GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 08-05-05, 04:52 PM
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Thanks for clarification. At first when I read this, it seemed to me that it would be a waste of money, but now I can see the advantage. I guess I didn't know the true horsepower to the wheels for a GS4.
Old 08-05-05, 04:54 PM
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Are you still running the stock tranny?
Old 08-05-05, 05:00 PM
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Yes still on stock tranny.

Will be adding a tranny cooler soon. Dont know when i'll be able to get a valve body upgrade since it's my daily driver and i'm officially low on cash.

I did all my mods within 6 months period

Rims, Tires, suspension, Body Kit, Full paint, Supercharger.

I think i have to get one of the admins to ban me from CL for a short while.
Old 08-05-05, 05:24 PM
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Awesome bro... When I saw your car at Luxury, I knew it was you. I was like "uh-oh", he's going F.I. Your car looks really good man. The wheels looks sweet with your bodykit. Yes, dyno #'s are a little low but don't worry. . I had my car dyno'd the same day and we didn't break 330. 2 factors for the low numbers: 1- Mustang Dyno is known for slightly lower numbers compared to Dyno Jet. 2- 98 deg in the shop is a no-no for trying to dyno tune a car. When it gets cooler, you will see the HP climb.

Congrats on the setup...

~ken
Old 08-05-05, 05:55 PM
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Congrats! Looks great.
Old 08-05-05, 08:34 PM
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Congrats-that must feel like a whole new car now
Old 08-05-05, 08:41 PM
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Yup, totally new. =)

When I lay in bed at night, I can still hear the BOV going off in my head.
Old 08-05-05, 09:18 PM
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hey man CONGRATS.. it looks sweet..

and beelive me .. i feel u on the mods aall at once.. my car was in shop for 5 months the day i bought it.. lol... actually wait its in shop right now.. adding on to the supecahrger and gettin the dyno numbers monday...
dont worry... you aint the only one.. there is a bunch of people on CL... ask TTurbopimp.. he has done all his mods for over a year now and his car is still in shop with his first mod.. LOL
Old 08-06-05, 12:55 AM
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Old 08-06-05, 02:30 AM
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mikal congrats on your supercharger very nice mod
Old 08-06-05, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by StasGS4
Always wanted to ask - Does it really pay off to put a supercharger on a GS3 vs just buying a GS4? GS4 is already at 300 hrs. I am sorry for not understanding this.
There is so many options out there for the GS/IS 300 motor to get the same and more power than the GS4 plus you throw in the price of the car being alot cheaper. For the money it can be a great bragain.
Old 08-06-05, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXISM
WOW CONGRATS !!!....man too many of you GS3's are coming too close or passing us GS4 owner ...i think LMS Needs to hurry it up W/ the GS4 KIT

Looks Great
Do you guys know if LMS will be coming out with SC kit for the gs430?
Old 08-06-05, 02:53 PM
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Good stuff Mike
Old 08-06-05, 03:02 PM
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great job bro

FI rules on the gs 300 , that 2jz was meant to

man . i wish luxury motor would hurry up already for me or else i am yanking the v8 and dropping in the 2jz and boost and i am not kidding either


great job again , hurry up and post up frontal shots showing off the intercooler
Old 08-06-05, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ATSOU
Good stuff Mike
Thanks Eric.




Originally Posted by lexforlife
great job bro

FI rules on the gs 300 , that 2jz was meant to

man . i wish luxury motor would hurry up already for me or else i am yanking the v8 and dropping in the 2jz and boost and i am not kidding either


great job again , hurry up and post up frontal shots showing off the intercooler

If that's so, just drop in a 2jz-gte


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