[TRDsparks2]

Two pages of current info. Click on the more info link at the bottom of the first page for parts pics and more details.

http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?...=3&parts_id=634

Enjoy

 

[iGod]

now, that hopefully will settle the rumors. thanks ken, for providing information only when it was solid.

 

[lo bux racer]

April 1st. I'm not going to bite on that one...

 

[TRDsparks2]

Originally posted by inevitablegod@Jan 7 2005, 10:14 AM
now, that hopefully will settle the rumors. thanks ken, for providing information only when it was solid.

You're absolutely welcome.

 

[TRDsparks2]

Originally posted by lo bux racer@Jan 7 2005, 10:16 AM
April 1st. I'm not going to bite on that one...

Actually, without starting any rumors, I think you can pretty much take this to the bank. That info is off a desk at Toyota and it's solid.

 

[Tchi]

Thanks for the info. Any word on the possibility of TRD selling multiple stages w/ additional horsepower?

 

[iGod]

there was talk of a stage 3 kit for it that was rumored to jump it up to around 260hp, but i have been unable to confirm that through any of my channels. ken?

 

[TRDsparks2]

Originally posted by inevitablegod@Jan 7 2005, 12:00 PM
there was talk of a stage 3 kit for it that was rumored to jump it up to around 260hp, but i have been unable to confirm that through any of my channels. ken?

Just one kit guys. Someone saw the test vehicles with different setups and their imagination did the rest. At least, it gave us all something to talk about. One of the other forums is talking about this kit giving 60 to 70 HP and costing $4500. A bit more imagination running wild.

The fact is that the delay was caused by having to tone down the unit a bit. It was a little over productive and had to be moved to a safer lower HP range.

IMHO, and this is just opinion, I think the unit will be closer to 40 HP and $2500. I could be wrong, but that's what sounds logical to me, knowing what I know. I guess we'll see in another 84 days. Give or take.

 

[TRDsparks2]

Has anyone seen another unit like this one?

 

[zoltiz]

Hmm. 40HP would be pretty crappy.

1.8L SC was advertised as:
Peak torque is 145 lb.-ft. supercharged @ 4000 RPM
- vs. 125 lb.-ft. stock at 4200 RPM.
Peak horsepower is 166 HP supercharged @ 6800 RPM
- vs. 130 HP @ 6000 RPM.

In real life I had 139lb ft at the wheels and 159hp at the wheels on my automatic Matrix. Hope they don't tone it down too much

 

[wolo]

Ken, I would gladly demo the 'charger for you.

 

[TRDsparks2]

You know, that lines already been tried, by me. I told the owner here that they could use my car to demo the S/C and all they had to do was put it on for free. Nothing but blank stares and frown lines back at me on that one. Nice try, though.

Oh, heard back from our friends and Hotchkis and they aren't in the mood to give me a set of sways just yet. We have sold some though, and maybe we'll get some feedback from those guys. Let you know.

 

[wolo]

Cool deal. I'm interested to how the Hotchkis bars work out.

 

[Ryan'stc]

------TRD Super Chrager final realese date April 1, 2005 -----

 

[iGod]

^^^ right, which is what the first post in this thread says. thanks for the update.

 

[oldster]

How can they claim the supercharger is better on MPG than other systems? A turbo doesn't spool up till around 3k rpms. That means if you don't get on it (high rpm) the turbo doesn't suck in the extra gas. A supercharger is belt driven, so its on full time. I understand the benefit of supercharging (instant acceleration), but I don't see how they claim better MPG than other systems...

 

[iGod]

from the vortech FAQ's.

What will it do to my miles per gallon (MPG)?
When the supercharger is installed as purchased, mileage often times is improved due to the increased engine efficiency. If you tend to drive with a "heavy foot," your mileage may suffer.

 

[JZA70]

from what i understand, as long as your foot is off the throttle, no air is being fed into your intake because your throttle body is closed. so the supercharger is using engine power to compress air, but none of it is being burned with any fuel in your compression unless you hit the gas.

 

[FrostbytetC]

I honestly doubt that the supercharger will have any effect, either positive or negative on our gas mileage. Its one of those things that is too hard to test because of all the other factors that are involved. Just my opinion

 

[iGod]

i agree.