has anyone here installed the MMW header after they got the TRD S/C (well any header for that matter) ? is it hard to work around the supercharger or is there more room than there seems to be in the pictures?

 

it is VERY difficult to work around the SuperCharger. Your best bet is to install the header first, and then install the supercharger.

 

Scion-ce had his MMW header installed by one of my techs AFTER he had the s/c
the tech wasn't very happy with that, PITA
put the header on first if possible

 

the thing i'm worried about is the dealer giving me crap about it when they install the supercharger.... hmmmm...

 

depends on the dealer, but if its a non-mod happy dealer, yes you will get crap for it
and they will most likely document that in your file for future ref.

 

You will also completely lose your warranty on the S/C

 

well it pays to have friends who work in the service dept.
<<<

 

well i don't know if either of the dealers near me will be easy or hard to deal with since I've only had to go there for scheduled service (i've gone to both) If anyone has had experiences with Haley Toyota and/or McGeorge Toyota here in Richmond VA any insight would be most appreciated...

 

i have never heard of Haley, but have heard of McGeorge
and nothing bad was heard about them, they should be easy to deal with

 

i did it myself.

would i do it again ? no

 

not fun, is it

 

amen

 

good answer
or else!

 

takes skills

i had another car to use so i toke my time.

biggest hurdles are
1. stripped sensor
2. trd heat shield

 

my techs hurdle was he accidently blew the alternator fuse (im i remember)
and i had to keep the car in our garage overnight to get one

 

The TRD heatshield was a biscuit! Had Bandit's tech cut the damn thing off.

and yes, he did blow the alternator fuse...and was nice enough to give me a ride home.

 

well, hes nice when hes gettin money out of it

 

With enough time motion and pressure anything can be done. I wouldn't suggest it because of legal and warranty issues but it's your call.

 

HighlanderMac said - "You will also completely lose your warranty on the S/C"

Aftermarket headers void your warranty?

Please say it aint so.

 

If you have a S/C it will void the warranty on the S/C if you add an aftermarket header to the car.