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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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can some one explain to me how you could get the most out of the IS 300...performance wize! is a supra engine swap possible? what are some things that could be done? thanks
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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can some one explain to me how you could get the most out of the IS 300...performance wize! is a supra engine swap possible? what are some things that could be done? thanks
You could easily go for at turbo-conversion. Getting you 100 bhp extra without other modifications than those needed to fit the turbo. You would need a new ECU and all other trinkits, but it is straight forward. I have 246 bhp on my IS 200 with a Turbo/Intercooler-conversion.
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supra tt engine (gte) swap is doable, quite a few people did it already. otherwise you can just put turbo and mod the current engine, i have seen cases where people push 500hp

the mod capability on the is300 is pretty good imho. it's a matter of money
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