Re: Compendium of Boosted Solara Info - A Case by Case Study
Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: 5-Speed
Date Boosted: April 2008
Milage on Boost Date: 113K
Current Milage: 116K
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: First 4 months 4psi, Now 6psi
Management System: SAFC2,
Oil Used Since Boost: Valvoline High Mileage 5W-30
Oil Change Frequency: 3K
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 230WHP/260.WTQ @ 6psi
Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs:
This is the first car (of 4) that my name is actually on the title. I've always modded all of my cars, but I'm not holding anything back on the solara. I will drive this car until she dies.
What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
As said before, anyone looking for power and reliability with the styling to go along. With some basic mechanical knowledge, the solara can be easily tuned. However, prepare to spend some $.
Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
My bank 2 knock sensor blew 5 months after going to 6psi. I relocated the OEM sensor w/o any problems. I also smoked the stock clutch that only had 30k miles on it. Replaced that with a stage II Clutch Masters clutch, Fidanza flywheel, and Redline MT-90 trans oil.
Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
PO401 - EGR Insufficient Flow Detected
PO330 - Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction
Gas Milage: 24mpg on 93 octane city/highway combined
Other Info You'd Like To Share:
On a conservative tune, I feel fine with running 6psi. To avoid hours on the dyno, I went back to the stock intake to make the MAF sensor happy and working with the SAFC2. My numbers show how much torque can be retained with the stock intake and exhaust.
Engine Mods:
TRD Supercharger
2.8" PulleyBoys 6psi Pulley
87" Dayco Belt
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs
Jim’s Fuel Mod
2JZ-GE 325cc Injectors
Walbro 190 Fuel Pump
Apexi SAFC2
Injen + UPFD CAI
Knock Sensor Relocation + Custom Mount
Jim’s Torque Rod
CP-E Intake/MAF (@ 4psi)
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: 5-Speed
Date Boosted: April 2008
Milage on Boost Date: 113K
Current Milage: 116K
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: First 4 months 4psi, Now 6psi
Management System: SAFC2,
Oil Used Since Boost: Valvoline High Mileage 5W-30
Oil Change Frequency: 3K
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 230WHP/260.WTQ @ 6psi
Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs:
This is the first car (of 4) that my name is actually on the title. I've always modded all of my cars, but I'm not holding anything back on the solara. I will drive this car until she dies.
What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
As said before, anyone looking for power and reliability with the styling to go along. With some basic mechanical knowledge, the solara can be easily tuned. However, prepare to spend some $.
Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
My bank 2 knock sensor blew 5 months after going to 6psi. I relocated the OEM sensor w/o any problems. I also smoked the stock clutch that only had 30k miles on it. Replaced that with a stage II Clutch Masters clutch, Fidanza flywheel, and Redline MT-90 trans oil.
Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
PO401 - EGR Insufficient Flow Detected
PO330 - Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction
Gas Milage: 24mpg on 93 octane city/highway combined
Other Info You'd Like To Share:
On a conservative tune, I feel fine with running 6psi. To avoid hours on the dyno, I went back to the stock intake to make the MAF sensor happy and working with the SAFC2. My numbers show how much torque can be retained with the stock intake and exhaust.
Engine Mods:
TRD Supercharger
2.8" PulleyBoys 6psi Pulley
87" Dayco Belt
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs
Jim’s Fuel Mod
2JZ-GE 325cc Injectors
Walbro 190 Fuel Pump
Apexi SAFC2
Injen + UPFD CAI
Knock Sensor Relocation + Custom Mount
Jim’s Torque Rod
CP-E Intake/MAF (@ 4psi)
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