TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

To easy. I just sent them an email explaining the whole situation. See what they say.

 

I just got a price from Toyota here. They want $825 aud for that bypass valve!!! Holy shit!

 

I got one from Magnuson at the beginning of the year part # VA783, should be stamped on the bracket also, I believe I paid $100 for it. It’s not pre adjusted soo you will have to follow the tips on this thread of how to properly adjust it when installing it.

 

Yeah I did read that part of how to adjust it using the Allen head screw.
Ill wait to hear back from Magnuson and see how we go.
Thanks for the help

 

They will probably first ask if it was installed by you or dealer and a bunch of other questions to rule out warranty. I had to let them know it’s not covered under warranty anymore, I was just looking for a replacement so I can install it myself. But besides that, they are very helpful and have very good customer service, They will get you squared away for sure

 

Which gauge mount is that?

 

That’s good to know then. Parts for these things are hard to come by down here so good help from your way is much appreciated

 

Try eBay if all else fails. They hook you up real cheap.

 

Yeah I have already looked at eBay here but stuff all parts on aus eBay. If I look at America’s eBay people might be reluctant to send the package to aus. Plus higher risk of being shafted too. I’ll see what Magnuson day when they get back to me. Probably better if I buy new. Less hassle.

 

Finally got this little brass fitting out from the bypass valve line.
I noticed now that the bypass valve opens and closes extremely fast when I take off and put back on the vacuum line.

 

Question: what is this vacuum port for? It is capped off. Just noticed it when I was taking off the other vacuum line.

 

Also I did notice that I could get the boost up to 3800-4000rpm after I removed the brass piece.
Is that normal?
The boost is still not as good as it is when I take off the vacuum line. With the vacuum line off I can get boost all the way to red line.

 

That port is where my boost gauge is hooked up. Also where you can tie in the hose from your fuel pressure regulator to boost reference fuel pressure

 

Got ya! Thanks for that. I was also considering getting a boost gauge so now I know where it goes.

 

Boost gauges are nice data but an afr gauge is even more important.

 

I see this morning that the city has started buying 3rd gens as work trucks.

 

That's a good thing. Dont want them doing burnouts do you?

 

It's a Lotek Pillar Pod. Technically, they're designed for '05-'09 Tacomas, but several members run them on later MYs. Fitment and color match for us are CLOSE, but NOT EXACT. Some have to adjust fitment a little with a Dremel, others report not having to do so. Obviously, YMMV.

 

https://www.lceperformance.com/Supercharger-Accessories-4-0L-1GR-Bypass-Valve-p/7010127.htm
$140 U.S. here

 

Lol.

I figure the Toyota reliability will cost me less in tax dollars in the long term.

They look pretty good with the city logo and color scheme on them. (white trucks with blue decals)