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TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by 12TRDTacoma, Nov 8, 2017.

  1. Feb 24, 2020 at 11:48 AM
    TRON

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    That way if one goes the other still works :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2020 at 12:08 PM
    TRON

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    I disagree. The heat exchanger or LTR is plenty big and always cool. But the intercooler is way too small. And probably the weakest link to this SC.

    So no one is confused what is what
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  3. Feb 24, 2020 at 12:38 PM
    12TRDTacoma

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    I think you and I are confusing the terminology for the two. I'm talking about the outer radiator being overbuilt and the inner radiator being the weak link just to clarify that up. :)
     
  4. Feb 24, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    Shit bolted onto other shit, and junk.
    Also, if in series, there is a voltage drop for the second pump. In parallel, they receive the same voltage. I am going to wire in a separate and distinct power core unit with a diode to show power running in the future.
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    im happy with my upgraded pump and led indicator. a mercedes amg63 would have two pumps if needed. im sure we are fine. but i do appreciate the creative idea of a 2nd.
     
  6. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:32 PM
    TRON

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    I’m not confused. And I agree with your statement above. But this “inner radiator” is not called a heat exchanger! It’s the intercooler :D
     
  7. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:50 PM
    TRON

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    Heat exchanger: The coolant fluid enters hot through the radiator and leaves cold.

    Intercooler: The coolant fluid enters cold through the radiator and leaves hot.

    And repeats the cycle ;)
     
  8. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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  9. Feb 24, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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    Okay Aftercooler :D
     
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  10. Feb 24, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    Boozng I don't know what I'm doing here.

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    Technically, they are both heat exchangers, as they both remove heat from their respective areas. LOL!
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    Meth is probably a safer bet than re-engineering the intercooler.
     
  12. Feb 24, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    Definitely cheaper
     
  13. Feb 24, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    Fuck it, I quit. Lol.

    They are both some sort of radiator. One sits inside the blower the other is external in front of the truck.
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2020 at 8:36 PM
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    Yup in that the intercooler removes heat from the air and the heat exchanger removes heat from the liquid
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    oh..really:D
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2020 at 11:49 PM
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  17. Feb 25, 2020 at 12:40 AM
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    About time. :thumbsup: welcome to the other side.
     
  18. Feb 25, 2020 at 12:46 AM
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    Thanks! Looking forward to seeing what this thing can do...
     
  19. Feb 25, 2020 at 6:19 AM
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    very little it cant do.
     
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  20. Feb 25, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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