How much horsepower does a Supercharger add to an FJ Cruiser?

With many FJ Cruisers sporting aftermarket wheels and tires, a little extra power could come in handy. The TRD internally intercooled supercharger package is one way to get there, with 304 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 334 pound-feet at 3600 (gains of 68 horsepower and pound-feet) on nominal boost of six to eight psi.

How much horsepower does a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser have?

239 hp2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser / Horsepower

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve SFI VVT-i V6 engine with 239 HP at 5200 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 3700 rpm. It is available with either 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive or a 6-speed manual for the full-time 4WD model.

Can you still get TRD Supercharger?

Due to the way these truck engines are built, the TRD supercharger isn’t compatible. While the TRD supercharger is gone, Toyota pointed out that TRD performance accessories available through dealers will still offer a range of upgrades like exhausts, suspension components, wheels and other trim features.

Is the FJ Cruiser supercharged?

The overall operation of the supercharger system is nearly completely silent, but we have added a turbo style blow off valve will announce that your FJ is indeed boosted….Toyota FJ Cruiser Supercharger Kits.

Model	HP ​
Toyota FJ Cruiser (CNG Conversion)	176 > 275
Toyota FJ Cruiser	176 > 315
Toyota FJ Cruiser	188 > 370
Toyota FJ Cruiser	217 > 274

Are FJ Cruisers full time 4WD?

A six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic are the transmission options. In an odd arrangement, FJ Cruisers with a manual transmission get full-time four-wheel drive, and automatic-equipped models get a simpler part-time four-wheel-drive system or rear-wheel drive.

What engine is in 2008 FJ Cruiser?

4.0 L V62008 Toyota FJ Cruiser / Engine

How much does a TRD supercharger cost?

The TRD supercharger retails for $4,140 and requires a $580 installation kit. Toyota tells us that out the door a supercharger installation will typically cost between $6,000 and $7,000, including parts and labor.

What is TRD package on Toyota FJ Cruiser?

The TRD (Toyota Racing Development) package includes off-road tires and 16-inch alloy wheels, plus Bilstein shocks.

Do superchargers damage engines?

Superchargers use air to increase power, meaning that overboosting the supercharger will blow hot air into the engine and could cause damage.

How much HP does the TRD supercharger add?

All of that adds up to an increase of 68 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque over the Tacoma’s stock 4.0-liter V-6, going from 236 hp and 266 lb-ft to 304 hp and 334 lb-ft. Not bad gains by any means, but they do come at a price. The TRD supercharger retails for $4,140 and requires a $580 installation kit.