this mod on my Australian delivered Toyota Prado 3.4 and really appreciate the level you guys go to when putting these clips together ! I have used many of your vids as a reference when working on my vehicle and it really makes things so much safer ! cheers from Oz !
Hey Jason, glad you like this video and the other videos we've been making. I love hearing from people from other countries that use our videos. It's really cool. I'd love to visit Australia one day. Cheers my Australian Mate!
If/when you come to Oz , throw me a line bud ! I can hook you up with some accommodation in different areas and show you some awesome sites too ! Oh , and while your here my truck needs a few things attended too !! LOL
jason newton Thanks for the offer Jason. I just might take you up on that. Same goes for you if you find yourself in the California Bay Area.
@@jnewts1hey cob nice ... what sort of coin did y'all end up dusting with all that here in Aussie land given the pesky conversion rate ... ? sort of motion lotion figures were you getting roughly before/after.... cheers
great video I would cover or bag engine and throttle body to avoid debris with plastic or something after painters tape min 41 great video
Glad you like the video and thanks for taking the time to comment.
I believe the TRD superchargers are manufactured by Magnuson, a US company, which would explain the SAE fastners.
Yes, they were made my Magnuson and it does make sense why they would use SAE as opposed to metric. But, it would have been nice if they would have used all metric since it's going on a Japanese vehicle with all metric fasteners.
@@TimmyTheToolman Agreed!
That looked super easy. The 4.0L require a computer re flash. 3.4s are so nice. Great work fellas
Thanks. It was a pretty straight forward job other than the end where we realized we were missing that necessary fitting to connect that vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator to the supercharger.
Awesome video. Y’all rock.
I have a question that I’ve been trying to research the answer to but I’m uncertain.
I have a 1st gen (gray) supercharger that s*** the bed. I bought a 2nd gen (black, like you have) to replace it. It’s not coming with any hardware, but I have all of the hardware from my previous s/c. Is it going to be an easy 1 for 1 swap, or am I going to need any new parts? Specifically I can’t find a straight answer about the capability of the bolts, tensioner pulley, and brackets.
From everything I’ve read, I think I’m in business, but it’s hard to be sure until I have the blower in front of me.
Thanks, everyone.
Have you tried researching this on the T4R supercharger thread we provide a link to in the video description? If you can't find your answer there, maybe ask this question in the thread and I'm sure there's going to be someone who could give you the answer you're looking for. There's a lot of knowledgeable guys who contribute to that thread so it's worth a shot.
Really in depth video. No tuning or adjustments needed? just bolt on and drive?
It does require a tune. Especially with forced induction. More air is getting pushed into the engine without adding fuel. It's gonna run more lean which can blow up the motor. Really any performance mod to any engine you should tune it after. It's safer and drives better
I have to tell you thank you very much. I installed the supercharger and wow love it the noises and the added hp going to install a boost gauge and i think that's it. The info and step by step made the install very easy dude you are the Man thanks again and Happy Holidays
You're very welcome. Great to hear your install went well using our video as a tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it! Happy Holidays back at ya.
Awesome job Tim. You do a great job. So many great and helpful videos for my 2000 TRD Tacoma 4x4 extra cab. Subscribed and saved
Thanks for the compliment. Welcome to our channel.
@shawns comment: 1:16:50. If you have an ETC button your transmission will not have gear shifting issues in hilly areas. Took my 03 Tacoma through the Ozarks and it did great.
When you activate the ECT button, it holds the gear to a higher rpm before upshifting. What the ECT won't do is give your engine 70 extra horsepower and 40 pounds of extra torque. You need a supercharger to do that.
@@TimmyTheToolman I didnt say that it would add any horse power, I was saying it changes how the tranny transitions through gears.
@@WinkenSmile Yeah ok, but you did make your comment in our Supercharger video so I was trying to guess why you chose this video to make this comment and not another. Anyway, no big deal.
@@TimmyTheToolmanSure, I edited my original post to added a time in the video that I was responding too.
Great video, I've learned a lot from your video by the way just wanted to know if the fuel consumption change from better or to worst because 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 engine is quite thirsty in fuel.
Glad you like the video. I don't remember Sean saying he took a hit on his MPG after this job. Obviously, if you put your foot into the gas pedal all the time to enjoy your new found horsepower and torque, your gas mileage will take a hit.
