Question about putting a turbocharger on my 3.4L v6 automatic prerunner

Hey y'all

Would replacing my stock plenums with a turbocharger help my truck make it up hills easier???

 

Yes.

 

No. Because you’re in CA and highly doubt it’s worth the headache, install, and tuning to smog biannually. Install a CARB legal charger and move on to the next legal project.

 

02, thanks for the good advice.
Tell me more about this carb legal charger?

 

New:
https://magnusonsuperchargers.com/p...CX6lU7Za5vOSd4iOWLtwQw3qKemEBvcGd8HZtIJ-Eh7rs

Or find yourself a used TRD black second generation supercharger for the 5vz. The first generation TRD supercharger is grey. All 3 are CARB compliant unlike turbo. Yes, turbo makes more power but for what it’s worth, I wouldn’t because of smog. The charger makes decent amount of additional power to get rolling.

 

Thanks 02. Even a used one would be out of my price range. Expensive sicmod

 

Are you talking about a true turbo setup or just a different type of intake plenum? Are you familiar with the amount of parts and modification ($$$) required for a turbo?

 

turbo is cheaper….

 

probably referring to this turbo

 

It’s not even FRIDAY

 

I am really just looking for more power to climb kills and acceleration from dead stops, i.e. stop lights, signs

 

Sell it.

 

Do you have big tires? Is the truck stock?

Bigger tires will sap the engine power on these trucks pretty much no matter what you do.

 

Yes. Am running Yokohama geolanders. Everything is stock however.

 

Yes the tires are bigger? What size?

There really isnt any quick and easy solutions to gain power on your little 3.4
Forced induction is expensive and can be a tough learning curve if you aren't experienced in all the nuances that come with it

You have a 2wd so regearing the axle might be worth looking into. It wont create power but it'll give the drivetrain more leverage against the heavier tires

Google east coast gear supply and shop what they have for 3rd members