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Toyota's TRD supercharges the Tundra and Sequoia

 
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Toyota's TRD supercharges the Tundra and Sequoia

Toyota's TRD supercharges the Tundra and Sequoia

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Not widely recognized as a performance parts leader, but rapidly becoming one, TRD (Toyota Racing Development) has revealed a supercharger system for its Tundra and Sequoia pickup and SUV. Featuring the same basic Eaton four-lobe system found in the Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR-1, the new supercharger boosts the company's 5.7L V8 to 504hp (376kW) and 550lb-ft of torque (742Nm) maximum output.

The supercharger, which Toyota calls the TRD 5.7L 3UR Supercharger System, is a Roots-type unit that can deliver up to 8.5psi while remaining legal for the street and any state's emissions tests. Toyota also offers a warranty on the system if its installed by a Toyota dealer, either adding a full year of unlimited-mileage coverage for the unit or including it in the remainder of any existing new-car warranty, whichever is longer.

TRD already makes a wide range of superchargers for its other cars and trucks, including the Tacoma and FJ Cruiser, which share a 4.0L V6 engine, and the Scion tC and xB, which share a 2.4L four-cylinder, reports InsideLine. Output for the V6 is increased to 304hp (226kW) while the four-banger is boosted to 200hp (149kW).


GM Performance Parts, Ford Racing and Mopar still sit in front of TRD in the U.S. based on sales volume of performance parts. However, the company has only really been pushing its offerings for a little more than three years now, since TRD came under control of the company's U.S. operations.





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  1. Layne Posted: 8/7/2008 12:58pm PDT

    Hmm I wonder how much this engine weighs? It might be great for engine swaps if it's not too heavy.
     
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  2. Gus Posted: 8/7/2008 5:18pm PDT

    I'm just not sure why anyone would want to do this. I mean talk about guzzling some serious fuel!
    These engines are already fine for towing the maximum these vehicles are rated for, and if you're looking for a performance vehicle I can think of better ideas than a truck.

    If you want to injuect some fun into the Toyota line (of which there is currently zero) bring back the Supra and maybe another sports car.
     
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  3. chris Posted: 8/7/2008 8:07pm PDT

    gus: ford lightning and dodge SRT10 ram. there will be more fuel wasted by others.. some where.. for sure.

    my question is.. who really wants a hopped up version of the shittiest truck on the market?
     
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  4. Linnas Posted: 8/8/2008 1:45am PDT

    who needs that? They would make use of 500 hp in a BIT different car.
     
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  5. Wizards Lore Posted: 8/10/2008 10:20pm PDT

    GUS - supercharging saves fuel as opposed to naturally aspirated and turbocharged, when comparing equivalent output levels.

    Supercharged Hilux would be nice :d
     
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