info on new FZJ80 SUPERCHARGERS finally

wakesetter · 07-11-08, 05:51 PM

OK so I have been given permission to release some info on the new release of superchargers for the fzj80. I have been telling you guys to wait it out if you want one but could not give out much info. As I said before, a very close family member works in the supercharger industry and has told me about this but asked me not to let out too much info until now.

He told me yesterday that there are 100 superchargers being made right now. As soon as they are done they will ship out. He estimates this will be early in August. They will be available through TRD distributors (dealerships?). They have already fitted one to a truck and they are ready to go. I missed getting a free supercharger by a hair. Damn it!!!!

So all of you that have been complaining about not being able to get one, get your wallet ready. I don't know if there will be another run or not. Probably depends on the success of the first run. Let me know if you have specific questions and I MIGHT be able to get answers for you.

cruiserdan · 07-11-08, 06:25 PM

The price point has not been released but I anticipate it to be ~4,000 bucks.

wakesetter · 07-11-08, 06:29 PM

figured that you would post up on this quickly Cdan. From what I have heard that is about right on the price. When are you expecting some to come in? How many did you guys order?

cruiserdan · 07-11-08, 06:41 PM

I have not placed any orders yet.

BS walks and money talks. We'll see how bad the squeaky wheels want to spend that much.

cruiserdan · 07-11-08, 06:45 PM

I hate it when I get things backwards.

In any event it takes a special client to spend 4 grand on a truck thats worth 4 grand just to make it go faster on $5.00 a gallon premium.

treerootCO · 07-11-08, 06:55 PM

I won't believe it until I can buy one.

cruiserdan · 07-11-08, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by -Spike-

Dan, you've been hittin' the bottle early this afternoon.

Or maybe your fingers are swollen from taking too many orders.

-Spike

I'm on hour 11 going straight through without a break and I'm at the back counter on a retarded KeY BrOad...........

matt49 · 07-11-08, 07:10 PM

have they done anything to them to suit the 93-94's ?

wakesetter · 07-11-08, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by matt49

have they done anything to them to suit the 93-94's ?

Not to my knowledge.

wakesetter · 07-11-08, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdan

In any event it takes a special client to spend 4 grand on a truck thats worth 4 grand just to make it go faster on $5.00 a gallon premium.

you are right. It's funny. I asked about that and about the business in general. My "uncle" told me that they really serve a small percentage of the population, but that most of the automobiles that the superchargers go onto are expensive toys and that the people that can afford them aren't really gonna be hurt by the current economy. Now the cruiser crowd might be a little different. Alot of these trucks are daily drivers that, like you mentioned, are worth about as much as the supercharger. It seems like most of the regulars here are not the upper class, but middle class folks who love their 80. I believe that a good chunk of the superchargers being made will go oversees, particularly teh middle east, where there are lots more 80's and tehy "need" the power a little more. gas not such a concern there either. It will be interesting to see how they move. I will check back in a month or so and see where they are shipping most of them. The $$$ for premium is the main reason that I am not dying to get one, even at a discount.

george_tlc · 07-11-08, 07:33 PM

Not sure what the pain is for Premium. Seems like (at least here) it has remained 10c/gal over mid grade and 20c/gal over standard grade.

So, instead of say 4.50/gal it is 4.70/gal. That's a much smaller 'premium' than 2.20/gal versus 2.40/gal.

Anyhow, I already have a s/c back when they were around $2.9k each.

cheers,
george.

matt49 · 07-11-08, 08:11 PM

noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!11

total bs, i should've bought a 95-97,

they're not retooling it at all? did they not realize the shortcomings with the design with the 93-94's...no added injector.

hmmmmmmmmmm, you've dashed my dreams

oh well, maybe in another 5 years

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakesetter

Not to my knowledge.

CodyRx7 · 07-12-08, 05:52 AM

<"special" client.....getting in line.

tucsonlx · 07-12-08, 07:37 AM

So are these 50 state legal also? Same design as the old ones? Any differences? I knew I was working my ass off for a reason

gnx7 · 07-12-08, 12:33 PM

When someone finally gets one of these installed..... can they take it to an AWD dyno and get some numbers?

