My Elate Harrop FDFI 1900 Supercharged LX470 100-Series 4.7L V8 - Part 1

Check out my new Elate Mfg #supercharger install! I go over the kit and some mods I did to install it in my USDM 2007 Lexus #LX470. This truck has the 4.7L VVTI V8 and this blower looks to be the perfect match!
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[@rguil15]

Thanks for taking the time to walk through all the components of the install. Very helpful, pretty much impossible for me to justify not doing this now.

[@NKPGarage]

Very neat SC setup! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@delboy5252]

Very nice job! The SC sits so well in there and everything is still accessible, apart from the starter motor of course :D

[@Turboactive]

I did the starter motor at the same time. Set for another 250k miles

[@markdaugherty6378]

thanks for sharing, looking forward to your impression after some time in the seat.

[@Turboactive]

Uploading Part 2 now!

[@matthewfunk4969]

Great walkthrough, thanks for posting this. It’s on my bucket list, some day…

[@Turboactive]

Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely worth it if you plan to keep your 100 long term.

[@user-cs4op8ve3l]

Great job👍

[@ryank5373]

Hell Yeah!

[@alewien]

Sweet!

[@gggamers4506]

Hey jimmy, just wondering what fuel rail adapter you used to add the fuel pressure regulator. Cheers mate.

[@gggamers4506]

Hey Jimmy, just wondering what fuel rail adaptor you used when you added the fuel pressure regulator? Cheers mate.

[@suryaagung7560]

Nice video, do you have the part number for the radiator and shroud?

[@rdm20fan1]

What piggy back did you use? What ethanol kit?

[@Puddleparty56]

Awesome job on this build! I am doing the same to my uzj200 LC 2008 your video has helped alot as very similar (Australia). Do you know how these kits go with VV-ti models? I’m struggling to find information on the computer side of things once a supercharger is installed.

[@Turboactive]

Yes it fits VVTI. My engine is VVTI. I did not mod the ECU at all, just added fuel pressure regulator and run good fuel. Also run spark plugs 1 step cooler.

[@lazerbay6531]

How much did you spent on the whole project, including the starter, fans, belts etc

[@bentroop8313]

love your build. what piggyback did you go with? do you have a map you'd be willing to share? (i'm sc-ing a 2006 tundra with the harrop fdfi1900)

[@Turboactive]

I have a Map ECU3. I just retarded timing starting at 3psi. 3psi = -1, 4psi = -2, 5psi = -3 and so on

[@casttony]

Hey, great video. I just got a 2004 LX470 and seriously thinking of going down this road. It’s a little intimidating looking at all the work, do you think a home mechanic can handle this project? what do you think is the learning curve

[@Turboactive]

It's not super hard if you have experience working on cars. It's simpler than doing a timing belt replacement on these engines!

[@Rancejunge]

Are the factory pistons forged? Have you had any problems with the Rods?

[@Turboactive]

Not forged. No problems yet but that's why I'm keeping boost low

[@souljasky999]

how difficult would it be to maintain this if i don't know how to wrench? like would i constantly need to be at the shop?

[@Turboactive]

Shouldn't need anything once you get it going. The blower will eventually need to be rebuilt (new bearings, seals etc) but I'm not really sure how many miles. Probably at least 60k before that needs anything.

[@salsa83]

Are you concerned with the rods snapping? I heard that is why Toyota discontinued the TRD supercharger for the 4.7.

[@Turboactive]

No not at this power level. They discon the blower because they came out with the VVTI version of the engine which upped the power and then introduced the 5.7

[@dennisl4961]

Shit ton of questions sir, I am doing the same mod except it is a TRD S/C and also planning on going E85, and also mine is a VVTI , 2007 LX470. So what Piggyback are you using? I was gonna go with Unichip but they are currently unavailable due to they have to comply with new regulations, my second choice would be MAPECU 3, what about your fuel pump and fuel injectors? did you have to change them to be compatible with E85? Thank you!

[@Turboactive]

You will probably have trouble fitting the TRD SC on the VVTI engine. The air injection system is underneath the intake manifold and sticks up way higher than the non-VVTI engine so it will probably interfere. The Elate SC includes runner extensions because of that. I run E85 on stock injectors and AEM fuel pump. Also I'm running stock ECU tune with rising rate fuel pressure regulator.

[@dennisl4961]

TRD S/C has been done on VVTI with modifications on air runners, I forgot how but its on youtube, Im also looking for MAPECU3 but they are out of stock. You should upgrade your injectors for more power lol@@Turboactive

[@Turboactive]

@@dennisl4961 good to know on the TRD. How will injectors give me more power? It's all about the air fuel ratio and mine is already perfect.

[@dennisl4961]

I assume more flow more power?@@Turboactive

[@Turboactive]

@@dennisl4961 you got a lot to learn lol. You can only burn so much fuel...also a rising rate fuel regulator increases the fuel flow in proportion to boost...

[@RubberChickenMan007]

What was the total cost to run this kit with e85?

[@Turboactive]

The E85 kits are about $500. I recommend the A.P.E. Flex Fuel kit check out my other video I install one on my Chrysler 300C. The supercharger was about $6k USD

[@RubberChickenMan007]

@@Turboactive I just picked up a trd supercharger kit for 6k. It's new old stock and I'm absolutely stoked haha.

[@praddesilva]

Hey Jimmy, what's your afr ratios like on idle and under throttle? Mine is around 14 or 15 on idle or light load, wondering if that's also what you are seeing

[@Turboactive]

Yep it's about 14.5:1 at idle and light load, 13:1 with medium load, and goes to 11.5:1 under heavy load

[@praddesilva]

@@Turboactive cool thanks. My build was inspired by yours, Travis helped a lot. Next is is install xede chip and tune.

[@Turboactive]

@@praddesilva love to hear it! What year is your Cruiser?

[@praddesilva]

@@Turboactive 07 gxl. It's the non vvti model, being in Australia.