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Originally posted by timmay5.7 View PostThere is a WA PP member with a supercharged prado...97 VX Grande, with front & rear air lockers, ARB Sahara winch bar with tigers 11 winch, 2" EFS lift, 265/75/16 Achilles Desert hawk XMT, and more.
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Looking through the links posted above, they $$$ is pretty high, but my question is, would a standard off the shelf snorkel be compatible with these kits? It doesn't look like it is but I have not heard of supercharger kits until a few weeks ago when Matt posted in another thread about supercharged commodore engines in his Prado.
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Originally posted by amts View PostLooking through the links posted above, they $$$ is pretty high, but my question is, would a standard off the shelf snorkel be compatible with these kits? It doesn't look like it is but I have not heard of supercharger kits until a few weeks ago when Matt posted in another thread about supercharged commodore engines in his Prado.97 VX Grande, with front & rear air lockers, ARB Sahara winch bar with tigers 11 winch, 2" EFS lift, 265/75/16 Achilles Desert hawk XMT, and more.
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Originally posted by croozza View PostThere are quite a few Timmay, most will have the TRD one though.
Do you know if the TRD supercharger fits the Prado 120, using one of the "official" fit kits (Tacoma/FJ Cruiser)? Or did the people who installed it in Australia go to Bullet cars and paid the premium for their making the TRD fit the Prado?
Sorry for popping up like that but I've trying to find out for quite a while what my options are for supercharging my Prado (in Greece..) and have not come up with people who have installed one so far. I'm also trying to sort out value for money as I found sellers asking from $4K to $12K.
Would you know if there are people who installed a supercharger without changing their exhaust?Last edited by nkostaki; 11-05-2011, 04:08 AM.
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Originally posted by nkostaki View PostHi croozza,
Do you know if the TRD supercharger fits the Prado 120, using one of the "official" fit kits (Tacoma/FJ Cruiser)? Or did the people who installed it in Australia go to Bullet cars and paid the premium for their making the TRD fit the Prado?
Sorry for popping up like that but I've trying to find out for quite a while what my options are for supercharging my Prado (in Greece..) and have not come up with people who have installed one so far. I'm also trying to sort out value for money as I found sellers asking from $4K to $12K.
Would you know if there are people who installed a supercharger without changing their exhaust?
I have posted the intructions a few posts back. It's not beyond the average DIYer. The only thing is the ECU reflash needs to be done by a dealer (or you can order a factory S/C ecu if you don't mind the extra expense.)
Mick
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]
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Originally posted by MickL View PostThe FJ/Tacoma (2007-2009) TRD unit will fit the Prado 120. The whole kit is lest than $4K US out of the states and it includes everything you need. You keep the factory exhaust (if you wish). Try emailing TRDparts4U.com, they ship world wide.
I have posted the intructions a few posts back. It's not beyond the average DIYer. The only thing is the ECU reflash needs to be done by a dealer (or you can order a factory S/C ecu if you don't mind the extra expense.)
Mick
Mick97 VX Grande, with front & rear air lockers, ARB Sahara winch bar with tigers 11 winch, 2" EFS lift, 265/75/16 Achilles Desert hawk XMT, and more.
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I called Bullet and they say their trd sc kit has modified parts to fit it to the prado. Apparently they had to make up new brackets and longer pipes to get it to fit. They said people call them all the time trying to do it themselves with the USA kit, and it doesn't fit without modified parts. Not sure if that's true or not....
Bullet also have a smaller pulley that can be fitted for a few hundred more to give more boost.
I'd give it a go myself, but I'm just concerned about brackets etc not fitting into the prado.
Here is a good guide to install the SC with pics along the way http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...tallation.html[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map Processor
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I have a feeling that the TRD kit was either originally made for the 3.4ltr engine, and the mods are to make it fit the 4.0ltr engine, or the bracketry on the engine is different in the Australian model compaired to the US model.97 VX Grande, with front & rear air lockers, ARB Sahara winch bar with tigers 11 winch, 2" EFS lift, 265/75/16 Achilles Desert hawk XMT, and more.
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Originally posted by MickL View PostThe FJ/Tacoma (2007-2009) TRD unit will fit the Prado 120. The whole kit is lest than $4K US out of the states and it includes everything you need. You keep the factory exhaust (if you wish). Try emailing TRDparts4U.com, they ship world wide.
double_d69 says Bullet states that the TRD s/c needs modifications to sit on the Prado? Does that apply with both fit kits, one wonders?
As to the ECU reflash, I've further concerns. The 1GR-FE is tuned differently in various markets; in Greece it's rated at 249psfor the 120, in the States (Tacoma) at 236ps, not sure in Australia. Suppose I reflash my ECU with the TRD file, what happens to my car, where performance and emissions are concerned? Can one size fit all?
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Originally posted by croozza View PostI have a feeling that the TRD kit was either originally made for the 3.4ltr engine, and the mods are to make it fit the 4.0ltr engine, or the bracketry on the engine is different in the Australian model compaired to the US model.
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]
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Originally posted by nkostaki View PostYes, I came upon TRDpart4U.com. What worried me then is that TRD has two seperate p/n's for the FJ and Tacoma. If there was an identical layout in every truck/SUV with the 4.0 V6, wouldn't they have just one fit kit? which one fits the Prado?
double_d69 says Bullet states that the TRD s/c needs modifications to sit on the Prado? Does that apply with both fit kits, one wonders?
As to the ECU reflash, I've further concerns. The 1GR-FE is tuned differently in various markets; in Greece it's rated at 249psfor the 120, in the States (Tacoma) at 236ps, not sure in Australia. Suppose I reflash my ECU with the TRD file, what happens to my car, where performance and emissions are concerned? Can one size fit all?
The reflash is for the extra fueling required under boost, the map you have in your ECU is irrelevant as it's not at all suitable.
As for emissions, well you need to consult your local road authority in regards to the legalities in your country. If there are any concerns a custom tune on an interceptor type after market computer is pretty easy to get done.
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]
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Mick, did I understand correctly you know people who installed a TRD to their Prado? Could you help me contact them and see what exact p/n's they bought, what mods they had to make and the results?
I'd be more than happy to make a synopsis here on pradopoint.com for the benefit of other members.
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Originally posted by nkostaki View PostMick, did I understand correctly you know people who installed a TRD to their Prado? Could you help me contact them and see what exact p/n's they bought, what mods they had to make and the results?
I'd be more than happy to make a synopsis here on pradopoint.com for the benefit of other members.
Not Prados, Ive been involved with two Hilux installs now. The basic Hilux/Tacoma kit was used. The only issue faced being the ECU reflash as we couldn't find a dealer willing or able to help. In both cases aftermarket interceptor type piggy back ECU were used to make the required changes (ChipTorque - Exede @ about $1000AUS inc programing software)
The Hilux was sold in Australia in TRD Supercharged format by Toyota in limited numbers and the ECU can be obtained as a spare part but it's hideously expensive and I'm not even sure it's compatible with the Prado loom/connectors.
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]
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Who's going to take the plunge??? I just bought a boat so I'm out of the running. Does anyone know the shipping rate? You can get the smaller pully and tool to remove it in states as well. Also you can buy pre-programmed uni chip for the FJ Cruiser with S/C for around $600 US (plug and play).
Double_D[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map Processor
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