TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

I’d like to take this opportunity to shout out to 3M Super 33+ electrical tape. This shit is the best I’ve ever used. I’m peeling some off that I did 5 years ago and it’s still holding perfectly.

 

Superchargers online seems to stock Magnusson parts if you're looking for the exact replacement.

When I called Magnuson about a broken pulley stud they referred me to Superchargers online to find it because Maggy doesn't stock parts apparently.

 

That stuff is the cats ass for sure!

 

Super 88 is a good option as well. I exclusively use those two products for electrical tape

 

Old remote start APS 997E with outboard transponder bypass module

$60 DBALL2 Databus All Combo Bypass Module

DBALL2. Big, fat and bulky.



New APS997Z with FLCART transponder bypass cartridge that slots into the alarm brain. Slim and trim.

 

Kind of sucks that shipping for just the IC seal is $16 - more than half the price of the seal kit from SCOL. I'm ordering the rest of the parts from ZZ performance because they have the upgraded coupler that doesn't have the spring.

 

I’m still running my original coupler. Do they break or is there some performance advantage to changing it?

 

They break and rattle and sound like rocks rolling around

 

That plus it's a more direct tie into the blower so acceleration is quicker.

 

very good question i would ask if in your place. if i didnt have any solid advice id fall back on seperate runs for ground. then see if sparks fly.

 

3m is the best i know of. +1

 

Lol, truthfully I like to avoid sparks and shorts/ popped fuses whenever possible, so before I go into a system and do some sort of add on or rewire I like to make sure that my plan is bulletproof or that my knowledge of the setup is up to par.

Good thing I ran it like that too because sure enough I didn't have enough wire to provide for a second run to where I intended to run it either. I just finished up the wiring job this morning and the upper 12 volt part of the gauge works without a hiccup. I have yet to receive the 24 volt battery that I need in order to complete the setup though so I'll know Tuesday night if it is going to work out or not. Worse comes to worse I'll have to pull the main lead off the terminal block and just run it straight to the gauge itself.

 

this is for that sweet boat....right? is it s/c?
just given' ya static man.

 

That it is brother.

Lol oh shoot. The thing would rip so much harder if it had a blower on it, but yeah I was installing it on my boat.



I can't add fully functioning photos because the LEDs from the gauges are making my camera flip out and I don't know how to get rid of it on this new Google Pixel phone. I used to be able to know how to eliminate that on my previous one.

The overall install and presentation turned out nice and clean though. Fully ignition switch operated and turns off upon the key being turned out so there will never be a constant on parasitic draw present.

 

FYI - I just found that URD has a replacement "orange silicon seal".
https://urdusa.com/magnuson-replace...al-intercooler-core-4-0l-supercharger-system/

But for $5.99 more (excluding shipping), the SuperChargers Online (SCOL) kit includes the lid and intercooler o-rings, "intercooler vibration insert" and a small tube of RTV.

 

I also just found this rebuild kit for what seems a great price of ~$175.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRD-Superc...J-Cruiser-05-15-Tacoma-4-0L-MP90/262030500638

Includes:

 

Feels good to have the wiring cleaned up.

Before



After

 

For guys doing blower maintenance, those are awesome package deals but don't forget about the syringe/tubing for the blower oil. I got you Fam....

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-syringe-s-and-tubing-for-fluid-extraction-and-fill.728646/

 

Shucks! Just ordered and received the URD replacement. Thanks for the info though!

 

Like the phrase “measure twice, cut once” my approach to maintenance since I barely drive these days is to spend months researching in order to place as few orders as possible to save on separate shipping.

Although I’m about ready to just ship the blower to Jon Bond and have them deal with it and go ride my mountain bike in the meantime.

If I had a stock ECU without the TRD tune, I’d consider putting back the OEM manifold while the supercharger was off. That would really make me appreciate having it!