Compendium of Boosted Solara Info - A Case by Case Study

[akora12]

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)

[p_action]

Car: 1998 Lexus ES300
Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: 4-spd Automatic
Date Boosted: July 2008
Milage on Boost Date: 175,000
Current Milage: 181,000+
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: First 6 months - 3psi (3.4" Pulley) Now: 5.5psi
Management System: None ATM
Oil Used Since Boost: Mobil 1 10w30
Oil Change Frequency: 4-5k
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: N/A

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs
I've always wanted to try the TRD S/C setup. I like the boost response, and the decent power add to the 1MZ. Also love the look on peoples faces when they hear a Lexus ES300 make that kind of noise!

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
Toyota Knock Sensors -> ATS GM Knock Sensors

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
Knock Sensors (P0330, P0325)
Bank 1 Lean (P0171)

Gas Milage: ~18-20mpg

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
180k+ miles and still running strong!

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
TRD Supercharger
2.9" PulleyBoys (5.5psi)
TRD EBC
190lph Walbro Fuel Pump
Toyota 330cc Injectors
Custom intake
ATS Knock Sensors
Megan Racing OE-RS Exhaust System
Denso Iridium Plugs (Gap .032)

[RON]

Car: 1997 Camry
Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: 5 Speed
Date Boosted: Dec 2000
Milage on Boost Date: 37K
Current Milage: 102K
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 5.5psi
Management System: Apexi
Oil Used Since Boost: Various. Now on Castrol 20/50 (So Cal Car)
Oil Change Frequency:5k
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 261 WHP (2001) 5.5lbs Boost

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs:
A *sleeper* that could whip 99% of cars on the road.


Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
Toyota Knock Sensors . Replaced with same.

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
Knock Sensors (P0330, P0325)


Gas Milage: ~18-20mpg

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
102K miles and still runs strong

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
TRD Supercharger
2.9" Pulley (5.5psi)
Apexi Management
Jim's Fuel Mod
Injen RAM intake
160 TRD Thermostat
Catman Y pipe
Greddy Cat Back
Clutch Masters Stage 2
White Line Sway Bars
Bilstein Shocks
H&R Springs
16" Wheels (for now..had 18s and loved 'em)

[bigbirdSCed]

Gen 3 camry SE V6

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1Mz-Fe
Transmission: Auto
Date Boosted: november 08
Milage on Boost Date: 157,000
Current Milage: 173,000
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: DD
PSI: 4
Management System: none(yet)
Oil Used Since Boost: toyota synthetic blend
Oil Change Frequency: 3k
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: N/A (likely around 200whp)

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs: My DD has to be fun, even if it is still and automatic camry. i already had the SC from my gen4. Plus i love my car and wanted to make a project out of it.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
someone like me. i think a real power head would be pleased with anotehr setup or another vehicle all together. Its great for someone who wants a fun DD or who wants to play with their camry/solara in the 300whp or less range.

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
- bosch spark plugs...replaced with NGK IK22s
- relocated knock sensors because its a common problem on the early 1mzs.
- had to remove EGR valve but its an early 1mz only problem. replaced it with resistors.


Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
- bad cat

Gas Milage:
with no tune its not great, 20-25mpg id say. however its worse if i drive just outside of boost(0-10 vacuum) then in boost.

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
to take full advantage of this system id be prepaired to invest in the correct fuel exhaust and tuning bits before anything else. which isnt very expensive compared to other vehicles.


List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
- TRD SC
- walboro 190lph
- obx headers/ypipe(the origonals )

[hskrsolara]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1Mz-Fe
Transmission: 5Speed
Date Boosted: ~June 2007
Milage on Boost Date: 82k
Current Milage: 94,000
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Seasonal / Weekend car
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 5.5psi...going to 6 psi soon
Management System: SAFC2
Oil Used Since Boost: Mobil 1 5w30
Oil Change Frequency: 3,000mi
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 262WHP / 242 WTQ @ 5.5psi

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs
I bought the solara because of its unique style and the rarity of the 5 spd / 3.0 combo. I had a 5sfe/auto camry before. I loved the reliability and quality of the camry platform...but needed more power. I wanted a car that had respectable speed, sound design and a quality feel. The solara in it's stock form is respectable...but I wanted to take on the challenge of modding an uncommonly tuned platform. I wanted a challenge, but one that would be a head turner. A car that left people saying: "what kind of car is that? Supercharger?!?!?" I have never taken the easy route in life and my trials / challenges with pushing the solara platform to its limits is very similar to the way I live my life.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
You must be patient. You must be prepared to spend much more $ than expected. The parts cost is very cheap compared to the $ invested into dyno tuning. The solara, in the modded state, can provide many challenges as the aftermarket support is limited. Thanks to the solara online community, I have kept the pace with pushing my solara for more power. This car represents a sense of class, with fury under the hood. It is certainly a quiet giant, just waiting for someone unleash it. Relatively speaking, it has been reliable in it's supercharged state and that was an additional draw to going the TRD blower route, instead of custom FI. You must be willing to invest time into researching your mods and goals and have goals to keep you motivated when you feel like giving up.

