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Dec 20, 2008 | 10:04 AM

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projectdna

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Originally Posted by montgb

FIFTEEN GRAND?! Man, I don't care how bad you want a supercharger - with that kind of coin, trade in the 350 and get the F.

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Originally Posted by Robs IS250

to be different... i have a couple connections and can most likely get it done for a good price

you're probably aware of how much it'll cost, the limitations of the 4GR-FSE engine, and the fact that no one has been able to successfully crack the 2is ECU or find ways to piggyback it, so good luck.

and there's also nothing wrong if you change your mind (and money, and sanity) and go w/ an is350.

Dec 20, 2008 | 10:09 AM

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For cracking the ECU, try contacting one of our new vendors "MHP"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...pgrade-27.html

They say they already flashed a ECU for the IS-F.

Dec 20, 2008 | 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Robs IS250

i hope to be a supercharged 250 maybe by the end of 2009... lets see how that goes....

what system are you thinking of going with?

Dec 20, 2008 | 11:19 AM

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hmm yeah I know thats a major problem cracking the ECU. Still researching around and it doesnt look that good..

Dec 20, 2008 | 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99

For cracking the ECU, try contacting one of our new vendors "MHP"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...pgrade-27.html

They say they already flashed a ECU for the IS-F.

i actually took the time to read through all 27 pages. long story short, currently the thread is stalled at "the reflashed ECU is @ UPS awaiting delivery".

oh, and it's a ECU/TCU reflash... for an is-f.

but from the claims that MHP is making, they can work w/ the 2is ECU (or ECM, as toyota calls it) and TCU.

if it works, that's great upside. too bad it costs $4.5k for it.

but if the ECU/TCU reflash can net an more whp than all the performance mods added together - and make the 2is's six speed slushbox shift way faster - then i think there will be a few (w/ deep, deep pockets) that will be interested...

i'll hold off the enthusiasm until i see some real results for that volunteer is-f. and until some real results for the 2is.

Dec 20, 2008 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Robs IS250

i hope to be a supercharged 250 maybe by the end of 2009... lets see how that goes....

I am keeping an open mind on SC'd 250's too. But it is just a hobby for now. Maybe 2009 will be a good year for us 2.5L guys.

Dec 20, 2008 | 05:44 PM

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Here's a company out of South Africa that I contacted after SEMA.

Check out the updates at; http://www.rgmotorsport.com/html/newsworthy.html

At the wheels - 248.09HP and 270.85TQ (If I did the conversions right)

The base HP looks a bit low but the base TQ is typical for a IS250.

Looks like more TQ but less HP then a stock IS350 from the dyno's that I have seen.

I have sent an email to the company for more details etc...

Merry X-MAS and Happy New Year.

Dec 21, 2008 | 06:16 AM

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well thats good news! lol it would go nice with the bottle i have in my trunk! i have access to the brackets needed all i really need is the procharger and the belts,pulleys and intercooler & piping.... its hard becuase at HIN Miami last night i was offered a couple deals on custom 3 piece wheels...

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Dec 21, 2008 | 08:54 AM

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If you're really lucky you can have LMS build you a kit but wait time would be 3months probably. And you would be REALLY lucky to get them to build it.

Dec 21, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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If you're really lucky you can have LMS build you a kit but wait time would be 3months probably. And you would be REALLY lucky to get them to build it.

hmm do you know how I can contact them??