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supercharger avaliable now!!!

Old 07-22-03, 09:30 AM
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i just recieved a email from david at forced air technology and he has confirmed that their supercharger kit fot the 1uz-fe is now in production. now that there are a couple of forced induction kits we can go with, we just have to figure out which one offers the most gains!! i'm still leaning toward the single turbo kit and im ready to just pay lextreme for those documents of the kit!!!!
Old 07-22-03, 09:50 AM
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For the single turbo kit to work, you do know that you will lose A/C and Power steering right?
I have read his write up on the single turbo and it is very tempting to do.
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I am waiting on some more info from Danny (Forced Air Technologies) on their setups. We have been talking about this system previously it seems like they have more then 2 systems avaliable. I'll get back to you guys with more info when I get it.
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oh man, i did not know that i would lose the a/c and p/s if i went with the single turbo setup!! that's a shame because i much rather run a turbo than a charger but i dont want to lose those things because i drive my car everyday. i guess that narrows down my choices
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Just Power steering for Single or maybe not. Its depend on which path you take.
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GOOD, it's still a possibility then!!
Old 07-23-03, 06:33 AM
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I do intend to do a single turbo after the supercharger project.
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keep the process moving
i wanna see a lexus in one of the import racing mags sooon


is their a web site to follow the process.







keep going. more power. to kick some ****
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For a stage one, the kit AFT is selling is good to slap on and get that torque. For the higher power projects you need to buy a kit and a whole bunch of additional parts to make it work.
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We did some price calculation. Its not as cheap as people think. Here is the link: http://www.lextreme.com/forum/viewto...370&highlight=
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They cant be serious!!!! Only a 50hp gain for over 6 grand That's a real rip off!!! Ive read countless mustang mags(i have one of those also) and the cheapest s/c kits add almost 75hp!!! I'm looking for some REAL power gains. Believe me building motors and drag racing is nothing new to me, im just trying to do something different. I think i'm just going to start off with a nitrous kit. I know i can get bolt on a 150hp kit and only spend $600. Then after someone produces a forced induction kit that REALLY adds some power i'll make the switch. I think our only hope right now is Lextreme!!
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