TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

320 aem. Ill probably disconnect my fpr. Whats your fpr currently?
@loginfailed

Ive been eyeing that tank forever. Ill get it eventually

 

I think it was @ItalynStylion

 

LRA tanks are sure nice. I jumped the gun when I ran out of gas on my way home close to your neck of the woods. Range getting close to 400 miles with my 13-14 mpg.

 

So @loginfailed what’s up with the 10 mpg in the city and 650 tune? Do you have more weight on the truck since the ucon? Or are you just enjoying WOT

 

I’ve been enjoying more WOT a lot more because the UCON often used to cock block when I tried to get in it. Also since running the HP Tuners, I had the PE set at like 25% throttle. So it was likely running too rich at part throttle. I raised PE to 45% this morning for this tank to confirm if that’s the reason for the couple MPG loss.

 

I’m seeing a couple of options with the intercooler coolant pumps. Which one would you guys go with. The OP Mercedes Bosch one or The Amazon Johnson one? Looks like they are both better than stock.

 

The Bosch requires pigtail modification. The plug will no longer be the virtual carbon copy style of the lightning F150s and the Terminator Cobra Mustang but will be based off a special plug designed for a Mercedes AMG. I posted all the info about where to find the pigtail and the pins on Page 1 my man. I have been running mine since and have had zero hiccups and zero leaks from it. 1.10 gallons more flow over the OE design, but fully bolt on in a physical aspect.

 

Yes, that was me. Just search the 2nd gen section for "Vibes be gone" and you'll find the thread (which has evolved over time).

 

it took about 2.5 gal, checked the fluid per requirements and some came out then a slow dribble. i may have to check it again.

i did get some codes after driving for a bit. p2714, p0771, and p0746 looked them up and they're trans solenoid codes.

i saw that. i may have to go that route, might have IPT go through the valvebody to check if i mucked something up.

 

Yeah. Something is not right and doesn’t seem fluid related. I had low fluid and some slippage but no codes over 100 miles driving with low fluid.

Cruiser Brothers can hook you up with the Aussie Valve Body for about 1200-1400 plus a 500 core charge that you get back once you return your valve body. OR, get a valve body from another tranny and go through it with the ratiotek kit again or back to stock.

 

Yeha it may had been a botched install which can be easy to do if you are not really meticulous and methodical in your rehaul.

 

Anyone know if I can put 4.10 gears in a Sport Diff? Looked at ECGS website it says 4.10 gears are for 3.91 carrier and I'm pretty sure I had 3.73 gears stock and bumped up to 4.56. Just wanna make sure theres no issues before I drop the truck off and have them install a set that might not fit or get fucked up.

Alternatively I can just call them tomorrow and ask obviously, just asking here now in case anyone knows before I call.

 

Pretty sure there's a 4.10 set that fit. I have a Sport and was looking at 4.10 and 4.56 when I did my regear and I landed on 4.56 gears. There's also a 4.30 set that might be good for you too.

 

YEP, found it and read it all. I just need to find a place close to me that will build me a two piece. Thank You. I take it you sold yours or decided to hang onto it?

 

Still rocking that drive shaft. It's perfection. I did get a TSB replacement drive shaft from Toyota though. Long story short, when Toyota came out with the TSB to replace the drive shaft I had already made the new one. So I asked my dealer if I could just have the part as a spare since I'd already spent money on fixing the problem. And now I have a spare

 

I just bought the Timkens. Is that what you bought?

 

This is exactly what I ordered and installed. They are working out great so far. So on another note. Giving serious thought to the WAT valve body. Do you think its worth the $? I liked your video of the shifts. Cruiser brothers is touting a 10% mileage increase if you install one of these in conjunction with the torque converter lock up controller. Do you notice any mileage improvements?

 

Ha! No. But that could all be my fault. It shifts so much better that I may be inclined to push the pedal harder... I did not install the torque converter lock-up controller. It came in the box after I said I didn't want it and it may still be at my mechanic's shop. Also, the 2.5" pulley went on at the same time the VB was installed.

 

Hmmmm. Maybe you could ship it my way if I end up with the valve body?....I'll probably go this route.

 

Confirmed with my mechanic that it was sent back. Sorry. Do you pull a trailer? I'm still not sure when I would need to lock/unlock the converter independent of the transmission.