Next Chapter For My GS - Swap or Bolt-on Turbo?
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Next Chapter For My GS - Swap or Bolt-on Turbo?
I have contemplated very hard on selling my car over the last couple of months if I decide to keep it I want to get some work done on the motor which currently has about 67,000 miles.
For the last two plus years I have accomplished most of the exterior and ICE mods which i wanted.
I need some input from the expert on how to pursue on the motor build (excuse my ignorance on this topic) .
Bolt on turbo or swap? Looking for something that will be less headache and easy to maintain.
I am not looking to gain crazy HP as I am not into speed like that. I just need something that will sweetened up the engine bay area at shows.
For the last two plus years I have accomplished most of the exterior and ICE mods which i wanted.
I need some input from the expert on how to pursue on the motor build (excuse my ignorance on this topic) .
Bolt on turbo or swap? Looking for something that will be less headache and easy to maintain.
I am not looking to gain crazy HP as I am not into speed like that. I just need something that will sweetened up the engine bay area at shows.
#2
5% Club. Killing it!!!
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I guess is boils down to budget and what your willing to spend... Bolt on Turbo i think is much less expensive than a complete engine swap... Either one will complete the look of your car IMO..... car looks great and love the custom body kit.. always have.. GL bro
#3
Lead Lap
Key things. 67K miles, less headache, easy to maintain, not looking to gain crazy hp.
If it was me i would clean up engine bay, powercoat covers, and go with a NA setup.
If it was me i would clean up engine bay, powercoat covers, and go with a NA setup.
#4
If I had a GS300 and wanted more power, my first choice would be a 1UZ V8 swap. All the parts are available for the swap since it was available from the factory that way. In my case, I bought a beaten down GS400 for $4000 and took all the parts I needed from this car to do the swap into mine. Down the road, I might even upgrade to the 4.3 or the 4.6. Better handling because the engine is lighter and 300+ ft/lbs of torque. It'll pass emissions too which no JDM swap will.
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Lexus Fanatic
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...rt-intake.html
#6
if it aint broke dont fix it. find some asthetic pieces to add. can always do chrome or powdercoat some stuff. friend off mine was in the same boat you are. well $20k later and built motor and drivetrain he wishes he would have left it alone because he hardly drives it anymore. g/l with what ever you decide
#7
why on earth would you do an engine swap or fork out over 4k for a bolt on turbo if speed is not your thing.... Your a waste of money. You should just give that money to someone on this forum who actually wants and would actually enjoy a 2jz swap or bolt on turbo. Your like one of those guys who have tahoes and want to supercharge it just to say " its supercharged " save your money and just get the bay painted. Nvm just go buy a tahoe.
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why on earth would you do an engine swap or fork out over 4k for a bolt on turbo if speed is not your thing.... Your a waste of money. You should just give that money to someone on this forum who actually wants and would actually enjoy a 2jz swap or bolt on turbo. Your like one of those guys who have tahoes and want to supercharge it just to say " its supercharged " save your money and just get the bay painted. Nvm just go buy a tahoe.
Bay is already painted chameleon green and changes when the sun hits it.
Will see...
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