JSC300 Posted July 28, 2003 Posted July 28, 2003 Whats up fellas, ive been debating on turboing my sc300 with the 2jzgtte or the 1jzgt swap or just turboing it with this F-max kit...i hear its pretty good i just wanted to know what you guys think of it or if you have any experience with it your imput would be great. Thanks! peace!
meddle Posted July 28, 2003 Posted July 28, 2003 If my car were a little younger I would definetely go with the F-max or Toyomoto kit. The consensus seems to be that this route is cheaper, less complicated and in most cases actually yields as much if not more power.
SPORTcoupe300 Posted July 28, 2003 Posted July 28, 2003 http://www.turbokits.com/lexus_turbo_kits.html I think that's a pretty good deal. $4600 and free shipping. wish I had that kinda money right now cuz offer only stands till the 31st.
Bluec Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 Just wait for Boostlogic's turbo kit that will be coming out shortly. I hear it will be about $4000.
TwenTurbos Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 The F-Max kit would make for a nice starting point...then just build off of that...
JSC300 Posted July 29, 2003 Author Posted July 29, 2003 yeah i thought it was a pretty good deal too...i wonder what kind of turbine that kit comes with?...and how much more potential would the engine have vs the TT swap...
AWJ Posted July 30, 2003 Posted July 30, 2003 You can specify the turbo options. They typically come with a T04e-60 with buyer specified a/r's and trim. Good turbo.
JSC300 Posted July 30, 2003 Author Posted July 30, 2003 sounds good to me, but my 95 sc300 5sp has 97000miles on it...would i have to do a rebuild before i turbo it?
AWJ Posted July 30, 2003 Posted July 30, 2003 Not necessarily. I would highly recommend getting the factory service manuals. Checking all major specifications for motor integrity. Mainly compression testing and leakdown if equipped or have the know how. This will indicate areas to repair before boosting. If all checks well, then you are good to go. Many people have turboed at that mileage without incident. There is an individual I know of that went turbo at over 100,000 miles and has gone 40,000 miles hard with only a head rebuild for more performance and a valve stem leak/valve seating issue due to carbon deposits. He stated that the bottom end looked immaculate and the factory hone marks could still be seen. Research and testing/knowledge and abiltiy, is the key to success.
JSC300 Posted July 30, 2003 Author Posted July 30, 2003 nice nice thanks for the info, it looks like im going towards the fmax kit...since you get everything already there for you B)
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