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
Knock Sensors (twice) - Replaced with GM the second time
Spark Plugs changed to Iridiums
installed Jim's Fuel Kit
installed Walbro 190 fuel pump
installed Supra NA 330cc injectors

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
I rarely trust any shop to work on my car...dealership won't touch it
2nd to 3rd synchro gets a bit stiff...Redline fluid helped tremendously
Lean codes before I tuned
Supra BBK (13" brembo rotors + 96 ES300 calipers + Goodrich Stainless Brake lines)
Knock sensor CEL
Tuned on 93 octane, only 1 gas station in the county that sells it

Gas Milage: 26mpg highway and 19mpg city (93 octane)

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
Now that I have put on the 3" OBX exhaust, I feel the need to go up to 6 psi boost. From 3.5k up to redline, this car is a beast. I have been tempted many times to drop the whole project and buy a newer GTO (400hp, stock), but the uniqueness of this car always draws me back (not to mention all the sweat I have put into it over the years).

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
Spec stage 2+ clutch
Fidanza lightweight flywheel
TWM short shifter
Mobil 1 5W-30
Redline MT-90 transmission fluid
TRD Supercharger @ 5.5 PSI
PulleyBoys 5.5psi pulley
GM Upgraded SC Coupler and oil change
Apexi SAFC2
Magnecore Spark Plug wires
AEM Wideband A/F gauge
TRD Oil cap
Highlander 130A alternator
TRD Radiator Cap
TRD Thermostat
Jim's fuel kit
Supra N/A injectors 330cc
Walbro 190 fuel pump
Injen Intake + UPFD CAI Extension
Supra MAF sensor
Hyperground Kit
ATS GM Knock Sensors
Shorter Goodyear SC belt
Greddy Evo 2 Exhaust +Dat's Y pipe + OEM headers + Cat delete
OBX Headers & OBX Y pipe & OBX 3" stainless exhaust
URD O2 simulator
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Torque Rod
Optima Red Top
Priority Start battery protection
Ungo Anti-theft with engine disabler
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[ToyoSolV6]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1Mz-Fe
Transmission: 5Speed
Date Boosted: December 2009
Milage on Boost Date: 102k
Current Milage: 103k
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily beater
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 5.5psi
Management System: Apexi SAFC II
Oil Used Since Boost: Royal purple 5w-30
Oil Change Frequency: 3,000mi
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 288WHP @ 5.5psi
269.4 TQ.

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs

I bought the solara knowing it was a nice car with luxury and some decent power especially because its a 5-speed. Little by little things started to change on the apperance of the car, the more i would see the car the more i knew this car is unique with style. Now that its boosted its better because of the fact that who in the hell is going to expect a solara is boosted, even more who the hell is going to imagine themselves being raped by one

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:

Me, and those who want to have a nice car with some power to it.

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:

Rear motor mount
tires are brand new but those will go out soon
dogbone & later replaced with polyurethane bushings.
Knock sensor, replaced with custom GM

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:

lol none yet.


Other Info You'd Like To Share:

This car is my baby! ive put in so much money and effort into everything this car has now. Even though there are so many other cars out there that already come fast and look nicer but just know that everything that went in to this was my hard work, and my well earned money. Thats what makes it the best when i get in and drive it.

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:

TRD supercharged at 5.5psi
Injen SRI
190 walbro fuel pump
Jims fuel mod
Apexi SAFC II
330cc N/A supra injectors
ASG14 Torque Rod
ASG14/TRD4Life Custom Torque rod bracket.
F1 stage 3 / 6 puck clutch
3in OBX cat-back
Dats y pipe

[Tony the Tiger]

Car: 1994 Camry V6 LE
Induction Type: Turbo & Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: Auto
Date Boosted: November 2002
Mileage on Boost Date: 56K miles
Current Mileage: 115K miles

Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: A bit of everything over the years. Right now it is my daily driver.

Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): HKS T51R and TRD Supercharger
PSI: Now at 26 PSI
Management System: AEM 1060 EMS

Oil Used Since Boost: Amsoil 10w-40, later to Amsoil 15w-50
Oil Change Frequency: 2500-2800 miles, or after every dyno session

Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 567WHP @ 468 WTQ @ 26psi
Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs:
I don't really "need" the power, but it's sure fun to have it though! A fast Camry is just way too much fun, and it's really good at 500-600 WHP levels for this car. Enough power to light up the tires on demand, but totally controllable with the auto trans. It's a jaw dropper if you meet up with the right people.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
I never encourage street racing, but I do believe there is a good moment for some nice pulls at the early morning hours with no traffic. But this setup is a lot of fun for those who want to have the ultimate sleeper and for those who are especially attached to their Camry or Solara. Yet this car that is still practical, 4 doors, full interior, A/C, a decent sound system and still be able to drive your family around on the weekends with no embarassment or tons of explanation to your parents...lol

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
Both knock sensors, stock automatic transmission at 10PSI (300 WHP), stock headgasket, a set of forged pistons (E-manage days at 400+ WHP), stock dog bone mount, stock front engine mount, stock front transmission mount, stock ACIS butterfly plate, stock coil packs.

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
Fuel trim too rich (E-manage days)
Knock sensor code (before sensor relocation)
EGR code (E-manage days)
Gas Mileage: 19 MPG mosty city on 94 oct

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
If I were to build the setup all over again, I could have done it with half the parts. A lot of things in my build now aren't truly necessary, but due to myself being a pioneer, it's better safe than sorry type approach. I am very happy with the car, and still my favourite car to drive and I intend to drive it as much as I can.

Engine Mods:
Wiseco 8.0:1 CR Pistons
Pauter Forged Connecting Rods
3MZ-FE crank, balanced and radiused
CCHT Ported Cylinder Heads
Full Engine Balancing with Flex plate, crank pulley, etc..
CatCams Valve Springs
SI 1mm Oversized Valves
TOGA Oil Pump
ARP Main Studs / Headstuds
2001-up OEM Toyota 1MZ MLS Headgasket
Custom Sidewinder V-band Turbo manifolds
4" Downpipe / 3.5" Midpipe
3" Full Aluminum Exhaust
XForce VAREX Electronic Muffler
HKS T51R KAI BB Turbo (71mm); 1.00 A/R
TRD Supercharger, gives 6 PSI (5.5PSI pulley though)
68mm Overbored Throttlebody
Precision 750HP FMIC; 31.5" x 10.5" x 3.5"
Synapse Synchronic BOV
Tial 44mm Wastegate
Shore 80A Filled Front Engine and Transmission Mount
Solid Transmission Torque Rod Mount
Custom Urethane Dogbone Mount
Import Performance Trans (IPT) Built Automatic Transmission
3000RPM Stall Converter
Dual B&M Hi-Tek Transmission Coolers
Injector Dynamics 1000cc/min Injectors
Custom CNC -6AN Fuel Rails; dual feed
Dual Trickflow inline Fuel Filters
Dual Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pumps
Turbosmart Fuel Pressure Regulator
'03 Toyota Highlander Alternator
DMT Meth Injection (M5 Jet)
Turbosmart E-Boost2 EBC
APEXi Turbo Timer
PLX DM200 Organic Display Gauges
Dual Wideband O2's
PLX Oil Pressure, Trans and Water Temp
AEM 1060 EMS Standalone
AEM 5-Bar, IAT and Coolant Temp Sensors
Motec Hall Effect Crank Sensor with Trigger Wheel
Haltech Ignition Modules
HKS Twinpower DLI
MSD Voltage Ignition Booster

[SpeedySolara]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: Automatic
Date Boosted: August 2008
Milage on Boost Date: 80,000+/- miles
Current Milage: Uninstalled January 2009
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Beater
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 4
Management System: None
Oil Used Since Boost: Mobil 1 10w30
Oil Change Frequency: 3,000 miles
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: Never Dynoed

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs
It wasn't the best setup and I could've done more to make it run safer.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
I Think this setup are for people who wants to have a bigger push then just stock supercharged yet easy on their wallet. Who would want to complain with 300 hp at their comand?

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
Knock Sensors

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
Knock sensor failure Code

Gas Milage: 25mpg on 93 octane (combination of highway/city)

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
Do your homework before supercharging your car so you can boost safely.

