EXCLUSIVE: The first production LFAs arrive in the USA!!! PART 1
01-19-11, 01:53 PM
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So JoeZ, are you planning on architecting and designing a more free-flow intake system and straight pipes that makes the LFA much more menacing??? 
^^ At a quick glance....
I think we know by now, these LFA's can be built just about anyway you like it
They Look Fantastically Amazing.. !!!
~ Joe Z
- The Black one has the Head Light washers, Tail Light Winglits & the Shark Fin Antenna is indeed present...
- The Silver & White have the Shark Fin Antenna as well..
BUT NO Tail Light Winglets and NO Head Light Washers were installed and/or optioned in.
I think we know by now, these LFA's can be built just about anyway you like it
They Look Fantastically Amazing.. !!!
~ Joe Z
01-19-11, 02:01 PM
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(No Chrome Bling Bling
)Great to see ALL 3 different wheels options come through on the first set...
Official Wheel Color Options:
- "Buff Polish Finish" = Looks like chrome, Polishing probably done by hand
- "Dark Premium Metallic Coating" = Dark Gunmetal Color
- "Light Premium Metallic Coating" = Light Silver Color
The Silver LFA would have popped a little better with the Gunmetal Wheels.. !! ~ Joe Z
01-19-11, 02:18 PM
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Titanium Intake Tubes would be very interesting to make for the LFA ..
*** The real question is: Do you think the LFA Power is maxed out already??
~ Joe Z
01-19-11, 02:38 PM
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Wow those are some great photos! Thanks for sharing. Black and white look good but the silver looks strange for some reason. Maybe its because we are so used to seeing the LFA in white, grey, and yellow. Also, I think the dark finish wheels would look better on the LFA.
01-19-11, 03:01 PM
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I would love to hear it with straight pipes. It would be just amazing.
Regarding the power, I think it is still restricted from factory to meet emissions standards and could easily put out more horsepower. Since Yamaha has a huge involvement in development, generally their headers are extremely well flowing. Especially at high rpm, I believe there is much more power to be had.
LFA currently is putting out 115 HP/ Liter and has a huge rev band up to 9500 rpm to work with. I don't see who it could not put out close to 125 HP/Liter that some supercar engines can put out. That should put LFA's output over 600 HP +.
Regarding the power, I think it is still restricted from factory to meet emissions standards and could easily put out more horsepower. Since Yamaha has a huge involvement in development, generally their headers are extremely well flowing. Especially at high rpm, I believe there is much more power to be had.
LFA currently is putting out 115 HP/ Liter and has a huge rev band up to 9500 rpm to work with. I don't see who it could not put out close to 125 HP/Liter that some supercar engines can put out. That should put LFA's output over 600 HP +.
01-19-11, 03:29 PM
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I would love to hear it with straight pipes. It would be just amazing.
Regarding the power, I think it is still restricted from factory to meet emissions standards and could easily put out more horsepower. Since Yamaha has a huge involvement in development, generally their headers are extremely well flowing. Especially at high rpm, I believe there is much more power to be had.
LFA currently is putting out 115 HP/ Liter and has a huge rev band up to 9500 rpm to work with. I don't see who it could not put out close to 125 HP/Liter that some supercar engines can put out. That should put LFA's output over 600 HP +.
Regarding the power, I think it is still restricted from factory to meet emissions standards and could easily put out more horsepower. Since Yamaha has a huge involvement in development, generally their headers are extremely well flowing. Especially at high rpm, I believe there is much more power to be had.
LFA currently is putting out 115 HP/ Liter and has a huge rev band up to 9500 rpm to work with. I don't see who it could not put out close to 125 HP/Liter that some supercar engines can put out. That should put LFA's output over 600 HP +.
We were able to get an extra 25 rwhp (to the wheels) on IS-F with my Intake Tube and a better flowing True Dual Exhaust system...
When combined with added headers, the IS-F has the potential to make an additional approx 25-30 rwhp... (to the wheels)
- Total 50 Rwhp gains has already been dyno & track proven... by putting the IS-F in 11.91's, down the 1/4 mile @ 120 mph
I too believe more Rwhp can be squeezed out of the LFA
The questions are:
How much more? & Is it worth the try??
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 01-19-11 at 03:54 PM.
01-19-11, 04:00 PM
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Anything is possible.....
We were able to get an extra 25 rwhp (to the wheels) on IS-F with my Intake Tube and a better flowing True Dual Exhaust system...
When combined with added headers, the IS-F has the potential to make an additional approx 25-30 rwhp... (to the wheels)
I too believe more Rwhp can be squeezed out of the LFA
The questions are:
How much more? & Is it worth the try??
Joe Z
We were able to get an extra 25 rwhp (to the wheels) on IS-F with my Intake Tube and a better flowing True Dual Exhaust system...
When combined with added headers, the IS-F has the potential to make an additional approx 25-30 rwhp... (to the wheels)
- Total 50 Rwhp gains has already been dyno & track proven... by putting the IS-F in 11.91's, down the 1/4 mile @ 120 mph
I too believe more Rwhp can be squeezed out of the LFA
The questions are:
How much more? & Is it worth the try??
Joe Z
01-19-11, 08:01 PM
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25 - 30 whp gain is very impressive.
In the case of Lexus LFA, 25 - 30 whp would mean 55 - 60 hp at the crank, which will easily put it over 600 HP. I think it will gain much more than that with the straight pipes.
That is ofcourse, assuming stock production LFA is not underrated. I am really waiting and looking forward to seeing a production LFA dyno and how much it is putting down to the wheels.
In the case of Lexus LFA, 25 - 30 whp would mean 55 - 60 hp at the crank, which will easily put it over 600 HP. I think it will gain much more than that with the straight pipes.
That is ofcourse, assuming stock production LFA is not underrated. I am really waiting and looking forward to seeing a production LFA dyno and how much it is putting down to the wheels.
Anything is possible.....
We were able to get an extra 25 rwhp (to the wheels) on IS-F with my Intake Tube and a better flowing True Dual Exhaust system...
When combined with added headers, the IS-F has the potential to make an additional approx 25-30 rwhp... (to the wheels)
I too believe more Rwhp can be squeezed out of the LFA
The questions are:
How much more? & Is it worth the try??
Joe Z
We were able to get an extra 25 rwhp (to the wheels) on IS-F with my Intake Tube and a better flowing True Dual Exhaust system...
When combined with added headers, the IS-F has the potential to make an additional approx 25-30 rwhp... (to the wheels)
- Total 50 Rwhp gains has already been dyno & track proven... by putting the IS-F in 11.91's, down the 1/4 mile @ 120 mph
I too believe more Rwhp can be squeezed out of the LFA
The questions are:
How much more? & Is it worth the try??
Joe Z
