merbesfield

why is a turbo kit more money? i would be happy with the s/c kit, but i can't find one.

Thanks for the turbo link. Do you know anyone who has the setup on their truck? What are the advantages and disadvantages of turbo vs. supercharging? You can send me email directly to: markj1@bellsouth.net

Thanks for all the good info. Does your friend like the results from the superchager? Was he satisfied with the power he got from the kit? Is'nt his motor the same as the current late model engine?

TRD did discontinue the manufacture of the blowers, but there are still quite a few available in the marketplace.  Those that were distributed to dealerships, shops, etc. were not recalled.  As I understand it, Toyota/TRD was having a problem with some of the new emissions regulations.

I have a friend with a TRD supercharger that he installed on his 1998 Land Cruiser -- it has the same engine as the LX 470.  He's had it installed for about 2 years now with no complaints at all.

If you're really interested, I'd check the following (in this order):

1) American Toyota.  In Albequerque, NM.  I recall them having a 4.5 L Supercharger recently, they may have the 4.7 L engine Supercharger.

2) Slee Offroad.  They've had them in the past; I'm not sure if they have them right now.

3) TLC4X4.  These guys are in Van Nuys, CA.  They'd be the most expensive of the 3 if they have them in stock.

If you strike out with these 3 - post this question on the www.ih8mud.com 100 series Land Cruiser forum.  I'm sure someone there will be able to point you in the right direction.

I haven't heard of turbos for the 4.7L engine...but then again, I don't pay much attention to posts for them, so they might be out there.

Good luck.

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TRD has discontinued the kit. who should i call? What about Turbos?

Went to TRDUSA.com, no listing for a V8, could not get Performance to pull up?

Does anyone have any experiance with the installation? Is it reliable?

I searched and found a couple of places but they both seemed to either not have it in stock or it had been discontinued? I read some where that the kits were unreilable and had been removed from the market? Or was that just for Tundra's?

"TRD supercharger land cruiser lx 470"

Does anyone know where to get a supercharger for the LX470?

Does anyone know where to get the supercharger for the LX? I can't seem to find it?