GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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Old 09-21-05, 04:34 PM
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For GS, I prefer Torque cause it is heavy!!!
Old 09-21-05, 09:50 PM
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Isn't a torque converter way to increase torque on GS300? I am not a mechanic though...
Old 09-22-05, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by lalexusgs
Isn't a torque converter way to increase torque on GS300? I am not a mechanic though...
yes it's a way, it will help. but the effect isn't as dramatic as what it can do on the gs400/430
Old 09-22-05, 06:44 AM
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I prefer the low to mid range power just because it feels faster. aka the s2000 whos powerband isnt up until 9K in the redline. Yes the car can run 14s with a professional driver but even Motor Trend (or C&D I cant remember which) said "but the average driver can expect mid 15s at the track.

"horsepower sells cars...torque wins races"
Old 09-22-05, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lalexusgs
Isn't a torque converter way to increase torque on GS300? I am not a mechanic though...
You wont be increasing any torque at the engine with a TC. You just make better use of the power band by being able to stall up to the more optimal torque range.
Old 01-23-06, 01:24 PM
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Nothing better than a rumbling torgue monster
Old 01-23-06, 09:56 PM
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torque or horsepower? uhh..can't have one without the other
Old 01-23-06, 10:00 PM
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Its true that an S2000 is a very fast car, but it requires a highly skilled driver who will be workign his butt off to keep the RPMs very high in order to accelerate at peak hp constantly. Otherwise, the car is no faster than a typical accord.

A GS400 however, will pull hard at ANY rpm, with almost any driver at the wheel.
Old 02-04-06, 06:36 PM
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I'd want a nice, flat (or rising), torque curve. Which would mean high horsepower.
Old 02-04-06, 11:02 PM
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what would be a way to increase torque in a gs300?
Old 02-05-06, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by LiLS
what would be a way to increase torque in a gs300?
supercharger
turbocharger
cams
compression
etc.
Old 02-05-06, 08:50 PM
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what would be one of the cheapest things to do, cause i cant afford to supercharge or turbocharge at all, i was thinkin of installin a srt intake
Old 02-05-06, 11:33 PM
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intake and exhaust will get you a couple HP. maybe. But for any serious performance gains, you're going to have to spend $$$
Old 02-05-06, 11:52 PM
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i guess its gonna have to come much later then
Old 02-06-06, 08:29 AM
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I prefer a GS with around 550rwhp and about 655 lbs of torque!


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