Supercharged FJ Cruisers - Part 2 - Racing FJ Cruisers!

Hey there everyone! Welcome to another episode of LET'S FJ! This week we once again talk about supercharging FJ Cruisers, but in this video we actually compare my 2008 Trail Teams Special Edition FJ Cruiser to a buddy's 2008 supercharged FJ Cruiser!
He specifically has the TRD supercharger and not only do we discuss the supercharger along with its pros and cons, but we also put the FJs head-to-head to see which is faster! Can you guess who will win??
Thanks for watching this episode and here is a link to the Part 1 Supercharger video I mention here: • FJ Cruiser Supercharge...
Check out more of my videos for FJ Cruiser related content and check out my FJX2000 Instagram if you want to follow me and my FJ's build!
Best wishes and keep on FJ Cruising!
Hayden - FJX2000

[@bigsea1306]

Instead of the Trd exhaust, I run a single Flowmaster dual chamber with single 3 inch exhaust, sounds much deeper and a little louder than the TRD exhaust great videos I’ve owned my 2007 FJ since 2010 has 225,000 miles other than maintenance items and running full synthetic lubrication in all the components I have never replaced so much as a bearing or sensor in over 200,000 miles. I have two other Toyotas in the FJ is hands-down, the most durable and lowest maintenance vehicle I have ever owned and it works every day pulling trailers and other trucks that gets stuck in the sand on the beach even living on the coast and it being in the sand. I keep it clean and it is rust. The clearcoat faded a little, but steel looks great I did also upgrade my brakes with all drilled and slotted rotors and cmax pads made a huge difference in stopping power. Keep up the great radios.

[@RwbDave]

187k on my 2008 TT FJ with a dealer installed supercharger from 20k miles and its still going on strong!

[@portcityengineering]

How much was it to get installed at the dealership? Parts + labor cost?

[@Yeahitsthatguy]

Yoo thanks for all of your vids man! I have loved FJs since they came out when I was 3 years old. I finally got one just recently thanks to your videos. I am psyched and honored to be part this awesome community with all of you guys. And I get to flex my ride on the normies.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Super cool and great presentation! When I drove through i70 over the rockies, I genuinely thought something is wrong with my FJ and expected a check engine light to come on anytime. I knew the high elevation will have this effect, but didn't expect to be this severe! A super charger would've been nice.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks! Yeah you definitely have to run premium over those high elevation passes. But a supercharger would just be a fun addition all around! 😂

[@coburn_karma]

Finally got to see the TRD super charger in action. Waited 17 years. Thanks for fulfilling my wishes. My 2007 FJ with 260K also thanks you.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Glad I could show it for you here in this video!

[@first_last2740]

Thank you for covering the fuel economy topic I was really looking forward to that! Now I got some suggestions for next videos since you’re going all out, might as well cover this topic with all angles: Supercharger FJ vid 3: Your 2008 FJ vs 2010+ supercharged FJ (since they had about 20hp more over the stock 2008 models and the superchargers got more out of them). Supercharger FJ vid 4: Your 2008 FJ vs 2010+ supercharged 6spd FJ (same reasons as above but adding manual transmission into the mix). Thanks for all your effort, this is the best FJ channel on KZbin hands down.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks! Glad it could help. I would love to get tests like that for sure, it’s just hard hunting down folks with those various builds haha I just need a video where I can get all the FJs and put them in a line on the salt flats and then see how they all compare against each other 😂

[@first_last2740]

@@FJX2000_Productions Definitely that would be best I think. You could make a community post about it and I’m sure you’ll have plenty of people in your area who’d love to part take of this. You’re channel has a lot of FJ owners subbed. Would make for a cool video for sure!

