Magnuson super charger

I have a 2018 ORP and am really wanting more powers. Just looking for opinions. Should I invest in a Magnuson Super Charger, or wait for the 6th Gen and see what’s what? I’m really happy with my current. Just curious peoples opinions, especially from those who have the super charger. Thanks.

 

The blower is not going to make your Runner into a rocket. It will still be a slow turd at the end of the day. It will make passing and inclines easier and require less downshifting.

Personally I wouldn't touch the first couple of years of a new model.

 

I mean if you got the money...fuck it...


and if you don't.


Put it on a credit card.

 

The power return on investment is awful...but really it's the only option.

My advice as a guy that literally hot rods everything and can't leave anything alone...save your money. $7-8K and it's still below 400hp? No thank you.

 

I too am considering the Magnuson supercharger. I currently have a 2022 which is my third 5th gen in the last seven years. Looking for some real world unbiased reviews from folks who actually have had this done. I have over analyzed, searched this and other forums and the consensus seems to be that it’s expensive but the only way to get a significant, noticeable increase in power. For those who have it, would you do it again?

 

For me it was worth it, but everyone's perception on ROI is different. It feels like how it should have came from the factory. Don't get me wrong its not a hot rod by any means but it makes driving it much more pleasurable for me, especially on long road trips and at elevation.

 

I have the money to do it,.. and wont. If i wanna zoom, im not getting in my 3 ton brick of a vehicle 4 runner.

EDIT- AT the OP,... not sure why you think the "new" gen would be all that cooler in that aspect, in fact, from what ive seen, i would not own/run a 6th gen runner if you gave it to me.... They are ruining it. Ill gladly hang with my 18 until i die, or it does first. Ill never ever get rid of it. Ever. And the "newer" ones, from what ive seen and read, .. i dont want.

 

Ive only road in 2 with the change. It certainly didnt help a single tick, out on the trails, but could see how on the road (if that is what you do) it can, be different, i guess.


Wasn't impressed. At all in fact. And, i run larger tires than both, and more (significantly more weight, roof rack, actual rock sliders, under armor, full size spare, all my gear and needs)

Not to mention,.... its a 4runner. Not a honda. But, again, to each their own brother. Do you, ill do me. (and ROI, means nothing to me,.. im not looking for any "return",.. im keeping this thing till i die)

Another edit, if anything? i wish it had more GEARING,.... more trans gears. That would solve a TON of the issues, many of us others have.

 

I have one. Some days I think is was worth it, some days I say, what the hell did I do. I have realized that I bought the wrong vehicle if I'm looking at wanting 400Hp type performance. I should have maybe done the GX or a landcruiser - but anyway....I think the performance is there....but the price is a bit high for it. And wait....I'm not done with it...I will regear this thing to 4.56, so I think I should be "optimized". If you have the money do it....if money is an issue, maybe not.

 

By ROI I don't mean resale. I was referring to price VS improvement. I am also keeping my 4runner forever so to me it was worth the investment. Offroad at low speed there is no appreciable difference. When traveling between states especially in the mountains it helps. I also have a lot of weight; more than what you listed. Sliders, armor, hybrid front with winch, dual batteries, full size spare, roof rack, RTT, fridge and gear. I only drive mine for offroad/camping and in inclement weather though.

Also as I mentioned I know its not a honda and I never meant it to be. I just wanted a little more power when driving in the mountains, especially up and down I-70.

 

I’m considering SC’ing mine. The 2020+ T4R’s can get better tunes in the aftermarket, both SC and NA because the transmission/shift logic can also be tuned. 2010-2019 can only get an engine tune, both SC and NA, so when you add the SC to those years you will get a bit more performance, but you can’t tune/optimize the transmission shifting to match that new performance.

The tunes supplied by Magnuson and ProCharger leave a bit to be desired and even on the 2020+ their tunes don’t do much for shifting. Most of the underwhelming feedback on the SC’s are due to the conservative tunes that come with the superchargers.

 

I have a magnuson supercharger. Used to have a V8 and it’s almost the same. Especially with the Pedal Commander. Really, it should come standard. Without, the vehicle is waaaaay underpowered. With it, it feels good. Not a hot rod, but sufficient power. It’s worth it. 100%.

