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Guys, help a noob improve the performance of his new truck!

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by AxxSxxB, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. Sep 1, 2009 at 5:19 PM
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    XrunnIT

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    Turbo + forged internals, custom tuned. Done right.. 500, 600, 750hp? sure, why not. :D

    Just keep in mind, as you make more power you will need to reinforce the motor more and more. That much power, and you'll have to watch the crank, the and cylinder walls (they are pretty thin as it is), etc.
     
  2. Sep 1, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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    XrunnIT

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    A well built twin turbo setup will run you about $10k-15k. You can spend about $3k-5k for a mildly built motor that will hold around 15psi (maybe more).
     
  3. Sep 2, 2009 at 2:59 PM
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    dysfunctnlretard

    dysfunctnlretard Hi

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  4. Sep 30, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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    60k? I'd buy a Corvette and be done with it.
     
  5. Oct 4, 2009 at 1:13 AM
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    Wow...I'm surprised no one mentioned the STS Turbo Kit. It is the shiznat of turbos. Spend 10 minutes on their website familiarizing yourself with what they do and how it works. It is extremely impressive - and you're not looking at $40 - $60K. More like $4K. Anyway, check it out, it just may tickle your fancy.

    http://www.ststurbo.com/home
     
  6. Oct 4, 2009 at 6:23 AM
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    and now you drive a Tacoma, have a mullet, and barely enough cash for gas?...
     
  7. Oct 4, 2009 at 6:27 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I wouldnt call it the "Shiznat" of turbos....More like the Generic bolt on minimal gains of turbos.
     
  8. Oct 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM
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    AxxSxxB [OP] Oblivious and Ignorant

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    You think the URD supercharger is better?
     
  9. Oct 5, 2009 at 5:13 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Than the STS turbo? Yes.
     
  10. Oct 5, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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    Awesome. The URD supercharger would be better than the TRD as well, right?
     
  11. Oct 6, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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    That is a VERY debatable topic. Its hard to say one kit is better then the other, as everyone has different tastes.

    When it comes to 1/4 racing, the TRD S/C is faster then the URD.

    When it comes to dyno numbers... you can't believe anything you read. The same truck on a different dyno will vary 10-50hp easy. The same truck on the same dyno but different days will vary 10-50hp, I've seen it with my own eyes. So its bad habit to try and compare dyno's.

    But with that being said, i've seen a URD Stage III S/C dyno only 8hp more then a TRD S/C with bolt ons, lower pulley, and mild tune.

    In the end boost is awesome!! Pick your poison and enjoy it. :thumbsup:
     
  12. Oct 6, 2009 at 10:50 AM
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    bedlid. custom made intake ... dt shorties and a flowtech warlock mufler lpi install and some music
    just contact tte toyota technical engeneering in japan and they can make the truck fly
     
  13. Oct 7, 2009 at 3:43 AM
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    Explain? Also, is there a such thing as being able to have a twin turbo set-up in the taco? I'm willing to learn... The whine sounds god awful amazing.
     

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