View Poll Results: What GS model should Luxury Motorworks build their setup on first?
GS 400
54
62.07%
GS 430
33
37.93%
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Luxury Motorworks / LMS Supercharger Setup for the GS 400 or GS430. You decide!
06-19-05, 08:51 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by r00kie
Just curious...let's say LMS decides to prototype an SC kit for either 400/430. What would the estimated time be from R&D to actual production?
Also would having a Torque Converter, LSD and/or headers (from JBrady's thread) be affected if one was to get the SC?
LXO: Not sure if you've posted before, but what type of HP gains did you get out of the SC for your car? Any problems with it so far?
The thing for me that has deturred me from getting FI has always been hearing problems with always having to do little things after the install. Most of the time it's nothing major, but would still cost a couple hundred bucks here and there, plus having the car in the shop all the time. If this SC can eliminate or minimize those after install costs, I think that would help sway some ppl to get it (me included).
Also would having a Torque Converter, LSD and/or headers (from JBrady's thread) be affected if one was to get the SC?
LXO: Not sure if you've posted before, but what type of HP gains did you get out of the SC for your car? Any problems with it so far?
The thing for me that has deturred me from getting FI has always been hearing problems with always having to do little things after the install. Most of the time it's nothing major, but would still cost a couple hundred bucks here and there, plus having the car in the shop all the time. If this SC can eliminate or minimize those after install costs, I think that would help sway some ppl to get it (me included).
Rookie: Having a 2800 stall converter with a FI car will cause you to spin the rear wheels like butter. I think DaveGS4 had to get his Torque converter stall speed down to a 2400.
My GS300 baseline #'s were about 185rwhp. The LMS superstreet setup gave me 290 rwhp at 8psi. That was just a dyno run with no tuning. With tuning, guys have been getting about 305-310 rwhp in their IS/GS 300's. I had NO problems what -so-ever with the Superstreet kit. It's a solid setup. However, since that dyno run, I have already upgraded to their extreme custom setup for the GS300. Power should be around 340-350 range... Debut will happen very soon here on CL.
This is very important: Keep in mind that when you make the step to go FI, you better have reserve funds tucked away somewhere. You need to have extra money ready for emergency cases like broken parts, more gauges, tires and brake pads... You will see that when putting an additional 100 HP to the car, things may wear out faster. Better just be safer than sorry. I'm sure TLW or 00lexondub can tell you what kind of money they have spent on their recent setup.
One last thing. Luxury Motorworks/LMS is not trying to produce monster HP cars. They just want to build good, reliable kits that produce decent amount of HP. Plus their kits look sweet. If you guys want 400+rwhp, better start thinking about a custom turbo setup... Finally, GUYS... The pipes are polished, NOT chromed!
hahaI hope I answered most of your questions...
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06-19-05, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LXOGOOD
I'm sure TLW or 00lexondub can tell you what kind of money they have spent on their recent setup.
06-19-05, 10:24 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by 00lexondub
hehe u know how it is.. i have been upgradin since i got the kit in and now i got to send to polish/chroming....... it just keeps adding and adding and adding up!
labor ,trans upgrade,lsd,gauges,
tuning ...
making sure you get all the parts
i promise if i ever get rid of my setup that persone will get EVERYTHING and then some
06-20-05, 12:13 AM
#50
Originally Posted by LXOGOOD
Rookie: Having a 2800 stall converter with a FI car will cause you to spin the rear wheels like butter. I think DaveGS4 had to get his Torque converter stall speed down to a 2400.
My GS300 baseline #'s were about 185rwhp. The LMS superstreet setup gave me 290 rwhp at 8psi. That was just a dyno run with no tuning. With tuning, guys have been getting about 305-310 rwhp in their IS/GS 300's. I had NO problems what -so-ever with the Superstreet kit. It's a solid setup. However, since that dyno run, I have already upgraded to their extreme custom setup for the GS300. Power should be around 340-350 range... Debut will happen very soon here on CL.
This is very important: Keep in mind that when you make the step to go FI, you better have reserve funds tucked away somewhere. You need to have extra money ready for emergency cases like broken parts, more gauges, tires and brake pads... You will see that when putting an additional 100 HP to the car, things may wear out faster. Better just be safer than sorry. I'm sure TLW or 00lexondub can tell you what kind of money they have spent on their recent setup.
