Which engine on the new GS
#31
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Originally Posted by flipside909
FYI, the specs and times that were just shared w/us are not official. Just estimates. Wait for the official numbers from Lexus or magazine tests.
Do we know an est. curb weight for new GS yet?
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Originally Posted by ChuH
SC430 is getting a face lift on Sept. 05. They may get the 6-speed.
Chu...
Chu...
the 6 speed is so much better imho, the ls430 is a lot smoother than the old one imho
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Originally Posted by chuckb
Allrighty than I'll call that 3.77. Steeper than the 3.27s in the 430 now. That should be good for a tenth or two in the 1/4 mile. So this new car must be heavier. Accordind to Chu's specs, the 0-60 time only improved .1 That's with the 6speed and 3.77s.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
I wish I had a six speed and 3.77s in my GS430 I wonder if hypothetically it would bolt up?
Do we know an est. curb weight for new GS yet?
Do we know an est. curb weight for new GS yet?
the rear end is doable, we have one now already
#35
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Originally Posted by rominl
don't even think about it, you are looking at new tranny, and a whole new ecu and doesn't even fit right on
the rear end is doable, we have one now already
the rear end is doable, we have one now already
I bet a current GS430 w/the six speed and 3.77 would be able to break into high 13 sec 1/4 with drag radials.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
I know, i was just dreaming
I bet a current GS430 w/the six speed and 3.77 would be able to break into high 13 sec 1/4 with drag radials.
I bet a current GS430 w/the six speed and 3.77 would be able to break into high 13 sec 1/4 with drag radials.
#37
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Originally Posted by rominl
i think even with performance tires you can do that already, just need a good lauch. with tc and 3.76 a lot of people are already doing low to mid 14s now
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