TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

No worries mate...a lot of knowledgeable peeps here.
UCON has been the only viable aftermarket tune until recently. Bullydog worked with Magnuson to develop a tune to support the supercharger after TRD discontinued them. Now OV Tune is coming out with a tune since the factory tune had been unlocked. The OV Tune has promise but is not proven yet.
Hope this helps.

 

If you buy the Magnuson SC you get a bully dog. But it is only used to load the pre determined tune. You can't actually tune it with the unit. Pretty much like the TRD flash. It's preset and you can't change it once it's loaded.

 

@White lightning boosted also, you do have the option to NOT get the BD tune with the Mag S/C from URD. It knocks some $$ off, then I just turned around and applied to the UCON.

 

I bought my taco with the trd supercharger that was dealer installed. I really don't know what tuning it has. I'm learning baby steps

 

You can then safely bet that you have the TRD flash.....

 

Sorry I missed the fact that you already have the TRD charger installed.

Like @JuanitoBunito said you most likely have the TRD flash.

If you get the UCON I would still get a new unflashed ECU.

 

Or alternatively wait until more info comes out on the OV Tune. They will be able to reflash the ecu.

 

I'm practicing patience. Still feel like a 5 year old waiting for the answer on when we're going for icecream!

 

What is it you are waiting for?

If you are looking for more performance then I would suggest developing mod plan and upgrade in that order so you aren't buying parts more than once.

For example, I have the URD 2.85 stealth pulley now but am going to get the quick change setup so I can play with boost levels MUCH easier. (The quick change pulley was not known to fit at the time I purchased my 2.85.) Big shout out to @12TRDTacoma for pioneering this.
1st thing I would do if I was you is upgrade your valve body. With 35's and a sc your tranny is in duress.

 

What size are you going to get for your quick change pulley?

 

Still deciding, probably 2.6. I have some other ideas I'm considering as well that are based on efficiency so a 2.6 may make more power than a 2.5 with supporting mods.
Mods for me are currently on hold as I am military so I am not getting paid right now.

 

My plan is next week installing urd tcai, then methanol injection, pulley (2.8), then afr gauge and fuel pump. Direction on where to buy/ install tranny support would be greatly appreciated. I do have a great warranty. If I nuke something I'm out only a 200 dollar deductable.

 

1st page of this thread. Look for Ratiotek hd kit for a750e and a750f.
Did you already order the urd tcai? Mine might be for sale soon.

 

Yes, it's here in 2 days. May I ask why you're selling yours?

 

Part of my upgrade path. It's a nice kit but if I was you I would get the shield and outer filter skin for it. Especially since I imagine you get a fair amount of rain where you are.

I may get rid of mine because I might go larger diameter intake tubing. A whole redesign of my intake. You have to be careful with this though because the MAF sensor is sensitive to intake tube diameter changes and will make the truck run rich/lean if setup incorrectly.

 

Thanks for the tips. I'll do that.

 

Bully Dog Flash alone = Lean/Suck
TRD flash alone = Rich/Decent

UCON + TRD Flash = Suck
UCON + Bully Dog Flash = Suck
UCON + Stock ECU = Golden

 

Thanks for the clear and honest breakdown!

 

Hmmm, just bought a bullydog tuner to run with the s/c so I didn't have to re-flash, curious how you came to the conclusion it ran lean / sucked? Not doubting you at all just would be interesting to read for myself.

 

Possibly