FJ Cruiser Superchargers - Part 1 - Everything You Need to Know!

Hey there everyone! Welcome to another episode of LET'S FJ! This one is an exciting one, as we dive into the world of supercharging our favorite off-roader, the Toyota FJ Cruiser! This vehicle was MEANT to be supercharged, but there are a lot of options out there, so let's cover all of them! I will also be diving into other various FJ Cruiser performance upgrades, so I hope one way or another, if you're looking to boost your FJ's power and torque, you can find what you're looking for here in this video.
Please like this video if you enjoyed it and share it with others, I really appreciate it! Subscribe as well for more FJ Cruiser content! And be sure to check out part 2, where I race my non-supercharged FJ against a supercharged one! It's out now! • Supercharged FJ Cruise...
Here is a list of mentioned videos as well as links to the various videos borrowed for this project, thank you to everyone who shared their FJ Cruisers and superchargers for everyone to see!
Donut Media Superchargers Explained: • SUPERCHARGERS | How Th...
Donut Media Turbos Explained: • Turbos: How They Work ...
speedr73 07-09 URD Centrifugal Supercharger: • URD Supercharged FJ Cr...
88ROTORS TRD Intake and Exhaust Install: • FJ CRUISER UPDATE: RCI...
07-09 TRD Supercharger: • 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser...
Matt Rich Supercharged FJ and Subaru Race: • 2004 wrx vs. Superchar...
FJX2000 Special Editions Part 2 - FJ-S Cruiser Concept: • FJ Cruiser Special Edi...
Hoonigan Bonus 07-09 Magnuson Supercharger: • Supercharging an FJ Cr...
2010+ Magnuson Supercharger: • Magnuson SuperCharge F...
UnRanked URD Supercharger: • URD Supercharger on 20...
FJX2000 Manual Transmission FJs: • 6-Speed Manual Transmi...
todddunning Uber FJ: • uber FJ
Harrop Supercharger: • Toyota FJ Cruiser | Ha...
RGMotorsport Supercharger: • Supercharged FJ Cruise...
Rob Green RGM Supercharger: • Ultimate FJ 330 kW 442...
Raptor Supercharger: • We get feedback from T...
Brendan Lawn Raptor Supercharger: • Raptor Supercharged FJ...
Independence Overland Tailor Tune: • Unlock Your Toyota's P...
Supercharger Website Links:
FJCruiserForums Supercharger Owners Thread: www.fjcruiserforums.com/threa...
07-09 TRD Supercharger Thread: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/t...
More TRD Supercharger Service: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/t...
magnusonsuperchargers.com/
urdusa.com/
www.harrop.com.au/
www.procharger.com/
bulletcars.com/
www.rgmotorsport.com/
raptorsc.com.au/
Video Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - FJ Cruiser Stock Stats
3:23 - TRD CAI and Cat-back Exhaust
5:14 - Supercharger Basics
6:15 - TRD Supercharger
9:55 - Magnuson Superchargers
13:00 - URD Superchargers
19:21 - Is it Worth it?
21:03 - Harrop Superchargers
21:48 - Bullet Superchargers
22:33 - ProCharger Superchargers
23:20 - RGMotorsport Supercharger
24:23 - Raptor Superchargers
25:02 - Turbocharging and Engine Swaps
26:03 - Other Performance Upgrades
27:17 - Conclusion

[@conanscanlan]

I installed one on mine at 100K, it made it 235k before the cylinders were too worn to rebuild. It was a blast, made awesome noises and was a great boost in power. My only advice is to replace the rear needle bearings around 75k. When they go bad, the rotors contact each other and spit death glitter into your engine. I just installed a new engine myself and sold the TRD/Magnuson supercharger. It was fun but I will not do it again. Remember, change your needle bearings every 75k or your engine will pay the ultimate price.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks for that input! Valuable advice

[@ultrablue2]

28:13 Hey, that’s MY FJ! By the way, anyone considering the TRD/Magnuson supercharger should seriously consider doing the URD fuel pump/external fuel filter upgrade first as insurance for adequate fuel delivery and the ability to easily replace fuel filter when they get dirty.

[@OT9999]

I put the Magnuson on my 2013 Fj just over a year ago and can confirm anyone with even moderate skills can do it themselves. No issues as yet and love the extra power which makes it much more drivable - it is pricey but if you have the $$ you will notice the benefit every time you drive

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks for sharing! Lucky you! That is awesome you did it yourself too!

