supercharged tundras..anyone done it

[kingranch]

I am considering buying the kit from Magnuson... I have a friend that is a Yoda dealer gets all kind of discounts and the install looks relatively straight forward.

For those that have done it what HP increase real life did you see.. I have seen the advertised numbers just want some feedback from those that have done it.

[S-3 Ranch]

I am considering buying the kit from Magnuson... I have a friend that is a Yoda dealer gets all kind of discounts and the install looks relatively straight forward.

For those that have done it what HP increase real life did you see.. I have seen the advertised numbers just want some feedback from those that have done it.

Not I but when my buddies son came back from Iraq, he did his
GMC 1500 fast but no bueno with a lifted truck
looked up the Toyota Spec’s and mods It bumped into 500+HP
“ The truck started out as an unassuming red Tundra SR5 vehicle. From there, TRD added not only the supercharger ($5875) but also a dual-exhaust system ($1065) and a “big-brake kit” with 16-inch cross-drilled front rotors and six-piston calipers ($2795). The rest of the transformation came courtesy of performance-tuned front and rear shocks, revised front coil and rear leaf springs, and a new rear anti-roll bar ($1464), plus forged and polished 22-inch TRD wheels wrapped in massive 285/35 performance rubber ($4699). In total, the truck wound up lowered by 2.0 inches up front and 2.5 inches in the back”

[S-3 Ranch]

I am considering buying the kit from Magnuson... I have a friend that is a Yoda dealer gets all kind of discounts and the install looks relatively straight forward.

For those that have done it what HP increase real life did you see.. I have seen the advertised numbers just want some feedback from those that have done it.

Not I but when my buddies son came back from Iraq, he did his
GMC 1500 fast but no bueno with a lifted truck
looked up the Toyota Spec’s and mods It bumped into 500+HP
“ The truck started out as an unassuming red Tundra SR5 vehicle. From there, TRD added not only the supercharger ($5875) but also a dual-exhaust system ($1065) and a “big-brake kit” with 16-inch cross-drilled front rotors and six-piston calipers ($2795). The rest of the transformation came courtesy of performance-tuned front and rear shocks, revised front coil and rear leaf springs, and a new rear anti-roll bar ($1464), plus forged and polished 22-inch TRD wheels wrapped in massive 285/35 performance rubber ($4699). In total, the truck wound up lowered by 2.0 inches up front and 2.5 inches in the back”

[Johnny Dangerr]

You will blow the motor. It's not built for the extra boost and will come apart.

Cold air intake and headers with the correct exhaust system helps a lot.............

[Acameron52]

Do it!

[TROOPER]

I work with a guy that had his done.... truck was a beast! Hard to keep the tires from breaking loose.

[Landrover]

I got all i can handle with my 5.7.............lol! Sounds interesting, following!

[Artos]

Better look into proper cooling needs & rev limits with such added boost...

[kingranch]

The kit comes w added small radiator to mount up front for the extra cooling of the supercharger.

[meltingfeather]

Better look into proper cooling needs & rev limits with such added boost...

Good ideas. With this one it's a TRD branded (made by Magnusson) charger with an ECU flash from Toyota.
I toyed with the idea when I drove my Tundra but never pulled the trigger. Now toying with the idea of charging my 4Runner.

[chongo]

Its been a few years but my old ins. agent bought one in Montana that was done by Toyota. Truck was a beast! Spun 35's without an issue. IIRC, he sold it with around 150k miles on it. I say go for it with the understanding that once you start tinkering with a vehicle it becomes a pay to play game. Something will break at some point.

[Artos]

The kit comes w added small radiator to mount up front for the extra cooling of the supercharger.

I would do some added research & see if there is a Tundra forum with hands on advice with your project...several chaps on camaro6 have tried to duplicate their SS by turning it into a Camaro ZL1 with various problems. For that platform it wasn't just adding the Eaton blower & extra cooling. By the time they succeeded there was a realization they should have just ponied up for the real deal. Turns out there was more between the two than a blower & cooler to keep the temps down.

[captainsling]

Look up Tundradude34 on Youtube. He has one and I believe has the videos from install.

[hog_down]

how does the transmission/tq converter handle the added power?

[Tommyh]

once you go fast, you gotta slow down too.