S/c Install Hints And Tips

[lexus boy]

another bit of kit you will need is the weird socket to open up the ecu

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or a cutting disc if u forget said tool

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i've got a dremel, think i'll be buying a stack of attchments!

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no no

plenty on here have security key for it

[Monster-Mat]

bring it down here, i have a little workshop i can fit it in for you

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I think that Mat is making you an offer you can't refuse

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did i mention money...who mentioned money?

[Nick The Greek]

bring it down here, i have a little workshop i can fit it in for you

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I think that Mat is making you an offer you can't refuse

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did i mention money...who mentioned money?

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matt, that is a very kind offer, a PM is coming your way!

[Kazi]

Any other S/C going in a few weeks time?

[RX-Men-8]

side note here and slightly 

can the supercharger be disconnected in anyway? ie, remove a belt and your back to standard power? or is it slightly more involved than that?

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Sort of. You can unhook the cable runnning from the throttle to the bypass valve on the S/c essentially preventing it from making boost. It will run at slightly less power than normal because the s/c will be idling like an engine accessory such as the a/c pump. Of course you can take off the belt to prevent that. But you'll still have a longer air intake path than standard, all the way through the intercooler, sapping some power.

Cheers,

RX-Men-8

[Nick The Greek]

side note here and slightly 

can the supercharger be disconnected in anyway? ie, remove a belt and your back to standard power? or is it slightly more involved than that?

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Sort of. You can unhook the cable runnning from the throttle to the bypass valve on the S/c essentially preventing it from making boost. It will run at slightly less power than normal because the s/c will be idling like an engine accessory such as the a/c pump. Of course you can take off the belt to prevent that. But you'll still have a longer air intake path than standard, all the way through the intercooler, sapping some power.

Cheers,

RX-Men-8

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Thanks mate, thats handy to know :)

[Rob]

who has the torx-PLUS security bit for the ECU cover?? no one here will sell a private individual one.

for the SC fitting i did it in my parking space in 8 hours on my own, for tools a standard tool kit with a few extensions etc and u should be ok, will need a drill and a hammer, plus a few screwdrivers.

for the "extra" stud on the throttle body u can just use a pair of grips, or 2 nuts.

[aido]

Think that toolset I got from Maplins has security bits in it, I used them for doing the Sky+ box - is that what you mean Rob?

[Rob]

no mate - the "normal sets u get in the shops doesnt have that bit in - they have the secirity torx which has the 6 points , but the torx Plus has 5 points.

[Bazza]

Any other S/C going in a few weeks time? 

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maybe

[Mr Morse]

Any other S/C going in a few weeks time? 

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Maybe months rather than weeks....... :winky:

[Nick The Greek]

no mate - the "normal sets u get in the shops doesnt have that bit in - they have the  secirity torx which has the 6 points , but the torx Plus has 5 points.

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is this specific bit hard to get hold of?

[Rob]

for the "normal" person yes as it is only sold to "approved persons" as it is a high security fitting. i believe gordons friend steve has them tho.

u cold always go to a toyota garage and ask them to remove the cover for u tho!

[Kazi]

Any other S/C going in a few weeks time? 

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Maybe months rather than weeks....... :winky:

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Im in no hurry anyway so months would probs be better for the budget to :D

[aido]

Nick, probably also worth keeping an eye on http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...topic=27276&hl= to see how Owen gets on with his ECU problems - that seems to be happening to a few people, also ensure the supercharger spring side is set the same as in the pic in that thread, ie nuts at the back of the throttle cable :)

Also did you see the supercharger common faults and cures thread?

[lexus boy]

shall i buy a load of torx plus bits, if someone tells me the size i will get a handful

[Nick The Greek]

Also did you see the supercharger common faults and cures thread?

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no m8, got a link?

been watching that other thread with interest!

[Rob]

shall i buy a load of torx plus bits, if someone tells me the size i will get a  handful

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can u get the same as in the pc above ie the 5 point security torx plus?

[TheDon]

what about here!!! and what a great price!

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.js...=58630&id=18983

[Rob]

what about here!!! and what a great price!

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.js...=58630&id=18983

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nope - it is not torx-PLUS, the torx plus has 5 points, all the torx bits that are included with those type of sets are 6 point and are of a different shape

normal torx security

torx PLUS - 5 point security

[Nick The Greek]

well, today i cut the engine covers as required, figure out how to remove the bumper. bought some ramps, discovered car wont go on ramps without bumper being removed, and thats about it until I get the s/c now!

Also, my ecu lid was only held down by standard screws, so no security driver required by the looks of things.

Aido, do you have the ECU fitting guide still?

If not, can someone send me an electronic copy if one is available?

ie, what wire to cut etc

[aido]

Aido, do you have the ECU fitting guide still?

If not, can someone send me an electronic copy if one is available?

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I'm afraid I've never had one mate, never got the fitting guide when I picked the car up, saying that I've never needed it to be honest!

Can anyone help Nick out on this one please?

Sounds like you've had a busy day mate anyway!

As for the common faults thread, it's here:

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...wtopic=1288&hl=

[GALLA_4]

Heres my ECU Nick. My Supercharger was installed last Friday.

[Nick The Greek]

do you have the wiring instructions mate?

[lexus boy]

yeah can get torx plus

nick > u will need the torx head for the screws to open up the actual ecu, not the lid :)

ii can stick the electronic guide online somewhere if someone tells me where i can get it hosted :)