[Shotimes] OT Lexus IS 300

[Ian Fisher]

Well, I was referring to the GS300 since that's
currently what George has now...I wasn't sure if the
IS300 has the 2jze block as well but it makes sense if
it does..

Ian


--- Justin Jones <dr_jones35@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yes and no.
> the IS 300 features the 2jze motor that is the same
> block as the 2zjett. ths 
> supra motor will fit with some modifications. the
> block is the same but the 
> accessories and some of the lines are in different
> locations. the supra swap 
> has been done but it's very expensive (i.e. 6k+).
> more fun just to put a 
> single turbo on the existing motor. in japan i
> believe that there is a twin 
> turbo model from the factory. they are VERY good
> handaling cars. i'd love to 
> get one for nothing more than RWD. they also make
> wicked drift cars :)
> 
> Doc
> 
> 
> 
> >From: Ian Fisher <dataflash@yahoo.com>
> >To: George Fourchy <krazgeo@comcast.net>,  
> "shotimes@autox.team.net"  
> ><shotimes@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: [Shotimes] OT Lexus IS 300
> >Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:25:01 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >I think that the GS300 has the 2JZE motor. Direct
> swap
> >with a Supra twin turbo motor and 6 speed
> >transmission. I think that there are some shops in
> CA
> >that will even do the swap too. Now that would give
> it
> >some soul and attitude. :) Total sleeper too.
> >
> >Ian
> >
> >
> >--- George Fourchy <krazgeo@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > I've been threatening to sell it, but I found
> some
> > > wheels I like on the internet,
> > > and I can put 17 inch 40 series Pilot Sports on
> > > them.  There are brake kits and
> > > springs.  There are KYB struts, and maybe I can
> talk
> > > Tokiko into something...they
> > > make ES struts, but not GS.  And there is a good
> > > exhaust system on the way from an
> > > outfit that makes custom systems for Japanese
> high
> > > end cars.  If I could make it
> > > FUN, I'd keep it.  I know I'd never have to FIX
> it.
> > >
> > > I WANT to like it, but it has stiff competiton
> from
> > > a car that I continue to love
> > > after driving it almost 300,000 miles and 14
> years.
> > > I hope I can build it into
> > > something nice.
> > >
> > > George
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