Supercharged 1998

[hidesertfj40]

I found a 1998 with original trd supercharger installed when first bought. Original owner with 135k miles.

What do you guys think about superchargers and what do you think the price range is if its in very good condition?

 

[Nolan Sylvester]

All depends what you want to pay for it. Seems like a nice one owner truck. Look at it see what the guy wants.


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2005 Lexus LX470

 

[hidesertfj40]

Asking price is 11k.

Do superchargers present any mechanical risks?

 

[Nolan Sylvester]

As long as everything was maintained which it sounds like it was. Should be fine, I can say I'd love to have one


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2005 Lexus LX470

 

[suprarx7nut]

That's a pretty good asking price if it's clean.

A supercharger puts more stress on the engine in general. For me, the 100 is plenty powerful enough for highway and off road use. I've never needed more power, even climbing steep grades at or above timberline in Colorado.

The supercharger would be neat, but it's going to:
1. Suck more gasoline, lowering your range
2. Add some weight to an already heavy beast
3. Stress the motor more

Reliability is king for me so the supercharger doesn't really add much in my eyes. It'd be neat to have, but the 2UZ grunt is plenty for most folks.

I wouldn't pay much extra for it, but I wouldn't necessarily avoid it.

 

[White Stripe]

Usually superchargers need to be rebuilt every 100k. Also it is a good idea to have a piggyback ecm with a supercharger. If they don't have a piggyback then its probably been running lean for a while.

Asking price is 11k.

Do superchargers present any mechanical risks?

 

[White Stripe]

That's a pretty good asking price if it's clean.

A supercharger puts more stress on the engine in general. For me, the 100 is plenty powerful enough for highway and off road use. I've never needed more power, even climbing steep grades at or above timberline in Colorado.

The supercharger would be neat, but it's going to:
1. Suck more gasoline, lowering your range
2. Add some weight to an already heavy beast
3. Stress the motor more

Reliability is king for me so the supercharger doesn't really add much in my eyes. It'd be neat to have, but the 2UZ grunt is plenty for most folks.

I wouldn't pay much extra for it, but I wouldn't necessarily avoid it.

How is it going to add more weight?

 

[arcteryx]

The supercharger would be neat, but it's going to:
1. Suck more gasoline, lowering your range
2. Add some weight to an already heavy beast
3. Stress the motor more.

Besides the above, I believe you have to run premium fuel. You'll want to ask if the current owner used that.

 

[hidesertfj40]

Because of the supercharger, how many of you guys would buy it and how many would not?

 

[CharlieS]

If be a little cautious of opinions of people that have never owned a supercharged vehicle.

I had an 80 series with the TRD supercharger and it was awesome. The supercharger adds power everywhere across the power band, unlike a turbo which only adds boost at higher exhaust flow and suffers from boost lag. Fuel consumption is no worse unless you put your foot into it - all it is doing is compressing air to make better, more efficient combustion. The only downside is the extra cost of running super unleaded. It adds a ton of torque, which for me was most noticeable when towing. The TRD supercharger kits are a work of art.

I've also owned several non-supercharged 80s for comparison.

Not that it is terribly relevant, but I also have a factory supercharged Audi S4, so I'm clearly sold on the technology.

I have ever expectation that the TRD supercharger would be a great addition to the 100 series as well.

 

[Cannon88]

I run premium fuel anyway. I'd love a supercharger.

 

[bucfl]

I would love a SC! Never had one...

 

[hidesertfj40]

The question is; am I better off buying a higher mileage one or this one with sc and 135k miles?

 

[hidesertfj40]

How many miles did your 100 have?

If be a little cautious of opinions of people that have never owned a supercharged vehicle.

I had an 80 series with the TRD supercharger and it was awesome. The supercharger adds power everywhere across the power band, unlike a turbo which only adds boost at higher exhaust flow and suffers from boost lag. Fuel consumption is no worse unless you put your foot into it - all it is doing is compressing air to make better, more efficient combustion. The only downside is the extra cost of running super unleaded. It adds a ton of torque, which for me was most noticeable when towing. The TRD supercharger kits are a work of art.

I've also owned several non-supercharged 80s for comparison.

Not that it is terribly relevant, but I also have a factory supercharged Audi S4, so I'm clearly sold on the technology.

I have ever expectation that the TRD supercharger would be a great addition to the 100 series as well.

 

[Cannon88]

The question is; am I better off buying a higher mileage one or this one with sc and 135k miles?

If it's been taken care of, I wouldn't be scared off at all with the sc. Price seems good too with the mileage and the sc/rear locker(if it has it) are nice to have.

 

[mr111]

The SC only adds value and desirability. I believe very few people would look at it as a negative in any way.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

'98 requires premium regardless of SC. SC adds some wow factor, but I would look at the base vehicle and how it's been cared for. SC isn't very cool if your truck is in bad shape.

 

[i4c4lo]

I would suggest to buy it. 135,000 miles is a nice low mileage and probably maintained well.

I have a 1999 with a supercharger installed at 48,xxx miles and now has 230,xxx - no issues. I had the supercharger unit rebuilt at 200,000 miles.

I would do it again if given the chance. It doesn't add that much power but when you are altitude and loaded for a trip - it helps a lot.

 

[CharlieS]

How many miles did your 100 have?

2001 with 126k miles and counting.

 

[yotasavg]

'98 requires premium regardless of SC.

Hmmm never knew that... does everyone else run premium? I tried it at one point and noticed no difference. Been running on regular for a looooong time....