[Shotimes] OT Lexus IS 300
Rick Glass
rick@pitroadproducts.com
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 08:37:57 -0500
Yep, that's the one......
Rick Glass
Nashville, TN
SESHOC
'99 Silver ...now 51k...(these freakin' things add up fast )
Flowmaster Original 40's
no "pre-muff/no resonator
still not Kirk'd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
To: "'Ron Childs'" <rbchilds@pacbell.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:06 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] OT Lexus IS 300
> You mean this one? http://tinyurl.com/yv9br
>
>
>
> Paul L Fisher
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ron Childs
> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 12:18 AM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] OT Lexus IS 300
>
> I saw that show. It was the 4.3 V8 into an IS300 replacing the straight 6.
> The new
> GS300 now goes to a V6. I dunno if the IS will switch to a V.
>
> -Ron
>
>
> --- Rick Glass <rick@pitroadproducts.com> wrote:
> > There was a Lexus V8 engine swapped into what was originally a V6 Lexus,
> > this was done on the show RIDES, they paired the Lexus V8 with a Supra
> > 6-speed manual tranny....the hard part was making it all fit and
> fabricating
> > the mounting for the tranny to the engine....oh yeah, programing the
> > computer was a bit tricky, but they did it.
> >
> > Rick Glass
> > Nashville, TN
> > SESHOC
> > '99 Silver 51k (these freakin' things add up fast)
> > Flowmaster 40's
> > no "pre-muff"/no resonator
> > still not Kirk'd
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Justin Jones" <dr_jones35@hotmail.com>
> > To: <dataflash@yahoo.com>; <krazgeo@comcast.net>;
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 11:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] OT Lexus IS 300
> >
> >
> > > 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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