4.7 Bullet Supercharger on LC100 (4 Viewers)

[ZRTactical]

I've contacted Bullet and they assured their kit is reliable and they actually have it in stock. Looking for feedback and any long term reviews from anyone that has one. My LC100 is not my daily and has 211k on it (2002).

Any experience on install, tuning, etc. I'm just worried about Support if I run into install issues.

100 Series 4.7 V8 2UZFE - Bullet Cars and 4WD - Australia’s Leading Supercharger Specialist

bulletcars.com

 

[J1000]

Looks awesome. Much want. It says you need to have a "tunable chip" to make it run right. You can search my posts for "MAP ECU" it is a piggyback ECU that allows this type of tuning.

You might be able to get by with just an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and/or fuel injector upgrade to get the fuel right under partial throttle. From what I've experienced and read the 2UZ computer can compensate a lot under WOT but it's partial throttle where it sticks tighter to the stock fuel map. Increasing fuel pressure or injector size is a good way to trick the ECU into spraying more fuel when you need it and long term trims bring WOT under control. Also the 2UZ has lots of control over the ignition timing and gets it to the optimum setting for whatever you're doing. I've seen over 20 degree swing from hot and heavy running 85-octane fuel to cold and light running E85 fuel. The knock control is very good so I think you just need to worry about fuel.

Or something

 

[newbielx470]

Does installation of this kit require opening the engine? Thinking about adding this type of kit (and changing the starter) in case if I need to rebuild the engine in the future.
Also could this type of kit result MPG penalty or smog check issue?
Thanks!

 

[ZRTactical]

It's bolt on. I'm sure you won't see any better mileage and will require premium. We are a no smog/inspection state so that's of no concern

 

[Roosevelt T]

So 7600 + shipping + sourcing your own tune? Is that where you are at?

 

[ZRTactical]

So 7600 + shipping + sourcing your own tune? Is that where you are at?

No its about 8700 ahipped with their piggyback ecu.

 

[Roosevelt T]

No its about 8700 ahipped with their piggyback ecu.

Gotcha. Being that there's zero other options, doesn't seem too bad.

I'd rather do an LS swap, but it would be a lot harder.

 

[PaulBunyan303]

 

[J1000]

Definitely not legal in CA.

 

[newbielx470]

Definitely not legal in CA.

Thanks for the info. Would swapping in a 5.7L 3UR-FE (+ trans) legal in CA (or any smog-strict states)?

 

[J1000]

Thanks for the info. Would swapping in a 5.7L 3UR-FE (+ trans) legal in CA (or any smog-strict states)?

Just be happy you can still own an LX in CA and figure out how to move before they take it away from you.

 

[J1000]

Another option for an Australian supercharger for the 2UZ is Elate. Compatible with VVTI and non-VVTI. Intercooled and non-intercooled options. They also sell a W2A heat exchanger kit with all the hardware and tubing and electric pump and it undercuts the Bullet by about $2k USD. Uses the same Harrop blower as the Bullet but has a front facing intake.

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Looking at supercharging your 3UZ-FE powered machine but not sold on using an used OEM unit or perhaps you are looking for a new, more efficient charger produced by a company that knows exactly how a charger should be built? If so then we have you covered! ELATE is stoked on being able to offer...

elatemfg.com

 

[J1000]

Elate just told me that last week was the cut off for Harrop blowers til next year so likely if you haven't already ordered then you'll have to wait.

Luckily I already placed my order

 

[ZRTactical]

Theirs requires hood modification if you run an intercooler. Leaning towards Bullet. Just hoping to find someone with firsthand experience on the tune

 

[Pulgasari]

Going to resurrect this thread because I'm curious if anyone has supercharged their 2UZ recently using anything other than a TRD kit

 

[Berkut10r]

Going to resurrect this thread because I'm curious if anyone has supercharged their 2UZ recently using anything other than a TRD kit

Damn you! Now I am going to be all hot and bothered, this is has been an on-going issue for me.

 

[J1000]

Part way through my Elate install. I guess they forgot to include some parts so I'm waiting but so far I'm seriously impressed with the hardware.

I don't believe the new version requires hood modification anymore. They redesigned it so the throttle body fits on the front and it uses the stock intake tube and air box now.

You do have to modify the water neck slightly, however.

I went for the full setup with intercooler.

 

[savirc]

subd

 

[MongooseGA]

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This

 

[DoughNut]

This

Do it. I dare you.