CASE STUDY:

2^nd Gen Tundra Magnuson Supercharger Intake

Looking to get even more from your Magnuson supercharged 2nd generation Tundra? Well, that is exactly what local off-roader, Adam, wanted for his truck.

So we answered the call. We took our 25 years of experience and worked with Adam to thoroughly test a new intake system both on our in-house dyno and out on desert runs and the result is an intake system that opens up the supercharger to more airflow to make even more power and withstand the demands of the toughest conditions.

Enter Adam, a local enthusiast and aFe POWER partner, with his 2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro that he has equipped with a Magnuson blower – boosting the 5.7L up to 560 HP. You’re probably thinking “What’s the problem? That sounds great.” Well Adam, being an avid off-roader and the manager of local off-road club Low Pressure Crew, he doesn’t exactly “baby” his truck. He hammers his heavy, fully kitted 2^nd Gen Tundra through tricky terrain, asking everything of the boosted 5.7. What he found was that building boost would cause the factory style panel filter to deform allowing debris to enter his engine. The final nail in the coffin was when the panel filter tore apart and destroyed his airbox during a high-speed water crossing.

In the modern era, adding superchargers and turbochargers to factory trucks is commonplace. While most are done so to increase efficiency, we’re more interested in how they’re utilized to make more POWER. But, that extra power comes at a cost – there is a much higher demand for air and fuel and an increased load placed on components.

If you’re looking to use every bit of boost your truck can build, that last thing you need are parts that are not up to the task.

Luckily, with years of experience in the diesel truck space, we know a thing or two about designing and manufacturing parts that make light work of handling massive boost pressures – and of course, making more power. With platforms like the Ford Raptor and RAM TRX, we’ve brought our years of expertise to the high-performance gas truck market to create some of the best intakes on the market today.

On the other end, with the expansion of aftermarket support, there are now options to boost naturally aspirated trucks. While these kits are great, it takes more care to properly utilize them when the rest of the factory parts weren’t necessarily designed to operate under that much pressure. With Ford incorporating conical filters and RAM designing one of the largest factory intakes ever, it’s easy to see that these high output engines need some beefed-up supporting components.

So, when he came to us asking if we had a solution to his problem, we got right to doing what we do best – building top-of-the-line intakes fitted with the best filters in the industry.

What resulted was an intake specifically designed for supercharged Tundras that not only outflowed the factory intake but could withstand peak boost in the toughest conditions. It took months of R&D, thousands of miles on- and off-road, and dyno run after dyno run. But with Adam making even more power than before and being able to effortlessly spin tire on the trail all day long, we’d say it was well worth the effort.

“@afepower answered my call for help and made sure my input was taken seriously throughout this entire process. It’s not often companies will take on a project like this when there is already a new generation Tundra on the market but I am forever grateful they decided to help me make this a reality and give my fellow supercharged second gen Tundra owners another option for intakes that has been much needed! If you don’t have a supercharged Tundra they also have an intake available for the stock 5.7 setup.”

Adam

Low Pressure Crew

To see more of Adam’s adventures and experience with his aFe POWER equipped Tundra check out his Instagram @thatwhite_trdpro
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Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System

for 2007-21 Toyota Tundra

This Momentum GT intake system is engineered with the biggest filter available, ensuring unmatched performance and superior filtration! Get your Toyota Tundra ready to feel the power!

Toyota Tundra 07-21 V8-5.7L w/ Magnuson Supercharger

Part Number 50-70114R (Pro 5R filter)

Part Number 50-70114D (Pro Dry S filter)