I want to go to an AWD dyno with my ball bearing GT35R turbo setup here in the next couple of months to see how it does as well. Would be a good comparison.... The exhaust is 3" off the turbo then necked down to 2.5" into the stock cat back with factory cats/exhaust. Hoping to have my fabricator create a 3" electric cutout before the necking down portion....

I'm running 10psi currently.....

This 6,000lb truck scoots!

Ting · 07-12-08, 03:06 PM

Or you can buy one with already installed. Installation will add another 2-3 grands unless you are going to install it yourself.

landtank · 07-12-08, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnx7

When someone finally gets one of these installed..... can they take it to an AWD dyno and get some numbers?

I want to go to an AWD dyno with my ball bearing GT35R turbo setup here in the next couple of months to see how it does as well. Would be a good comparison.... The exhaust is 3" off the turbo then necked down to 2.5" into the stock cat back with factory cats/exhaust. Hoping to have my fabricator create a 3" electric cutout before the necking down portion....

I'm running 10psi currently.....

This 6,000lb truck scoots!

While designing my turbo project I came out with the same turbo and a hot side AR of .82. At 10 psi it calculates to @ 450hp. But that would assume proper fuel management.

What AR did you use on the hot side and how soon does it start to spool?

Romer · 07-12-08, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landtank

While designing my turbo project I came out with the same turbo and a hot side AR of .82. At 10 psi it calculates to @ 450hp. But that would assume proper fuel management.

What AR did you use on the hot side and how soon does it start to spool?

New thread please

matt49 · 07-12-08, 06:12 PM

cruiserdan! can u chime in on this, any changes to suit the 93-94's

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakesetter

Not to my knowledge.

SBFJ60FIG · 07-15-08, 01:17 AM

So I've got a connection at the local Toyo dealer, so would it be that once these are available that I'd be able to scoop one up? And what's the deal will my connection have to be standing there ready to add it to his daily order at just the right moment?

Geez, it's like we're getting concert tickets here....

reffug · 07-15-08, 03:18 AM

4K wow.......................................

guess my Safari is just gaining value like a quality blue chip stock.

F0RSAKEN · 07-15-08, 03:20 AM

Definitely not worth 4g's IMO. I'd much rather build a far more efficient turbo kit myself for half that (pulled that fraction out of my a$$).

wakesetter · 07-15-08, 08:32 AM

I believe that they are shipping to toyota next week and that your dealer will be able to order after that. I don't think they are gonna fly out the door too horribly fast. But if you really want one i would not wait months for it.

cruiserdan · 07-15-08, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F0RSAKEN

Definitely not worth 4g's IMO. I'd much rather build a far more efficient turbo kit myself for half that (pulled that fraction out of my a$$).

By all means, do so.

SBFJ60FIG · 07-15-08, 09:47 AM

So Wakesetter, do you know if the dealers are aware of the release of the parts?

Seems odd that they'd make more of them but not have formal channels to disseminate the info huh?

I'll call my Toyota pal in the next few days to see if he can find anything out for me....

Thanks for the info!

Jason

cruiserdan · 07-15-08, 09:50 AM

Toyota does not usually release accessory information until product is availabe at the depot level.

When it hits there will be a PANT (Parts and Accessory News Today) bulletin emailed to the dealer body. It's up to the dealer parts managers to open them and read them. You would be surprised how many go unopened.

Atoyot1031 · 07-15-08, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F0RSAKEN

Definitely not worth 4g's IMO. I'd much rather build a far more efficient turbo kit myself for half that (pulled that fraction out of my a$$).

I guess they didn't reintroduce them for you. I'd really love to see someone put together a complete turbo kit for $2,000. I can't remember what Christo wanted for his turbo kit, but IIRC, it was in excess of $4,000.

