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Can a Lexus GS beat an M5?

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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I think I know what is going on here.... I smell TRD blower
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by designo
So, upon my return from a trip, I was given my car back, with custom designed long tube headers installed, Tom's Euro ECU installed, tweaked for optimum fuel octane of 98RON, and a reprogrammed transmission module. Oh sorry, I almost forgot... a pretty cute looking supercharger as well!
Wow, speed mods on a GS! I didn't think you could get the Tom's ECU, I thought it was discontinued? Please provide pics and details as soon as you can, I'm pretty sure there will be some here (me included) who would be interested in doing mods like this!
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Awesome bro!!!!
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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why do i get the feeling that this is the beginning of the end of this thread!!
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yup...need details on that Tom's ECU please.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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so anxious to see what comes out of this thread
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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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That's a whole lot of $ for the end result...don't ya think? Looks like the M5 beat the GS thru the 1/4 mile, and Hell thats about all people race anymore.. stop light to stop light...just saying.. might wanna gear that GS down a little. either way I bet it still spins ONE tire. I hate that the GS doesn't have pos trac.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by zinn
That's a whole lot of $ for the end result...don't ya think? Looks like the M5 beat the GS thru the 1/4 mile, and Hell thats about all people race anymore.. stop light to stop light...just saying.. might wanna gear that GS down a little. either way I bet it still spins ONE tire. I hate that the GS doesn't have pos trac.
His GS came with limited slip from factory...

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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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I wana know the mods!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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^ Probally a similiar setup to those in 2IS considering its the same engine.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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So headers, ECU tune, and a blower added how much HP? OP has a GS460 which puts out 340hp. That E39 M5 has a 4.9L V8 with 400hp. Gaining more than 60hp should have been easy with those mods

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^ Probally a similiar setup to those in 2IS considering its the same engine.
op has a GS460. Don't see any similarity with a IS350
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Old May 16, 2013 | 12:43 AM
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wow very impressive......
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Any updates with this designo?

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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by designo
I'm not permitted to give any info out at this moment in time, so please accept my apology guys.. all in good time hopefully.

We are just testing the setup and making sure all runs well in our climate.

We think we can squeeze more out of this car so our next target will be an E60 M5.
soo,are you guys still testing the setup?
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