[@cyrusortiz-luis291]

I would want to see supercharger FJ against a GX

[@Celsters833]

I have a 2007 fj cruiser with everything Trd, so it’s basically a trd without officially be big oneand it’s a base model manual. It is truly a holy grail car and I’m lucky to have it. I’m thinking about the supercharger because the car deserves to be treated and upgraded

[@axetrops]

Wish mines a manual

[@arefeshghi]

The other guys instrument cluster was like a Christmas tree! I consider all of those to be 'issues'!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Haha! Yeah those lights actually came on as he was driving up to meet up for this test drive. He got it sorted out by the next day, just some unlucky timing 😂

[@mrblondeheart9562]

This video was awesome! I really want a super charger on my FJ now. I love the sound of his and wouldn’t mind a little extra power. Keep up the good work, your videos inspired me to buy an FJ. I couldn’t be happier with mine. Just put a 3” lift on her and it looks amazing

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

Premium gas price sucks at the pump…4 dollars plus a gallon for the last 5 years

[@mrblondeheart9562]

@@mysteriousoklahoma777 definitely can relate. I run my 07 on premium. Thankfully we use a company truck for the drive to work

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

@@mrblondeheart9562 ...ever change an alternator with the supercharger lower belt bracket in the way? I'm assuming it has to come off to remove the old alternator.

[@SirLarryHorse]

I'd like to see the same test with a stock and a re-geared FJ with 4.56 and 4.88 gears.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

That would be cool for sure!

[@SirLarryHorse]

@@FJX2000_Productions I love this channel BTW, thorough and fun info. Got my 2013 base FJC last year!

[@johncitizen5377]

Cheers from Australia. They are sort of a cult classic. They are either hated or loved. I recently drove mine up hill on the snow with the factory diff locker engaged. Blown away.

[@ramoneortiz]

Cool video! I have two FJs. One is a ‘14 and 100% stock. It’s my wife’s favorite. The other is an ‘08 and I have been modifying slowly. Maybe someday I’ll add a supercharger.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

That would be cool! Lucky you to have 2!

[@ToyotaLandCruiser]

6.4 sec 0-100 km/h, 15.0 sec same with 4400 lbs caravan trailer and 5 people in the FJ. 35” tires and 6M/T with stock gears. Supercharger rules! URD UCON, Speq-U headers, 2.85” pulley, Torque-U heavy flywheel and DW200 fuel pump helps a lot too.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

That sounds like a killer setup! Would be awesome to see it perform in person!

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

My Stock fj as in stock off the show room floor does 0/100kmh in 6 seconds. No joke, 98 octane, good oil, good oil filter and air filter, no stupid bullbars and dumb oversized tyres or aftermarket stupidity. Toyota tuned it from factory in japan for me. Shes a part time 4wd, with a nice 6 speed auto.

[@Jay-rg5mt]

@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshiyou’re one of those weirdos that thinks any mod is stupid. Lmao you should fragile asf

[@QMengu]

Great to see a face to the voice… mad love to all your content! The best FJ info live on the web! Thank you sir and don’t forget we’re all here sponging everything! Keep it FJ 🖤

[@josephwilcox2076]

Hi,Great Video,I purhased my 2007 FJ, 3 years ago ,with 235k on it,i have done the frame over ,installed new upper and lower control arms,new suspension,radiator,starter,alt,all new hoses,pulleys,hoses from power steering, pretty much went thru it as the prevoius owner lived on an island off of Newport Rhode Island.He told me the milage was high,do to daily drive from Newport to Boston,so mostly highway miles,never went off Road,But the salt did a job ,on alot of surface{,Rust}...Was able to grind it off at places i needed,applied rust restorer,then painted with por 15,then aplied fluid film...My brother and i ,have made it work,as i am 70 years old.We have a rented garage with a lift,which really helps.ANYHOW!!! My question is i found a TRD Intake on ebay,that fits my 2007,however,the two rubber red couplings were falling apart,my buddy works for a Toyota Dealer,in parts dept.The TRD kit for that year has been discontinued,so i opted to buy the new kit.I was able to make it fit,as it was a little different,my question is i keep getting a 2 lean codes Bank 1 and bank 2,I have a Scan Gage 3,installed,sittig on dash,where courtesy box is,so i have been able to delete codes {P0171-P0174},then they come back,daily...i;m thinking i want to put the old CAI back on,Do you have any suggestions...I would really appreciate it...Thanks again for all you do for us FJ Guys & Girls....