If you lived at 8,000 ft. and regularly pulled a camper or at least had your vehicle weighed down in excess 6,500 lbs., you might see things differently. Of course, that's why I already have one!

cruiserdan · 07-15-08, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atoyot1031

I can't remember what Christo wanted for his turbo kit, but IIRC, it was in excess of $4,000.

Twice that by the time it's installed.

07-11-08, 05:51 PM	#1
wakesetter IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 201	info on new FZJ80 SUPERCHARGERS finally OK so I have been given permission to release some info on the new release of superchargers for the fzj80. I have been telling you guys to wait it out if you want one but could not give out much info. As I said before, a very close family member works in the supercharger industry and has told me about this but asked me not to let out too much info until now. He told me yesterday that there are 100 superchargers being made right now. As soon as they are done they will ship out. He estimates this will be early in August. They will be available through TRD distributors (dealerships?). They have already fitted one to a truck and they are ready to go. I missed getting a free supercharger by a hair. Damn it!!!! So all of you that have been complaining about not being able to get one, get your wallet ready. I don't know if there will be another run or not. Probably depends on the success of the first run. Let me know if you have specific questions and I MIGHT be able to get answers for you. __________________ 95 fzj80, Factory Locked, CDL, Pin 7, Hankook 285 Dynapro m/t looking for used OME lift

07-11-08, 06:25 PM	#2
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,051	The price point has not been released but I anticipate it to be ~4,000 bucks. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

07-11-08, 06:29 PM	#3
wakesetter IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 201	figured that you would post up on this quickly Cdan. From what I have heard that is about right on the price. When are you expecting some to come in? How many did you guys order? __________________ 95 fzj80, Factory Locked, CDL, Pin 7, Hankook 285 Dynapro m/t looking for used OME lift

07-11-08, 06:41 PM	#4
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,051	I have not placed any orders yet. BS walks and money talks. We'll see how bad the squeaky wheels want to spend that much. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

07-11-08, 06:45 PM	#5
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,051	I hate it when I get things backwards. In any event it takes a special client to spend 4 grand on a truck thats worth 4 grand just to make it go faster on $5.00 a gallon premium. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car. Last edited by cruiserdan; 07-11-08 at 06:52 PM.

07-11-08, 06:55 PM	#6
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,593	I won't believe it until I can buy one. __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

07-11-08, 07:10 PM	#8
matt49 IH8MUD APPRENTICE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: delta bc TLCA# 17562 Posts: 249	have they done anything to them to suit the 93-94's ? __________________ MATT, 94 FZJ80, LOCKED, OEM SUBTANK WITH GAUGE CLUSTER, OME HEAVIES, MARKS4WD OVERHEAD CONSOLE, AFRICAN OUTBACK ROOF RACK, EEZI AWN TENT 1400, SLEE DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM WITH RED TOP OPTIMA'S, JDM AUX FAN, SLEE FOG-LIGHT HARNESS................MORE TO COME

07-11-08, 07:33 PM	#11
george_tlc IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunnyvale, CA TLCA# 8068 Posts: 231	Not sure what the pain is for Premium. Seems like (at least here) it has remained 10c/gal over mid grade and 20c/gal over standard grade. So, instead of say 4.50/gal it is 4.70/gal. That's a much smaller 'premium' than 2.20/gal versus 2.40/gal. Anyhow, I already have a s/c back when they were around $2.9k each. cheers, george. __________________ where ever you go, there you are.... '97 S/C White CE, locked^3, sliders,arb,kaymar, m12000,dual batteries, LEDs, etc..... ki6ibx http://www.george4wd.taskled.com

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CodyRx7 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 1,811	<"special" client.....getting in line. __________________ 97 LX450 - Champagne Silver / 161k / 5.29s / ARB lockers F/R 39" Michelin XML tires, 8" coils / L shocks, 1.5" wheel spacers, Slee caster plates, ARB rack & Safari Snorkel, 60 ARB bullbar, custom sliders, dual swingout rear bumper, Overland RTT on a Monster M100 trailer Copper State Cruisers #045

