TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

Pretty sure I saw the shipping weight was 56 lbs. But I don't own a taco anymore, so I'm no longer a trusted source of information

 

Definitely the car! Lol!

 

IIRC it was just over 70lbs.

 

For anyone looking to add an additional coolant sensor. A 1.5" adapter works perfect. I used the Autometer 2283. In my case I needed an M12x1.5 thread for the GM coolant sensor I'm using (213-4333) and the adapter has a 3/8NPT hole. I used a 3/8NPT to 1/8NPT adapter and then drilled and tapped the adapter to accept the M12x1.5 sensor.

 

Magnusun Supercharger SHIPPING INFORMATION

• Requires Shipping: Item Requires Shipping
• Weight: 65.0 lbs.
• Package Dimensions: W24.0000” x H12.0000” x L12.0000”
• Shipping: Free Basic Shipping
• Shipping Note: This item ships in its own box.
• Shipping Remarks: FREE continental USA ground shipping on ALL Magnuson Supercharger Systems!

Unfortunately we have no winner in this week's contest in our Guess the Weight game.

 

I should step on the scale with it but......

 

Maybe the TRD version was on a diet?

 

Didn’t it come in 2 boxes? The large Supercharger box, and the fit kit in a separate box. At least from TRD. I swear the 2 boxes combined were over 70lbs.

Edit, yes in 2 boxes from Toyota.

 

The magnuson kit is still in 2 boxes. I just weighed both boxes...97.9lbs Including the packaging material.

The large box with the blower is 83.7lbs and the small fit kit box is 14.2lbs.

 

Cool, so my increased front end weight over stock is probably still under 200lbs for:

• Supercharger
• Aluminum intercooler reservoir
• FJ radiator/shroud/coolant overflow reservoir
• AGM
• Afe intake system

and I’ll be dropping at least 16lbs up front with a new wheelset.

basically, for aftermarket suspension I’ll probably go with “OEM weight” for the coil springs.

 

Definitely way under 200 lbs for sprung weight, I’d bet closer to 120lbs given the weight values listed earlier. Keep in mind OEM parts were removed in the installs as well. For suspension consideration, wheels/tires are unsprung and not factored in weight. What’s the new lighter wheel/tire setup?

 

I'm currently running fox 2.5 coilovers with the springs they come with and it rides great with about 140lbs of bumper/winch so I'm guessing you'll be good without going to a heavier spring.

 

@JasonLee Also keep in mind the Baja suspension on there has TRDs heaviest weight springs, 650lb IIRC. So depending on what you go with, "OEM weight" may be lighter.

 

I went with 700lbs coils on my Kings and still needed to have to front sway bar to prevent roll. I also had the US Offroad hidden winch bumper and Warn 8000s with synthetic rope

 

Probably same tires (new set) but FN Countersteer Type X Gunmetal 17x8 -10. 21lbs a wheel. (Current wheels are FJ Cruiser Trail Edition wheels @29.2lbs).

 

i have those . @crashnburn80 did show the option. just bought a matching spare! great wheels and customer service there for me has been 2nd 2 nun.
purchase soon as prices are rising. if theyre in stock you may get lucky

 

so i had a choice of high dealer price or ridiculous shipping for the keeper...(yes one) i needed in time.
so ill have several left if anyone ever needs. literally free. fits in an envelope. these are the cam spring pieces you WILL lose doing internals the hard way.

 

mine is as my current pulley probably weighs a pound less than the stock steel 3" pulley

 

Yep. Have a set of 5 secured.

 

ill take them. planning multiple engine rebuilds at the same time. yay.