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is300_dino
Posting Freak
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14-03-2019, 12:25 PM
#21
el_bandido Even when you do want to go a bit higher, you can put a TT head gasket on and up the boost a little. Safer to change the pistons though. 2JZ engines really are amazing bits of kit.

yeah the oem tt gasket is 1.6mm thick compared to the stupidly thin 0.3mm ge gasket i think just doing the gasket will result in around 9 to 9.5:1cr

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is300_dino
14-03-2019, 12:25 PM #21

el_bandido Even when you do want to go a bit higher, you can put a TT head gasket on and up the boost a little. Safer to change the pistons though. 2JZ engines really are amazing bits of kit.

yeah the oem tt gasket is 1.6mm thick compared to the stupidly thin 0.3mm ge gasket i think just doing the gasket will result in around 9 to 9.5:1cr


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mattlaw
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14-03-2019, 12:26 PM
#22
A little off topic, Dino have you looked at the xs power kits? The Americans seem to like them, but they're so cheep
mattlaw
14-03-2019, 12:26 PM #22

A little off topic, Dino have you looked at the xs power kits? The Americans seem to like them, but they're so cheep

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
14-03-2019, 12:41 PM
#23
mines got a procharger supercharger mate i got all of jimxms kit from him when his engine went and gave way so i know im in dodgy teritory til i can get the engine and pistons out, havent looked at the xspower kit, they are cheap till the delivery price gets added then handling fees and then 20% vat on top it soon all adds up to being expensive

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is300_dino
14-03-2019, 12:41 PM #23

mines got a procharger supercharger mate i got all of jimxms kit from him when his engine went and gave way so i know im in dodgy teritory til i can get the engine and pistons out, havent looked at the xspower kit, they are cheap till the delivery price gets added then handling fees and then 20% vat on top it soon all adds up to being expensive


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James S
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14-03-2019, 08:35 PM
#24
I will probably get told I'm wrong here, but I'd also consider an altezza rs200. You'll get a few people who say they want leather and cruise control. But you get same power in a lighter car and still get a lsd. And more importantly you can have a manual box.
As far as I know you can get lots of tuning bits for it, as jdm bits are available too. I've seen and heard of big power from these engines.
But you might as well look at all the options as there are a few engines and gearbox's available in this shell. Smile
James S
14-03-2019, 08:35 PM #24

I will probably get told I'm wrong here, but I'd also consider an altezza rs200. You'll get a few people who say they want leather and cruise control. But you get same power in a lighter car and still get a lsd. And more importantly you can have a manual box.
As far as I know you can get lots of tuning bits for it, as jdm bits are available too. I've seen and heard of big power from these engines.
But you might as well look at all the options as there are a few engines and gearbox's available in this shell. Smile

el_bandido
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14-03-2019, 09:50 PM
#25
mattlaw A little off topic, Dino have you looked at the xs power kits? The Americans seem to like them, but they're so cheep

I've been warned by Dan to steer clear of XS power for turbos and whatnot. Apparently their FFIM is good though.
el_bandido
14-03-2019, 09:50 PM #25

mattlaw A little off topic, Dino have you looked at the xs power kits? The Americans seem to like them, but they're so cheep

I've been warned by Dan to steer clear of XS power for turbos and whatnot. Apparently their FFIM is good though.

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
14-03-2019, 11:21 PM
#26
yah the ffim is a good looking bit of kit

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is300_dino
14-03-2019, 11:21 PM #26

yah the ffim is a good looking bit of kit


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Sparkystav
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14,683
14-03-2019, 11:37 PM
#27
James has a good point, considering you can pick a Lexus half leather interior up for peanuts on eBay it's a good option.

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Sparkystav
14-03-2019, 11:37 PM #27

James has a good point, considering you can pick a Lexus half leather interior up for peanuts on eBay it's a good option.


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is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
15-03-2019, 12:53 AM
#28
oh yeah totally agree the tezza is sort of in a league of its own in that respect

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is300_dino
15-03-2019, 12:53 AM #28

oh yeah totally agree the tezza is sort of in a league of its own in that respect


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toxo
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15-03-2019, 12:55 AM
#29
Is it though? 3S-GE engines aren't *that* strong, the TOMs turbo kit is still fairly low pressure and only nets you around 240-260bhp... You still have to lower the compression ratio and use low comp pistons etc to get any decent power out of it.
Edited 25-04-2012, 10:31 AM by toxo.
toxo
15-03-2019, 12:55 AM #29

Is it though? 3S-GE engines aren't *that* strong, the TOMs turbo kit is still fairly low pressure and only nets you around 240-260bhp... You still have to lower the compression ratio and use low comp pistons etc to get any decent power out of it.

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
15-03-2019, 01:05 AM
#30
hmm good point john, i wasnt thinking of the engine, but if your were to build and turn a tezza or a 200 into a sort of 300 replica in terms of looks the tezza would probably be the better base model to work from if you cant get an original 300
Edited 25-04-2012, 10:44 AM by is300_dino.

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is300_dino
15-03-2019, 01:05 AM #30

hmm good point john, i wasnt thinking of the engine, but if your were to build and turn a tezza or a 200 into a sort of 300 replica in terms of looks the tezza would probably be the better base model to work from if you cant get an original 300


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