First Runs In My new DD

[NEMO]

As Most of yall know I parted out the hatch and figured it was time to move on to something new.

Well I bought a IS300 last Friday. Didn't buy it to race. I just wanted a nice DD. In the future I want to boost it. Doing some research on that and it looks like its going to be around $8000 for a nice turbo kit. So that will be on hold for some time.

Now to the runs last night. I know IS300 are SLOW didn't expect to win, just wanted to see what it had. So knowing chouston always is up for running and figure he wanted some revenge on me I hit him up and asked if he wanted to do a couple hwy pulls.

first run from a 60 roll. before he even had to shift into his next gear he already put buses on me

next run from a 40 roll he puts about 2 or 3 cars before he shifts and then he was buses ahead.


sorry but there is no videos

maybe I will hook the nitrous up and run him again to see where we are at.

[112480]

Soooo, what made u get the IS300? Surely you researched the cost of modding the car b4 u purchased it. Maybe u should just drive it normal and enjoy having a lexus and when ur ready to come back to racing, get another hatch or go Nissan route.

[NEMO]

Soooo, what made u get the IS300? Surely you researched the cost of modding the car b4 u purchased it. Maybe u should just drive it normal and enjoy having a lexus and when ur ready to come back to racing, get another hatch or go Nissan route.

yeah i did research it before. but if i boost it, it wont be for racing. I got it so i could have a clean DD.

[Got Milk?]

What is the point of putting down 8k to boost it if u not going to race it. And I'm pretty sure you can get a decent turbo kit for half that price.

[NEMO]

What is the point of putting down 8k to boost it if u not going to race it. And I'm pretty sure you can get a decent turbo kit for half that price.

for the baller status lol jk.

im sure there is some ebay kits but i havent looked.

[thundercatz1]

It was all in good fun nemo, I wasn't gonna come on here bragging on here or anything like that, although i did feel like a little school girl on the inside lol:boobies:

Hook up that gas and we will see wassup next time.

Good clean runs

[GGPIS3]

you always get what you pay for.... the quality turbo kits for the IS are around 5500-6000 and that doesn't inlcude a full exhaust or a few other key ingredients. plus the install... its gonna be at least 8-10k.

nitrous is a great alternative... the motor and stock fuel setup will allow for wet 100 shot. that should get him into the low 13s or high 12s based on driver and conditions. i have ran a 13.4 in an auto IS with a 90 shot. i have also run a 13.1 with a 90 shot on a 5 speed IS trapping 113.

but you will need to upgrade the clutch. it won't last long.

[jdm_crx_man]

is300 was a good choice IMO..all i would do is stance it out leave it all stock motor wise

[Catnip]

you always get what you pay for.... the quality turbo kits for the IS are around 5500-6000 and that doesn't inlcude a full exhaust or a few other key ingredients. plus the install... its gonna be at least 8-10k.

What about finding a deal on a factory TT setup from a Supra? They made decent power in stock trim, then add a little more boost, full exhaust, and a good tune, and it seems like it would be well worth the money/time.

As far as the money for doing it right, I 100% agree. My car has damn near $6k in the complete turbo setup (turbo kit, electronics, supporting mods).

[Evil Goat]

lol @ 8 grand for a turbo setup.....i'd be willing to bet it could be done cheaper with quality stuff

[Z0_o6]

i doubt it. maybe with deals that others aren't privy to, but that's pointless.

It costs money to do things right, the nickel and dime shit is what's a killer.

[Evil Goat]

nah....we can build a manifold for a decent price, a good turbo, i/c kit, injectors, a pump, EMS, and tuning for less than 8 grand, I guarantee that

[ejohnson88]

yeah, Probably getting the kit custom is going to be your best bang for the buck. One stop shop.

[Apex1972]

yeah i did research it before. but if i boost it, it wont be for racing. I got it so i could have a clean DD.

nothing wrong with that.

[Got Milk?]

for the baller status lol jk.

im sure there is some ebay kits but i havent looked.

I was actually hoping for a straight up answer.....

[preferredduck]

i still think an is300 is clean, a friend of mine had one that i drove and i loved it. of course when she totalled it i tried like hell to get her to let me steal the seats!!!

[Siverprobegt]

Good choice,but i dont see why it will cost 8k for a turbo kit.Does this kit included rods and piston???Whats your power goals?