The amount of revolutions his eyes blinked im intrigued
Maybe I could get a guiness book of world record for my eye blinking? You had an original comment, that's for sure. Absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand, but interesting nonetheless.
Tim and Sean another sick sick vid...! Thanks for all you do. Even if I don't do many of these mods your videos are pure entertainment as well as a learning experience for the novice such as myself.
Hey Ashley, I'm glad you like the video. I love hearing that people watch our videos for the pure entertainment value and just to learn about something.
You know what, were sort of novices on many of these jobs. Neither Sean nor I have ever installed a supercharger before. We just researched the job as well as we could and followed the very detailed instructions that Toyota provided. I'd have to say a high percentage of the videos we've made, it was our first time doing that job. I tell people this so they understand there's really nothing special about us. We're just normal dudes that like to wrench and learn. I always say if people have the right information, the right tools, a willingness to learn and some patience, they can handle a lot of their own automotive repairs, maintenance and modifications. We're decent DIY mechanics but you could be just as good or even better than us. It's just like anything, if you put the time in, you could be a very knowledgeable and proficient mechanic.
Our main goal of making these videos is to empower people to handle their own automotive mechanical needs and I hope that's what we've been able to do for you at some level.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. Happy Wrenching!
You guys come off as real pros and have a very confident and relaxed style which really helps instill confidence in others looking to take on a project. You are both definitely helping the 4Runner community at large and it's awesome what you do.
Thanks Ashley. That's a real nice compliment you gave us. It's people like you that help fuel our desire to keep making these videos. It's a lot of time and effort for Sean and I and knowing people appreciate it makes this venture very worthwhile for us.
This was a very well-detailed step by step video I feel confident after watching this I could do this myself you laid out all the tips and tricks and possible snags one might face that being said I am looking to buy a 3rd gen four runner so if I find one with an SC what questions should I ask the previous owner to avoid any surprises and what mileage range do you suggest I purchase one with an SC already installed also what price range should I look for. Great Video
If you buy a 3rd Gen with a supercharger on it, you'll know by driving it if the supercharger is worn and making loud noises. I personally only buy used vehicles that are well-maintained so I would ask them if the vehicle got regular preventative maintenance including supercharger nose cone oil changes. And, I would ask them to show you service records. If they don't have service records, you'll have to decide if they are telling you the truth they took good care of it. I would think you'd probably want to get a feel for the owner and try to imagine if they would be the type with a heavy foot pushing the motor hard over and over again. I am of the opinion that a supercharged engine probably won't last as long as a non-supercharged one especially if the previous owner(s) drove it hard. As for price, I can't answer this question because there's too many variables and people are asking stupid money for these rigs right now. You'll just have to search for a while and get a feel for the prices people are asking and then you'll notice a good deal when it pops up.
I... really... want... that.... even though I mostly just drive back and forth to work.
Well, you chose the right word. It's a Want and not a Need. But, if you have the money and you'll enjoy the extra torque and horsepower, why not. I have to admit having a supercharger is pretty damn cool.
Great vid. Put TRD supercharger on my 07 3mz solara, with 7psi pulley it screams
Sounds like fun.
Is there no tune needed? Sorry if you mention this in the video. I search comments and your description on the video and didn't see any mention of it. I would be highly shocked if one wasn't needed. My only guess would be a really low boost. But anyway, cool video. Appreciate it.
A tuner and 7th injector can help with the performance. We haven't made a video for this yet, but one day we will.
A 7th injector??
well update had to remove the supercharger due to the crazy gas prices but i kept everything regarding the old intake installation of the old manifold was a breeze
Timmy I didnt watch the full video due to the length, however I was wondering if you guys had to re-flash the main computer or will it bolt up and the computer adjust the air fuel mixture on its own? Thanks sir, your videos are extremely helpful.!
We didn't have to do anything with the ECU. There are other things you can do to get better performance like installing the 7th injector kit, installing a higher capacity fuel pump and installing a tuner that is wired to the ECU.
Good catch: 8nm is not the same as 10 ft-lb of torque - its a 69% error, and looks like you avoided stripped threads. That's not fun when it's the block that's damaged. Oh, and please tell us you put in an auxiliary transmission cooler to go with this new found power [and the mountains the driver wants to climb]. It's a pretty good grade getting in and out of Tahoe.
