LMS Supercharger...
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From: AZ
Originally Posted by Tony1
If you had the $5,000 plus $500-$1,000 for installation, why didn't you
just get the IS350 from the start?
just get the IS350 from the start?
There are people on this board that want AWD or a manual. We don't all fit the auto tranny genre. If you believe that everybody that buys a 250 doesn't understand the difference in price, then you're crazy. We're aware.
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Tmirk
Well 4.5 lbs should only be making 45-60 at the wheels, which it sounds to be right there (figure 1lb of boost unintercooled boost would =10-15whp.
Last edited by al503; Jun 13, 2006 at 08:14 AM.
Originally Posted by yellowssm
I just ordered my Exhaust from Steve at LMS and got to talking to him about new parts coming out for the IS 350. He said that they have front and rear strut bars coming out, and also the supercharger. He said that the kit makes about 306 to the wheels and is running 4.5 lbs of boost. Also it will be out next month or so and will cost $5000. He say their test vehicle has been run very hard since Feb. and still runs like a champ.
My question is if this kit breaks something on the engine what would that be? How much damage could this do to the car? I am very interested in this and he says many others are also interested in this kit too. I am interested in worse case senario. If something does happen can you just take it off and take it to the Lexus dealer and say something is wrong with my car? Can they tell if you have been running a supercahrger?
My question is if this kit breaks something on the engine what would that be? How much damage could this do to the car? I am very interested in this and he says many others are also interested in this kit too. I am interested in worse case senario. If something does happen can you just take it off and take it to the Lexus dealer and say something is wrong with my car? Can they tell if you have been running a supercahrger?
i would do a lot more research and study before i pull out the kind of money for something this dramatic. having a superb good company with good history together with true good mechanics is a must. i am not talking about just daily oil change mechanics, i am talking about real tuners who studies race cars, knows about racing, etc...
that's all i can and will say
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From: Tx
I had a supercharged Regal GS before my IS350. It was running about 14 to 15 pounds of boost. Most of the failures with these engines was breaking ring lands off the pistons. It was designed with a supercharger on it. With the compression ratios and piston design I would wait until someone comes out with a well sorted out design.
not to mention youll need many other upgrades to support F/I. Upgraded fuel system upgraded injectors possibly (oh man), upgraded ignition system, possibly built internals
I really doubt the 250 transmission will be able to handle F/I otherwise there wouldve been a manual transmission for the 350
I really doubt the 250 transmission will be able to handle F/I otherwise there wouldve been a manual transmission for the 350
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From: Westchester County, NY
Originally Posted by dajwilson
There are people on this board that want AWD or a manual. We don't all fit the auto tranny genre. If you believe that everybody that buys a 250 doesn't understand the difference in price, then you're crazy. We're aware.
of gotten the IS350 if they were the same price, (with the exception of ones
that NEED awd). As for ones that wanted manual? Doubt that. The main point
of driving a manual is having a car that is faster, so I don't see the point in
making yourself work extra by constantly shifting gears, and still having a slow car..
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by Tony1
Of course you "were" aware of it.. I'm sure most ppl that have the IS250 would
of gotten the IS350 if they were the same price, (with the exception of ones
that NEED awd). As for ones that wanted manual? Doubt that. The main point
of driving a manual is having a car that is faster, so I don't see the point in
making yourself work extra by constantly shifting gears, and still having a slow car..
of gotten the IS350 if they were the same price, (with the exception of ones
that NEED awd). As for ones that wanted manual? Doubt that. The main point
of driving a manual is having a car that is faster, so I don't see the point in
making yourself work extra by constantly shifting gears, and still having a slow car..
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From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
not to mention youll need many other upgrades to support F/I. Upgraded fuel system upgraded injectors possibly (oh man), upgraded ignition system, possibly built internals
I really doubt the 250 transmission will be able to handle F/I otherwise there wouldve been a manual transmission for the 350
I really doubt the 250 transmission will be able to handle F/I otherwise there wouldve been a manual transmission for the 350
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From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by Frisco
I had a supercharged Regal GS before my IS350. It was running about 14 to 15 pounds of boost. Most of the failures with these engines was breaking ring lands off the pistons. It was designed with a supercharger on it. With the compression ratios and piston design I would wait until someone comes out with a well sorted out design.
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Ramon
I would think that with 2 injectors per cylinder already, our fuel supply would be more than edequate to support FI. Not to mention that there are many cars that can run a small amount of FI without havign to do a major overhaul and keep the stock internals. Weather this holds true for the IS remains to be seen as it is still very new.
I know I was hoping to find a shop somewhere that would have one sitting in stock
I have been trying for sometime....I know someone that wants to sell a used one but for the same price as the new one?? oh well....
thanks guys
I have been trying for sometime....I know someone that wants to sell a used one but for the same price as the new one?? oh well....thanks guys