Newby Intro with Questions

rchalmers3 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 02:49 AM

Hello all,

I looked this forum over before registering. It looks a bit small, like the Whipple fraternity is still young. I like the idea of contributing to the growth in any way I can! Additionally I'm hoping to get a few questions answered here as well.

I'm an off roader here in Costa Rica looking for a solution/project to increase the power output of my Diesel powered Toyota Land Cruiser.

I endeavour to create an elegant and affordable power solution package for my truck, something that is durable, affordable and easily repeatable for other Toyota Land Cruiser owners.

We have different needs here than many driving circumstances. Our conditions require lots of low speed, low rpm "tractoring" with the occasional open road drive. My Land Cruiser has an old, slow turning, NA 4.0L diesel 6 cylinder. While I have good tires, gearing and locking differentials for low speed off roading, I want more.

Given the driving conditions described and my self schooling on forced induction, I am leaning towards supercharging vs. turbocharging, as the supercharger forced induction profile best fits my needs.

I would like to use this forum to expand on my knowledge, and plan a working system matched to my vehicle and desires. If you would care to indulge me, I'll gladly create a new thread in the appropriate place containing specifics and parameters.

Thanks to Whipple, Mike and the moderators for making this site possible.

Cheers,

Rick Chalmers

rchalmers3 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 10:45 PM

One week with 18 views and no replies. I'm lonesome!

Rick

jared@lethal · #3 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rchalmers3

Hello all,

I looked this forum over before registering. It looks a bit small, like the Whipple fraternity is still young. I like the idea of contributing to the growth in any way I can! Additionally I'm hoping to get a few questions answered here as well.

I'm an off roader here in Costa Rica looking for a solution/project to increase the power output of my Diesel powered Toyota Land Cruiser.

I endeavour to create an elegant and affordable power solution package for my truck, something that is durable, affordable and easily repeatable for other Toyota Land Cruiser owners.

We have different needs here than many driving circumstances. Our conditions require lots of low speed, low rpm "tractoring" with the occasional open road drive. My Land Cruiser has an old, slow turning, NA 4.0L diesel 6 cylinder. While I have good tires, gearing and locking differentials for low speed off roading, I want more.

Given the driving conditions described and my self schooling on forced induction, I am leaning towards supercharging vs. turbocharging, as the supercharger forced induction profile best fits my needs.

I would like to use this forum to expand on my knowledge, and plan a working system matched to my vehicle and desires. If you would care to indulge me, I'll gladly create a new thread in the appropriate place containing specifics and parameters.

Thanks to Whipple, Mike and the moderators for making this site possible.

Cheers,

Rick Chalmers

Hey Rick,

Welcome to the forum. Glad you're here. Sorry for the late response. We're still quite small but we'll be seeing a major increase in traffic and members here within the next few days as we're going to be notifying all of our customers that the forum exists. Once we get more members involved you'll be able to get more info from multiple sources and hopefully get closer to finding the answers you're looking for regarding a kit for your truck.

Thanks again and we look forward to seeing more of you soon.

Jared