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Old 08-30-23, 06:11 AM
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@NateDogg79 digging the build, in fact i created an account to comment. Can you provide a little more feedback on the PPE headers, in terms of butt dyno, smell if catless? Also, the D3 dyno, did you datalog and they created a customer tune? I'm weighing the option if these two mods are worthy. Cheers.
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@NateDogg79 digging the build, in fact i created an account to comment. Can you provide a little more feedback on the PPE headers, in terms of butt dyno, smell if catless? Also, the D3 dyno, did you datalog and they created a customer tune? I'm weighing the option if these two mods are worthy. Cheers.
Hey whats up thanks for the comment. the PPE headers i have are catless, they smell really bad, i warm my car up in my garage for a few minutes and its terrible. Even standing behind it for a few min i cant stand it. Supposedly they add up to 19+ HP. Regarding D3, you have to install their software on your PC and they have pre-made tunes for your model, I had to ask them to delete out the 02 sensors issue i was having so they created a custom tune for me and emailed it to me to upload to my Tuner Box.

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Originally Posted by NateDogg79
Hey whats up thanks for the comment. the PPE headers i have are catless, they smell really bad, i warm my car up in my garage for a few minutes and its terrible. Even standing behind it for a few min i cant stand it. Supposedly they add up to 19+ HP. Regarding D3, you have to install their software on your PC and they have pre-made tunes for your model, I had to ask them to delete out the 02 sensors issue i was having so they created a custom tune for me and emailed it to me to upload to my Tuner Box.

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Thanks for the intel. My concerns with the PPE pipes were smell and raunchy exhaust sounds, i previously had Scat Pack 6.4L that was catless, similar to your experience the smell was bad. i ended up having 2 3" flowmaster 200 cell cats welded in and the smell was gone and i did not notice a decrease in performance. You may want to look into Flowmaster part # 20001, these are 2.25" 200 cell and should fit nicely, this is what i would be adding into those PPE catless pipes if i go down this road.
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Originally Posted by NicksIS
Thanks for the intel. My concerns with the PPE pipes were smell and raunchy exhaust sounds, i previously had Scat Pack 6.4L that was catless, similar to your experience the smell was bad. i ended up having 2 3" flowmaster 200 cell cats welded in and the smell was gone and i did not notice a decrease in performance. You may want to look into Flowmaster part # 20001, these are 2.25" 200 cell and should fit nicely, this is what i would be adding into those PPE catless pipes if i go down this road.
thanks im gonna look into this and get it
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Just discovered this build thread, loving it! You have so many of my dream parts so I am living vicariously through you.
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+34 all around
Do you experience any tires rubbing at all with +34, it looks perfect.
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Originally Posted by NateDogg79
Whats up sorry been MIA, heres some new pics of the car. Installed a TOMS strut bar


Can you tell me where did u get that red lexus emblem please, looks great.
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Originally Posted by NicksIS
Thanks for the intel. My concerns with the PPE pipes were smell and raunchy exhaust sounds, i previously had Scat Pack 6.4L that was catless, similar to your experience the smell was bad. i ended up having 2 3" flowmaster 200 cell cats welded in and the smell was gone and i did not notice a decrease in performance. You may want to look into Flowmaster part # 20001, these are 2.25" 200 cell and should fit nicely, this is what i would be adding into those PPE catless pipes if i go down this road.
Why was the recommendation for 2.25 pipe Cats? Is the IS a 2.25 Pipe system up front after the 1st Mid pipe joint? I'm running 2.5 Cats with the Headers and mid pipe on my GS350.
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Originally Posted by jgscott
Why was the recommendation for 2.25 pipe Cats? Is the IS a 2.25 Pipe system up front after the 1st Mid pipe joint? I'm running 2.5 Cats with the Headers and mid pipe on my GS350.
build description of the PPE 2GR-FKS header is 2.25” tubing, figured it would be the easiest cut and weld onto each header. Alternatively you could do 2.5” cats on the midpipe, similar location as the factory secondary cats.

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Originally Posted by NateDogg79












new wheels

Rays TE37 Ultra MSPEC Diamond Dark Gunmetal
19x9.5 squared
Toyo Proxy A/S tires 245/40/19 front 265/35/19 rear

Roof Spoiler 45 bucks off ebay lol

I’m getting 19x9.5 squared GramLights 57CR but my offset will be 45mm (yours is 34mm) - did you have to put any spacers in front? Or they fit straight from the box? I’m worried that 45mm offset might have rubbing issues in the front… but then I saw you have even more aggressive one and it fits lol
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Can you tell me where did u get that red lexus emblem please, looks great.
https://premiumautostyling.com/front...is250-200t-gs/

heres the link bro!
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Originally Posted by ebart
Hey Nate, whats that blue line that you have in your head light? I would love to add that to mine.
got this on ebay its an overlay
heres the link

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304231940708

he has blue, red, yellow i belive
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Small update, finally got my Powerstop rotors and ceramic pads installed. Looking into getting 2020 GSF calipers set up but looking for part numbers
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Originally Posted by Nexus713
I’m getting 19x9.5 squared GramLights 57CR but my offset will be 45mm (yours is 34mm) - did you have to put any spacers in front? Or they fit straight from the box? I’m worried that 45mm offset might have rubbing issues in the front… but then I saw you have even more aggressive one and it fits lol
No spacers, and no rubbing at all. hope it worked out for you
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Just ordered 2020 GSF brake calipers, rotors, pads for the front. Will post pics when they come! I want to do the rears as well but i heard theres an issue with an electronic break fault that hasnt been solved yet. Theres a guy on Insta by the name of "Low.is3" but hes only selling the whole rear break kit for $1975 or the whole front and back setup for $3950.

here's a break down of the part numbers if anyone is interested

Item Part # Quantity Amount Status ETA

Caliper Assembly 47750-0W180 1 $333.92 -

Caliper Assembly 47730-0W180 1 $333.92 -

Disc Brake Anti-Rattle Clip Set 04947-0W020 2 $68.18 -

Disc Brake Pad Shim Kit 04945-0W020 2 $30.72 -

I got these for a pretty good price on www.lexuspartsoutlet.com

I got the rotors and brake pads all for 350 on Amazon, beat out other sites by almost 200

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