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[dieck]

I have a 2nd gen TRD supercharger on my '97 T100, with a tranny cooler too. No real complaints but I don't seem to have the initial throttle response like a couple of d'cab tacos with the SC that I've driven. Once it starts getting above 2800rpms, it does great, smooth through the whole power band. It just doesn't have that initial "snap", when you punch it like in the Tacomas.

Some of that I attribute to the T being heavier, by about 600lbs. It could be the gears, but I have stock 4.30's and I thought the d'cab tacomas did too? Also the Tacomas were new (less than 2K miles) at the time and the SC was installed when new. I have close to 50K on my SC now and some say the nose needs to be rebuilt around 60K.

On Yotatech.com, there is a member, Midiwall, who has done a ton of research and testing with Gadget on his SC. Some good reading and facts if you're still collecting info on fuel and tranny mods. It seems that there are varied performance results based on altitude as well, with regards to pinging and lean out. Owners in higher elevation areas like CO, report fewer problems than those closer to sea level. There are many variables, opinions and mixed results with the SC, but I've been very happy with mine.

Wow. Great info. Mine seems to have the accelleration snap and I'm still on stock 4.10 gears. What is your daily driving weight do you know? I'm still on my second tank of gas so I wouldn't call any of my conclusions mature yet regarding ping or running lean. I tool along most of the time under 2Krpm and love the low end torque with the charger.

Does the T100 have the 3.4 or the 3.0 liter engine? If you have the 3.0 that could explain some of the difference.

I'm very pleased with the charger and the taco as well. I wish the 05's retained more of the rugged simplicity of the 01-04's The new engine is no slouch though.

 

[kcowyo]

Well the 4.30's vs. 4.10's explains some of it. I was under the impression that d'cabs had 4.30's, but I didn't know for sure.

The curb weight on my truck is 3550lbs. I have a topper, which I'm guessing is 300-400lbs, plus my weight and some emergency gear I keep in the cab pushes the weight to around 4300lbs. I also have 285/75 size tires, 2 inches taller and (?) lbs heavier than the stock 245's. If I really try to be scientific I should include the weight of the spray-in bedliner, but like I said, too many variables.

I'm fortunate enough to have the 3.4 with an auto tranny and not the notorious 3.sl0. I hear ya' on the new 6 cylinder in the Tacomas. I've only driven one '05, but that had lots of what I call, snap, off the line. Felt bigger than my T100 though.

So do you regret going with the SC now that premium gas is well over $3 a gallon?

- K.C.

 

[dieck]

So do you regret going with the SC now that premium gas is well over $3 a gallon?

- K.C.

No I actually bought the charger 2 weeks ago while gas was about where it is now. I just installed it last Friday. Life is short and I've got a good job. No regrets whatsoever.

Plus my mileage went up quite a bit. On the first tank I stayed the same and was in it quite a bit. On the second tank I saw a 3mpg increase from my previous best but was also babying it to see how it would do.

I'm averaging 18-19mpg with mixed driving which seems to beat most with the 3.4. I'm a pretty conservative driver though.

 

[kevin]

A typical roots type supercharger, wich is what a TRD supercharger is, will almost always result in an increase in gas mileage. They simply provide more efficent combustion of fuel, provided they are set up for street use, (under driven.) I have been running a 671 supercharger on my 1998 454 chevrolet, and have seen a consitant gain in fuel economy, provided I keep my foot out of it!!

 

[flyingwil]

What's you switch for next to the Aux. Power adapters?

 

[dieck]

What's you switch for next to the Aux. Power adapters?

The inverter. I figured out very quickly that I am not small or limber enough to reach up under the dash without opening the door to turn it on.

 

[dieck]

Truck Update

Well, I've made some minor changes to the truck since I last posted. The taco has been absolutely bullet proof, even with the supercharger. (I bought gadgets fuel mods recently but have been a little intimidated by the electrical wiring required to install the piggyback ECU).

On a trip to Big Bend, Plato got rained on. So I let him in the back seat where he promptly vomited. (I might have been going too fast on a fire road to catch a little air) I decided it was time to make the bed more hospitable for him and our gear.

Picture from the fateful trip. Click if you want to see a massive image of Plato. This is the rest stop where I cleaned him and the recycled dog food up.




I bought a used camper top and got it cheap because the paint was destroyed. I had it color match line-x'ed as it was cheaper and more durable than repainting it. I love the line-x on it, they did a great job.

I Installed yakima rails on the top which can carry all my canoeing gear or bikes in a pinch.

Plato enjoys long trips much more with the camper on it as well as my luggage which now stays dry.

Then I upgraded to the "dirty thief wants my ipod and favorite knife" mod.

Shorty after the dirty thief mod I bought a locking tool box to put in my locking camper top. This will at least keep my toys safely out of eye sight when I am traveling as well as keep me in good standing with Johny law. I also keep a bug out bag in there in case my truck ever lets me down, or worse, I let it down and get it stuck (ahem, that's never happened).

Toy

Toy

And when all the fun is done, the taco still fits in the garage with it's new friend "Big Mama" our 4x4 Sequoia.

 

[kcowyo]

Well, I've made some minor changes to the truck since I last posted. The taco has been absolutely bullet proof, even with the supercharger. (I bought gadgets fuel mods recently but have been a little intimidated by the electrical wiring required to install the piggyback ECU).​

Gadget's SC mods are cool.​

On a trip to Big Bend, Plato got rained on. So I let him in the back seat where he promptly vomited. (I might have been going too fast on a fire road to catch a little air)

Dog barf is not cool.​

I bought a used camper top and got it cheap because the paint was destroyed. I had it color match line-x'ed as it was cheaper and more durable than repainting it. I love the line-x on it, they did a great job.

A refurbished D-cab topper with Line-X is cool.​

Then I upgraded to the "dirty thief wants my ipod and favorite knife" mod.

That's not cool.​

Semi auto's are cool.​

And when all the fun is done, the taco still fits in the garage with it's new friend "Big Mama" our 4x4 Sequoia.

Two Toyotas in your garage is definitely cool.​

 

[dieck]

Two Toyotas in your garage is definitely cool.​

Thank you for the compliments and comentary. My life and trucks are fairly mundane compared to some on this board. But I get a kick out of living vicariously through all of you.

 

[BogusBlake]

Bump for some more info on that inverter install (if you still check the thread)

How is the inverter attached to the firewall?

How did you wire the remote switch? Did you just open up the inverter and wire the switch in parallel with the other one?

 

[dieck]

I used short sheet metal screws through the firewall. Make sure you check the other side of the firewall for the AC and brake lines so you don't do something you would regret. The case on most inverters actually act as a heat sync. I slid the bottom off and put a longer piece of sheet metal in it which I put the screws through that then penetrate the firewall.

Inverters are very basic tech, so I just popped the case off the inverter and put leads on the existing switch to the remote switch.

Bump for some more info on that inverter install (if you still check the thread)

How is the inverter attached to the firewall?

How did you wire the remote switch? Did you just open up the inverter and wire the switch in parallel with the other one?

 

[teotwaki]

Springfield Arms M1A SOCOM?

 

[Rexsname]

Way cool rifle!! I had a M1-A "Scout" that I took to Gunsite twice. I earned an "E" ticket on my second time through the class. Sold that rifle for a Styer Scout:wings: . A wonderful rifle, does everything that I could ask of a rifle and does it without weighing a ton. (just over 6 lbs)

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