Official Supercharger Owner's Thread: Would you supercharge all over again?

[SUMOTOY]

give the man his due. He did find that info out lining that change on a government site. So what if it was from the original designers work. Finders keepers.

That's too funny! Don't pine, boost your truck, you can do it too! And you are right, I guess I should also give credit for the Sumotoy A/C Pressure Switch Aux Fan Mod back to Toyota because it was in the FSM all along. And the Sumotoy Zero-Boost Mods to Bosch, because they invented the bypass valve. And I'll be sure to declare mine, the FSM derived lockup torque converter mod. But, I will extend the offer to give you full credit for the 'Landtank Ignition-On Fuel Pump-on Mod', to help diagnose bad injectors. Er, once I figure how you did that with just the key...

Please finish your turbo install Rick, then the 'other' thread can be the "would you turbocharge all over again". Until then, I'm just a wingnut with 55k more boosted 80 experience than you, trying to get the topic back to the OP.



Scott J
94 FZJ80 Supercharged

 

[landtank]

Please finish your turbo install Rick, then the 'other' thread can be the "would you turbocharge all over again". Until then, I'm just a wingnut with 55k more boosted 80 experience than you, trying to get the topic back to the OP.



Scott J
94 FZJ80 Supercharged

you got me there. Designing a turbo system from the ground up pails in comparison to bolting on somebody else's design and driving the vehicle. Nicely done sir, nicely done in deed!

Kudo's to you

 

[Beowulf]

give the man his due.

Don't get me wrong Rick, I have a lot of respect for Scott's posts and his work. I really do. Getting past his condescending tone is tedious but I can deal with that in small doses.

However, self proclaiming something like that as the "Sumotoy mod" is a bit much doncha think? It is one thing if the group decides to start calling something the "Raventai temp gauge mod" or the "J-Moose rack" and yet another for someone to be so arrogant as to name some type of modification after themselves.

I could be wrong though....

-B-

 

[Buckru]

Don't get me wrong Rick, I have a lot of respect for Scott's posts and his work. I really do. Getting past his condescending tone is tedious but I can deal with that in small doses.

However, self proclaiming something like that as the "Sumotoy mod" is a bit much doncha think? It is one thing if the group decides to start calling something the "Raventai temp gauge mod" or the "J-Moose rack" and yet another for someone to be so arrogant as to name some type of modification after themselves.

I could be wrong though....

-B-

Couldn't have said it better.

Buck

 

[Grench]

So, does this mean I can claim the 'Grench' "Dual Trititium Marine Dial Dual Battery Switching System Embed in Grill to Radiator Gap"?

Heck, I could lay some sort of trademark fame claim on my license plate brackets (front and rear) because I did something different?

How about the 'Grench' "Stock Washer Bottle Placement Mod for Dual Batteries and Supercharger"? Actually, I'd have to credit my brother in law on that one, but since he isn't on the board it's mine right?

Oooh... I shouldn't forget the 'Grench' "Ongaro Submersible Marine Horn in ARB Bumper" mod.

And don't forget the friction based crank bolt pulley stabilizer... Oh, thats right, I haven't written that one up yet.

The fact is that we all have nifty different things that we've done with our trucks and *shared* the results. Unless you have invented a part that you're selling, there isn't much point in branding it other than stroking your own ego.

If, on the other hand, you DO have a product that you have invented, manufactured and are involved with the IH8MUD crowd for testing, refinement, troubleshooting, etc... Then YES it makes sense to carry a brand with it. This distinguishes it from other potential similar products.

Examples: Atlas's seat covers, George's LEDs, Landtank's seat extensions, Slee's control arms, etc...

No need to boost your own ego. If you're doing something worthwhile others will do it for you, assuming you haven't already done it. Then they'll just think you're .

 

[bpassmore]

Couldn't have said it better.



Buck

dittos

 

[Beowulf]

No need to boost your own ego. If you're doing something worthwhile others will do it for you

Good point and to illustrate what you said....

There is another modification well known in 80 circles. It is simply called the "Pin-7 mod". You don't hear it called "Cruiserdan's Pin-7 mod" do you? Probably not, but it was Dan that first did this mod on his personal truck many, many years ago. He shared the mod in a post on the now defunct SOR forum (Spector Off-Road Forum) back in 2002 or so. Dan didn't self-proclaim it the "Cruiserdan Pin-7 mod" either.

-B-

 

[SUMOTOY]

you got me there. Designing a turbo system from the ground up pails in comparison to bolting on somebody else's design and driving the vehicle. Nicely done sir, nicely done in deed!

I've done that too for other engines as well, but including designing a dual turbo system for the 80. After which I chose to go SC for what I researched were for the obvious benefits to me. Quite a few others have btdt before you, in design and application. I don't find adding a turbo to an engine to be rocket science either, I suppose that's what you are used to working on. But I promise to give you the same three beer salute when you get it done!

Don't get me wrong Rick, I have a lot of respect for Scott's posts and his work. I really do. Getting past his condescending tone is tedious but I can deal with that in small doses.

However, self proclaiming something like that as the "Sumotoy mod" is a bit much doncha think? It is one thing if the group decides to start calling something the "Raventai temp gauge mod" or the "J-Moose rack" and yet another for someone to be so arrogant as to name some type of modification after themselves.

I could be wrong though....

-B-

If the worst that happens with a couple specific mods I share, I declare them mine, life really can't be that bad. I'm not used to modifying vehicles for anyone other than me or someone paying me. You don't have to do the mod, or even recognize it's mine. You don't even need to read it or comment on it! They are quite easy to spot? When folks do recognize it's one of mine, then post up there was a problem with the install (like the relay part of the Press Switch Mod just a month ago), it makes for easy procedural reference. I got that concept from the Raventai temp guage mod a couple years ago.

