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04-17-08, 05:01 PM
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So in the next couple weeks:
PHR Intake Pipe
K&N Drop In
Comparison dyno runs:
1st Stock Everything
2nd K&N Drop In ONLY
3rd PHR Pipe OE filter
4th PHR Pipe with K&N Drop In
Also the creator of MAP-ECU is coming to our facility and we will do some testing on my IS to see if there's any more power to be made by tuning it.
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Robert
04-18-08, 06:55 PM
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Well right now i'm working with PHR to make an intake pipe similar to the JoeZ. It has already been sent to coating and should be back soon. We also dynoed the car with the only mod being the HKS Carbon Ti and it made 178 rwhp. Figured i would test the old pull your air filter out for more power myth and surprisingly it gained ~20 rwhp just from pulling the OEM Lexus filter out. Once our shop floors are finished I will print it out and post it up. I have it saved with both runs next to each other, no torque numbers though since we didn't hookup the rpm signal.
So in the next couple weeks:
PHR Intake Pipe
K&N Drop In
Comparison dyno runs:
1st Stock Everything
2nd K&N Drop In ONLY
3rd PHR Pipe OE filter
4th PHR Pipe with K&N Drop In
Also the creator of MAP-ECU is coming to our facility and we will do some testing on my IS to see if there's any more power to be made by tuning it.
Regards,
Robert
So in the next couple weeks:
PHR Intake Pipe
K&N Drop In
Comparison dyno runs:
1st Stock Everything
2nd K&N Drop In ONLY
3rd PHR Pipe OE filter
4th PHR Pipe with K&N Drop In
Also the creator of MAP-ECU is coming to our facility and we will do some testing on my IS to see if there's any more power to be made by tuning it.
Regards,
Robert
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04-21-08, 09:31 AM
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LOL...I honestly couldn't tell you. I haven't done anything to the car, it came as is. Here's another pic of the front and maybe someone can chime in on their opinion. Also yes I know the mesh looks horrible
, this pic was taken the same time as the other pics(a couple weeks ago). If anyone can give me some suggestions as to what to put there as the huge hole looks awkward there. Everyone at work thinks boosting it is the only solution as a fmic would fill it right in 
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Robert
, this pic was taken the same time as the other pics(a couple weeks ago). If anyone can give me some suggestions as to what to put there as the huge hole looks awkward there. Everyone at work thinks boosting it is the only solution as a fmic would fill it right in .Regards,
Robert
04-21-08, 02:21 PM
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LOL...I honestly couldn't tell you. I haven't done anything to the car, it came as is. Here's another pic of the front and maybe someone can chime in on their opinion. Also yes I know the mesh looks horrible, this pic was taken the same time as the other pics(a couple weeks ago). If anyone can give me some suggestions as to what to put there as the huge hole looks awkward there. Everyone at work thinks boosting it is the only solution as a fmic would fill it right in .
Regards,
Robert
, this pic was taken the same time as the other pics(a couple weeks ago). If anyone can give me some suggestions as to what to put there as the huge hole looks awkward there. Everyone at work thinks boosting it is the only solution as a fmic would fill it right in .Regards,
Robert
That pic is a lot better... So i guess those HID's look like 8,000 or 10,000 and the fogs are just stock. i like em.
as far as filling in that gap where the UGLY mesh is.... for sure FMIC is the best option. OR you could buy a stock bumper, take out the mesh in the stock bumper and mold it to fit yours and the use elmers glue and clothespins to hold it in place
04-21-08, 02:26 PM
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That pic is a lot better... So i guess those HID's look like 8,000 or 10,000 and the fogs are just stock. i like em.
as far as filling in that gap where the UGLY mesh is.... for sure FMIC is the best option. OR you could buy a stock bumper, take out the mesh in the stock bumper and mold it to fit yours and the use elmers glue and clothespins to hold it in place
as far as filling in that gap where the UGLY mesh is.... for sure FMIC is the best option. OR you could buy a stock bumper, take out the mesh in the stock bumper and mold it to fit yours and the use elmers glue and clothespins to hold it in place
. I love the kit just hate that huge gap and the fact I can't run a grill sucks. I may just find someone with a black IS and see if they want to trade my C-West kit for OEM bumpers then go with a full RMM Lip kit, any takers
. Robert
04-22-08, 04:04 PM
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PHR pipe will be back tomorrow from coating.
Also another little thing I bought was the black pearl emblem kit from Luis at Carson Toyota(thanks a ton man). Had someone walk up to me at a burger joint and ask what year Civic I had
Also another little thing I bought was the black pearl emblem kit from Luis at Carson Toyota(thanks a ton man). Had someone walk up to me at a burger joint and ask what year Civic I had
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welcome & congrads on your is300. is it auto or 5spd? do you have any plans to turbo or supercharge it in the future? their great cars i own an 02 5spd & couldn't be happier. good luck w/ her!
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