Yup, gotta be smog legal here in Cali or its a no go....
LANDTANK - SUPERCHARGER
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ears are perked....
For cali, maybe its easy enough to pull off to smog test.... then put back on for "off roading"
For cali, maybe its easy enough to pull off to smog test.... then put back on for "off roading"
TRD (aka Magnuson) already did the heavy lifting on the Cali EO Cert. All that groundwork can be used for this product. If this supercharger had an EO, it would not only play nice with Cali smog laws, but also alleviate any future liability the manufacturer holds for violating the EPA Clean Air act - which has not statute of limitations and covers all 50 states. Food for thought.
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the 93/94 trucks have their issues. The first is the pair valve. I know that Toyota originally provided parts to deal with that and I'm sure they could be recreated but I have no idea whats involved. The second is fueling. The VAF sensors top out just entering boost and then fueling is stagnant with no increase in delivery. This is easily overcome with something like the split second enricher that has a built in MAP sensor and runs 2 injectors. You set the point enrichment begins and by how much. Reviews have been favorable.
I think that once Toyota realized the lawsuit potential of their SC burning up customers engines they pulled that option off the shelf. And I have intention of opening myself up to that risk as well.
I will say this, my setup sits considerably higher on the head than the TRD unit and the compressor is physically smaller. Dealing with the pair system might not be as challenging.
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I bought what I feel is the smallest acceptable core from bell intercoolers and am going to try and get it in the build. Space is a premium under the hood and it's all about packaging. I used that particular compressor because of it's physical size. And that is pretty much the rule for everything in this build.
Toyota TRD Supercharger 3.4L CARB Sticker EO D-425-13 : 4Runner, Trucks | eBay
A new air inlet tube assembly is provided to connect the air filter housing to the throttle-body. Note, however, thatthis sticker explicitly calls out the 3.4L engine flavor. 2.2"/5.51" 4Runner, Lexus GX470.
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I’m sure they could make one for the 1FZ. Even possibly the Safari Turbo kit.
Ah, problem solved.
I would think a CA smog tech would look at the part number and know it’s been modified.
”Technically”, not legal unless approved. One can Google the original EO# to read the description on CARB’s PDF regarding the component and install description an inspector would use. Google images and such would likely out you. Time will tell on how the final product looks.
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I have a question for you guys. Since I'm drawing all these parts myself there is an opportunity to provide custom gaskets instead of using FPIG. If I was to do that what gasket material would you suggest or is it not even something to consider. One of the tools I have is a high precision cutting table and as of now I use it to check my drawings for accuracy to mating surfaces by cutting .024 sbs or even thicker corrugated board. So cutting a perfect fitting gasket isn't a problem and including 4 or 5 with the purchase would be no problem.
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the layout will be very similar but there won't be any cast pieces so it will look different.
I look forward to your good work.
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thanks, the particulars of this build is very close to the TRD setup. The MP90 pushes 90ci per rotation while the 100ax pushes 100ci per rotation. But the difference is mostly negated by the fact that the stock whipple pulley is 3.25" in diameter so the compressor spins slower. The 2 pluses for the whipple is that it is a screw style blower verses the roots style of the TRD. The whipple offers some efficiency benefits of a cooler charge and lower parasitic draw on the system. Whether or not that is noticeable I don't know.
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Hey Richard- Very interesting project. Sincere question: all of the latest development on this forum to increase horsepower has been on turbo systems. What do you see as the advantage of a blower versus a turbo? I am familiar with the promise of greater fuel efficiency from turbos at the cost of turbo lag. Is throttle response the main advantage of a blower? Thanks!
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I've driven Turbo cars and I'm not sure how that translates to an 80 but, they are a lot of fun especially when you are in the upper rpm and start to really spool. However I like the driving experience of a Super Charger better. I find it similar to driving a larger motor from right off the line.
And the above mentioned ease of install and de-install if it has to come to that. Drive into the garage Saturday morning and drive out Sunday afternoon.