Flinch Yes, Sean has an external trans cooler on his rig.
That ground wire is for the fuel injector and the coolant hole on the T-Body can be bypassed.
I'm not following you. What ground wire and what coolant hole?
Timmy The Toolman the ground wire that was hook up on left side of the manifold under the diagnostic plug. That for the fuel injector in case you didn't know that or anyone. If leave that ground out the Runner is not going to start up. Since you're in CA Like me and you know that ca doesn't snow you can connect the to ends of the coolant holes together so that you want have any coolant run onto the throttle body. This a bypass so during the summer time the engine won't be sucking all the hot air. This help out the motor a bit. I'm currently running this route on my T100 with the same 3.4L and I did this onto my project car. The only reason why manufacturer did this coolant on the TB so that during the snow/cold season the TB will not freezed up. The coolant is their to help heat up the TB so that the TB won't have this kind of issues.
Thanks for sharing this. I was unaware of everything you just told me.
I'm looking forward to your spring hook up ! I have lots of questions ! Lol ! Great video ! Thanks !
Ok William. We think the party we're going to have in the Spring is going to be our biggest yet. Should be a good time. We're glad you like the video. Happy Wrenching!
Spring MOD DAY/BBQ on MAY 19th
Got it man ! cheers ! ;-)
Hope you guys got rich from this video.. It's that awesome! I need to take my s/c off and rebuild it, I found your nose cone rebuild, have you done the rest?
Rich? No. But it is one of our more popular videos. We appreciate the compliment. We haven't yet done a full rebuild of one, just the nose cone.
Awesome video man! Did you have to tune the T4R after the install of the supercharger?
No tuning required, but it helps tremendously with high RPM, low boost pinging. That’s currently what I’m experiencing so whenever I hear it I let off the gas or step on it to get it out of that power band. Tuning would typically require a secondary ECU. Toyota made a 7th injector to address pinging issues but it is EXTREMELY rare. URD is known for their 7th injector kit & people can keep the factory tune on the box or adjust it as they see fit. I plan to do the 7th injector from URD soon & apply a tuning map a buddy gave me. So far, after over 2 years, even without a tune, just slapping the supercharger on top of the engine has proved to be fine. But a lot is left on the table & there is a lot of power & fine tuning that can be done to get everything maximized & optimized for performance.
Great video. Definitely plan to be adding a new magnuson supercharger to my Tacoma thanks to this video.
I’m curious what model Lexus is that steering wheel from? My 04 Tacoma steering wheel could use a replacement.
If you’re planning on swapping out your steering wheel on your 2004 Tacoma, you’ll also need to swap the airbag. I’ve been sourcing these steering wheels over the years so if you’re interest email me at:
sean@timmythetoolman.com
love your videos. i will very shortly (next two months) be doing/installing a SC nose cone rebuild, swap in onto my truck, add 7th injector, TRD boost gauge, adding cruise control, and do my fuel injectors (replacing with stock injectors after research).
I have every part at home waiting on just a couple extras that you suggested for nose cone rebuild (22mm extendo and the hydraulic press kit), they are en route.
Side note, doing injectors bc i have an acceleration/power issue till about 4k rpm's it feels like it finally takes off. also replacing the fuel pressure regulator bc i believe it could be that as well. (I have already replaced plugs, fuel filter, and cut out my cats, added straight pipe, and added the urd o2 sensor delete.)
If you two can think of any other reason id be having an acceleration issue id love to hear it! no codes thrown. just feels like extreme low power until about 4k rpm then she takes off (2nd gear)
im hoping for it to be either fuel press regulator or the injectors being clogged, since i have already tried eliminating other possibilities (clogged cats / clogged fuel filter). if any suggestions please throw them my way i would really appreciate it!!!
01 4x4 v6 ext cab 5spd with 380k miles! second owner.
Got the complete SC (minus 7th inject) and cruise parts all from a doner truck i purchased, 02 4x4 ext cab 5spd ! Can't wait!
Fuel mapping is important & the 7th injector allows you to tune the engine to maximize performance.. at 4K RPM’s you’re at WOT & that’s why you’re feeling the truck take off more. Hope everything goes smoothly for you in your repairs/upgrades. We are planning a 7th injector install. The walbro fuel pump that kit comes with can also help with performance.
