Turbo IS250 Research
07-27-14, 03:50 PM
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Turbo IS250 Research
Hey guys, just hopped on here to see if there have been any notable builds as far as the IS goes. I'll be working full time next year as an engineer and would like to start a new project.
My initial searching didn't yield much, so it looks like my experience with Lexus will be very similar to Saturn in the sense that I will not have the luxury of finding aftermarket components for this thing.
Any links/reading material would be appreciated.
My initial searching didn't yield much, so it looks like my experience with Lexus will be very similar to Saturn in the sense that I will not have the luxury of finding aftermarket components for this thing.
Any links/reading material would be appreciated.
07-27-14, 04:49 PM
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Things I'd like to figure out is if anyone has a jobber sheet or knows of someone who has had a set of pistons made for these things. Also a source for forged rods would be nice.
Of course the direct injection should be an interesting obstacle to get over. Id rather not have to screw around with the PCM even though Id have access to the software at work. Time to see if Megasquirt has been used on DI cars.
Of course the direct injection should be an interesting obstacle to get over. Id rather not have to screw around with the PCM even though Id have access to the software at work. Time to see if Megasquirt has been used on DI cars.
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07-27-14, 06:44 PM
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^You'll find out soon that there is ZERO tuning on these ECUs, and minimal benefits from piggyback units. Either you convert to a standalone or just boost the stock config to a "safe" 6-7psi. Those numbers of course vary from what method of boost AND size/type of compressor/turbo.
No, to my knowledge there are no pistons or rods available "off-the-shelf" for these motors. However, with money, you can get anyplace to custom make you anything.
Are your thoughts to do a remote turbo setup or make something work under the hood or perhaps post-header?
No, to my knowledge there are no pistons or rods available "off-the-shelf" for these motors. However, with money, you can get anyplace to custom make you anything.
Are your thoughts to do a remote turbo setup or make something work under the hood or perhaps post-header?
07-27-14, 07:13 PM
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The goal is to end up with something unique. And fast. And also fast.
I would abandon the factory management and DI system as there isnt any possible way to attempt to carry that over w/o a headache that Id rather avoid. I would hope that the previous generation 2.5 with MPFI will bolt it. If that is the case, then Id just throw an MS3 on it and begin building the turbo manifolds.
I havent seen the amount of space there is to work with, but is the area around the headers rather constraining?
I would abandon the factory management and DI system as there isnt any possible way to attempt to carry that over w/o a headache that Id rather avoid. I would hope that the previous generation 2.5 with MPFI will bolt it. If that is the case, then Id just throw an MS3 on it and begin building the turbo manifolds.
I havent seen the amount of space there is to work with, but is the area around the headers rather constraining?
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07-28-14, 02:43 PM
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The goal is to end up with something unique. And fast. And also fast.
I would abandon the factory management and DI system as there isnt any possible way to attempt to carry that over w/o a headache that Id rather avoid. I would hope that the previous generation 2.5 with MPFI will bolt it. If that is the case, then Id just throw an MS3 on it and begin building the turbo manifolds.
I havent seen the amount of space there is to work with, but is the area around the headers rather constraining?
I would abandon the factory management and DI system as there isnt any possible way to attempt to carry that over w/o a headache that Id rather avoid. I would hope that the previous generation 2.5 with MPFI will bolt it. If that is the case, then Id just throw an MS3 on it and begin building the turbo manifolds.
I havent seen the amount of space there is to work with, but is the area around the headers rather constraining?
custom pistons
custom rods
custom exhaust/turbo manifold
no DI (plan on leaving the injectors in the head?)
likely custom intake manifold
standalone engine management
Calling the area around the headers "rather constraining" is an understatement.
As long as we are dreaming I suggest sourcing an engine from here:
http://www.lynxae.co.uk/ForSale-1.htm
Or better yet since you want something fast and unique, don't start with a 2IS. Find a smaller, lighter, RWD car that you like and source an engine from here: www.h1v8.com
07-28-14, 03:48 PM
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If you want unique, by all means go for it all and be unique. Hell I boosted my 250 for nothing more than the small boost in hp and to be unique for car shows...
Not sure how much you've turned over but just know that removing the stock ecu for a standalone would lose a lot of your cars features... Gauges, climate control, power steering, etc, without extensive knowledge and time to solve the wiring mess between various ecu's. I desperately researched to try to get a 2jz build into my car earlier this year and after taking to the companies who have worked on the swaps (the two stateside, one in a 2is, one in a 3is and Kazama in japan) I was forced to retreat until I want my IS to be essentially a shell with a ton of power...
Not sure how much you've turned over but just know that removing the stock ecu for a standalone would lose a lot of your cars features... Gauges, climate control, power steering, etc, without extensive knowledge and time to solve the wiring mess between various ecu's. I desperately researched to try to get a 2jz build into my car earlier this year and after taking to the companies who have worked on the swaps (the two stateside, one in a 2is, one in a 3is and Kazama in japan) I was forced to retreat until I want my IS to be essentially a shell with a ton of power...
07-28-14, 06:14 PM
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I've also thought about doing a single turbo "kit", like this bolt-on Nissan kit :
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