 

We never bought a 4Runner for the "scalding" performance, nor to put a tune in it, or to put a blower on it. The 'math' doesn't work out.. Once you put the blower on you still have a vehicle that is upgraded to some extent, with a 7-8K price tag. Now that you're approaching close to 60K on the entire purchase of 4Runner, blower, etc. My thought was if I wanted more performance, we probably should have bought a Ram Rebel with a Hemi, or some equivalent, which are about 60K. The 'wow' factor of having a 4Runner with a blower is probably priceless, besides the noise that a blower anything makes is awesome! But I guess we'll stick with the basically stock machine. There are pros and cons.

 

I’ve heard the magnusons on tacomas are pretty quiet. Is that the case with 4runners?

 

I was considering this too. Pricy but the only option for a ilttle pep. I believe it'll give you 6psi standard. Anyone know how much boost you can run on these motors before you start doing rods and piston? 6lbs seems pretty low. I'm thinking could get 10psi or so with stock internals and a fuel/air remap and not do any damage

 

With the engine idling you can’t hear it. On acceleration, you do. Once at speed, you don’t.

 

Here is one I tuned a little bit ago. Video has some sound. It’s not that loud, not like a Whipple Tundra whine…

https://www.instagram.com/p/CogOf7eJnef/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

The 4Runner I heard had a little 'whine' at acceleration, other than that, it sounded I thought normal. Nothing like a 8-71 blower on a street car.

 

You can swap out pulleys to get to the psi level you want. But your going to want to have it dyno tuned watching the afr. You might have to swap injectors, fuel pump, etc.

Before for spend the money on the charger. You may want to hit up ott, yotawerx or kdmax to get tuned( around $500). Also if your 4r is heavy(added weight) and running larger tires you may want to look into regearing(4.56).

 

You are still wanting to regear,.. AFTER adding the super charger ???? Wow..... no offence, but that shows how "meh" that is right there. And money isnt the speak here, hell, then throw a big block in it, with a solid axle up front. If we are all just throwing bills into a fire.
(also, i get it,.. it will only make you smile when mashing the fun pedal down, high rev, on a open paved road,.... again,.. crawling, technical, trail beating,... isnt what its for, or needed, when low controlled torque gearing, is.. i feel ya)


(and like i said above, More tranny gears, would be the saving grace, for many of us, at least who i hang/wheel with... that blower power, comes in ZERO in the rocks, technical crawling, trail riding.... zero. Maybe if your towing on road all day, or mudding the thing(wheel spin), i guess, but, for what me, and all of mine do,... that "MORE POWER" thing.... brings nothing to the table,... but gearing, specifically the trans, and even a lower transfer case low multiplier would be awesome)
And again,.. to each their own...... cheers and happy adventures out there all.




EDIT- and again bro, please dont look at this as any type of "hate" or anything,... hey dude, do you. Its your world my guy, and i didnt mean to get in your shit at all. Cheers, and wish you nothing but good times, getting out, and doing your thing. Like everyone wants.

 

If I was buying at a good used price I think I would end up doing it. Buying new though, I can never justify it.

 

Magnuson price has increased about $1,000 since I priced it a couple years ago. My Toyota dealer wants $3,200 for installation although I have some very good independent shops within 75 miles that would be considerably less and probably do a better job. Still can’t justify the cost even though I can afford it. So I gotta say it’s a hard no.

 

I want one SO BADLY but the price is keeping me away.

We do a LOT of towing and if this could solve the gear hunting and end the 45mph over mountain passes I'd be ecstatic.

So it's S4 and zen patience for me instead.

Jason

 

I can't wait to save enough to put on my Limited. In Canada and with current exchange rate it will be few years. I can't see how extra 30% power and torque would not put a smile on someone face.

 

Would I like to have one installed? Yes.

Are there many other things I would choose to do with the money it would cost? Yes.

 

Buy once, cry once. Good gear ain't cheap and cheap gear ain't good. I couldn't imagine not having the SC on my runner. To each is own. Never tell another man how to play with his peepee or spend his money.

i have NO RAGERTS on spending the extra money on it.

 

Really, not even a letter?

 

I believe he's on larger tires. The gearing has to be right as well or yeah the supercharger isn't going to do much. If your 4runner is stock(no larger tires and no added weight) I think the supercharger will really wake it up.

But if your still running the Magnuson tune you may want to hit up ott and try out their tune. It may really help.

Here's what my 4runner did on a dyno with 285 70 17s.

 

Lol, I think he did that on purpose. Isn't it from the move "We are the Millers?

 

So is his response.