@@TimmyTheToolman With the 7th kit, i have seen people doing no extra mapping and then others doing extra tuning. i am hoping to do nothing crazy extra for tuning. im also ading the 2.2 pully.
i have read both; that keeping stock did fine and that upgrading also did fine. i just did a new fuel pump (stock). very easy to take drivers side of bolts off the bed, loosen the right side and jack up the drivers. if it gives me issues, i will put the 190 pump in.
Well done, Timmy! Seriously considering this. You mentioned a video on installing a 7th injector. I can't seem to find it. ps-was over at Camelback Toyota. Told them they should sponsor your videos! ;-)
Thanks. We haven't done the 7th injector video yet. The Camelback People know us pretty well.
I liked when you guys when for a test drive. Nice video!!! Congratulations
Glad you like the video. We knew people would want to see how the truck drove with the supercharger so there was no doubt we were going to add a test drive to the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I wish you guys had a video for the TRD supercharger for the 1MZ-FE Camry/Solara 99-03. I don't think anyone makes it anymore anyway though.
I saw one on craigslist a couple months ago in the Sacramento area.
looking forward to a follow up review after the taho trip.
He'll be back at the end of the week and we'll post an update on how his rig performed in the mountains.
When I rebuild or get a used engine for my taco I'm gonna supercharge it. I would do it now but she's at 210,XXX miles and im trying to baby her now
You are thinking along the same lines as me when it comes to supercharging an engine. There's got to be a price to pay for all that additional horsepower and torque you're gaining. I do think you are accelerating the demise of the engine by asking it to work harder than it normally can. But, if you don't always put your foot into the gas pedal constantly, the engine could last a very long time with a supercharger on it. If you put the pedal to the floor at every stoplight, your engine will most likely fail much sooner.
@@TimmyTheToolman i have a lead foot so I know putting one on would be the wrong thing to do right now
The only real downside to these is that it will increase wear in the rings, of course that comes with any engine that is turbo or supercharged. Also to stop the pinging, you need an octane booster. I used to run 104+ if they even still make it, or remove the catalytic converter and run airplane gas 100LL.
Thanks for the comment James. We have plans of installing a 7th injector and a tuner to deal with the pinging. We live in the People's Republic of California. No way we're going to get away with no catalytic converter. You can shoplift till your heart's content and defecate on the public sidewalks, but delete your catalytic converter, that's grounds for a public hanging.
@@TimmyTheToolman LOL well that makes California sense! I don’t see how you guys can live out there but I respect the effort for sure! I’m really enjoying the vids.
@@JamesDavis-jo9tk Good to hear you're enjoying our videos.
This was such a great walk through video. Maybe I missed it, what compensates for extra fuel for the added air? Can the maf make up for it?
Good question. As part of this mod, some choose to run higher volume fuel injectors and a higher capacity fuel pump. Is it totally necessary to do these mods? No.
Glad you like the video.
What a sweet mod! I'm so stoked that I subscribed to your channel. You've helped me through many repairs on my 3rd gen 4runner! I recently rebuilt the sunroof and repaired my factory rear diff lock. Also, I love the tires that Sean is running in this video. Do you happen to know what kind of tires he has?
Thomas Dodd Cooper Discoverer MTP 285/70r17
Thank you!
Exceptional how to videos ... thanks, on the bench to do this on 218k Taco. How could anyone sell their first gen Tacoma?
Glad you like our videos. How can anyone sell their 1st Gen Tacoma? There's lots of reasons and one of them is as they get older, they require more work. People that turn wrenches like you and I aren't phased by this because we're willing to turn our own wrenches. People that pay shops to do their work for them quickly rack up some big repair bills and they decide to unload their rig and buy something new. This is good for people like us because we get a great vehicle.
5VZ-FE Also came in the 90/95 Series Prado
iiKasivo thanks for the comment and for letting us know about other vehicles that share the same engine.
This an excellent video and it greatly helped me do my own install and saved me a ton of money! Thanks!
Hey Todd, glad you found the video helpful and it enabled you to save a bunch of money. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
Nice video, it runs a lot better with the fuel mods. Lay off the throttle between shifts to keep from damaging the auto tranny. I added the URD system on mine.
Thanks Yvette. Sean is planning on buying the 7th injector kit at some point. Have you heard that the supercharger contributes to the demise of the auto trans?
