If that's the case of TRD knowing of the problems of the current superchargers they should have a freaking recall and send the current owners replacements. If a company knows that all their current products are having the same problems and they are aware of the problems they suppose to have a recall.

 

theres not really a problem with all of the superchargers though.

and just because they decided to do it that way (if they infact did) then it just could be them listening and just wanting it to give more power and they realized that they cant do it. or they just want to see if vortech can make a nicer unit period.

or just to make it so that it can fit on all the models(tC/xD/xB2) with little changes in the install to make it more cost effective to them.
changing a design doesnt mean that the old one is overall a peice of ____, its not really.

^^ the above is if in fact the random statement is true about vortech doing the whole thing

 

we'll just have to wait and see if the statement is true or not. so many rumors going around about TRD switching to turbo and vortech building the complete supercharger kit now. only time well which one is true or not. back on topic, How happy are you with the TRD supercharger?

 

12,500 happy and trouble free miles on my s/c (note MOST s/c owners don't have problems). I did develop a dash rattle at certain RPMs after having it installed, but my dealer fixed that rattle and all is good.

 

I havent had any problems yet with my S/C. but I don't want any problems to come up. So I keep checking out my S/C. Making sure nothing is wrong with it.

 

Could you tell me what your dealer did to fix the dash rattle? I've had the supercharger since it came out and had this problem but never took it to a dealer to get it fixed

 

you all had dash rattling? I never heard of that.

 

why does everyone keep saying that the supercharger isnt available for the 07 tC yet?? I got a parts letter from my Regional Rep about 2 weeks ago stating that the blower and CAI is now available for the 07's

 

Can the 07 TRD CAI fit with the 07 TRD S/C or you still have to do custom work so it can fit?

 

doubt there will ever be a CAI for the supercharger, too much carb red tape.

and simplyscion everyone keeps saying that its not out yet cause TRD directly says that its not out yet.

 

LOL GM has CAI for the supercharger for the Cobalt, Anyway. I think if the 07 S/C was available two weeks ago someone would post it two weeks ago. TRDusa need to update their website. It haven't change in months. here is the link. http://trdusa.com/featuredpart.cfm?part=tcsupercharger

 

I had a similar problem. I thought it was the dash rattling but I now think its the exhaust manifold heat shield. I found a broken bolt that holds it on. What was your rattle like? All the time or certain RPMs? Mine is only at about 3500-4500 RPM and only when Im going a constant speed. It stops if I let off the gas and if I accelerate.

 

well GM isn't toyota
they had a _____ of a time just trying to get the carb sticker on the plain supercharger. thats one of the resons it took so long for them to release it.

 

I will find the PANT letter I received and post it up tommorow...I didnt look to far into it cause we dont sell to many superchargers here and the parts department will have more info on it than I do here in the sales department.

 

I know about S/C taking so long for it to come out because of the carb law.

 

yea, and i bet they will have just as hard to get it through with a CAI so i really dont think it'll happen.

 

Do anyone know the original spec of the supercharger for it not to pass the carb law test?

 

Yeah, sort of a weird thing. Couldn't take that buzzing anymore so, after having enough and not being able to locate the rattle/buzz myself, I gave up and took it to the dealer.

My buzzing happens at about 3200 to 4200 RPM, and sounds like it's coming from the driver's side vent and/or switch panel.

The tech found that the cover over/next to the heater core (on pass side) had a broken clip and was sitting there rattling. It picked up in frequency in the higher RPM range, becoming more noticeable at higher speeds. The sound was actually travelling up the vent tube, to the air vent on my side.

When the dealer told me this, I will admit I didn't believe that was what was causing the rattle. I had NO noise coming from the pass side. BUT...voila, the noise is now GONE and I am once again in love with driving this car!

Don't know if this will be your experience or not, but you might want to check. They said it looked like someone forced the cover on and in doing so, broke the clip. I took delivery of the car with 4 miles on the ODO so I know it has to have come to me like that.

Unfortunately, the dash had to be removed to get to the cover.

 

Hmm sounds very much like mine. I might have to go to the dealer and have them check it out.

 

This is the description of work the dealer gave me:

"Technician test drove vehicle and confirmed noise. Checked for TSBs none found. Removed the drivers side panel for the switches, noise still present. Removed the heater dash vent and test drove. Found noise coming from behind the dash. Removed the dash to the climiate controls. Test drove and found noise coming from heater core area. Technician removed further and found the panel next to the heater core loose. Added felt still unable to get rattle to stop. Found the clips not securing and part needing to be replaced."