Which engine on the new GS
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Originally Posted by flipside909
FYI, the specs and times that were just shared w/us are not official. Just estimates. Wait for the official numbers from Lexus or magazine tests.
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Do we know an est. curb weight for new GS yet?
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Originally Posted by ChuH
SC430 is getting a face lift on Sept. 05. They may get the 6-speed.
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the 6 speed is so much better imho, the ls430 is a lot smoother than the old one imho
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Originally Posted by chuckb
Allrighty than
I'll call that 3.77. Steeper than the 3.27s in the 430 now. That should be good for a tenth or two in the 1/4 mile. So this new car must be heavier. Accordind to Chu's specs, the 0-60 time only improved .1 That's with the 6speed and 3.77s.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
I wish I had a six speed and 3.77s in my GS430
I wonder if hypothetically it would bolt up?
Do we know an est. curb weight for new GS yet?
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Do we know an est. curb weight for new GS yet?
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the rear end is doable, we have one now already
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Originally Posted by rominl
don't even think about it, you are looking at new tranny, and a whole new ecu and doesn't even fit right on ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
the rear end is doable, we have one now already![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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the rear end is doable, we have one now already
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I bet a current GS430 w/the six speed and 3.77 would be able to break into high 13 sec 1/4 with drag radials.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
I know, i was just dreaming
I bet a current GS430 w/the six speed and 3.77 would be able to break into high 13 sec 1/4 with drag radials.
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I bet a current GS430 w/the six speed and 3.77 would be able to break into high 13 sec 1/4 with drag radials.
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Originally Posted by rominl
i think even with performance tires you can do that already, just need a good lauch. with tc and 3.76 a lot of people are already doing low to mid 14s now ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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