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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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Question Tune shop in MD ?

Hi all, on the SC forum, someone mentioned there's a tune shop in MD that does mod's for Lexus IS/SC's...
Does anyone know the name and address of this shop? and what are your experience and opinions ... any help is appreciated, Thanks!
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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Swift Racing Technologies.....ask for Mo....here is his number. (301)384-7319

Also...here is their website as well.....SRT
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 07:54 AM
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thanks benzy.

whoa, is it me or are their prices a lil high? also, most of their links for SC stuff is broken
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 08:24 AM
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They are not too bad....Mo will build you a 350 rwhp S/C for about 9k installed....thats not that bad.....considering most turbos to get that power are about 10.5-12......although turbos are easier to upgrade. Yeah, their website needs to be updated.....

Plus, the guys at SRT are really friendly and helpfull....give them a call
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:53 AM
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yah, they seem nice.
although 350rwhp for $9k ?! u must think i have a SC4
actually, i got a SC3 5spd. the inline 6 for $7k can get the toyom turbo kit with 400-500 rwhp
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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gotcha Thats what I am about to do....i need only 1.5k more and the turbo will be on I thought that you had an IS! Sorry about that man!

Yeah...go turbo for the SC.....not charger!
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Old Mar 16, 2002 | 08:41 PM
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TBKO

(301) 829-4902


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Old Mar 17, 2002 | 06:23 AM
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hey GTE nice numbers...324/307 are damn good numbers on a stock IS300 with a turbo... maybe other owners will look into this Bolt on application and there will be more options for ppl to buy forced induction...

this car was tested at 7psi of boost stock compression/injectors/I beleive he has an aftermarket fuel pump and yes I did say it is bolt on..for 6.5k....
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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 06:41 AM
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Whatsup GTE.....im "ITP" on is300.net. Are you all planning on doing a kit for the SC300's???
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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 09:57 PM
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Benzy--I thoguht you were gettin a SC from SRT?
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 06:27 AM
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welp....now that my IS is not seeing things to brightly.....I think my mom is going to let me have her SC (still have to pay for it). And I have not heard anything about the S/C from SRT for the SC.......plus after hearing some of the things that you have said that you are not affiliated with them anymore....its made me wonder. Could you PM me about it??? Thanks for all the advice as well!
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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it is your choice to decide on kits and what not... I have given you prior info on SRT S/C and other options do your research and talk to other ppl who have the kits and I am sure you will be happy with whatever you purchase..
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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Thanks man I appreciate all the help you have been in the "Lexus World" I will keep you updated on what I decide on. Hey, do you know if GTE's guy will be making a turbo for the SC300??
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 12:48 PM
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as of now I am not sure.. that is something he might be able to do custom....you should try calling TBKO the number i beleive is up top on the dyno post..
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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haha..i have been PM GTE all day long...he told me just to call Jeff at TBKO and see what all is in the making. Once again, thanks!
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