TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

was it difficult to get the 3 studs out for the thermo? I origanlly thought they were bolts, like the replacement ones the kit comes with.

 

I don’t quite remember, I remember it being a slight bitch though

 

I believe it. Asks for a stud wrench or something like that. Never heard of one haha

 

Yeah I dont have whatever that is

 

Universal joint?

 

UCON thermostat change (and exhaust cam gears)

 

External torx, or more easily a socket that fits snuggly. Which is what I used prior to owning 1/4" external torx sockets.

 

Long handle 17mm wrench. Non ratcheting. As well as a second person with a crescent wrench and a rag of some sort to protect the valve train and head.

 

how did it "bite" into the stud for you to unscrew it?

 

I used vice grips to get the studs out.

 

Is there not enough room to get two nuts threaded on the stud?

 

I can’t remember but maybe the stud was shouldered and only had threads at the very end. Maybe if you have thin nuts? Hehe. Thin nuts...

 

Torx socket will get it out. That’s the easiest way

 

It is around a 5mm or 6mm. Doesn't take much force. Vice grips, or which ever method to get it out.

 

Thanks gents!

 

not sure yet, but I see where you're going with that...I like it

 

Anyone on here still running apr X1?

 

Is the apr 7th and ucon compatible? I assume so but who knows

 

Trying to buy the $600 dollar one?

 

Maybe. I no everyone switched over to ucon. Just wondering if anyone still had it. Or if anyone had any advise on it.