One last thing. Luxury Motorworks/LMS is not trying to produce monster HP cars. They just want to build good, reliable kits that produce decent amount of HP. Plus their kits look sweet. If you guys want 400+rwhp, better start thinking about a custom turbo setup... Finally, GUYS... The pipes are polished, NOT chromed! haha
I hope I answered most of your questions...
My GS300 baseline #'s were about 185rwhp. The LMS superstreet setup gave me 290 rwhp at 8psi. That was just a dyno run with no tuning. With tuning, guys have been getting about 305-310 rwhp in their IS/GS 300's. I had NO problems what -so-ever with the Superstreet kit. It's a solid setup. However, since that dyno run, I have already upgraded to their extreme custom setup for the GS300. Power should be around 340-350 range... Debut will happen very soon here on CL.
This is very important: Keep in mind that when you make the step to go FI, you better have reserve funds tucked away somewhere. You need to have extra money ready for emergency cases like broken parts, more gauges, tires and brake pads... You will see that when putting an additional 100 HP to the car, things may wear out faster. Better just be safer than sorry. I'm sure TLW or 00lexondub can tell you what kind of money they have spent on their recent setup.
One last thing. Luxury Motorworks/LMS is not trying to produce monster HP cars. They just want to build good, reliable kits that produce decent amount of HP. Plus their kits look sweet. If you guys want 400+rwhp, better start thinking about a custom turbo setup... Finally, GUYS... The pipes are polished, NOT chromed!
hahaI hope I answered most of your questions...
i am glad you taking my points well ken, you know where i am coming from. i just still think the setup for the gs4 and the sc430 would be pretty similar. but like you said, only time will tell
06-20-05, 07:03 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by rominl
correction, i believe davegs4 is running on 2600 stall speed tc now with his sc setup
i am glad you taking my points well ken, you know where i am coming from. i just still think the setup for the gs4 and the sc430 would be pretty similar. but like you said, only time will tell
i am glad you taking my points well ken, you know where i am coming from. i just still think the setup for the gs4 and the sc430 would be pretty similar. but like you said, only time will tell
Thanks Henry...
06-20-05, 03:27 PM
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430 All the way
Lexus has not made a 400 since 2000. Everyone with a 400 has AT LEAST 75,000 miles on there engine. Why would LMS make a supercharger for an old car with alot of miles on it. I am not saying anything bad about you 400 owners. Its a beautiful car (heck, its a lexus). I am just saying it would be better to manufacture one for a more recent car. If you can not afford 6,000 + you should not even vote (just my opinion).
06-20-05, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jp430
Lexus has not made a 400 since 2000. Everyone with a 400 has AT LEAST 75,000 miles on there engine. Why would LMS make a supercharger for an old car with alot of miles on it. I am not saying anything bad about you 400 owners. Its a beautiful car (heck, its a lexus). I am just saying it would be better to manufacture one for a more recent car. If you can not afford 6,000 + you should not even vote (just my opinion).
Mileage means squat.
I would gladly put up 6K for a kit that has EVERYTHING bolt on for 100WHP.
06-20-05, 05:30 PM
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Yes there are a FEW 430's with more miles
Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
There are GS430's out there with more miles than 98-00 GS400's... Just an FYI.
Mileage means squat.
I would gladly put up 6K for a kit that has EVERYTHING bolt on for 100WHP.
Mileage means squat.
I would gladly put up 6K for a kit that has EVERYTHING bolt on for 100WHP.
06-20-05, 05:43 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by jp430
I am saying in general the 400's have alot more miles on them then the 430's. I would not put a supercharger on a car with 150,000 miles. The HP gains would not be the same. You lose HP over the years. I think they should make a sc for both. Just the 430 first. If you can afford a 430 you can afford a SC. Lots of people are voting for the 400, but how many are going to actually by it?
LOL
look up Morris's posts
btw i have a 98 GS400 with 43,000miles
06-20-05, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jp430
Lexus has not made a 400 since 2000. Everyone with a 400 has AT LEAST 75,000 miles on there engine. Why would LMS make a supercharger for an old car with alot of miles on it. I am not saying anything bad about you 400 owners. Its a beautiful car (heck, its a lexus). I am just saying it would be better to manufacture one for a more recent car. If you can not afford 6,000 + you should not even vote (just my opinion).
>> If you only have 5 posts, you should not even vote (just my opinion).