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Glad to hear your story! Interesting situation with your TRD CAI. I’m not sure why those codes keep coming back. Maybe someone on the forums could help out or has had a similar experience. I’m not sure the newer or older TRD CAI would make a difference.

[@josephwilcox2076]

@@FJX2000_Productions Thanks Hayden,i did try FJ Cruiser Forum to no response.

[@brewsburgers3354]

Supercharged kept launching early but there's a big difference regardless

[@jordandoster1371]

Thanks, Craig. Great rig.

[@irodriguez8870]

Finally a face to the famous voice! Cool video !

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Not sure I would consider myself famous, there I am! haha

[@dio.ahmed3]

You are the best. I will continue supporting even during my exams

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks so much! Good luck!

[@GenuineLand]

Another sweet video. Keep it up!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks so much!

[@toddallen443]

Great video! I have a 2007 FJ 4x4 bought new. Always love the vehicle but like most just needed a little bit more power. Added a Magnuson supercharger with inter cooler and Bullydog tuner at 116000 miles and at 146000. Wirth it to me by far and adds a new level of fun!

[@MrSwerllz]

Great videos! Makes me think of some of your blue room write ups (assuming you are the same FJX2000 😉) I have a 2012 with the URD whipple S/C, 4.88 gears, headers and exhaust, intake and custom snorkel (bigger to eliminate restrictions) and on 37s. I will say I noticed a big difference crawling off-road as the torque is immediately there, very similar to a re-gear when I was on 35s with out the S/C. If you are in Colorado it would be fun to line all 3 up (yours, TRD/magnuson S/C, and mine). Also I am getting around 12-13MPG on the dash, which when you factor the tire size (or use GPS to track) is actually in the 15-16MPG range (as long as you are driving conservative lol. Keep it up with the great videos!👍

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Yep I'm the same FJX2000! Thanks for checking in and letting us know about your setup!

[@cyrusortiz-luis291]

The supercharger is extremely efficient. As long as you stay off the gas you will end up with better mileage.

[@cyrusortiz-luis291]

When I added my supercharger my mileage went up 1-2 mpg.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for sharing! Makes me want one even more now!

[@maxmaximuss4796]

Danke schön

[@heyyitsandy]

Definitely plan to supercharge my FJ one day, my 2nd vehicle is supercharged, and it makes a significant amount of power over stock with only 6lbs of boost and gets slightly better fuel economy as well….. blowers are a win/win if you ask me!

[@QMengu]

Love his Sandstorm, I have the same without the sup…

[@luiscardozo0000]

i think is very important for the fj with turbos install the oem oil cooler that come in the tacoma with tow package and the land cruiser...fj doesnt come with the oil cooler to make it cheaper but the engine originaly was designed with the oil cooler

[@GenuineLand]

Ok

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks for sharing! I know some folks install transmission coolers too.

[@luiscardozo0000]

you already have a tranny cooler in all the automatic transmissions inside the main radiator... dont need to put another one but engine oil cooler is been removed from the 1grfe just to make the fj cheaper

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

I have a performance air filter, but I think that because it s 6 speeds manual, it s a bit faster on starts than maybe both of those. I never clocked my 0 - 60, but I get there pretty quickly. it s a 2007, so it s not the engine, it s the transmission. it s a bit of a downer to see that the charger does nt even add 100 hp... I thought it would be a bit more. good work guys.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Yeah that 6-speed will certainly have better acceleration so I don’t doubt it being faster. And some other superchargers add much more HP and torque, but yeah the TRD one isn’t too much of a boost to stock HP. But it is noticeable!

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

@@FJX2000_Productions yeah, I suppose, as I ve seen bigger numbers on other videos, hey thanks for the reply bro!

