Going fast is like trying not to eat the last Oreo cookie in the jar, you just can't help it. Once you've experienced raw power, it lives inside of you and its only desire is to be unleashed every time you drive your truck. The new Tundra is quite a powerful truck from its Texas factory with 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque on tap. As much fun as 381 hp is, 504 hp is by far better and with the installation of the new TRD supercharger, your Tundra can easily be transformed into a rocket ship. The best part of this equation? Your money is well spent with a 3-year or 36,000-mile warranty when installed by a certified Toyota dealership. Going fast the reliable way, now we're talking.
Another great bonus in this TRD kit, everything is included right down to the washers and zip-ties. It's also 50-state CARB legal, so there will be no issues getting your truck smog certified. Whether daily driving the Tundra to work, towing your toy of choice, or lining up next to a sport truck at a stoplight, we were certain the Tundra would be more enjoyable to drive with over 500 hp and right at 550lb-ft of torque. People say they want a Tundra diesel, well with that much torque, who needs a diesel?
To see just how much fun could be had behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra, we visited Green Toyota, in Springfield, Illinois, where General Manager Mylas Copeland teamed us up with installer Kurt Spann. As a Master ASE certified mechanic, we had little doubt in his abilities, but it was Kurt's enthusiasm for the TRD products that we appreciated the most. With our test '08 Tundra up on the lift, Kurt quickly began to install the TRD supercharger. A full day's work later, we went on a much anticipated test drive. For the results and installation of the supercharger, keep reading.
 We started the TRD supercharger...  We started the TRD supercharger install at Green Toyota, in Springfield, Illinois, with ASE Master tech Kurt Spann. Here is a glimpse at the factory 5.7L V-8 rated at 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. Not too shabby, but we wanted more. |  Kurt began by draining the...  Kurt began by draining the engine coolant, disconnecting the battery, removing the plastic engine cover, and removing the factory air filter box and inlet hose. |  After swapping the inlet rubber...  After swapping the inlet rubber to a larger TRD-spec piece, the lower airbox was reinstalled and fitted with a re-useable TRD air filter. |