I enjoy good tossing of ping pong balls in a thread. Seems a bit tangential given the OP. But recently got me thinking how ironic those posting to this thread without a Supercharger installed, couldn't "choose to do it all over again"

Scott J
'94 FZJ80 Supercharged

 

[Beowulf]

I got that concept from the Raventai temp guage mod a couple years ago.

And if you were astute you would notice that others including Tools, Darwood, and Landtank contributed significantly to the Raventai temp guage mod. You will also notice that Raventai NEVER refers to that mod as the "Raventai temp gauge mod." It was/is the group that chose to give him primary credit for that modification by referring to it with his userid.

I'm thinking the group could easily be swayed to refer to a couple of mods as the Pompus Prick PCV mod and the Arrogant Ass pressure switch mod. This might be fun coming up with new names.

-B-

 

[SUMOTOY]

And if you were astute you would notice that others including Tools, Darwood, and Landtank contributed significantly to the Raventai temp guage mod. You will also notice that Raventai NEVER refers to that mod as the "Raventai temp gauge mod." It was/is the group that chose to give him primary credit for that modification by referring to it with his userid.

I'm thinking the group could easily be swayed to refer to a couple of mods as the Pompus Prick PCV mod and the Arrogant Ass pressure switch mod. This might be fun coming up with new names.

-B-

I could care less if you read them, do them, or choose what you call them. I did the "Sumo" mods to my truck, explained why, and even took the time to post pics, something new to me coming to this forum. Then many times exhaustingly explained them, defended them, taken all the crap for them. I don't care if they get -0- views. I've also done several mods I haven't shared here. How bout you just do one B, I promise to call it yours If everyone contributes 1 mod, think of how good our trucks could be! I'm working on another today to add to my list, whatchu got? Pines and tar?

Scott J
94 FZJ80 Supercharged

 

[concretejungle]

well, this thread now officially sucks.... or blows. Wait, what are we talking about?

 

[Romer]

I How bout you just do one B,

he has, it's called the Saran Wrap mod

 

[cruiserdan]

he has, it's called the Saran Wrap mod

Sorry, not correct.


Originally described as "a big old plastic baggie".

He wouldn't meet us, he caught up to us on the way down. The whole time behind us he was on the radio saying "OK guys promise not to laugh.."

 

[Beowulf]

Originally described as "a big old plastic baggie".

Wrong again, dog breath. Robbie named it the "used condom mod." I might have invented it, but Robbie named it.

Maybe you perverts should start calling it the "Beo used condom mod".

-B-

 

[nicholas]

Oh man what has this thread become? Well at least there is some good info here. Perhaps we could cut the pertinent info out and post it into the S/C faq.

I never thought there would be mention of jimmy hats in this thread. But I guess we are talking about blown rigs here, like Concrete mentioned. no pun intended.

In the end, this thread served it's purpose. I was sitting on the fence about getting a S/C from Dan and this thread helped push me over. Glad I bought the S/C, would do it again.

 

[cruiserdan]

Wrong again, dog breath. Robbie named it the "used condom mod." I might have invented it, but Robbie named it.

Maybe you perverts should start calling it the "Beo used condom mod".

-B-

Oh yeah?


Well, I SAW IT FIRST!



Now that you mention it, it did look like a used........never mind.

 

[Romer]

Wrong again, dog breath. Robbie named it the "used condom mod." I might have invented it, but Robbie named it.

Maybe you perverts should start calling it the "Beo used condom mod".

-B-

Oh yeah?


Well, I SAW IT FIRST!



Now that you mention it, it did look like a used........never mind.

Nothing pretty about watching two old men battle over the internet.

Ok, enough chat. Keep it technical or move along to chat

 

[cruiserdan]

Yes Dear.....

 

[wileetoyote]

I for one would not have a SC again if I lived where the ambient temperature reached over 100 degrees.

My vote might not count because I dont have the 80 anymore...

Can you elaborate a little more on this? I'm debating pulling the trigger on one of the last sets of TRD SC (maybe?). My main use would be for towing a 5k lb. load up to Payson (Mog Rim) AZ from Chandler to escape the heat. I'm concerned that even with my cooling system in tip-top shape that I'd overheat. What were your issues with driving or towing the SC'd 80 when you owned it?

fwiw - I do have an aux pusher fan.

Any other SC'd 80's here in the Phx area?

Thx.
WET

 

[lockd80]

I cant answer for Landcruiserphil but I have a supercharged 95 LC with 285s, stock gears, 3 inch lift. aux fan, rodded brass radiator and blue clutch all installed by the previous owner. I tow a 3000 lb popup, 4 people, two 100lb dogs and all the camping gear from western washington to eastern washington several times a summer mostly in 65 to 90 degree heat.

My rig will get over 210 per my Scanguage if I run more than 2 or 3 lbs of boost for more than 15 min no matter what the ambient temp is. Depending which pass I go over and how fast the trafic is moving I may or may not have to pull over and let it cool off. If you know the area I have run Vantage hill, a long (40 miles I think) kinda steep hill @ 60mph and 90 degrees ambient with the LC right at 210 but it would cool right off as soon as I got out of the boost. I have also done steeper passes and had to stop often to cool off.

The Aux fan seems to help only a little. It effects the intake temp more than the water temp I am not sure why but it is probably due to more air circulation around the air filter.

The other variable I found is mounting 7 inch lights in front of the radiator will effect your cooling. I take mine off in the summer.

I have gone thrue my cooling system but have not changed the oil in my fan clutch or replaced the thermostat these are my next mods.

If you watch your boost and temps you will be fine you may just have to slow down to N/A speeds for a while to let things cool off.

My 2c

I love my SC!!!!