Magnuson Superchargers and reliability

[Fcmalie]

Just curious who has the most miles on their Magnuson, I keep seeing people post about everyone they know having to replace their engine by 20,000 miles with FI on the 3.6, and I'm curious what the experience here shows.

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[Josh00333]

Huh? I've spend days searching on superchargers on the 3.6l Maggi and Eddie's and not read one failed motor? Have real links?

There are failed motors on some of the turbo kits directly related to tuning issues.

The only real failed item I know of was for cat's and that was related to a bad egr valve (if I remember right) and had nothing to do with the SC.

The Maggie is the supper charger company used on the TRD that were factory backed kits for years on the Taco's. There are guys w 100k+ on them, many many many of them.

 

[Fcmalie]

Huh? I've spend days searching on superchargers on the 3.6l Maggi and Eddie's and not read one failed motor? Have real links?

There are failed motors on some of the turbo kits directly related to tuning issues.

The only real failed item I know of was for cat's and that was related to a bad egr valve (if I remember right) and had nothing to do with the SC.

The Maggie is the supper charger company used on the TRD that were factory backed kits for years on the Taco's. There are guys w 100k+ on them, many many many of them.

Oh I agree, they never come up with any actual info. I don't think moderate tuned superchargers are going to do much to these engines at all. Was just curious how many miles people had gotten on them.

 

[DAVECS1]

I have over 26K supercharged. I think Misplacedtexan gas over 40K

 

[dcmdon]

Huh? I've spend days searching on superchargers on the 3.6l Maggi and Eddie's and not read one failed motor? Have real links?

There are failed motors on some of the turbo kits directly related to tuning issues.

The only real failed item I know of was for cat's and that was related to a bad egr valve (if I remember right) and had nothing to do with the SC.

The Maggie is the supper charger company used on the TRD that were factory backed kits for years on the Taco's. There are guys w 100k+ on them, many many many of them.

Nobody is doubting the supercharger itself's reliability. But the reliability of an engine/supercharger package is largely dependent on supporting modifications and the tune.

Supporting modifications include things like oil coolers upgraded drivetrain parts, lower compression pistons, etc.

Its difficult for any aftermarket supplier to engage in the the same level of component and integration testing that a manufacturer will do.

 

[Fcmalie]

I have over 26K supercharged. I think Misplacedtexan gas over 40K

I knew there were some higher ones here, hopefully I can get one done eventually. Towed just over 5000lbs yesterday and some extra power would be appreciated.

 

[KurtP]

I think the issue from the Magnuson was the lambda values on the earlier tunes burning out the cats, more than it was the motors..?

 

[DAVECS1]

I think the issue from the Magnuson was the lambda values on the earlier tunes burning out the cats, more than it was the motors..?

One will eventually lead to the other

 

[KurtP]

One will eventually lead to the other

well, thats certainly true

 

[Pauliboy]

Fitted my Magnuson at 57,000kms now done 15000kms and no issues. Using an Injen Cold Air Intake and Injen Snorkel as well as Corsa Cat Back Sport exhaust.

 

[River2016]

I got 14k on my Jeep with the Ripp kit and although I’m. Not in love with the tunes (finally broke down and reached out to Dave) the 3.6 is running fine. Oil analysis says it’s good. Total miles on engine 75k. My experience with the 3.6 has been good in the two vehicles I’ve had it.

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