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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Hey,
I recently bought a 1995 lexus sc300 and i really like it. It is a great car. is there any way to increase the low end torque to improve the take off with out spending too much money? Also is there an adapter for the engine computer hook up. It is a special connection that i have to take to a place that charges 70 bucks just to look at it while if i went to auto zone with the adapter it would be free. Or does any one have any other ideas to generally improve the car?
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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There are lots of ways to improve power on your car. Best place to start?

http://www.intellexual.net/

Search is your friend.....

BTW, welcome to CL
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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that is a perfect website and also you can check


www.clubnat-com

and check in the force induction ,motor forums


welcome to clublexus
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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1JZGTE is your friend


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low end torque? Should have bought the sc400

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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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The Tornado.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Dont forget the mod chip... it gave me what they said, almost 20rwhp

http://cgi.ebay.com/20BHP-LEXUS-IS-G...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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you could try a torque converter for those launches
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by VJ RC51
Dont forget the mod chip... it gave me what they said, almost 20rwhp

http://cgi.ebay.com/20BHP-LEXUS-IS-G...QQcmdZViewItem
that really worked huh VJ RC51?
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by iasc300
that really worked huh VJ RC51?
I havn't yet tried the tornado/chip combo, without an LSD i dont think my current tyres can handle the power. I need to keep it a daily driver.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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man this is good info
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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yah you might wanna get some slicks and an lsd before you throw on the chip AND the tornado
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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boo come on guys dont toy with this guy. dont buy that chip it wont do jack. buy a real tuning device like an safc or something if you want to tune it. those ebay things wont do jack and could possibly ruin something.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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excactly- thats why was curious- but people try new tings so i was curious on if it worked- but im glad he didnt try it on his car-
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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DSA, welcome to ClubLexus

In case you didn't catch it all the guys talking about the tornado and mod chip are joking, that stuff is snake oil. Don't waste your money.

You didn't say if your SC is an auto or a stick, that will be helful for people replying.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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LOL i was just kidding yeah.. I seen those things pulled apart, they are just straight thru wires
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