I would have thought that since LEXUS decided to put out so many variations of the LC500, they would have a Type "R" or Type "F" available.

However, it would still be a pretty heavy sled.

 

There we go. I think a flash + headers + catback + intake qualifies as “a lot more than a flash,” is more than ten times the price, and even with some generous marketing numbers they aren’t even claiming half of 100hp. They’re claiming half of 50hp.

I don’t want to hurt anybody’s feelings, but this is the wrong car if you’re not happy with the power out of the box. Don’t get me started with the cost/benefit of milling the engine block under an F1 engineer, or whatever. If you want to play with the sound you can spend the money to change around the intake and exhaust. I don’t judge anyone who does so any more than someone spending five figures on a body kit, or doing rims. (I’ll be honest in that I think most suspension mods are a mistake, because few people who do it really do the analysis as it’s more about “that looks good” and the car handles worse.) If it makes you enjoy your car even more, go for it. If you’re looking to make your car objectively better, I’d look elsewhere.

 

And I come back to swapping the differential as the best bang for the buck if you're trying to improve 0-60 times but at reduced top speed. Now, if someone could truly open the ECU code and change the RPM limit in 10th gear (which I understand is the culprit in reduced top speed) then you could have the best of both worlds.

Yes?

 

Yes, If you are not happy with the car and want to make it yours do it. As already stated you need to pick a different car if you want easy high output mods. YOU can lower the car, glue, stick, and screw all of the carbon fiber you can possibly fit on this car and make it yours. You can change the rear end and get to the next stop light 3 tenths of a seconds quicker. I do find myself cruising at 165 plus wishing I could go little faster. The point is do it for you not for what others think or you think they will like. All of the different people and opinions is what make this forum work. Some will never post pictures because they don't care what others think, nor do they want there opinion. Keep posting but don't get your feelings hurt when someone has an opposing opinion or viewpoint.

 

What’s the redline in 10th? I’d say that your logic holds, though. I don’t need a car that will cruise north of 110, because I have nowhere to do it, and haven’t been on a track in over a decade. (Not on the inside of one, at least.) Hypothetically, I could hit 100 now and then, but that’s just because I’d hypothetically be a touch over 90 on an open road and think “well, might as well while I’m up here.” Hypothetically, once I see three digits I’ll back it off.

 

Well there is a twin turbo LC500.

 

Just in case anyone is wondering, the top speed changes to 151 with the hybrid diff swap. I have VF software and have the option to change the speed limiter but how often would we ever be going that fast.

 

Lets not forget about that one Supercharged LC500 BoostLogic had been promsing forever.

 

Who's tune are you running? Loi or Reflash.RD? was it worth the price?

 

Running oem tune but i deleted out some codes from the tune for the exhaust valves being unplugged. I just happened to have the software in 2021 before Loi and Reflash offered tunes. I paid 450 for a stage 2 tune when Loi first started but now i think his prices are 1200+ so id say not worth it if you have 91 acn fuel. At that price you’re half way there to the rear differential price and not risking your engine.

 

Very wise advice.

 

Wow, there are a lot of modifications both inside and out.