[@DanielTejnicky]

That's very lit dashboard xD everything hurts that supercharged FJ also it is very strange to hear that it sounds like normal car reversing xD

[@hamongog]

Gawd, i love Utah. Had it mostly to myself until i didn't. So fucking nice to have taken it for granted as long as i did. Drive this same stretch of road with my 1988 4RNR. V6 SR5. Had a dog with me. Got pulled over because watershed but also because UHP wanted to talk to me about my ride. #ITNOJCR

[@crodrc51able]

That cooper was not loud.

[@walterr.2619]

Nice video, it would be cool to add a fully stock FJ, no lift and stock bumpers. It would also be nice to add an FJ with the newer engine.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Good point! I need to see what I can find 😂

[@RichQcCa]

Noticed that the supercharged one was shifting at 4000 rpm between 1st and 2nd. 5000 rpm for the non supercharged

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Probably slightly different ECU tuning with that supercharged one

[@toddvlasak4015]

Are all those warning lights on because of the supercharger mod ?

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Good question! That morning when he drove to our meetup location he accelerated past a truck on the highway and the lights all came on. He later got it checked out and learned that there was an error from the ignition coil. Just a fluke thing to happen that morning! It’s since been resolved. So normally no the supercharger would not cause the dash lights.

[@albertneri4240]

I have the same Baja rack!! Where did you purchase the decal on the rack? Looks amazing

[@jacksonwalker3278]

So for the hill climb test was there a reason that neither car was going to redline? Mine always goes to redline and sometimes a little past if I floor it (2010)

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Maybe something to do with the hearing 🤷‍♂️ the altitude could play a role, or even the larger than stock tires. But it’s hard to say for certain

[@jcableman2030]

You could get the same or similar results re-tuning your transmission. Superchargers on these FJ’s and Taco’s only really are worth the cost if you have the manual transmission. The automatic on all model year FJ’s suck btw.

[@marteesmiplaneta]

Thanks 🥰😍😘😍😘🥰

[@tabangcora]

This is a great video! Thank you for covering all of the aspects within the comparison. Also a big thanks to Craig for providing his FJ!

[@stoenyce]

Hayden bro!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾💪🏾💪🏾 my 08 is 263000. Great Vid

[@FJX2000_Productions]

That’s sweet! Keep taking care of it and it will keep on running!

[@GrahamEarnshaw-s3u]

I have a stock 2022 FJ (Dubai). Love it but I didn’t buy it to push it to the extreme. Interesting video nonetheless..

[@FJX2000_Productions]

That's great either way, take care of your FJ and it will last you a long time!

[@luiscardozo0000]

i clock my 07 fj no turbo in a flat and i had 8.7 s...yours is a lot slower , what could be the reason.....also i like you to compare the 07 single vvt to a dual vvt 2010

[@alabamafbfan1985]

I bet elevation where he’s at is a big factor in the times.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

The slope of the hill (note the uphill and downhill speeds), the elevation, fuel octane, and the mods all play a factor in the speeds we got.

[@RARivElbi]

Nice! Ur Subscriber from Philippines

[@eseg3368]

A update on the pizza cutters would be a great video im stuck between 295 or 255 85

[@morningbetterlast]

How much hp would a 276 hp. FJ get after adding a supercharger, do you have any experience with that? Talking about the Saudi version of the FJ.

[@lukestoyz]

Most likely the Supercharged Fj was not getting full power with the check engine light on.

[@jagaro]

Hayden, what size tires are you running and did you regear? Thanks.

[@-phos-]

The TRD S/C FJ seems to be very down on power. Time for a tune up?

[@bcochener]

Awesome comparison!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Glad you think so! It was a fun time!

[@СашаСаша-э3р]

Cool video , thank you

[@j.v.7451]

Thanks Craig!

[@dxb3322]

in Dubai the FJ 270 hp

[@AB1029.]

You ever get a check engine light come on for the MAF sensor and the cold air intake?

