sc400 n/a upgrades???
09-09-03, 10:30 PM
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sc400 n/a upgrades???
hey eveybody i'm new to the lexus whole bit but, i'm just curious on what to get and what to stay away from when it comes to performance upgrades........as far as under the hood goes i'm staying naturally asperated and want to beaf my performance up a hair.......now as far as intakes go is the Injen w/ heat guard all we have to choose from or are there some jdm intake goodies i can get my palms on? 2nd headers? are they out there how much is it worth it and who has 'em?? 3rd exhaust systems should i go w/ the 5zigen duals or is there a better cat back system out there besides the JIC Magic system cause i'm not paying $1200 for an exhaust.......if you guys out there that have done some engine mods help me on what i should and shouldn't go with.......i'm stuck in the middle of a freak'n cornfield in Illinois where my sources are very limited......HELP ME!! thanks Brett any other secrets i should know about would be appreciated
09-10-03, 02:00 AM
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1) try a BFI with you stock intake www.planetsoarer.com
2) Headers are available in Austraulia but require modification to fit US models. US headers are in the works.
3) there will be a couple supercharger kits available in the coming months.. Be patient.
4) VSsc400 did a nice custom set up with mandrel bends. I was unaware that JIC made an exhaust for the SC400. Have a link?
If you want something right away try either the Weapon-R or Lexuspros ECU. If you plan on doing a S/C Wait and save. Cannot use the ECU upgrade with the S/C.
A torque converter is also a good upgrade. Will shave about .5 seconds off your 1/4 mile time.
This is a very comprehensive site. www.intellexual.net Check it out.
2) Headers are available in Austraulia but require modification to fit US models. US headers are in the works.
3) there will be a couple supercharger kits available in the coming months.. Be patient.
4) VSsc400 did a nice custom set up with mandrel bends. I was unaware that JIC made an exhaust for the SC400. Have a link?
If you want something right away try either the Weapon-R or Lexuspros ECU. If you plan on doing a S/C Wait and save. Cannot use the ECU upgrade with the S/C.
A torque converter is also a good upgrade. Will shave about .5 seconds off your 1/4 mile time.
This is a very comprehensive site. www.intellexual.net Check it out.
Last edited by Vegassc400; 09-10-03 at 04:33 AM.
09-13-03, 09:08 PM
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I just did the following upgrades and am pleased with them all:
- Injen Intake
- Borla Exhaust
- Eibach Springs
- Tokica Shocks
The handling of the SC was dramatically improved with the installation of the the new springs and shocks. I will post pics later. You can hear the exhaust before Borla was installed and after at:
http://home.comcast.net/~ciscokid422...SoundBorla.wmv
Good luck.
-CK
- Injen Intake
- Borla Exhaust
- Eibach Springs
- Tokica Shocks
The handling of the SC was dramatically improved with the installation of the the new springs and shocks. I will post pics later. You can hear the exhaust before Borla was installed and after at:
http://home.comcast.net/~ciscokid422...SoundBorla.wmv
Good luck.
-CK
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