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Old May 24, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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guaranteed to work? what about warranty?
Old May 24, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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^ are you referring to the factory warranty? i don't think it will cover engine failure as a result of a custom/one-off turbo kit.

Originally Posted by Kurtz
Assuming they run the same 5-6 lbs of boost all the other FI kits have so far they won't need to change the ECU at all.

They also won't produce much power, but given they're not changing the compression ratio I don't expect them to anyway.
how much additional horsepower would you guess the turbo kit will add? anyone?
Old May 24, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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congrats..can't wait for the finish product..
Old May 24, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
how much additional horsepower would you guess the turbo kit will add? anyone?
Unless they magically come up with some way to run more than the same 5-6 lbs of boost on stock internals and pump gas that TOMs and LMS were unable to overcome then it'll be ballpark 40-60 rwhp, depending how crazy the intercooler is, how efficient the turbo is, etc... could do a bit better if they spec 100 octane or add some kinda meth/alky injection system, but nobody's buying the kit to run race gas all the time, and an added injection system jacks the cost and complexity further

11.8:1 compression and an aluminum block with thin iron sleeves that far as I know nobody has hydrostatically tested to determine maximum allowable cylinder pressure... I'd love to see something cool develop outta this, but I'm glad it's not my motor they're experimenting on.
Old May 25, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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i'm curious what the out come will be. No harm in another company making more stuff for the 2GR-FSE.
Old May 25, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
how much additional horsepower would you guess the turbo kit will add? anyone?
patience my friend. Thats an answer even they dont know yet. How about we take things one at a time and figure that out when they dyno it
Old May 25, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jonjon83
i officially hate u
jonjon i love you too bro! haha
Old May 25, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Congrats man and hope you will enjoy lots of boost!

And thank you very much for keeping us updated. We are very interested in all the new breakthroughs!
Old May 25, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TrueStreet
i'm curious what the out come will be. No harm in another company making more stuff for the 2GR-FSE.
true true. can't wait to see the outcome. good or bad.
Old May 25, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by combfilter
What do you mean? I have yet to see one of you with a SC ever track your car or hit the drag and post results. Competition is all right there in the low 13's and even a 12.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Lexus--IS350-Drag-Racing.html

For some reason I don't see your car anywhere on there.
That's cause I don't track my car due to suspension. Air isn't cut out for the 1/4mile sorry. I should've said for the streets.
Old May 25, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Damn GL with the turbo!!!
Old May 25, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by combfilter
What do you mean? I have yet to see one of you with a SC ever track your car or hit the drag and post results. Competition is all right there in the low 13's and even a 12.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Lexus--IS350-Drag-Racing.html

For some reason I don't see your car anywhere on there.
That's true, but don't everyone lighten their car before they drag? They take out their spare tire, passenger seat etc to get a faster time? So basically, it's the amount of weight you car has....that's why i don't drag at all.
Old May 25, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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wow i just realized i'm really really excited about this!
now we can shut beamer owners up!
Old May 25, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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i never thought this would happen
Old May 25, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommy350
now we can shut beamer owners up!
Not likely.



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