[@first_last2740]

How is the fuel economy compared to stock now that you have better power to weight ratio?

[@OT9999]

@@first_last2740 It's about the same but you have to use 91+ octane so gas is more expensive

[@svnbit8408]

​@@FJX2000_Productions love my 2011 trd auto, need to shop out west for a clean manual when prices come down. There's already nothing else like it in its class, the 0-60 better and the wheelbase and these softer baja style red red shocks are just awesome, bought mine in a hurry after totalling a vehicle so I couldn't be out of pocket to shop for a manual, but a 6 speed with a supercharger, the the AWD with some 285 on modest tuneable suspension...my dream daily driver I already throw this thing into corners, going through the gears with more power and AWD is gonna be rad. Selling mine while it's appreciated and importing something I'll get paid to drive until prices come down. A tune is definitely the first mod before bolt ons, unless you calibrate MAF they really kill low end torque with the bolt ons you've outspent a 650.00 ECU at that point that on baseline before tune kills headrest exhaust and intake. Cheers.

[@privatepilot4064]

I would love to do this to my 2013. I tow a small fiberglass travel trailer and it’s just a little underpowered on inclines on the freeway. I have a full complement of tools and was a jet engine mechanic so I think I’d have no problem installing it myself. How’s your fuel mileage?

[@dio.ahmed3]

What a video loaded with info. Many thanks

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Of course, thanks!

[@ramoneortiz]

Very informative. Thanks for the video.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@mikeadamski4958]

Top quality content as usual!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Much appreciated!

[@ojaderf]

Impressive presentation!!!

[@zadioayyoub6624]

The video I’ve been waiting for for the last couple years 😢

[@privatepilot4064]

I would absolutely love to do this to my 2013 FJ! I tow a small fiberglass travel trailer and although the FJ does great towing it, it could use just a little more punch when climbing highway inclines.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

That would be a perfect reason to get one for sure!

[@ericadams2012]

Great video. I’m interested in getting a super charger. any thoughts on the most reliable supercharger providing the most horsepower. I have a 2012 FJ. I am in between URD and the raptor. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ericswallick7770]

Excellent video

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thank you very much!

[@backinyourcar155]

I love these videos

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thank for watching and for your support!

[@zadioayyoub6624]

I have seen multiple FJ Cruisers with the Raptor supercharger. They absolutely rip up the dunes.

[@hamzaalsamarrai6454]

Thanks for inserting my supercharger picture in your video

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Which one was it? Thanks for sharing it online so I could find it somewhere!

[@EF9jdmhatch]

Neat! Saw myself @6:05

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Looks like a great setup! I miss my 1st Gen TRD intake!

[@cyrusortiz-luis291]

Yay my pic made it to your video!🎉

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks for sharing it for the world to see!

[@RoyFJ65]

How about engine life with a supercharger? Any of them also include an oil cooler?

[@jacksonwalker3278]

Hey so quick question, do the Doug Thorley headers delete any cats? Ive wanted them but I don't want to deal with the headache of throwing codes yet. I already have a throttle body spacer from AFE, outlaw extreme catback exhaust, and a k and n cold air intake system. I think I need a tune too. if you give a mouse a cookie

[@FJX2000_Productions]

I think certain headers keep the cats while others delete them, depends on the specific headers you get whether long or short perhaps.

[@jacksonwalker3278]

@@FJX2000_Productions Ok that makes sense thank you. Great content!

[@backinyourcar155]

I love these videos. Where are you located man?

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks! I’m in Utah or Colorado depending on the year or time of year haha

[@maxmaximuss4796]

Danke schön

[@maxmaximuss4796]

Danke schön 👍👍☕

[@Gadget0343]

Nice!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alikanaanchanale502]

Hi brother I have 2007 fj and I want to install trd supercharger so can it work safely to engine with regular fuel Second thing do I need to program the car after installation? Thank you for your efforts 😊

[@FJX2000_Productions]

You will have to run premium fuel after you do a supercharger install and yes, the engine will need to be re-tuned.

[@Time-Trvlr]

Some concerns when SC upgrading worth mentioning is FJ’s with 8” rear differentials will break teeth. The other is common cyl #6 (right bank, rear cyl) blowing the head gasket. I with my std 07 would like to hear if anyone with upgraded aspiration gets better MPG. I live in a state with rolling hills and at 80 mph my AT shifts down to maintain speed. If it had more HP it would stay in fifth and?? get better MPG?

