My Slow 2015 Build Thread

Details:
Year: 2015
Engine: 4.0 V6
Transmission: 6 speed manual 4X4
Body: Black access cab
Package: TRD Sport

Details and picture will be updated with current mods as they come.

Date updated: 07/21
Current odo: 14900

Dyno on 07/22/21
310.7 WHP and 324.8 WTQ

Engine/Drivetrain:
TRD supercharger
TRD tune/HPTuners modified
URD stealth 2.85 pulley
URD fuel pump upgrade
Afe intake
Afe Y-Pipe
Afe headers w/ high flow cats
Borla exhaust
Upgraded supercharger coolant reservoir
URD short throw shifter
URD Stage 2 clutch/pressure plate
Clutchmasters hydraulic throwout bearing

Suspension:
Icon Stage 2 (Front coilovers, rear AAL w/ reservoir shocks)
SPC adjustable UCAs

Wheels/Tires:
Graphite Gray TRD PRO SEMA wheels
265/70R17 KO2s

Other:
BPF front skid plate
Blacked out front emblem
Grill mounted emergency lights for FD



Backstory:
Well it actually started as a 2013 Tacoma, which was my first Tacoma and first truck. I only put around 3,000 miles per year on it, and I purchased it used with just over 40,000 on the odo. After having it for a couple months and noticing lots of scratches, dents, and general wear and tear I started to get a feeling the truck wasn't well taken care of. Being a stickler for maintenance, and with me wanting to supercharge the truck, I decided to trade the 2013 for a new 2015. I wasn't a huge fan of the 2016's, and I figured it would be nice to own the last model year of the 2nd Gen.
My original nautical blue 2013, and my 2013 beside my new 2015.

 

Another picture of my stock 2015 and while I was underneath the truck swapping over my Borla exhaust.

 

Shortly after getting the 2015, my dream of having a supercharged Tacoma became a forced decision. I learned TRD was discontinuing the supercharger so I promptly called a couple dealerships and ordered myself a supercharger and fit kit.

 

Decided to have Mcdonough Toyota in Staunton, VA do the supercharger install for me. That way I can keep my warranty, and the fact that they quoted me significantly lower than anyone else. I ended up discovering that they forgot to install the fuse in the coolant pump for the heat exchanger. They accepted fault and made it right though, and I caught it early enough that it shouldn't be a problem. Here's a picture with the supercharger installed.

 

Mileage: 1500
Here is how it sits as of 8/18/15, a recently purchased painted front emblem from Swank and a TRD stamped skid plate from Bullet Proof Fabricating.



A few pictures from bald mountain jeep trail in the Appalachian Mountains. This little adventure on stock tires and suspension really set my sights on my next mods.

 

It looks great man! Congrats

 

Looking good man! Man your lucky u got that super charger. I really wanted to get one but just didn't have the money at the time. how u liking the extra power and was it worth the money??

 

The skid plate comes stamped with trd from bpf? Trucks looks really good.

 

Nice!

 

They use to but they don't anymore. I bought it used from someone because I really liked the look with it being stamped with TRD.

 

Congrats!She's(Tacoma)lookin good and supercharged!

 

Mileage 4700:
Though I rarely drive her, I'm slowly trying to throw the occasional money at it to keep her happy.
08/15/16
AFE intake with custom TRD cover plate and URD short throw shifter installed.

 

12/30/16
URD 2.85 pulley installed as well as emergency grill lights for the fire department.

 

03/19/2017
After waiting over a month for it to arrive, finally recieved all my suspension parts.
Full ICON stage 2 kit
SPC UCAs
ECGS bushing

 

If you haven't ordered your URD Stage II/III Clutch yet, you have some time. Clutch should show slippage within 10k or so miles on the clock, in your case maybe sooner with the URD 2.85 pulley.

 

I've unfortunately heard about this and will be planning accordingly. I should probably just order the parts to have on hand.

 

I just picked my truck this morning, drives/feels like it should.

I cannot tell any difference in feel from the stock clutch vs the stage II except now when I need to move, no slippage from 50+ mph

Just like it should be!

 

Mileage: 7000
After sitting in my basement for 9 months, decided to finally install the ICON lift! Got her leveled and aligned. Wheels and tires to follow later this week.

 

Mileage 7100
Wheels and tires to be installed tomorrow.
Wheels are graphite grey TRD PRO SEMA
Tires will be 265/70R17 KO2s

 

Nice looking truck ya got there!