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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Well I get to become an IS owner again in a year after I get back from Iraq

Have been looking at parts, kits, wheels etc..

Then I saw the Tom's SC for the 350

Anyone have info on it?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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this would help.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
yea if it ever gets built.....
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Thanks

Yeah suppose I can look for more FI apps
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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It is done.
Next day right after it was completed by my local HKS facility, I took it to a local car gathering/show with "Team Solo" in San Francisco.
I will try to make another more official post when I am free.

Check out this thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=329545
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Please tell me you have engine pictures without the cover on it. Also some results. There are so many rumors bout this damn supercharger and I want to know the truth!

But at least someone has finally done it!!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by josephdoc
It is done.
Next day right after it was completed by my local HKS facility, I took it to a local car gathering/show with "Team Solo" in San Francisco.
I will try to make another more official post when I am free.

Check out this thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=329545
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Nice man

And yeah I know Team Solo

So all in all what was the final cost?

Where did you purchase the kit?

What are some of the odds and ends you had to get?

And damn, I may have to come out to cali just to get it installed, no one where I live can do it
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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why the hell would you want it? 10k for basically torque? i mean the HP increases are laughable. sell car, put 10k towards IS-F
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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^ It's his choice. It's original, and maybe he is attached to his IS350. I think what he did was cool, extremely original!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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The supercharger that has been tested is the Blitz one, correct? That's the one with the tourque increase but the couple of horsepower added. The TOM's supercharger hasn't given out specs yet, which is why there is a comotion about it.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by is250awdnj
The supercharger that has been tested is the Blitz one, correct? That's the one with the tourque increase but the couple of horsepower added. The TOM's supercharger hasn't given out specs yet, which is why there is a comotion about it.
Correct

BLITZ said that they weren't sending their unit over either last I read
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by uschardcor
why the hell would you want it? 10k for basically torque? i mean the HP increases are laughable. sell car, put 10k towards IS-F
Maybe only you don't want it, but i'd sure want it on my 350.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by uschardcor
why the hell would you want it? 10k for basically torque? i mean the HP increases are laughable. sell car, put 10k towards IS-F
i agree. 60K for the IS-F with full factory warranty, 400 hp, upgraded brakes, upgrades suspension, and upgraded everything.

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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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An IS-F would be ideal

Although I can not get over the fenders...would love to drive one to see

I will have cash, so a payment isn't an issue
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Simply awesome! When some people said its not possible you went ahead and did it.

Truly unique, yes you could probably spend little more and get an IS-F but how many do you hear of a supercharged IS350? Congrats josephdoc Cant wait to see some vid's.

BTW what did the ppl at Tom's say now that you have it working? I bet they would have to say their supercharger is for Japan and US spec cars.
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