one thing I've wondered...if nitrous is illegal, why can you buy it pretty much anywhere?

 

I thought superchargers were able to safely give roughly a 50% increase in hp?

The stock Tundra 4.7 V8 makes 240hp, and with TRD supercharger it makes 350hp.
While that's not 50%, it's more than the Mustang supercharger mentioned above;
however, the TRD 4.7 V8 supercharger does cost $4500.00.

Question:
What would be a good formula for comparing power-to-weight ratios?

I see three factors in play: hp, torque and weight.
Torque helps put the weight in motion, and HP keeps it in motion... right?

( (HP/weight) + (Torque/weight) ) / 2 = power-to-weight ratio :?:

 

Everything boils down to power to weight ratio...

As for you guys wondering why the Mustang superchargers suck? Well it's just that, Mustangs suck! =)

 

now now, don't go saying that, some of us own mustangs like myself.

i just want to know how much the trd s/c is going to cost, anyone know??

 

Ok folks....this is right from the mouth of scion corporate...if you never see another post from me it's because I'm dead for spilling the beans.

TRD is not releasing a supercharger for the xA and xB. In 6-8 months they will release a turbo kit with an estimated 35hp gain!!!!! If it has a blowoff valve, I'm so there! That's all I know for now....expect some nice suprises at the LA autoshow though, for when they unveil the tC.

 

Great news--but one question...about the BOV...if it doesn't come with one, why wouldn't you just buy an aftermarket one...most kits don't come with one anyway, and especially OEM ones!

For me, it's gonna be a Greddy Type S...yummy.

 

duh!
lol. I'd definately put one in on my own, or maybe just buy that kit that makes it sound like you have a turbo! j/k

 

watching....

 

^ What?

Keep watching...

 

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good luck this thread ended back in 03

 

The sad part is that TRD did make a blower for the 1NZ, it just did not make it to the US. It was made for the Vitz in Europe.