09 Tacoma Supercharger

Cris, Gadget,Anybody that did the installation by him self. I need your word of wisdom guys.

I got the charger Yesterday (Thursday) and I was scheduled at the dealer to get it installed today-Friday. They call me at 9 am to tell me that the only guy that knows how to install is sick and it won't be back till next Tuesday.I had to get it back. Now, I got couples hours and read very carefully the instructions the charger comes with. I really don't see any problems or issues why I would not be able to do the installation by my self. Frankly, only thing you need is some extra coolant, a little bit of grease and some good old common sense. Really, everything is there with very clear pics. I am going to the dealer to get some (SPECIAL-pink ) coolant and the rest, if I need anything else I can get it anytime at any local auto shop. If I start saturday morning I should be finished by Sunday night. This will save me aprox $850. I decided that I will do it but I have a little problem.


?? will I damage anything if -after I do the installation I have to drive the truck approx 6 miles to dealer to do the re-flash ???.

 

dont you need a new program for your ecu

 

you gonna get derty.......good luck with the install.

 

Only if your tuning... what was all included with your SC? 7th injector? MAF calibrator?

 

Thank you, thank you- Cris.

For $850 I can eat some grease and at the end the satisfaction that I installed by myself will make up for the rest

 

wow what a man. grats on the supercharger. good luck and have fun!

 

damn.. im out of the SC'er loop! LOL

 

I did not get the 7th injector. The new charger comes with larger injectors and unless you planing to get some serious HP out, I don't think that you need the 7th. I paid ($3800 shipped- main assembly +installation kit) from Trdparts4u and i will have to fork some extra $ for the re-flash. You may have some guys , here that disagree with me.

Will take some pics with engine open. Maybe it will inspire more guys.

 

can u take a picture before and after for us?

 

Yes, I did took some pics during the work also.

Cris, I need yor help again or anybody that knows more then me. I can't make that crankshaft pulley to move. I went in the morning to Auto Parts but no one seems to have that tool for rent. Is there another way to block the engine from turning.
I have a motorcycle and when ever I want to adjust the valves I can block the motor with a pin. Anything like this is possible on our trucks ??? Thank you guys.

 

sounds like its extra... no j/k I think the belt design changes

 

I have to put an additional pulley with a bigger bolt. The oem stays there. I change the bolt only. Something change for 09 s

 

Thank you Cris. I will try that.

 

When I installed mine I used an impact gun to take the bolt off. Now came time to install the new pulley and bolt I used a strap wrench to hold the crank from turning while I torqued the bolt down. The crank is the only part that would pose a problem for you.

 

I tried every thing I could but no results. I saw at least 10 stores and no one an electric impact gun. They are all air activated. I going to get one from work Monday. I did installed all most everything except the belts and the radiator. O well couple hours Monday night. Here are couple pics.

#1 -pic of oem set up. I remove the cover and ready to start
#2-Air box and distribution head removed. The tape in the middle a must.
#3-pic of the new injectors (orange babes)
#4- pic of the new air cooling radiator
#5 supercharger installed
The air filter get replaced also with a TRD one. You can see in the box a little bit of orange.
All together -about 10-11 hours. 3 of them I spend it on the road, trying to find an impact gun.