07-12-08, 07:37 AM	#14
tucsonlx IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 93	So are these 50 state legal also? Same design as the old ones? Any differences? I knew I was working my ass off for a reason

07-12-08, 12:33 PM	#15
gnx7 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 525	When someone finally gets one of these installed..... can they take it to an AWD dyno and get some numbers? I want to go to an AWD dyno with my ball bearing GT35R turbo setup here in the next couple of months to see how it does as well. Would be a good comparison.... The exhaust is 3" off the turbo then necked down to 2.5" into the stock cat back with factory cats/exhaust. Hoping to have my fabricator create a 3" electric cutout before the necking down portion.... I'm running 10psi currently..... This 6,000lb truck scoots! __________________ '97 LX450 triple lock'd, OME 2.5s, 285 MT, MTsliders,4x4Labs bumper, BBGT35R turbo kit '84 FJ60 OME 2" lift, 33's "Mr. Hanky" PROJECT: road race RX-7/LS7/T56 575rwhp 10.5@140mph goal '93 RX-7/LS1/T56 440rwhp/2800lbs 1.13gs 11.41@127.4mph SOLD '87 RX-7/Buick GN power - 11.6@115mph R.I.P.

07-12-08, 03:06 PM	#16
Ting IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,172	Or you can buy one with already installed. Installation will add another 2-3 grands unless you are going to install it yourself. __________________ 1996 Kazu 96 LX450, 97LX450

07-15-08, 01:17 AM	#20
SBFJ60FIG IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago! Posts: 282	So I've got a connection at the local Toyo dealer, so would it be that once these are available that I'd be able to scoop one up? And what's the deal will my connection have to be standing there ready to add it to his daily order at just the right moment? Geez, it's like we're getting concert tickets here.... __________________ '97 LX-450-TRD Supercharger sitting on the garage floor '88 FJ62 rustbucket power accessory donor 4 the '87, ...was put to death 8/16/08, R.I.P. Still got the motor and misc parts though!!! '87 FJ60, 350, NV4500, EFI, SOLD July '08, Happily hitting trails in S/W Colorado now! '96 civic EX 4DR 5SP

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reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,777	4K wow....................................... guess my Safari is just gaining value like a quality blue chip stock. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

07-15-08, 03:20 AM	#22
F0RSAKEN IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 227	Definitely not worth 4g's IMO. I'd much rather build a far more efficient turbo kit myself for half that (pulled that fraction out of my a$$). __________________ '97 Lexus LX450 - CDL/7 Pin \| Factory cup holder \| Black LX wheels \| 305/70 Toyo M/T \| Optima Redtop \| Auto-Up mod \| George's LEDs \| 1.5" Spacers \|

07-15-08, 08:32 AM	#23
wakesetter IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 201	I believe that they are shipping to toyota next week and that your dealer will be able to order after that. I don't think they are gonna fly out the door too horribly fast. But if you really want one i would not wait months for it. __________________ 95 fzj80, Factory Locked, CDL, Pin 7, Hankook 285 Dynapro m/t looking for used OME lift

07-15-08, 09:47 AM	#25
SBFJ60FIG IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago! Posts: 282	So Wakesetter, do you know if the dealers are aware of the release of the parts? Seems odd that they'd make more of them but not have formal channels to disseminate the info huh? I'll call my Toyota pal in the next few days to see if he can find anything out for me.... Thanks for the info! Jason __________________ '97 LX-450-TRD Supercharger sitting on the garage floor '88 FJ62 rustbucket power accessory donor 4 the '87, ...was put to death 8/16/08, R.I.P. Still got the motor and misc parts though!!! '87 FJ60, 350, NV4500, EFI, SOLD July '08, Happily hitting trails in S/W Colorado now! '96 civic EX 4DR 5SP

07-15-08, 09:50 AM	#26
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,051	Toyota does not usually release accessory information until product is availabe at the depot level. When it hits there will be a PANT (Parts and Accessory News Today) bulletin emailed to the dealer body. It's up to the dealer parts managers to open them and read them. You would be surprised how many go unopened. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.