Supercharged ISF
10-26-16, 01:21 PM
#2
RR Racing has developed a kit and have been testing for months now. It is released and you can find the thread in the vendor marketplace at the link below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...ouncement.html
Last edited by Joker4096; 10-26-16 at 01:22 PM. Reason: spoonfeeding :-)
10-29-16, 08:06 AM
#6
It's not ideal for high boost applications but it's certainly not as risqué as it once was because of the speed, technology, and sensors available and used now to keep the motor in a safe zone. Honda guys have been boosting high compression motors for quite some time now.
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10-30-16, 07:28 PM
#8
Just watching my neighbor and his supercharged Audi RS-4 (ya, I know, that's a whole other conversation), I don't know if to laugh or feel sorry for him.
The car is here 1 week out of the month, the rest of the time it's in the shop. The man became an expert on removing the front bumper, blower unit and what's not. He borrows my Jeggs jack on a regular basis. (I suppose that's all I am good for, but that's another story)
So far it has been O2 sensors, serpentine belt gets destroyed every 2000 miles, mis-fires, tuning issues, vacuum leaks that can't be resolved, the list goes on.
Yesterday I heard it's getting a new alternator. I'm sure it's not the end.
He managed to run a 12 flat 1/4 mile at 117 MPH............I was thinking to myself, all that money, All wheel drive, supercharger kit, 650 bhp and ...................a 12 flat......
Anyhowz, I hold much higher respect for our car since I know it's engineered very well I just hope the Supercharger kit is a success for those who will buy it.
I have to say that from all the cars I've owned and modded, this car just seems so well put together I decided to not "f*** around with it" (as one of my friends used to say to me).
The car is here 1 week out of the month, the rest of the time it's in the shop. The man became an expert on removing the front bumper, blower unit and what's not. He borrows my Jeggs jack on a regular basis. (I suppose that's all I am good for, but that's another story)
So far it has been O2 sensors, serpentine belt gets destroyed every 2000 miles, mis-fires, tuning issues, vacuum leaks that can't be resolved, the list goes on.
Yesterday I heard it's getting a new alternator. I'm sure it's not the end.
He managed to run a 12 flat 1/4 mile at 117 MPH............I was thinking to myself, all that money, All wheel drive, supercharger kit, 650 bhp and ...................a 12 flat......
Anyhowz, I hold much higher respect for our car since I know it's engineered very well I just hope the Supercharger kit is a success for those who will buy it.
I have to say that from all the cars I've owned and modded, this car just seems so well put together I decided to not "f*** around with it" (as one of my friends used to say to me).
10-31-16, 12:30 PM
#9
Just watching my neighbor and his supercharged Audi RS-4 (ya, I know, that's a whole other conversation), I don't know if to laugh or feel sorry for him.
The car is here 1 week out of the month, the rest of the time it's in the shop. The man became an expert on removing the front bumper, blower unit and what's not. He borrows my Jeggs jack on a regular basis. (I suppose that's all I am good for, but that's another story)
So far it has been O2 sensors, serpentine belt gets destroyed every 2000 miles, mis-fires, tuning issues, vacuum leaks that can't be resolved, the list goes on.
Yesterday I heard it's getting a new alternator. I'm sure it's not the end.
He managed to run a 12 flat 1/4 mile at 117 MPH............I was thinking to myself, all that money, All wheel drive, supercharger kit, 650 bhp and ...................a 12 flat......
Anyhowz, I hold much higher respect for our car since I know it's engineered very well I just hope the Supercharger kit is a success for those who will buy it.
I have to say that from all the cars I've owned and modded, this car just seems so well put together I decided to not "f*** around with it" (as one of my friends used to say to me).
The car is here 1 week out of the month, the rest of the time it's in the shop. The man became an expert on removing the front bumper, blower unit and what's not. He borrows my Jeggs jack on a regular basis. (I suppose that's all I am good for, but that's another story)
So far it has been O2 sensors, serpentine belt gets destroyed every 2000 miles, mis-fires, tuning issues, vacuum leaks that can't be resolved, the list goes on.
Yesterday I heard it's getting a new alternator. I'm sure it's not the end.
He managed to run a 12 flat 1/4 mile at 117 MPH............I was thinking to myself, all that money, All wheel drive, supercharger kit, 650 bhp and ...................a 12 flat......
Anyhowz, I hold much higher respect for our car since I know it's engineered very well I just hope the Supercharger kit is a success for those who will buy it.
I have to say that from all the cars I've owned and modded, this car just seems so well put together I decided to not "f*** around with it" (as one of my friends used to say to me).
Its great to have power but longevity has to be key otherwise the fun factor disappears real quick.
Having that Toyota reliability is great and piece of mind. Like anything though, it takes time to see the real impact of such a major mod like a supercharger. i.e. Early models have since had the suspenssion etc revised but Lexus still released it and they tweaked it over the years.
I dont think anyone can really comment on its overall reliability until quite some time has passed. I know early testing has seen many kms and trackwork done but still to see how it impacts the car overall, you'll need to ask someone who does it years later.
Just hoping it attracts enough interest and guinea pigs in the interim.
11-01-16, 10:21 AM
#11
I did mention my neighbor he should ditch that Audi and get an IS-F but somehow I don't think he took it too well. LOL
11-06-16, 07:43 AM
#13
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I know what you mean. I have a mate with a C63 going through similar issues, regularly in the shop and not for upgrades but for fixes.
Its great to have power but longevity has to be key otherwise the fun factor disappears real quick.
Having that Toyota reliability is great and piece of mind. Like anything though, it takes time to see the real impact of such a major mod like a supercharger. i.e. Early models have since had the suspenssion etc revised but Lexus still released it and they tweaked it over the years.