[@FJX2000_Productions]

So funny enough when I got to see the 2010+ TRD supercharger at FJ Summit in 2012, Toyota said the combo of the TRD CAI and supercharger would cause certain codes to go off in specific situations. But I’m not sure if it’s related to the MAF or not. 🤷‍♂️ I think it was though.

[@BboyMobster]

Are they both on 93 octane fuel? I noticed the one without supercharger rev’d all the way to redline. I feel like the superchargered one had the check engine light on which wouldn’t allow it to run to redline but I’m unsure.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Yeah that check engine light actually turned on on his way to meet up for this video. Turned out to be a minor thing and he had it fixed later, but not sure if that affected the test results or not. And that's a great point, I'm also unsure of what fuel types we were running.

[@BboyMobster]

@@FJX2000_Productions rematch? 🤣

[@autto101]

Supercharger needs more AIR!

[@banzaibadger]

Awesome content

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks so much!

[@arkdave]

❤❤❤❤

[@jackempson3044]

I see the difference but what for? Just to go that much faster? However i had a RAV bevfore this FJ. This FJ seems like a rocket compared that dog. The RAV was good car but they aren't fast at all.

[@SoldatX2]

Superchargers on the FJ help it being a better highway driver. It especially helps when you’re going up mountains and want to pass cars. It also compensated for the added weight if you build your FJ out. It’s just a slow truck that moves a little less slow. This plus some gears is a good combo. I’m currently having the gears done on my 08 and plan on supercharging it later this year. I want it to match my Alfa Romeo 4C in the sense that it has forced induction lol.

[@jasondqd]

Now when I get my urd charger let's make a part 3 😁

[@FJX2000_Productions]

I would love that! If you can make it to Utah let me know 😁

[@jasondqd]

@@FJX2000_Productions I'm in vegas so shouldn't be hard to make something happen

[@virtuaguyverify]

I'm really surprised didn't try to get one with the URD on this video

[@FJX2000_Productions]

@@virtuaguyverify I would have gladly filmed one, but this is the only person I could find!

[@ultrablue2]

Has the owner of the Supercharged FJ figured out why all the CELs?

[@FJX2000_Productions]

You referring to the lights on the dash?

[@foxwolf2277]

I have Fj but what I so those 2 fj very low something wrong

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

I think it would just be cheaper to LS swap it rather than supercharging. 400hp from a bone stock 6 litre.

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

That’s a lot of wine for an extra 54 ponies.

[@cortezcooks]

The question your mom has is… do YOU now want a supercharger??? 😁😁😁👏🏻👏🏻

[@FJX2000_Productions]

If someone happens to have one and it was a killer deal I wouldn’t be opposed haha

[@cyrusortiz-luis291]

Regearing is cheaper

[@FJX2000_Productions]

@@cyrusortiz-luis291 did you notice a mpg difference when regearing?

[@SoldatX2]

@@FJX2000_Productions Magnusson designed this supercharger setup for Toyota. They still sell it on their website for 6100 but without the TRD labeling. It’s plug and play and comes with all the parts needed for the install. It also includes a proper tune for the ECU. 🙂

[@Nohoze]

They complain about AUTOMATIC FJ’s being underpowered. 6MT, baby.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Yep for sure!

[@lorenzoronpedrique2952]

The elevation is a big drawback for the non supercharged engine. At sea level the difference I bet is lesser.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

I’m sure you’re right!

[@МаратАлимгулов-з9б]

Что "вещает" проффффесиАнал?

[@shadowsgate6903]

It doesn't built for racing, enjoy the off road ride, racing NEVER brought anything to anyone!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

You're definitely right, racing isn't what these were built for, but it doesn't mean it wasn't fun!

[@stilllife74]

not worth it

[@chanoleyva8584]

The fjs do have the aerodynamics of the a rock, and that would explain the bad gas mileage

[@edgarchavez4714]

17 sec for 60’mph I wanted one okay I will just stay with my Jeep 🥹

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Some of those tests were uphill mind you, but yeah you don't buy one of these for speed that's for sure haha!

[@jmproductions272]

Great Video! Gears specs?