[NEMO]

Good choice,but i dont see why it will cost 8k for a turbo kit.Does this kit included rods and piston???Whats your power goals?

the srt kit comes with:

2JZ-GE Tubular T304 Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold
SRT Spec'd Precision Turbo good for upto 680BHP
Large Wastegate
Blitz® Super Sound Dual Drive blow-off valve
Stainless Steel braided oil supply line with SRT exclusive oil supply tee
High Temp oil drain line
4" High flow lifetime cone filter
Haltech F10X Full Standalone Fuel Computer w/all sensors
Ladies and gentlemen this is a standalone ECU not a piggyback
Comes with basemaps for a successful install
3Bar Map Sensor
(good for upto 32PSI boost, never have to upgraded again)
870cc Injectors
(good for upto 850RWHP, never have to be upgraded again)
Walbro® 255lph High Pressure intank fuel pump
All Mandrel bent FULL POLISHED aluminum intercooler piping w/bead rolled ends
(Polished is standard equipment for a fantastic show car quality)
Huge 22.5"x12"x3" Front Mount Intercooler rated at 650+HP
2.5mm Multi Layered Steel Head Gasket for higher boost (standard equipment)
ARP Head Stud kit (standard equipment)
15-17PSI Maximum Boost Pump Gas
(installation of Head Gasket required above 9PSI)
High Temp 4-layered silicone couplers and connectors
(4 layers for added reliability and durability)
Stainless Steel High Grade clamps
NGK Performance Iridium Spark Plugs, 1 step colder
(Iridium for longer life and better performance)
3" Mandrel bent T304 SS race downpipe
3" Mandrel bent T304 SS front midpipe
All necessary hardware for a complete install is supplied
(every single nut, bolt, zip ties etc. is supplied)
Complete Step-by-Step Installation Instructions with High Quality Color
Pictures provided in CD-Rom
3" Turbo Exhaust,
Blitz Turbo Timer w/harness,
Blitz SBC electronic boost controller/gauge,
Innovate Wideband O2 Gauge (model #3796)

they say it is around 450-500bhp

[Siverprobegt]

Cool,in that case i see why it cost so much..Wasnt sure what the kit came with!

[Z0_o6]

the kit looks decent, i don't know what i think about a "SRT spec" turbo. Why don't they just tell you what the hell it is? lol

And "never has to be upgraded again" shouldn't be in your vocabulary.

[NEMO]

the kit looks decent, i don't know what i think about a "SRT spec" turbo. Why don't they just tell you what the hell it is? lol

And "never has to be upgraded again" shouldn't be in your vocabulary.

that was straight from their website

[Z0_o6]

Oh I know, that was definitely the "sales pitch parts list"

Just picking it apart lol

[Got Milk?]

I bet you could piece up a turbo kit with half the money you would pay for that kit, and probably make more hp.

[NEMO]

I bet you could piece up a turbo kit with half the money you would pay for that kit, and probably make more hp.

never built a turbo car so i wouldnt know where to start

[Z0_o6]

a turbo, manifold, and wastegate would make a good first purchase. No sarcasm.

[thundercatz1]

Nitrous is cheaper and use it only when necessary.

[DSGMach1]

Nitrous is cheaper and use it only when necessary.

....and nemo knows nitrous




LOL

[Z0_o6]

Nitrous is cheaper and use it only when necessary.

When going for baller status, it takes a shit-ton of nitrous. It's a disproportionate ratio naturally.

[jerseyef9]

....and nemo knows nitrous




LOL

[thundercatz1]

In my opinon if nemo did not buy it to race, just put a quick shot of gas to surprise that unexpected mofo that thinks they got a easy win.......

[DSGMach1]

Knowing nemo he prob already has a direct port kit and a built motor waiting in the back somewhere lol

Prob another LS/V build

[thundercatz1]

lol

[GGPIS3]

could you boost an IS for less than 8k, probably. i tried that route and ended up spending twice as much. especially when you don't know what you're getting into, buying a complete, tested, and proven kit can't hurt. i have seen many people try to piece together a kit, myself included, and ended up spending way more than an SRT kit with similar power gains. Boosting an IS300 isn't as easy as bolting on a kit. you need to lower compression either by a headgasket or by pistons. you also need to tap the upper oil pan for a oil return line, you also have to add a fuel return line. there are so many variables on these cars its sad. the stock auto trans is only good to about 400 rwhp with a valvebody upgrade. fully built auto trans can only hold about 500. the 5 speed trans can only hold about 300-350 with a decent clutch. so if you are a 5 speed, you will want to convert to the r154. you will also want an lsd if you don't already have one. etc etc etc etc.


again, could you boost an IS for less than 8k.... more than likely yes. if you want my opinion, to do it right, you will need about 8-10k at a minimum.

[thundercatz1]

Man that is a hell of alot to do to go fast...... damn!

[thundercatz1]

8-10 grand is another low 12 second car out there ready to be bought lol

[GGPIS3]

^^ this is true if you are content driving an older vehicle. the IS is already almost a 10 year old car. ofcourse you can buy a new 20 year old car and have that same power. this isn't about how to spend money or what car is a better option for the money. this is just stating the costs of boosting an IS300. it is not cheap by any means.

for more info, just go to www.my.is

that site is the bible for IS300s. just about everyone on that site, shops included, will agree at what i've posted.

[thundercatz1]

I know I was just thinking out aloud. It does get a wow factor in my book.

[Z0_o6]

as i said... the nickel and dime type stuff will always push you over your budget.

[NEMO]

Knowing nemo he prob already has a direct port kit and a built motor waiting in the back somewhere lol

Prob another LS/V build