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Some new pics of the Lexus

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Old 06-05-12, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by adamgamz
Yea it will hold about 500RWHP with the Aristo tranny, for under $2,000.00 I can get a Titan built tranny that is proven for mid 9's at 150 MPH or so. Over 800RWHP.

Drag radials and nitrous goes on in the next week or two, will have some track video soon.
What brand exhaust do u have on there?
Old 06-05-12, 04:20 PM
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It was the one found on Ebay, I have done some extensive mods to it, I added two Vibrant resonators and also had it modified to fit my GS much better. I spend about $400 just modifying the exhaust.
Old 06-06-12, 12:07 PM
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nice and simple.. like that..
Old 06-06-12, 07:29 PM
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Lets get some video's on here... lets hear the beast mode twin BOV's.
Old 06-30-12, 04:53 PM
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Just finished installing the shorter B+M shifter, 6 speed ****, GS400 differential and adjustable upper control arms. To me this TH400 is the best setup for my GS300, I've had built auto's, R154, V160, and I like this setup the best.

Old 06-30-12, 06:28 PM
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always liked this car and the build. Nice work adam...
Old 06-30-12, 08:55 PM
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Why the 6 speed shift ****?
Old 06-30-12, 09:07 PM
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ATT!!! which one do you go too? i use to go to the one in miramar before I got stationed in hawaii. nice ride BTW
Old 06-30-12, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by puff
Why the 6 speed shift ****?
cause it looks awesome (let me preface this by saying it better be a 6 speed)
your center consol looks very well done. more pics ?
whats the little red switch for?
Old 07-01-12, 07:17 AM
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Its a Sound Performance stage 3 TH400, I like the look of the 6 speed **** for shifting. It's a reverse ratchet shifter with a full manual valve body, pull back on the shifter to up shift and push forward to downshift, each time it ratchets back to the center position for the next shift. The TH400 is damn near bulletproof, no messing with clutches etc...

I didn't like the 6 speed when I had it, the shifter had to be just about twice the length of a stock Supra shifter to clear the trans tunnel / center console, it was way too long and I didn't care for the clutch pedal location either. This is much cleaner, will hold 1000 RWHP and if it break it will cost $500 to rebuilt lol.

The red button is a line lock (locks the front brakes for burnouts)
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cool, sounds like you know your s#$t.
Old 07-01-12, 09:20 AM
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Nice, I see you got the boot/**** situation done and looking good. That shifter is way shorter than most of the TH400 shifters I've seen used.

You got any pics of the lock solenoids on your booster? It's something I've also been looking at adding to my car recently and would love to see the solenoid installation under the hood.

I assume you're still running the stock GS Nitrogen booster or did you switch to the Avalon Vacuum booster like AMSMIKE has done and made a DIY thread for?

Looks good, your car has been built and rebuilt so many times glad to see your still plugging along on it!
Old 07-01-12, 09:33 AM
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that 6 spd shifter looks like it came from the factory! Great job on the car.. must be a blast to drive
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can u post a link to where u bought the Shift Boot.. Is it Momo?
Old 07-02-12, 04:56 PM
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The shift boot sells at Auto Zone / Pep Boys for $10.00 lol.. Cheap but it looks good.


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