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
None

[EEngineer]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 3VZ-FE
Transmission: E53 Manual Tranny Fidanza Flywheel + Exedy Clutch
Date Boosted: May 26th 2010 4AM
Milage on Boost Date: 226,000km on the cluster but god knows how new the engine is.
Current Milage: 226,000km-ish
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 4psi for now, 6 psi in a couple of days
Management System: Greddy E-Manage Ultimate
Oil Used Since Boost: Castrol Syntec 5w30
Oil Change Frequency: 5000~6000km
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: NA dyno 170whp 170ftlb
boosted dyno number are coming soon

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs
I wanted boost very badly right after i finished my v6 5speed swap from i4 auto. I couldn't afford to turbo my car right away but supercharging needed custom install..however after much research, supercharging a 3VZ is possible with the right know hows....and so I did it with the help of many awesome friends like Eye8pussies and Tony the Tiger.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
someone with a stock 3VZ-FE 5speed who wants even more power

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:

none so far

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:

none so far

Gas Milage: 22mpg with 80% city and 28~30 mpg with all highway

Other Info You'd Like To Share:

IT'S POSSIBLE TO SUPERCHARGE THE 3VZ!


List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
TRD Supercharger
255LPR Walbro FP
Supra NA 330cc/min Injectors
Custom Aluminum Intake
Polyurethane dogbone mount
Custom header back exhaust 3"
NGK Iridium Gapped to 1/32"
Solid 1piece tranny torque rod
Fidanza Flywheel
Exedy stage 1 clutch
AEM wideband
EGR delete

soon to install:
TurboSmart FPR
Polyurethane front and rear engine mount

[2wickedtoyz]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-fe
Transmission: 5Speed
Date Boosted: May 25 2010
Milage on Boost Date: 201,954 miles
Current Milage: 202,000-ish
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver and grocery getter
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 4psi
Management System: none
Oil Used Since Boost: Valvoline 5-30
Oil Change Frequency: 3,500mi
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: unknown

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs:
I'm broke. I don't want my car to break down all the time. I don't push my car past 50%, 90% of the time.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
the person who just wants a little extra and is content with cruising.

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
none...yet

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
none...yet


Gas Milage: 20-25mpg on 93 octane (90% highway) and 12-18mpg (90% city)

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
the car feels "right" but the power seems to come on @ 4k rpms kinda like when i was NA

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
TRD Supercharger 4 PSI
Spectre modular cold air intake
K&N air filter
NGK Copper Performance Spark Plugs
2.5inch test pipe
2.5inlet 4inch out 2foot long SS mufflers (cheap crap that works!!)

[Sp33d]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: Auto
Date Boosted: 07
Milage on Boost Date: 65,000mi
Current Milage: 117,000mi
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 5.5 PSI Pulley. Tops out to 7 PSI at Redline
Management System: URD USA FTC//URD USA AFR
Oil Used Since Boost: Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W30
Oil Change Frequency: Every 3,000 Miles
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 282.5HP//255.4 ft./lb. torque

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs
This car has sentimental value to me. It is my first car and will be for a very long time, i fully intend to keep it long enough for my son (in the future, far future) to enjoy one day. The car, even through the years has held on to be aesthetically pleasing even compared to today;s modern day cars. And, even after all the mods, it still gets great gas mileage 25mpg hwy// 20 interstate. The car is subtle enough around town but really opens up and shines with its power when i need it to do so. Plus, not many people know of what kind of car or what its capabilities are, which is always a plus. People like things different, it creates attraction, and i think Solaras do so with class and character.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
Definitely a person who has patience in this platform. Quality parts are hard to come by and a 500-600 dollars put into any other car can achieve magnificent gains while on our platform, it is good enough for a couple of extra ponies. =/ But, at the end of the day, to be different, you must be willing to sacrifice conforming to the norm and spend alot of money and have extra patience.

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
Knock Sensor

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
P0171//P0174 These two CEL codes were to blame for much of my frustration in this platform, in the end, a good tune was all that was needed.
P0420 This is attributed to having a gutted Catalytic Converter, will be fixing soon with anti-fowlers modification
P0401 Not sure yet how i will be fixing this...i might just sea foam or i might replace the whole EGR system


Gas Milage: 22-26 MPG HWY//18-20 City Driving

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
At this point in my platform, I am extremely happy with the setup. When the money comes in, i fully intend on doing a 5 speed swap but of course with all this power, i have to upgrade all parts of the swap...upgraded clutches//flywheel//LSD//etc. before starting. This will easily cost 5K with all the right parts i want...but you should always do it right the first time...ive learned that the hard way playing around with this platform.