Yes, burns up the clutch pack or something because it shifts between gears too slowly. Sent my valve body to Import Performance Transmissions (IPT) they set it up to handle the extra torque. Remember pulling it out of the 4runner's trans and all the springs that ended up rolling around on the floor, wondering if I will ever get it back together again...
We considered getting Sean's trans rebuilt at IPT. But, after we considered the hassle with shipping and waiting for it to be fixed, we went the remanufactured route. Good luck getting your trans back together.
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Thanks for sharing this Joshua.
YOU GUYS ARE SO LIT FOR MAKING THIS
Evan Buchalski Hey Evan, we're LIT AF & glad to be of service to you. I'm assuming you'll be installing a supercharger on your rig. If I'm correct, I hope our video makes the installation go smooth for you.
Yes and I was concerned if 130k miles was too much to supercharge but I guess these beasts really are bulletproof
Awesome job gentlemen! I have zero experience and trying to learn this foreign language and all..!😁
That’s why we make these videos! To help people who have never picked up a wrench with the confidence to tackle a job they have never done before.
When would you consider adding a 7th injector when adding a supercharger like this? Great video by the way.
You would want to consider adding a 7th injector in order to tune & fix timing on your engine with its new supercharger friend sitting on top. With the URD 7th injector you also get a programable computer, you can apply or build tuning maps that will address issues with running rich or lean & also address any pinging issues you may have. We have a problem where the stock supercharged truck you see in this video pings pretty bad with the stock setup at high gear, low RPM's. Basically you need to let off the gas or step on it hard to break it from its pinging. So we definitely want to get the 7th injector installed & get an engine tune to get rid of ping & maximize performance. An AFR gauge will help in understanding your numbers to dial it in further if you're constantly updating your tune. Ideally, you want to achieve lower Air Fuel Ratios (AFR) under heavy boost to get the most bang for your buck out of the supercharger & that's what the URD 7th injector system will allow you to achieve. But its basically a fuel management & delivery addition because you can't tune the stock ECU & giving your engine more fuel requires a 7th injector into the mix.
@@TimmyTheToolman thank you the explanation, I’m considering getting all these parts before committing to the supercharger project!
@@Skybusdriver You're welcome.
I just bought a supercharger from Summit Racing and it was 4100$ shipped, I wish it was 3k also I’m doing the supercharger to help with tq, it for sure makes a diff but it’s not huge like on my 550HP Acura Integra with a turbo, great videos with step by step, I can tell he’s not all that impressed with the power bec I took a test drive in my friends 04 tacoma that he put a new charger and it was not a a day and night diff but again this is more to help with tq and save the trans from always going in overdrive, I do believe is worth the money if you have the funds for it, I should be getting mine today helpfully this weekend I will have s video install as well but not as good as yours, thanks for the awesome video ans also quick question how did it do in the mountain with the supercharger?
It does much better in the mountains. Good luck with the install.
Great video and very professional install!!! I had a sequoia 5.7 supercharged and the kit i got from Toyota came with larger injectors and a bigger fuel pump. Issue being at full power, the supercharge system starves for fuel. Has Sean have any fuel starvation issues? I'm asking because I want to supercharge my GX 470 and always thought the injector and fuel pump upgrade wasn't needed. Thank you and keep up the great videos!!!
Sean hasn't mentioned any fuel starvation issues but he did say he's planning on installing a higher capacity fuel pump at some point when he installs the 7th injector modification.
Ok good to know ! Cant wait to see that mod! Thank you and you guys have "THE" best vid on youtube regards to mod and repair work!!! Cheerrrssss!
Thanks Jimmy.
I would honestly like to see the difference between the auto transmission and the manual. Considering I have 2 sr5s 3rd gens both 1998 but one is the auto 4spd and the other is the manual 5spd. Both twin trucks with same mods. Shhhh🤫 my wife don't know the auto one is gonna be hers when it's finished😉. Thank God she's into wheeling like I am.
Maybe put superchargers on both and drag race them.
I can’t get my 4Runner over 3000rpm standing on the gas, his jumped over 5 grand like nothing! Power increase is nice, but low rpm’s keep these motors going. The 5ZV-FE 3.4 is the Cummins diesel of gasoline engines. 2000-2500 rpm’s and these things will go forever.
I agree that not racing the engine regularly will most likely allow it to last longer before major issues arise.