TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

Good news is that it's not 4/1 delivery for a sick April fools joke.

 

What's this? I feel like I've definitely missed out on something here for sure. Link to charger or more information regarding it?

 

A new contender with @Operator8 as our test pilot.

https://vtsuperchargers.com/collect...a-4-0-supercharger-kit?variant=47467436867874

 

Not sure why they haven’t updated the sale page with the new edition they are selling….. Kinda would have preferred the old style, as fitment in my bay might be an issue.

*Not my pics, or a Tacoma*

Also they honored the original pricing, doubt I’d be trying this option at the current asking price.

 

They have a few pages, nothing very technical though… https://www.instagram.com/vtsupercharger?igsh=MXg3ZzNhZ3U2dTg1dw==

Example of the model I thought I’d be getting:
https://www.vtsupercharged.com/products/fj40-cruiser-vt-supercharger-kit

 

I posted this in the LT thread but this video showcases more supercharger noise than suspension movement lol...notice that nice pop at the end when letting off the gas at 5k rpm...that's 10:1 for you

Volume up

https://youtu.be/bYAvN9_NnsE?feature=shared

 

Fingers crossed for you. Customs and Border inspections has been an ordeal lately with my work projects

 

My guess is the first version was too similar to another brands charger..

 

Getting ready for the S/C, gauges and gauge pod in!

 

It's in Colorado now (cleared customs at 0720 yesterday), so hopefully I get it this afternoon.

 

Well once it ACTUALLY got shipped, it got here pretty quick. Everything was packed pretty well. No instructions like the Magnusson kit, so I’ll reach out to see what they might be able to provide. But hopefully I’ll have this installed in a month or so. The SAS is almost complete, then exhaust, then the S/C’er.

 

Oh shit! This is legit!

 

Looks nice, which gauge pod did you go with?

 

Looks like a pretty standard supercharger setup as far as install would go. That's a legit kit right there! How much did the setup cost you if you don't mind me asking?

 

$4500 which is the main reason I went for it. But now it’s $6500 or something, which isn’t going to help bringing in more users…..

 

Got in at the right time! Any boasted benefit over the standard/possibly older m90 kit?

 

I cant recall why I was jazzed about this new kit besides being a new supercharger option.

But I *think* (hope?) the vt blower is a twin screw supercharger instead of a Roots type (m90).

Regardless, I'm excited for this kit and appreciate @Operator8 for taking the plunge.


Twin-screw superchargers utilize two rotors, one meshing within the other, to compress air as they rotate.
Benefits:
Instant Boost: Twin-screw superchargers provide instant boost, unlike turbochargers which can experience lag.
Flat Torque Curve: They offer a flat and wide torque curve, meaning consistent power delivery across a broad range of RPMs.
High Efficiency: Twin-screw superchargers are known for their high adiabatic and volumetric efficiencies, leading to lower air temperatures and better overall efficiency compared to Roots-type superchargers.
Low RPM Power: They excel at providing power and torque at low RPMs, making them a good choice for applications where instant response is crucial.
Comparison to Roots-type superchargers:
While both types are positive displacement superchargers, twin-screw superchargers use internal compression, leading to better efficiency and lower heat output.
Roots-type superchargers compress air by forcing it through a housing, while twin-screw superchargers compress air as the rotors move.

 

It looks like an Eaton TVS R1320.

https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/engine-solutions/superchargers/tvs-overview.html

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDwE1Auvf67/

 

F*ckin A.... this has me wanting to create a VT/TRD mashup that would not visually trigger CARB and get them snooping around.