[@madxmaxxine6552]

That's not how you drive hills. You drop it out of OD and shift to 4. Overdrive is meant for cruising on the freeway. S/C with 8" rear here. It will break a 8.2" rear all the same.

[@jsmith6108]

@@madxmaxxine6552 how do you keep it from breaking the rear end and the blowing the head gasket?

[@madxmaxxine6552]

@@jsmith6108 don't do burn outs and don't bounce in the rocks. Practice throttle control. Also replace your head gasket ahead of time. A little goes a long way

[@thomasoushin1969]

🎉🎉🎉 👏👏 👏 Thank you

[@FJX2000_Productions]

You’re welcome 😊

[@krikorakoubian8203]

Hi i love your Video, now i am working with my Fj upgrade i would like to know which one is the strongest and better quality Supercharger for you own opinion also money is not a problem it can be USA or Overseas. I have the Red 2012 TRD i am making this FJ for Show i already bought 30K in just Parts, i would like from you to tell me which one is your Preference. I will send you pictures after i am done in 3 months. Will be the FJ Venezuelan / California Style. Thanks.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Sounds good! I think for the most power you probably want the URD supercharger kit 👍 good luck!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks everyone for watching! Part 2 is out now! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXXNl4WNpdR5iMk But as an additional note for this video, with huge power upgrades to the engine, one has to also consider other drivetrain components and how the increased HP and TQ will put strain on parts like axles and differentials that were never designed for that much strain. So commonly those who really push their equipment to the max should also look at regearing differentials and upgrading axles, perhaps even replacing the rear axle altogether.

[@ramiroguerrero6331]

Hi, wonder how the augmented power impacts the manual transmission, any thoughts ??

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

obviously its going to wear out a lottt quicker and most likely if their claims are true, its gunna break shit.

[@ramiroguerrero6331]

That is what I thought, thanks for the confirmation@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi

[@j.v.7451]

Dang it! Now i need a supercharger.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

😂 well if you get one, have fun!

[@Cowsrblack]

I love your very informative videos. And although there are many out there that don’t like when people go after market. In my opinion. The supercharger is not worth it. Yes it sounds nice and you get that slight increase of boost. But it’s not worth the money in my opinion. If I were to be looking for more horsepower the go to would be a LS swap. I love my FJ but I hate my V6. I plan on making a LS swap to my FJ to get that huge horsepower. And with the amount of money typically spent on these superchargers, the tuning, the labor etc and not only that! The amount of extra gas it’s going to use when fjs already drink so damn much gas doing a LS swap isn’t such a bad idea. Would love to see a video of fjs out there with V8 swaps!

[@jamesp805]

taking reliable engine out to put a cheaper more powerful engine in that may not work well with the drivetrain and most likely increase weight is not for a "street" vehicle. note that the trd supercharged vehicles didn't effect the warrantee. i have had lightly modded, supercharged stock engine and full built turbo kits in my life and nothing was as reliable as just light mods. intake and cat back exhaust is as far as i would go on anything i want to last more than 5000 miles. just a heads up that ls swapped fj in the video had a full tube front end and was as built as a track oriented, off road race truck.

[@Cowsrblack]

@@jamesp805 those are my intentions. I’m not going to ls swap and solid axle my FJ to drive to church. My FJ is an absolute monster and that reliable engine you’re talking about is nearing the end of its life. I’m gonna say pretty ignorant of you to assume that someone who plans to ls swap is gonna use it for street use😂. And why would I use the same drive train? I’m planing on having double the horsepower. It wouldn’t even be able to take it let alone impossible to marry a Toyota trans to a ls and also expect the rear end to take that amount of torque and horsepower increase.

[@Cowsrblack]

@@jamesp805 and don’t get me started with “increase weight” the FJ already is crazy heavy. People out there with large amounts of heavy weight fjs with just mods themselves and still use the stock v6. It won’t make any difference

[@jamesp805]

@@Cowsrblack your truck will be a paper weight with a ls swap as soon as u pull the v6 out. completely worthless and un reliable. people take these trucks off road. far off road because they are reliable. they get people home. even a weekend off road vehicle needs to get ya home. unless you are trailering home. your truck on the "street" is something that will be a fantasy. I would bet you don't ever put 5,000 more miles on it once u begin the swap.

[@luisvelasco4011]

Saludos! Me gustaría que me explicaras eso del motor LS. Tengo una Fj del 2007 y aunque mi motor está excelente el consumo de gasolina es increíble. Gracias

[@nashdiss9026]

Do you happen to be in Kentucky? I Just saw an FJ that look the exact same lol.

