Supercharger Possibility
07-19-2011, 10:49 PM
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Supercharger Possibility
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.
07-20-2011, 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.
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.
07-20-2011, 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.
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.
07-22-2011, 05:52 AM
#6
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.
08-10-2011, 08:52 PM
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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.
09-08-2011, 11:13 PM
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09-09-2011, 07:26 PM
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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.
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.
10-27-2011, 03:21 AM
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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
10-27-2011, 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.