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Old 02-07-05, 08:02 AM
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Very nice Ken. Let me know if you need help with the fuel system.
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Old 02-07-05, 06:18 PM
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so is LMW going tto produce this setup


and if so what is the price ??
Old 02-07-05, 08:41 PM
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Looks great Ken! I actually liked it in person better...

Great ride
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
so is LMW going tto produce this setup


and if so what is the price ??
once the system is running nice and clean on lxogood's car, i am sure they will go to the next step :0
Old 02-08-05, 03:52 PM
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Ken,

I've been following your posts for a few years now. I clearly remember the pics you posted of the prototype Turbonetics system for the GS3. Guess that never came out, eh?

Congrats on finally pulling the trigger on an FI solution - it looks very clean!
Old 02-08-05, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
Ken,

I've been following your posts for a few years now. I clearly remember the pics you posted of the prototype Turbonetics system for the GS3. Guess that never came out, eh?

Congrats on finally pulling the trigger on an FI solution - it looks very clean!
Good 'O' Turbonetics... Yes, they never completed their setup for the 98+ GS/IS motors due to VVTI. They had a problem with the ECU and trying to crack it... They finally gave up on the project. for 97 and lower GS's, their setup will work...
Old 02-20-05, 08:03 AM
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Ken

which model did you go with

really would like to do this

did you install yourself

do you recommmend this setup



Old 02-20-05, 11:15 AM
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Yes that is a hot setup, I like it too. I wonder what the VVt problem was witht he turbonetics system, I would think you would have the same problem with a Supercharger but it seems that we were able to overcome it whatever that issue was.
Old 02-20-05, 01:31 PM
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Seen the car in person yesterday.... Great job Ken
Old 02-20-05, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by morris
Yes that is a hot setup, I like it too. I wonder what the VVt problem was witht he turbonetics system, I would think you would have the same problem with a Supercharger but it seems that we were able to overcome it whatever that issue was.

Morris I talked to Turbonetics at Sema last year and they told me their engineers could not crack the Lexus ECU. They don't believe in piggy back ECU's...Of course, we all know how hard the Lexus ECU is to crack so they gave up on the project. They told me the Nissan 350z and infinity G35 ECU was cracked in 15 minutes that's why they were able to put together a turbo setup w/fuel managment for those cars. For some reason they had no problems putting together a turbo setup for the 1Gen GS car and SC300... LMW is working with a company for a fully adjustable ECU that will work with many F.I cars. The release date is in about 4-6 weeks.

TLW The wideband is great but gets a little annoying looking at the numbers during daily driving. install was very simple but you lose your clock and passenger seatbelt light... AEM has a wideband gauge that looks hot and can be mounted in a gauge pod. I came across AEM after I purchased mine.. Oh well.

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Old 02-20-05, 07:00 PM
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Well that would explain it then, if they just dont like Piggy backs I could understand why they had to quit. That seems like such a wast thought becuase I thiknk you can probably hit 450rwhp or better with a piggy back and oem ECU
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thanks

any specific model you used ??
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Stopped by LMS today and Ken's car was there. Clean install and that whole system looks like it belongs in there. Was curious about the remote start so Jacen demonstrated how it works.

Ken, your ride is:
Old 02-24-05, 07:36 PM
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Beautiful job!


Originally Posted by Lextreme
Interesting. I have never seen an Inline 6 with a supercharger.
Sure you have David, you chatted on SELOC with DasGalloway about his Toyomoto supercharger kit remember? There are at least three companies making 'em for the IS, with our forum sponsor LMS coming out with the lastest one seen here!
Old 02-25-05, 07:05 AM
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LXOGOD and JTANOYO have the two best GS's in the world.

Everythign first class and high-end.

Tons of Power as well.

Congrats guys!!!

You really put me and my ride in my place!

Ted
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