Turbo 98+ GS300 1/4 mile times
06-18-03, 08:03 AM
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Turbo 98+ GS300 1/4 mile times
Does anyone have any 1/4 mile times for a turbo 98+ gs300. I am looking into getting a turbo and was curious how fast it would be running to see if it wil be worth the money. Thanks.
06-18-03, 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by Richie
I know Marken from SRT has (or had) a 2nd gen. GS300 turbo.
Maybe he can answer this question for you.
I know Marken from SRT has (or had) a 2nd gen. GS300 turbo.
Maybe he can answer this question for you.
With turbo installed only (no TC), I ran a best of 14.1 in 1/4 with traction problems during the pass. I'm thinkin' w/ a good launch & minimal traction issues, a high 13 is within reason.
On the higway, the car felt very strong, of course you are pretty much in boost from the moment you apply throttle & exit the vacuum state.
06-19-03, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by Richie
Marken, when are you going to tell and let us see more of your Turbo GS?
Marken, when are you going to tell and let us see more of your Turbo GS?
I guess I'm going overboard with the GS as a whole. Just want to put forth an effort that will have everyone very appreciative & understanding as to why I've been pacing myself for about 8 or 9 months now.
06-19-03, 01:47 PM
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As soon as we finish the 10 cars that are currently in the shop & get my hands on one of 'dem pretty a$$ cast manifolds.
As soon as we finish the 10 cars that are currently in the shop & get my hands on one of 'dem pretty a$$ cast manifolds.
Now sign off and get to work on those cars dude
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06-19-03, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by Richie
OK, that is a good attitude.
Now sign off and get to work on those cars dude , LOL.
OK, that is a good attitude.
Now sign off and get to work on those cars dude
, LOL.
OK, you're right, I'm gone!!!!!! Let me go see what's goin' on with this S/C'd Z06 in the warehouse.
OOOPS!!!
Did I say that??!! I better go & stop causing trouble.
Peace.
06-19-03, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by lexlyf
OK, you're right, I'm gone!!!!!! Let me go see what's goin' on with this S/C'd Z06 in the warehouse.
OOOPS!!!
Did I say that??!! I better go & stop causing trouble.
Peace.
OK, you're right, I'm gone!!!!!! Let me go see what's goin' on with this S/C'd Z06 in the warehouse.
OOOPS!!!
Did I say that??!! I better go & stop causing trouble.
Peace.
Please tell us more, LOL.
06-21-03, 06:36 AM
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I'm hoping to throw down no more than $6K for the whole turbo setup, but I think that's just a pipe dream. Maybe I can find someone willing to sell me their old turbo setup when they change cars. That would be great.
06-22-03, 04:13 AM
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Have you ever consider a supra tt engine swap with your gs3. I would think it will cost way below $6k!!
Have you ever consider a supra tt engine swap with your gs3. I would think it will cost way below $6k!!
06-23-03, 07:13 PM
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I don't understand. The 400/430 has a 1/4 mile time in the low 14's right? Why would a turbo gs300 get only about the same times? It's lighter and I'm guess around 300-350whp right? Is it a question of torque?
06-23-03, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by broke_gs
I don't understand. The 400/430 has a 1/4 mile time in the low 14's right? Why would a turbo gs300 get only about the same times? It's lighter and I'm guess around 300-350whp right? Is it a question of torque?
I don't understand. The 400/430 has a 1/4 mile time in the low 14's right? Why would a turbo gs300 get only about the same times? It's lighter and I'm guess around 300-350whp right? Is it a question of torque?
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The difference in weight between stock 400/430 and 300 isn't much...probably around 60-70lbs. I'm not sure under what conditions Marken got his numbers, i.e. track conditons and the state of his car. He mentioned he didn't have a TC or an LSD...so traction must have been a pretty big problem. Also, he probabaly had his 19s on which would have adversely affected performance. Lastly, I had an opportunity to ride in Marken's car when he had the Stg II turbo in it and after the ride, when I drove my bone stock GS4, it really felt like a dog compared to his car. There is no way that Marken's car is as slow (not that the 400/430 are slow) as a stock 400/430. There is a big difference in power.
hey Marken, you know I'll be coming back for another ride when the beast is ready
hey Marken, you know I'll be coming back for another ride when the beast is ready
Originally posted by broke_gs
I don't understand. The 400/430 has a 1/4 mile time in the low 14's right? Why would a turbo gs300 get only about the same times? It's lighter and I'm guess around 300-350whp right? Is it a question of torque?
I don't understand. The 400/430 has a 1/4 mile time in the low 14's right? Why would a turbo gs300 get only about the same times? It's lighter and I'm guess around 300-350whp right? Is it a question of torque?