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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Hey guys, a few weeks back I emailed URD USA regarding a supercharger application for the TC2. I finally got a response back. I was told they can do one if they get a vehicle for 6 weeks. I think they're out of MD. Email address is info@urdusa.com If someone is from MD, take the car there and see what they tell you.
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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their are planing s/c for tc2?
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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I don't think they'll mass produce anything but they said they can make one for our car.
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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@^%$

First test in my area and it's something they need for 6 weeks.

Wife was reading this over my shoulder and promptly replied "GTFO".

Other than the loss of my DD for 6 weeks, she has seen/heard of the issues with the TRD SC for the tC1.... lol I did not marry a dumb one.
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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@^%$

First test in my area and it's something they need for 6 weeks.

Wife was reading this over my shoulder and promptly replied "GTFO".

Other than the loss of my DD for 6 weeks, she has seen/heard of the issues with the TRD SC for the tC1.... lol I did not marry a dumb one.
Bearing issues right? Rebuilt SC's with way better bearings I heard are far more reliable.
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Supercharging was not problem..TRD used a poorly designed s/c on the gen1 Tc. I'd much rather have a s/c that was designed right vs. a turbo. You get a very broad powerband with a proper s/c setup. It may not peak as high as a turbo at the same boost level, but the power comes on sooner and smoother. Too bad I live too far from MD. I'd be all over it otherwise. This engine would be a beast with a s/c. Done right, it would probably keep the torque over 200 ft/lbs from 2k to redline.
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Seems this idea has been axed by the company, attempted to get the ball rolling, but they emailed back saying they won't be proceeding.
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That sucks. Thanks for following up.
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I tried with a couple places myself, no luck either. I might could squeeze out $3-3500 for boost, 4-5k is just too much. I am down to only one car payment and it is really nice.
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I like supercharger over the turbo!
Old Sep 8, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Has anyone tried...http://cms.kraftwerksusa.com/ ?
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Just emailed them.
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That could be fun... I may consider it if they bite.
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Just what I have been waiting for. I hope they go for it!
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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They seem to be Honda centric (even make a kit for the Fit!!!), but hope, pray, chant or whatever else you may do that they bite.
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Well, props to Kraftwerks for getting back to me quickly. Also gotta give the guy props for a well written email.

However, as nice as the presentation was, there wasn't much substance. Guy who emailed me said he emailed R&D suggesting doing a supercharger for the tC but that they'd have to finish up the current projects first. Sounds like no luck with them in the near future.
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I got a "no" from them a while back as well.. Come on aftermarket!! Not everyone wants a turbo!
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i play soccer with the sales director for scion in ottawa, he says that there will be a s/c from trd and i met the part devoloper. He claimed that there is a 95% chance one will be on the market..... i dunno
Old Oct 27, 2011 | 04:23 AM
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Any other info on the possibility of a TRD s/c?
Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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URD is an excellent company and Gadget is a top notch tuner. Perhaps if you guys could show enough interest, you could make something happen there. IT's gonna take more than a few interested parties to cover that kind of R&D. OTOH a properly designed turbo setup will embarrass an equivalent SC setup quite easily.



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