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
92.6 Fuel Octane...1 Gallon Xylene mixed with 15 Gallons 91 Octane with 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil
TRD S/C 5.5 PSI...Peaks at 7 PSI at Redline
Walboro 255LPH Fuel Pump
Return Style Fuel Set Up
Toyota Supra 330CC Injectors
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator set at 57 PSI Idle
Denso Iridium IK22 Spark Plugs
Injen Intake with UPFD CAI
Toyota Supra MAF
URD USA FTC
URD USA AFR
TRD Radiator Cap
TRD Oil Cap
Magnecor KV-85 Spark Plug Wire
Snow Performance Methanol Injection Kit with 375ML Nozzle
JPP Headers and Full 3 Inch Exhaust Gutted Cat
B&M Tyranny Cooler with Redline Synthetic Transmission Fluid
Polyurethane Dogbone Bushing
GM Knock Sensor
AEM UEGO Wideband AFR Gauge

[1gSE]

Induction Type: Supercharger
Type of Motor: 1Mz-Fe
Transmission: 5 spd
Date Boosted: Jan 2011
Milage on Boost Date: < 2k
Current Milage: 167k
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Beater
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): TRD Supercharger
PSI: 6psi
Management System: AEM FIC
Oil Used Since Boost: 10w30
Oil Change Frequency: 3 to 4k
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: n/a

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs
Wasn't getting anywhere with the turbo project and I got it for a great price

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
Boost Junkie's

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:
None....yet

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:
I was getting knock sensor codes and # 3 and 5 cyl misfires. I stopped running the crank position sensor through the FIC and they all went away

Gas Milage: I live in Crete...none of the roads are straight for more than half a mile

Other Info You'd Like To Share:
If you run meth injection, have it activated by MAF signal and not a pressure switch like I do.

List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
TRD Supercharger 6 PSI
AEM FIC6
Magnacore plug wires
255lph Walbro
2jz injectors
Jim's fuel mod
Innovate MTX wideband
DevilsOwn stage 1 meth injection

[2wickedtoyz]

Induction Type: Turbo
Type of Motor: 1Mz-Fe
Transmission: E53
Date Boosted: October 17 2014
Milage on Boost Date: +300k
Current Milage: +301k
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Beater
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom): Ebay turbo, junk yard parts
PSI: 5psi
Management System: Apexi NEO
Oil Used Since Boost: 20w-50, 10w-30, 10w40, whatever i have really
Oil Change Frequency: ~5k
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: n/a

[2wickedtoyz]

Induction Type: Turbo
Type of Motor: 1MZ-FE
Transmission: E53 Manual Tranny Fidanza Flywheel + Exedy Clutch
Date Boosted: September 2014ish
Milage on Boost Date: 350k miles
Current Milage: honestly didn't pay attention
Daily Driver, Seasonal, Weekend Car or Trailer Queen: Daily Driver
Boost Kit (or major component brands if custom):
eBay turbo 50trim t3/4 , JDM wastegate, Jackson racing fpr, vortech air2water intercooler, custom up pipe and down pipe.
PSI: 6 psi
Management System: Apexi Neo
Oil Used Since Boost: whatever is on sale
Oil Change Frequency: 5000~6000miles
Most Recent Dyno Numbers and PSI: 309whp 275tq @6psi

Reason You Thought Your Setup Was The Best Choice For Your Needs :

I wanted something different and cheap and a way to show how anything is possible.

What Kind Of Person Do You Think Your Setup Is Ideally Suited For?:
someone with a stock 1MZ-FE 5speed who wants even more power

Please List All Parts You Have Broken/Replaced That You Would Blame
On Being Boosted and What You Replaced Them With:

none so far

Please List Any Service or CEL Codes You Have Had To Deal With Due To Boost:

none so far

Gas Milage:
Not sure cause I get on it allot.
Usually a full tank of e85 gets me 250ish miles

Other Info You'd Like To Share:

Did this whole setup for less than 1k usd


List of ENGINE MODS ONLY:
eBay turbo 50trim
Custom y pipe
Custom down pipe
Big fuel pump from a junkyard
Jz 310cc/min Injectors
2mz/3mz cams
Relocated knock sensor
Vortech a2w intercooler
Max race recirculation valve
Solid 1piece tranny torque rod
Fidanza Flywheel
Exedy stage 1 clutch
eBay wideband
EGR delete

soon to install:
Polyurethane rear engine mount and custom front mount.