[@designtime3469]

The pedal commander doesn’t add performance! It just gives adjustments to throttle response. No HP gains just quicker or slower throttle response.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Very true, it just makes it “feel” more powerful due to the responsive throttle, but probably doesn’t add HP or TQ 🤷‍♂️

[@first_last2740]

Nice video, thanks for all your videos they are very informative! As someone whose eagerly searching for that right 6spd 2010+ FJ, I do appreciate it. One thing however I wish would have been covered would be the fuel economy differences with a supercharged FJ, being now that it has better power to weight ratio, and also taking 91 octane fuel as opposed to 87. I know the FJ isn’t known for having great economy to begin with, but is a supercharger going to make it much worse is the question? This is something I’ve had trouble trying to find information on online and would appreciate anyone’s feedback who does have a supercharged FJ. Thanks!!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

I will mention something along these lines in the next supercharger video, be sure to check in!

[@jamesp805]

just a heads up, when i acquired my fj, i t had a dragging front caliper and was getting 13.9 mpg for my first 3 tanks of fuel. after 2 front calipers, new rotors and pads im getting 16.8. (i run 93) as for super charged mpg, well you will get more miles per gallon if you baby the truck , but if you are counting smiles per gallon and lay into the pedal, you will have decreased mpg as you are spraying more fuel for those extra smiles! its worth noting that your mpg will vary greatly on how u drive and if you floor your stock v6 up to a red light every time you drive you will only get 13 ish mpg. my mileage stats are for normal driving with mixed 50/50 highway. some spirited throttle at times but still normal in my opinion.

[@philliprangi3858]

Will a 2007 fj engine work in a 2011 model

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Short answer... No, longer answer, not unless you get rid of the computer etc and run all the 07 electrical control gear in the newer model.

[@rexcutts5430]

So you’ll have to run higher octane?

[@noobasdfjkl]

That’s what the man in the video says.

[@jasondqd]

Been waiting since November for urd kits too come back in stock 😭

[@FJX2000_Productions]

They say they are just waiting on one more part, hang in there!

[@jasondqd]

@@FJX2000_Productions 😍😍😍😍

[@richardg6949]

What would be a good substitute for the TRD exhaust?, can't find it anywhere

[@FJX2000_Productions]

You can find it through Toyota directly, but I’m not sure if there is a direct substitute necessarily. Just lots of various brands that sell their own cat-back exhausts

[@krikorakoubian8203]

Remenber the best one Top of the Line. I need to Show Off. I am putting top of the line parts with 37" Tires and Bumpers from Demello their best front and back bumpers nothing cheap. Remenber let me know the best of the best Supercharger you think. Money No Problem. Thanks

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

My 2015 Fj cruiser Australian Delivered version is already dangerous in anything remotely slippery. I toyed with the idea of either turboing or supercharging, but its already enough as it is. And im a power fan, I came from an Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo that i built up with over 400kws at the rear wheels, swearing id never buy another non turbo vehicle again. Also Wheel horsepower is the only horsepower you need to know, You dont take the wheels off it and race the bloody thing do you.... But id like to say, the supercharger is a small upgrade, the real power with this motor comes from a power tune, larger injectors and bigger fuel pump. But you do this at the risk of reliability. Toyota do detune the engines a little for this very reason.

[@zadioayyoub6624]

Fun fact. At 5:59 the photo is a pro-charger

[@-phos-]

Incorrect, it's a Rotrex offered with the URD kit.

[@Atee2d]

Anyone observe the risks of putting this on a FJ with >200k miles?

[@geraldmosley2195]

These are add-ons that you CAN NOT use in the state of California, because of Emissions ( smog) and if you try to argue with the DMV, They will tell you to take all this off, then come back to get your registration.and with gas prices out here at 5.54 a gallon and how fj's Love gas. It will cost you $300.00 per week 😮 to got to work in 2024.

[@hysteria1219]

First

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Good work!

[@harmonicartist]

Almost

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Horsepower is cool for bragging rights at the local pub…. Buy you failed to mention the accompanying driver drive upgrades to handle nearly 200 horsepower increase… shattered transmissions, blown axles are to norm…

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Very good point! There was one guy in the forums who boasted huge HP gains but he had busted his axles and diffs a couple times, had to upgrade the whole rear axle!

[@BERZERKERSV4]

@@FJX2000_Productions Let’s see… the new full sized Bronco is a throwback to years past and is selling like mad… Hey Momma Toyota…. ya listening?