Will Supercharger effect off-road performance?

superfly · 04-14-2008, 08:35 PM

Can anyone fill me in on this? It's something I need to know before I really think about getting one. Is it hard on the tranny when in 4wheel drive?

effjae · 04-14-2008, 08:38 PM

Yes. You should never bring a tranny with you when wheelin'. A hermaphrodite, maybe. But never a tranny.

superfly · 04-14-2008, 09:24 PM

funny guy...funny guy. Seriously, though. will there be too much juice under the hood to provide nice, smooth off road performance? I don't want to tear anything up, and I certainly don't want too much power to effect control when off road. I value that ability of the FJ more than street speed.

RomaBoy · 04-15-2008, 06:25 AM

IMO, Toyota would have never released the TRD S/C for the FJC if it was going to tear up parts. Just don't floor it trying to get over that rock...

kokopelli · 04-15-2008, 06:42 AM

Yes.. Enough horsepower will destroy anything. Most vehicles don't have enough unused strength. It's cheaper to build things just strong enough to get by. That being said, if I had the cash I'd buy one! Ron

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RomaBoy previously said:

IMO, Toyota would have never released the TRD S/C for the FJC if it was going to tear up parts. Just don't floor it trying to get over that rock...

DrSolar · 04-15-2008, 07:38 AM

The FJ Tranny is from a Tundra, I think it has enough strength to take the abuse of a supercharger put on a 6cyl engine as opposed to a 8cly in a full size truck pulling a heavy load. The FJ is a bit overdone on the tranny side, which is a good thing. I would not worry about it.

**FJ FunJunkie** · 04-15-2008, 07:50 AM

My guess is the tranny will be fine but you will likely blow a ring gear in your diff or snap a cv joint. these things are happening already on some rigs without the SC. If you are gonna offroad there is no need for an SC, you need a crawlbox like Marlin or inchworm. you need slower more creepin gears, not faster, unless you plan on doing the BAJA.

**Toledo FJ** · 04-15-2008, 08:57 AM

I think it depends on what you mean by off road. If you mean bombing down relatively smooth two tracks or desert trails at high speed, then you'll have a blast with the extra power from a SC.

If you want to do more technical, low speed, crawling/rock applications, the get the inchworm or similar setup.

bigdogdaddy · 04-15-2008, 04:45 PM

this is not a reply, but a question. What kind os gas mileage do you get with a supercharger on a FJ?

MDTrailTeam · 04-15-2008, 06:13 PM

I'm getting 17 mpg last 5 tanks, combined city and hwy. I also have 285's that probably effects mileage also.