Tag: Toyota

2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road – Magnuson Supercharger

To us, there’s no arguing that the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner is a fantastic vehicle both on and off road! Capable, well-rounded, and just as comfortable in bumper-to-bumper traffic, as it is dragging bumpers on on the trails. But the other point that deserves no argument, is that while these rigs have many merits, their major drawback is the 1GR-FE engine’s glaringly underwhelming power output across the board.

Sure, it’s Toyota reliable and will basically run forever with minimal attention, but the more adventurous owners are left wanting a bit more than this engine can deliver in factory form. The solution? A supercharger system from Magnuson Superchargers, of course! And that’s what Greg brought us his 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road to have done!

With the stock intake manifold removed, the Magnuson Supercharger can now be set into place!

Oh, yeah, looking much better already!

Nicely designed supercharger drive belt system, as always from Magnuson Superchargers!

And the finished product! Now, this is one of the many things we absolutely love about Magnuson Superchargers systems… Stock-like fit & finish. It looks like it came from the factory that way! Even the factory airbox is retained, which is an added bonus for those with an aftermarket snorkel, as most are designed to connect to the factory airbox.

And of course, one of the other things we love about Magnuson Superchargers, is the POWER! While Greg did not opt for custom tuning with this project, we normally see between 320-330hp & 300-310lbft at the wheels with Magnuson Supercharger equipped 4Runners! And considering that these rigs in factory form normally put down a flat 220-230hp & 230-240lbft at the wheels, that’s a significant improvement not only at peak, but also under the curve where you use it most!

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February 28, 2022
Tough Tacoma: Scott Bryan’s Magnuson Supercharged Toyota Tacoma

When you think of common mods for Toyota Tacomas nowadays, you think suspension, bumpers, bed racks, etc.

But Scott had a better idea…boost!

Scott came to us with a simple goal, to pick up the pace in this 2019 Toyota Tacoma and get the V6 boosted with the help of a supercharger. Luckily, we knew how to make it happen.

With Scott’s Tacoma in the garage and our amazing team under the hood, we got to work on forcing some induction on the 3.5L. Magnuson’s TVS1900 System is a great option for boosting the third generation Tacoma, really due to the unit’s thermal efficiency, resulting in reliable and considerable gains on the rollers.

The parts of the kit itself were beautiful and of course the great quality that Magnuson always delivers. There are few things more appealing than freshly machined aluminum in our eyes.

After getting the motor buttoned up and filled with Mobil 1, our team at the Wilmington shop and calibrator Vlad got Scott’s Tacoma on the rollers and set for tuning.

Achieving what he had sought out for, Scott’s Tacoma put down 310whp and 290lbft of torque, nearly 100hp and 50lbft in gains!

With goals met and the Tacoma ready to go, we can’t wait to see what Scott does with it! Let us know if your Tacoma needs a similar boost.

For a closer look at this build, take a look at the gallery below.

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April 16, 2021
What is VIP? – Bippu Styling

VIP or Bippu, is a somewhat new style of tuning that is slowly taking over the scene. Companies like Junction Produce, Auto Couture and Fabulous are starting to creep into US Car shows.

What is VIP you ask?

VIP cars are Japanese luxury cars such as the Nissan President, Toyota Celsior and Toyota Aristo. These aren’t the only models eligible for VIP status, however. The car makes the style, and it’s very specific. If you don’t have one of these models, your car is not eligible for being VIP. From Toyota you have the Century (JDM only), Celsior (Lexus LS), Aristo(Lexus GS), and Crown (very similar to Lexus LS). From Nissan you have the President (JDM only), Cima (Infiniti Q45) and the Cedric (Infinity M45). These are the only “True” VIP platforms.

It is rumored that VIP started off as a way for Yakuza to roll around incognito. By riding around in a big black 4 door sedan, you became way more inconspicuous than if you were in a high-profile European sedan such as a BMW M-series or Mercedes S-class. Osaka street racers, after suffering numerous police crackdowns in the early 1990’s, turned to large sedans after police started targeting sport compacts.

Most VIP cars carry the same characteristics: large diameter wheels (big lips are a plus) with low offsets that are flush, a lip kit or body kit(only to accentuate existing lines), and lowered ride height. More often than not, the vehicle is black as well. Low, dark, and slow is how they roll. Interior is where these cars really shine. Everything is available from Leather Tissue boxes, Curtains and even Tables crafted out of exotic woods. Most importantly (IMO) is the Fusa Knot.

This isn’t to say that the VIP Style cannot be applied to other platforms, as there are many Kei cars, Sport coupes, and even vans applying it. This is called Auto-luxury. Auto-luxury cars, even though not considered true “VIP”, can be pulled off very well, as evidenced by a friend of mine’s Anh-tuans SC300 as seen above. I see this style growing and more people immersing themselves into the VIP culture. My prediction: before too long you will see quite a few VIP themed rides rolling around on the street.

December 10, 2008
The New Subaru/Toyota Coupe – The AE86 Rebirth?

A new AE86? I know I’m interested.

There hasn’t been a fun, cheap RWD sportscar in recent years, and I think Toyota/Subaru knows exactly what we need. A joint product between the two companies, the new Rear Wheel Drive coupe is sure to strike home with tuners. With a 2.0 liter Naturally Aspirated boxer motor producing 220hp sourced from Subaru and weighing in at only 2800lbs, the new coupe is sure to deliver thrills. The best part? It’s supposed to come in at under $20,000.

I can only imagine the aftermarket for a vehicle available to the masses like this is going to be insane. With a price point this low, the new coupe will be scooped up like hotcakes. Aside from Mustangs, there hasn’t really been a cheap RWD sportscar in a while. Expect to see lots of Subie coupes sliding by in the future. Release is slated for sometime in 2010. I know this may be old news to some, but Subaru is supposed to be unveiling a new concept vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Could it be this new AE86 revival? Only time will tell, but I think that this is a good bet.

December 8, 2008