Supercharger for 1KD D4D?

[condello8]

Hey i was just wondering if you can fit a super charger to a 3.0L diesel in a 2010 hilux sr
And if you can wat is the best way about going about it

[Hilux Max]

Yes you can...the TRD Hilux is a supercharged V6....do a search and there are a couple other threads on the topic.

[jap]

Condello,

Are you referring to the 3 litre Diseasel or the 4 litre Petrol engine?

[condello8]

Sorry I meant Tha 3.0L diesel

[Hilux Max]

Titled edited for clarity and fiorst post fixed.

I dont see why you couldnt do it.....you would have even more torque from lower down the rev range...pretty much for the get go...you wouldnt have any turbo lag or turbo heat associated problems.

Im assuming cost would be the main reason toyota fitted a turbo instead of a supercharger IMO.

[jap]

Im assuming cost would be the main reason toyota fitted a turbo instead of a supercharger IMO.

That or the turbo they used is less harsh on the drivetrain = less stress.
Could be a combination of the two?

[john253a]

Eaton m90 would be my choice if i were doing it,
custom inlet and extractors, is away you go.

But if your not that handy in fab work idd look at side mount chargers, something like the 'v-1 T trim'

More to point is why do you want a supercharger, you could do a series twin turbo set up and element 99% of lag, this is the most common diesel HP turbo set up

[Bull]

Be interesting to see. Have you seen the 6.5 V8 Chev diesel supercharged?
Gets up over the turbo version.

[jap]

Eaton m90 would be my choice if i were doing it,
custom inlet and extractors, is away you go.

But if your not that handy in fab work idd look at side mount chargers, something like the 'v-1 T trim'

More to point is why do you want a supercharger, you could do a series twin turbo set up and element 99% of lag, this is the most common diesel HP turbo set up

You can mount the eaton anywhere you would put a vortech

[condello8]

Ok thanks so do you guys no wat type or brand or any kits that would suite ?

[condello8]

Sorry didn't read posts befor I put my last one up . So the eaton mp90 is the way to go ?

[condello8]

And the reason for charger is because I'm sick of turbo lag on long road trips and wouldnt mind some more power wen spending time up Tha bush

[tasibrett]

I am not against superchargers as such, I have one on my 1HZ for over 15 years and it great, but have you tried a fuel chip, exhaust upgrade ?

[john253a]

If your only doing it for lag idd run 2 turbos in series
1 small 1 large and it will end up being cheaper to set up.
But if your dead set on blown and don't mine the wine that goes with it try calling capa they do all the vortex and eaton range
For easy of installation idd look at the vortex v-1 T trim it's rated for around 26 psi constant,

[condello8]

No I havnt yet my lux is completely still stock. I was recommended to put a chip in with Tha charger and I had planned on doin the exhaust at Tha same time. So does anyone have recommendations on a charger that will work good with a chip an exhaust

[tasibrett]

No I havnt yet my lux is completely still stock.

You should get in contact with Rod at VMN http://www.vehiclemods.net.au/index.php
and see how good your lux can be with a good chip and exust, it will amaze you the difference.
When mine was still under warranty, I would have to pull up on the side of the road and put the chip back on after it was serviced as it is such a dog without it.

[ultimate]

I have a supercharged (Petrol) Prado and love it but probably wouldn't do the same to a Diesel Hilux. The common rail diesels are so much easier to modify and can produce the same amount, If not more power than what the supercharger would. I had to hang my head in Shame when Borngeek from the triton forum flogged my Prado in a friendly drag. He's running a Sprint Booster and ChipIt module with some custom tunes and other goodies. Easily pushing 60% more power than standard and has another topic secret mod on the way. The total cost of his mods would be will under the price of the Supercharger and the performance is incredible to say the least.

If you really want to do it, I would work on the Turbos like Jap suggested or just get a good chip and exhaust combination for noticeable power gains on and off road. We only run a Steinbauer, Exhaust and Sprint Booster on ours and I can't see us ever needing more than what we've got.

[condello8]

thanks everyone for tha info i appreciate it
which ever way i go with it i will put wat iv done on my shed for everyine to look at
cheears again

[kanny351]

I would like to know more about a supercharger or even a twin turbo set up. Twin turbo would prob work out cheaper. Would be interested to see what has been done out there