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Old 11-14-2005, 01:07 AM
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Now that the supercharger came out - does anybody know toyotas plans with more performance parts? Stage 1 setup? ....anybody have any answers that arent just guesses? Also, need a good spot to get gauges for my car. Does anybody know of a place that has some nice ones at the best price?
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shouldnt this be in the tC power-hungry forum?
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Old 11-14-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jwa276
shouldnt this be in the tC power-hungry forum?
dunno but i wish someone would answer w/ a factual reply
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Old 11-14-2005, 11:13 PM
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shouldnt this be in the tC power-hungry forum?
dunno but i wish someone would answer w/ a factual reply
Well, from what I have heard, an Intercooler may be manufactured for the setup. It would lower the charge temps, creating some more power that was lost due to heat. On that note, this post should be moved to the tC power hungry forum so you actually get some decent, "Factual" responses to your question.
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Old 11-15-2005, 02:32 AM
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LSD!!!! best upgrade
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Old 11-15-2005, 02:56 AM
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LSD??? I must be a complete moron...besides the drug, what does LSD stand for?
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LSD??? I must be a complete moron...besides the drug, what does LSD stand for?
limited slip differential
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^^^ what he said.. helps acceleration overall and improves handling by distrubiting the power to the tires that arent getting enough traction etc..
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^^^ what he said.. helps acceleration overall and improves handling by distrubiting the power to the tires that arent getting enough traction etc..
the LSD actually gives power to the wheels that are getting traction. thats why when accelerated out of a sharp turn, the LSD will give the outer wheels more power, since they arent the wheels losing traction.
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they are coming out with the trd intercooler setup.
we already have brakes, springs, sway bars, strut bars, clutch. we need lsd
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def lsd
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Old 11-15-2005, 12:39 PM
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has anyone contacted trd about an lsd?
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ZPI is suposed to be putting one out here soon!
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My educated guess: TRD is pretty supportive of the vehicles it makes performance parts for, with the success of the tC im sure they are gonna support us heavily...including some supercharger upgrades. They have supported the truck/suv supercharger markets with a 7th injector kit boosting power 70%. Given our sc is not a roots/screw who knows, but only time will tell....and TRD takes thier time believe me.
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