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Toyota Racing Development (TRD) aftermarket parts and equipment

51 messages,  Last post on Jul 01, 2006 at 5:43 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Avalon, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Tundra, Performance Mods

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#33 of 51 Re: supercharger [extremer] by jared850

Jul 20, 2005 (2:58 pm)

Replying to: extremer (Apr 08, 2001 12:39 pm)
Premium gas does make a difference on a supercharged truck, my 98 tacoma is also a supercharged V-6, I tried regular gas an the power I had decreased dramatically, plus it ran funny. If you installed a TRD supercharger mine didn't have an aftermarket intake just the factory. Try a K&N cold air intake it makes a world of difference!!!

#34 of 51 2005 Highlander V6 upgrades by dodge

Jul 29, 2005 (10:41 pm)

Hello,
  
    
  Is there any peformance upgrades that can be done to the highlander V6, I tested the 0 to 60, with a timmer and clocked it at 8.2.... which is just as fast as a ford escape and explorer and want to at least get it down to 6.5, so when I am a light I can blow past an escape. I live in michigan and go to work in detroit so alot of them like to try and beat me from a light and they come close.
  
  So if there is some one is out there that can help I would love the feedback
  
 David

#35 of 51 Re: 2005 Highlander V6 upgrades [dodge] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Jul 31, 2005 (8:17 am)

Replying to: dodge (Jul 29, 2005 10:41 pm)
Chopping almost two seconds off 0-60 is going to cost you a lot of money. I think if that is your true goal you really need a different car or be willing to spend many thousands of dollars on this one.

#36 of 51 Re: 2005 Highlander V6 upgrades [Mr_Shiftright] by dodge

Aug 02, 2005 (12:03 am)

Replying to: MrShift@Edmunds (Jul 31, 2005 8:17 am)
Yeah I go the money,
 
              so can you tell me somthing that would do it?
 
        Or can you tell me a different SUV that can be modded? The reson for getting the highlander so fast is because I want to own a sleeper, that no one expects to be fast.

#37 of 51 Re: 2005 Highlander V6 upgrades [dodge] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Aug 02, 2005 (7:02 am)

Replying to: dodge (Aug 02, 2005 12:03 am)
Well this particular type of mod is outside my knowledge. You know what I'd do? I'd have a nice long consultation with a respected speed shop in your area. If you lived in the San Fran Bay Area I could direct you. But otherwise, this type of work needs to be carefully planned out and budgeted.
 
I'd imagine you definitely would have to turbo the car, and being a V-6 that's probably twin turbos. I really don't know if anyone's done that--I'm sure some gearhead has, and I'm sure some really motivated speed shop would help you take it on. Now if you want to be world's deadliest SUV stoplight jockey maybe a supercharger would work better for fitment, as turbo plumbing does tend to get complex. But I think a turbo would still be cheaper by a bit.
 
My thinking is that you need a LOT more HP and this can't be done with that engine and normal aspiration.

#38 of 51 Is this for real by helpmytundra

Aug 31, 2005 (11:59 pm)

I want to know if anyone can help me making my 05 tundra faster. 1) does cold air ram intakes really work such as volant???? 2) Should I get an upgraded chip and say forget the factory warranty??? 3) Are throddle body spacers crap??? 4) And why can't I find a supercharger for my 05.. everyone tells my that the 04 s.c. will work on my truck....................HELPPPPPPPP!!!!

#39 of 51 GUYS ! we need TRD parts for our new avalon 2ge ! by bahraini_zupra

Sep 02, 2005 (6:39 am)

hey guys i am really seruoisly about this i am 21 years old and i really would love to upgrade my engine to higher powers with SC or turbo kit or somthing TRD should really do something about this if they really made this car for youth and not just old ppl
 
cheers

#40 of 51 Does anyone know... by cheppa

Sep 03, 2005 (11:43 am)

I have an almost new snugtop lid for a Tundra access cab I've been storing. Since I'm not getting another truck I want to get rid of it. Any ideas how to sell it on the web or other? I'm in LA/OC area.

#41 of 51 Re: Does anyone know... [cheppa] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Sep 03, 2005 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: cheppa (Sep 03, 2005 11:43 am)
sounds like a job for eBay!

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