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will sell this one and get a 2008 model and up, i won't let that stop me. guess the i would only need the engine and the ecu
I believe so my friend but you should ask Jeff for sure.I hoped you tried it without the VDIM and see if it worked so that I could do it tooGood luck and please keep me posted since we are both Europeans
I believe so my friend but you should ask Jeff for sure.I hoped you tried it without the VDIM and see if it worked so that I could do it tooGood luck and please keep me posted since we are both Europeans
Piggy back is something I considered to use the 4GR ECU, it's also pretty complicated, but I think it could be done. VDIM is a big unknown for sure, there may be options, but I haven't really researched things enough to know.
I have to commend you Jeff on your hard work and knowledge of the two cars. Very brave to take this on. Nice job! Will you use tag F Sport short shifter? I liked mine when I had it in my car.
Thank for updates. Nice no check engine light. I wonder how fast 1/4 time? Now Im wondering if can swap 6MT from IS250 into IS350?
There is a check engine light, the ECU is pretty pissed off right now that there's no automatic transmission to control. Still figuring that part out.
As for 1/4 mile times, probably slower than a stock IS350, but I'd have a lot of fun doing it, if I was to do it, which I'm probably not.
I'm sure you could use the RA62 in an IS350, yes. It was mentioned in this thread in other places. Using some IS200/220d parts might work as well, but those can be harder to find.
^I've got a stock midpipe and exhaust, so the sound is actually very normal during usual operation. But step on it, and it really opens on the top end and the sound is noticeably louder...not annoyingly loud however. I'm guessing 15+hp on the butt dyno with the PPEs, 4 new Denso O2 sensors, and new Accel coil packs.
There is a check engine light, the ECU is pretty pissed off right now that there's no automatic transmission to control. Still figuring that part out.
As for 1/4 mile times, probably slower than a stock IS350, but I'd have a lot of fun doing it, if I was to do it, which I'm probably not.
I'm sure you could use the RA62 in an IS350, yes. It was mentioned in this thread in other places. Using some IS200/220d parts might work as well, but those can be harder to find.
Jeff
I knew it would fire up with the auto ECU. Glad you did it!
What symptoms are you experiencing now w/o the VDIM automatic? bogging? Are you simulating neutral park and/or drive? congrats again
this is amazing! you always see people on here being different with their builds and this is nothing short of unique. props to you!
Originally Posted by Gville350
Great work as usual Jeff!
Thanks guys!
Originally Posted by Gville350
Should have installed PPE headers with having the motor out an all. Just got finished installing my PPEs and I've got to say...DAMN!
Didn't seem necessary, though it would have definitely been the time to do it. I may look into doing modifications in the future, but for now, stock is what I'm looking for.
Originally Posted by jadu
I knew it would fire up with the auto ECU. Glad you did it!
What symptoms are you experiencing now w/o the VDIM automatic? bogging? Are you simulating neutral park and/or drive? congrats again
No bogging, it's just in limp mode, only lets me get about 40% throttle (if I was estimating).