Anyone think we will see a supercharger for the 3.5?

Proof of email exchange?

 

Then it'll be a miller cycle engine!

 

Done...

 

Really? I'll dig it up. I'm not making stuff up. The Magnuson S/C topic isn't new here.

 

I realize the topic isn't new but I haven't found any news/proof that anyone is working on one.

 

It's really too bad, as the truck needs a little boost or more displacement. Adding the S/C, has been my best mod so far.

 

http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2017-lotus-evora-400-first-drive-welcome-back

 

All that was ever needed was the FJC 2010+ 4.0 engine. 40 more HP then the gen 2 Taco and they could have done more development on the 6 speed transmission and it's mapping.

 

Nope....EPA and CAFE

 

To me, it's just not worth it on these trucks. The $5k needed for a supercharged could be used on so many other mods. These trucks are just not designed to be powerful. Not to mention, your city mpg's take a hit.

 

Not that there's the same demand for ECU tuning on a Tacoma, but companies like Cobb have time and time again cracked impossible ECU codes on GTRs and the like. Just my input. I think there's like a 20% chance that a supercharger will come to market. I say that because Magnuson had been teasing at a supercharger upgrade for the B8 Audi S4/5 V6 for about 4 years and they're just now getting to the testing stage (they're taking test cars now). I'd like to believe it, but it just seems unlikely. A turbo kit would be even less likely with the tiny amount of boost that Toyota engines can handle. From what I can tell; IF there's going to be a supercharger it's going to be YEARS down the road.

 

Maybe in the next 4 years CAFE and EPA overreach will be reduced

 

Huh?

 

if I'm keeping her a long time them I'll get to the point where I'm either upgrading the motor, swapping a motor, or trading up to a new drive. in all honesty i live to drive, i really mean it, i drive MT's every chance and practice in my sim when I'm not in a vehicle, and never stop practicing and refining the craft. so my vehicles will come with me on the journey or not. funky ass software modulation of my motor is not cool. but I'm still happy overall with my truck and the driving for now.

 

I checked my 4 email accounts and can't find it. I guess I'm full of shit. Sorry bud.
The email stated to sign up for their newsletter as they're in development for the 3.5l Tacoma V6.
I know there are others who inquired that can chime in.

Edit. Found it

 

I don't have a problem with swaps or building something from the ground up. It's just the whole idea of the supercharger is pointless to me. It doesn't give you that much extra power for what it's worth. At least, that's my opinion. I would love to LS swap if I had the available funds.

 

The supercharger on the 4.0's would drop your city mpg's down a mile or two.

 

Jackpot!

 

Not a noticeable amount. My miles per tank has been consistent before and after the S/C install, unless I'm into boost a lot. Even then, I haven't dropped below 17 mpg, on average.