What kind of long term wear and tear/harm, etc does this do to the car? What other problems are likely to manifest?
Thanks!
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You'll run into the same problems of all turbo cars. Engine runs hotter, oil leakage comes sooner than stock engine, engine will suffer detonation ocassionally, messing up the pistons, piston rings, valves and spark plugs. Added power strains the stock tranny, differentials. You'll have to change those oils sooner.
There's a host of problems associated with turbo'ing your car with aftermarket stuff. If you really need the power, don't turbo the stock GS300, get a Supra Turbo engine (2JZGTE). That'll get you an automatic 320hp engine with potential to add more a lot safely. The engine was made by TRD directly, and can withstand 500hp on stock trim.
I'm looking into buying a 98-05 GS300 w/ 200,000+ mi on it soon so I can do that swap. I know the motor came stock in the Aristo, and in all of the posts I've read, it doesn't seem like much trouble to do it (granted that it's still a swap, but you get the idea). What I want to know is if the 6 sp. will mate up alright? I realize there's no such thing as one of these being a manual here in the states and I'll have to convert it, but will it replace the stock tranny w/o shortening driveshafts or whatever?
