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    Turbocharging The Is300

    in Supercharging & Turbo Modifications

    Posted

    I spent a day at TDI's talking through tuning options on the IS300. The parts from the 2JZ-GE Supra engine could be utilised for my IS300, however the wiring loom for the HKS FCON VPRO wouldn't be the same and require re-wiring and by the time that cost is taken into account, it's not worth going down this custom route. Plus I cannot be sure that the exhaust manifold will clear the steering rack.

    So far its the SRT Tuning Kit or SPC Horsham - both options I think are too expensive for my liking. I don't think I'm going to win here, because I could just as well sell my car and buy something already turbo charged and save myself a lot of hassle! But I'm not a defeatist. I own a 950BHP Turbo'd R33 GTR, its got power but laggy as hell, so I'm thinking about SC on the IS300. Approx 300BHP, Just get a Vortech Supercharger plus Intercooler, custom piping and an aftermarket ECU to deal with fuel/ignition timing.

    In terms of aftermarket ECU's I see there are several options like Haltech, when using aftermarket management does everything else on the car still function e.g. airbags, dash etc?

    As far as I am aware I have the only SC IS300's in the UK. There is a thread in the T/C S/C sub section have a read. :winky:

    Jae 11-13th Sept 09

    in Archived Past Meets

    Posted

    I'll be there both days to support the club.

    Will split my time between LOC and the TSS stand.

    how ironic!!

    Ironic ?? What a strange comment Leighton ;)

    Dave will be bringing 2 cars .... 1 Lexus (IS350) & 1 Sprint Car (Soarer) so therefore pretty logical as far as I can see :)

    Its not so ironic, as prolex could not be bothered with jae/loc last year :o something about its members Dave said :whistling: (again Dave's words not mine)

    Nice to live in a wonderland where you can make up stories willynilly :winky:

    I'll be there & looking forward to it

    Hopefully the sun will shine

    May pop over to see the "other" stand and meet all the keyboard warriors face to face

    Not may pop over Dave, please do pop over, make sure you have the £120 for the top mounts you own me to hand please :whistling:

    Will be a pleasure problem is what I hold in my other hand

    The £80 you own Steve for fuel :D re collecting the superchargers :whistling:

    Love it! PMSL! :lol:

    The Uk's 1st Supercharged Is300

    in Supercharging & Turbo Modifications

    Posted

    Its been a while since I last posted. Happy New Year Everyone! :)

    @ Dazz - I've got improvements and further modifying in mind mate, just finding the time. :o She still puts a smile on me face though. :D

    A little update, as the guys at the ace cafe meet would have seen I have started the install of my gauges. (pics to follow)

    The Beast was suffering from the dreaded inner tyre wear which Tony could not recover because of the car being too low. So after some research I purchased the SPC adjustable bushes from the USA, quality of the product was of a good standard.

    I popped to see Tony at WIM just before Christmas to have them fitted and the geometry re-set ( I didnt fancy fitting them on the driveway) and they have worked a treat.

    Hopefully Tony will comment on the product and recovery. :winky:

    If anyone wants to know where I got them from just send me a PM or if the mods don't mind I will attach the link.

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