hello, i just started thinking about s/c and i have a few questions
what is the ave HP gain for a s/c?
How much is an instal for a TRD s/c at a dealer?
toyota will take care of any problems if it is under warranty, correct?
a TRD s/c doesnt void warranty when it remains stock, correct?
Does a s/c require engine management such as turbos do?

thanks guys, ill prob have more in a few days

 

1.what is the ave HP gain for a s/c? weak sauce

2.How much is an instal for a TRD s/c at a dealer? an arm and leg

3.toyota will take care of any problems if it is under warranty, correct? not always

4.a TRD s/c doesnt void warranty when it remains stock, correct? correct

5.Does a s/c require engine management such as turbos do? only if its serial number ends in 3

 

If you just started thinking about it, paw through the supercharger info thread thats stickied at the top.

 

Seriously though..

what is the ave HP gain for a s/c?
average gain is 40 HP, but you will feel much more Torque to the wheels, the kind that pushes your head back

How much is an instal for a TRD s/c at a dealer?
I paid 950 to get it installed, i live in chicago area, out West, have heard of 650, but them dealers have done more installs than out here, call around and check to make sure that they have done them before, you really don't want to be the guinea pig, the dealer i went to have done 5 including mine

toyota will take care of any problems if it is under warranty, correct?
To a point, as long as it is stock and you dont' change anything, but from what i heard it can be a hassle. Thank god i personally know the region manager of Scion

a TRD s/c doesnt void warranty when it remains stock, correct?
Doesn't void at all, if you keep it stock,

Does a s/c require engine management such as turbos do?
When done by the dealer they upload a new tune to the stock ECU for fuel management, no need for a piggyback

I have had my S/C for about a month now, i love how it feels, and how much of a difference it makes when you hit the gas. I also did my research, the S/C was sitting in my living room for a month before i went to get it installed, I read many threads on it, knowing wha t the limitations on it was. Also talked to Jeremy of Garage1217, he gave me lots of good info on the supercharger itself.

 

awesome. hes doing my interior lights now so maybe ill talk to him... im not going for huge numbers just want a little more goo ewith the warranty still cuz my car is brand new. lol. But 950 for install issss alootttt!! jesus. lol thanks guys.... how about gauges? wideband isnt needed cuz its totally different from turbo right? sorry i know my stuff with turbos but not as much for s/c's...

 

you can put all them gauges in there if you want.. not necessary though if you ask me, it would just add some bling to the car.. the only thing i might do is the TRD boost gauge, other than that, i don't want a whole pillar of gauges

 

Awesome. thanks ragingbull.

 

i thought u were going turbo....
for s/c just keep it stock u will be fine!!

 

lol, idn what im doing yet... just wanna be informed about s/c too! ya dig!!!

 

Also, if i buy a used S?C with like 3 k miles, would scion not do the warranty with that cuz it used, or should it not make a difference? I shot scion an email, and as i wait for theire response i figure id get opinions on here!

 

there wont be any warrenty on the used supercharger

 

nope.. no warrenty.. has to be new in sealed box for warrenty, so that means, if and when you order it (TRDSparks.com **Shameless Plug) do not open it. Unfornatly mine was open because i got it from Scion Corp from a raffle. But I was still good.

 

You should change the title of this post, because your in fact not in the supercharged world, your just dabbling around outside it curious about whats on the inside.

 

well that sucks. I wish i could make it look new, cuz i didnt wanna spend that much for a new 1.. oh well, guess im not gunna s/c than... Oh well.. i need to have my warranty! lol


and sorry kikcaffine, sorry! =)

 

I called a dealer today, and they said if i install a used s/c that it wont void my warranty on my car, the actual s/c wont have any warranty. you think this is a bad route to take?

 

do it..

Just before you install the used S/C, get it rebuild with new bearings and seals.

 

u think? Im just nervous the s/c will break than ill be outta luck.. id just have to swap old parts back on right? i do get old aprts when i do the install correct?

 

do i have to go to the same dealer i bought the car from or any scion dealer?

 

do i have to go to the same dealer i bought the car from or any scion dealer to install the s/c?

 

any scion dealer would do it!!