GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

Chip or NO

Old 12-12-07, 09:56 PM
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So we all know the BMW 335i has a chip that can add performance and Benz has some chips also like the Powerchip but can you tune the Lexus ECU at all since it has vvt-i, any chips or ecu tunes available, I do know TOMS has an ECU Tuning program but you have to ship the ECU to Japan.
Old 12-12-07, 10:40 PM
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There are no "chip" mods for Toyota/Lexus to date.

The Japanese ecu's are different than US spec ecu's.
Old 12-13-07, 10:06 PM
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None that I know of either. I am starting to get the idea that NIssan/Infiniti have a much stronger aftermarket following than with lexus
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Unfortunately, that's why the aftermarket selection for Lexus and Toyota are very limited. And to those that do offer aftermarket upgrades, specifically performance, you have to pay a premium.
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