I dont think anyone can really comment on its overall reliability until quite some time has passed. I know early testing has seen many kms and trackwork done but still to see how it impacts the car overall, you'll need to ask someone who does it years later.
Just hoping it attracts enough interest and guinea pigs in the interim.
Its great to have power but longevity has to be key otherwise the fun factor disappears real quick.
Having that Toyota reliability is great and piece of mind. Like anything though, it takes time to see the real impact of such a major mod like a supercharger. i.e. Early models have since had the suspenssion etc revised but Lexus still released it and they tweaked it over the years.
I dont think anyone can really comment on its overall reliability until quite some time has passed. I know early testing has seen many kms and trackwork done but still to see how it impacts the car overall, you'll need to ask someone who does it years later.
Just hoping it attracts enough interest and guinea pigs in the interim.
Hmmm.. we have 60k miles on our extensively tracked ISF... 8000 miles now with the SC. 528whp on 93 pump. 6 track days. Numerous 160+mph runs, extensive tuning and testing... and not one single failure or maintenance issue. I would say that our test program is significantly more intensive than what most IS-F owners will do to their cars in a lifetime.
IS-F is not an AMG -- it is robustly engineered car that is simply in a different class to the AMG or M cars when it comes to durability and reliability. IS-F CCSR's are basically stock engine and transmission cars that are being raced in 24 hour endurance races with amazing reliability. All the Mercs or BMW's I've seen race in similar class are heavily reworked, and often share very little with their production versions.
To put the cost of the SC into perspective, there are plenty of folks putting big money to achieve 400+ or 500+ on an EVO or STi -- although those cars may seem to be a little less to buy, it is a false economy because it is 100% certainty they will fail if you push them like we do with our IS-F. Once you build it and rebuild it, your little modded 4-banger will cost you significantly more.
Just my thoughts!
-Rafi
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11-06-16, 07:49 AM
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I know what you mean. I have a mate with a C63 going through similar issues, regularly in the shop and not for upgrades but for fixes.
Its great to have power but longevity has to be key otherwise the fun factor disappears real quick.
Having that Toyota reliability is great and piece of mind. Like anything though, it takes time to see the real impact of such a major mod like a supercharger. i.e. Early models have since had the suspenssion etc revised but Lexus still released it and they tweaked it over the years.
I dont think anyone can really comment on its overall reliability until quite some time has passed. I know early testing has seen many kms and trackwork done but still to see how it impacts the car overall, you'll need to ask someone who does it years later.
Just hoping it attracts enough interest and guinea pigs in the interim.
Its great to have power but longevity has to be key otherwise the fun factor disappears real quick.
Having that Toyota reliability is great and piece of mind. Like anything though, it takes time to see the real impact of such a major mod like a supercharger. i.e. Early models have since had the suspenssion etc revised but Lexus still released it and they tweaked it over the years.
I dont think anyone can really comment on its overall reliability until quite some time has passed. I know early testing has seen many kms and trackwork done but still to see how it impacts the car overall, you'll need to ask someone who does it years later.
Just hoping it attracts enough interest and guinea pigs in the interim.
Hmmm.. we have 60k miles on our extensively tracked ISF... 8000 miles now with the SC. 528whp on 93 pump. 6 track days. Numerous 160+mph runs, extensive tuning and testing... and not one single failure or maintenance issue. I would say that our test program is significantly more intensive than what most IS-F owners will do to their cars in a lifetime.
IS-F is not an AMG -- it is robustly engineered car that is simply in a different class to the AMG or M cars when it comes to durability and reliability. IS-F CCSR's are basically stock engine and transmission cars that are being raced in 24 hour endurance races with amazing reliability.
To put the cost of the SC into perspective, there are plenty of folks putting big money to achieve 400+ or 500+ on an EVO or STi -- although those cars may seem to be a little less to buy, it is a false economy because it is 100% certainty they will fail if you push them like we do with our IS-F. Once you build it and rebuild it, your little modded 4-banger will cost you significantly more.
Just my thoughts!
-Rafi
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SUPERCHARGERS : ECU TUNING : SUSPENSION : EXHAUST : PPE MASTER DEALER
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11-06-16, 01:16 PM
#15
Hmmm.. we have 60k miles on our extensively tracked ISF... 8000 miles now with the SC. 528whp on 93 pump. 6 track days. Numerous 160+mph runs, extensive tuning and testing... and not one single failure or maintenance issue. I would say that our test program is significantly more intensive than what most IS-F owners will do to their cars in a lifetime.
IS-F is not an AMG -- it is robustly engineered car that is simply in a different class to the AMG or M cars when it comes to durability and reliability. IS-F CCSR's are basically stock engine and transmission cars that are being raced in 24 hour endurance races with amazing reliability.
To put the cost of the SC into perspective, there are plenty of folks putting big money to achieve 400+ or 500+ on an EVO or STi -- although those cars may seem to be a little less to buy, it is a false economy because it is 100% certainty they will fail if you push them like we do with our IS-F. Once you build it and rebuild it, your little modded 4-banger will cost you significantly more.
Just my thoughts!
-Rafi
IS-F is not an AMG -- it is robustly engineered car that is simply in a different class to the AMG or M cars when it comes to durability and reliability. IS-F CCSR's are basically stock engine and transmission cars that are being raced in 24 hour endurance races with amazing reliability.
To put the cost of the SC into perspective, there are plenty of folks putting big money to achieve 400+ or 500+ on an EVO or STi -- although those cars may seem to be a little less to buy, it is a false economy because it is 100% certainty they will fail if you push them like we do with our IS-F. Once you build it and rebuild it, your little modded 4-banger will cost you significantly more.
Just my thoughts!
-Rafi
It would be nice to have more in-car videos of the setup so people can see how it sounds daily.