whippersnapper02
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TRD Blower Being a...Whippersnapper
Hello all. I figured I would post here instead of TW since there is more engine knowledge here. I recently, less than 1500 miles ago, installed a new TRD blower. So far I'm unimpressed with the results. There is definitely more power but my track times don't reflect it. I can however spin up the tires to the top of first with the rear end locked when I couldn't before. The truck had about 99K miles on it when I installed the blower. Plugs were always ok and it doesn't drink excessive oil. I installed the kit myself and I'd like to think I'm fairly advanced with my mechanic skills.
So with a TRD intake (old style) and Banks exhaust I ran 9.760 @ 70.44 mph in the 1/8th in 4wd. The first day I had the ECU flashed I went back to the track. I ran a best of 9.861 @ 69.90 with the blower in 4wd. Times range from 9.9 to 9.8 minus a 10 second time when I let off early. At the time of the run I had a Craftsman 154 piece tool box (22 lbs) in the back seat and it was a warm day (low 90s).
My best 0 to 60 run has been 7.2 seconds measured with a Scangauge.
Changes since the faster run:
TRD intake swapped for stock
Banks exhaust swapped for TRD
AP Sliders (140lbs)
Pelfrey Skid (40lbs)
My fat ass is still the same weight
I have noticed that if I go full throttle from a stand still, the engine will hesitate for a split second. There is no hesitation if I roll into the throttle or torque brake. I have verified visually that the bypass valve closes when there is no vacuum. I have checked for leaks around the sealing surfaces with intake cleaner but I have not found any. I'll have to try again because I forgot to spray around the cover/intercooler seal. I have been running 91 fuel for a while now due to slight pinging at low RPM high load situations so there wasn't 87 in the tank. I have noticed that the exhaust does smell a tad rich but it could be me. I'll try to get some vids of acceleration and hesitation at full throttle. AEM Wideband, boost gauge and fuel pressure gauges are in the works.
Am I just expecting too much? I know I have since added weight but I should be faster than stock. Maybe? Brock and I have been trying to figure this out. Dieing fuel pump? Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your wisdom.
Hello all. I figured I would post here instead of TW since there is more engine knowledge here. I recently, less than 1500 miles ago, installed a new TRD blower. So far I'm unimpressed with the results. There is definitely more power but my track times don't reflect it. I can however spin up the tires to the top of first with the rear end locked when I couldn't before. The truck had about 99K miles on it when I installed the blower. Plugs were always ok and it doesn't drink excessive oil. I installed the kit myself and I'd like to think I'm fairly advanced with my mechanic skills.
So with a TRD intake (old style) and Banks exhaust I ran 9.760 @ 70.44 mph in the 1/8th in 4wd. The first day I had the ECU flashed I went back to the track. I ran a best of 9.861 @ 69.90 with the blower in 4wd. Times range from 9.9 to 9.8 minus a 10 second time when I let off early. At the time of the run I had a Craftsman 154 piece tool box (22 lbs) in the back seat and it was a warm day (low 90s).
My best 0 to 60 run has been 7.2 seconds measured with a Scangauge.
Changes since the faster run:
TRD intake swapped for stock
Banks exhaust swapped for TRD
AP Sliders (140lbs)
Pelfrey Skid (40lbs)
My fat ass is still the same weight
I have noticed that if I go full throttle from a stand still, the engine will hesitate for a split second. There is no hesitation if I roll into the throttle or torque brake. I have verified visually that the bypass valve closes when there is no vacuum. I have checked for leaks around the sealing surfaces with intake cleaner but I have not found any. I'll have to try again because I forgot to spray around the cover/intercooler seal. I have been running 91 fuel for a while now due to slight pinging at low RPM high load situations so there wasn't 87 in the tank. I have noticed that the exhaust does smell a tad rich but it could be me. I'll try to get some vids of acceleration and hesitation at full throttle. AEM Wideband, boost gauge and fuel pressure gauges are in the works.
Am I just expecting too much? I know I have since added weight but I should be faster than stock. Maybe? Brock and I have been trying to figure this out. Dieing fuel pump? Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your wisdom.
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