Is it worth putting a Supercharger on 04' is300???
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has any1 put a supercharger on their is?? is it worth the $$$ to purchase it?? did it make a huge difference?? does gas mileage change (worse or better)??
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Of course it's a good idea. The question is do youhavethe money to invest in it. Things to add other than the S/C:
Header
Y-Pipe
Exhaust
Gauges
SAFCII
Wider Tires
There is a lot more involved than just the S/C.
Header
Y-Pipe
Exhaust
Gauges
SAFCII
Wider Tires
There is a lot more involved than just the S/C.
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Originally posted by scottc25
Of course it's a good idea. The question is do youhavethe money to invest in it. Things to add other than the S/C:
Header
Y-Pipe
Exhaust
Gauges
SAFCII
Wider Tires
There is a lot more involved than just the S/C.
Of course it's a good idea. The question is do youhavethe money to invest in it. Things to add other than the S/C:
Header
Y-Pipe
Exhaust
Gauges
SAFCII
Wider Tires
There is a lot more involved than just the S/C.
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I am also interested in this. Does anyone have experience with the outcome of adding the SC?
Also what'd happen if I only add the SC and not mess with the headers, exhaust, etc....
I wish TRD had a factory SC for the IS. I am not looking for mega power, but just a little bit more to make it competitive with those G35's.
-Teton
Also what'd happen if I only add the SC and not mess with the headers, exhaust, etc....
I wish TRD had a factory SC for the IS. I am not looking for mega power, but just a little bit more to make it competitive with those G35's.
-Teton
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Originally posted by teton
I am also interested in this. Does anyone have experience with the outcome of adding the SC?
Also what'd happen if I only add the SC and not mess with the headers, exhaust, etc....
I wish TRD had a factory SC for the IS. I am not looking for mega power, but just a little bit more to make it competitive with those G35's.
-Teton
I am also interested in this. Does anyone have experience with the outcome of adding the SC?
Also what'd happen if I only add the SC and not mess with the headers, exhaust, etc....
I wish TRD had a factory SC for the IS. I am not looking for mega power, but just a little bit more to make it competitive with those G35's.
-Teton
I would highly suggest swapping out the stock header and y-pipe to remove the catalytic converters. With F/I, you will eventually burn up your cats. So it's worth it to just replace them. An aftermarket exhaust is optional, but if added, will yield more gains than compared to an N/A setup IMO.
Originally posted by rominl
imho you get a very unbalanced system. it's like you trying to push a lot of stuff in but not letting anything out
imho you get a very unbalanced system. it's like you trying to push a lot of stuff in but not letting anything out
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Originally posted by bchau_gt
I think what Henry is trying to say is, adding an aftermarket exhaust system will help the engine flow better since there will be more air and fuel force fed into the engine with F/I.
I think what Henry is trying to say is, adding an aftermarket exhaust system will help the engine flow better since there will be more air and fuel force fed into the engine with F/I.
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Originally posted by bchau_gt
I would highly suggest swapping out the stock header and y-pipe to remove the catalytic converters. With F/I, you will eventually burn up your cats. So it's worth it to just replace them. An aftermarket exhaust is optional, but if added, will yield more gains than compared to an N/A setup IMO.
I think what Henry is trying to say is, adding an aftermarket exhaust system will help the engine flow better since there will be more air and fuel force fed into the engine with F/I.
I would highly suggest swapping out the stock header and y-pipe to remove the catalytic converters. With F/I, you will eventually burn up your cats. So it's worth it to just replace them. An aftermarket exhaust is optional, but if added, will yield more gains than compared to an N/A setup IMO.
I think what Henry is trying to say is, adding an aftermarket exhaust system will help the engine flow better since there will be more air and fuel force fed into the engine with F/I.
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yeah that's sorta what i was thinking. tell me if i am wrong though. i never really study FI that much, so..
yeah that's sorta what i was thinking. tell me if i am wrong though. i never really study FI that much, so..
yeah..thats pretty obvious...
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Originally posted by tsopranoMB
yeah..thats pretty obvious...
yeah..thats pretty obvious...
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Originally posted by bchau_gt
Not for everyone.
Some people don't even think about changing the exhaust sytem with a supercharger kit. Some people like to buy those TRD kits and just slap it on without considering anything else. Too bad there isn't a CARB-legal TRD kit for our cars.
Not for everyone.
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what TRD kit???
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Originally posted by tsopranoMB
perhaps....but I believe thats pretty obvious, if you are smart enough to know about supercharging a car, then you are smart enough to realize to change from the stock exhaust system....whereas most people at that point would aready have an aftermarket set-up most likely anyways, ya know?!
what TRD kit???
perhaps....but I believe thats pretty obvious, if you are smart enough to know about supercharging a car, then you are smart enough to realize to change from the stock exhaust system....whereas most people at that point would aready have an aftermarket set-up most likely anyways, ya know?!
what TRD kit???
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Originally posted by tsopranoMB
perhaps....but I believe thats pretty obvious, if you are smart enough to know about supercharging a car, then you are smart enough to realize to change from the stock exhaust system....whereas most people at that point would aready have an aftermarket set-up most likely anyways, ya know?!
what TRD kit???
perhaps....but I believe thats pretty obvious, if you are smart enough to know about supercharging a car, then you are smart enough to realize to change from the stock exhaust system....whereas most people at that point would aready have an aftermarket set-up most likely anyways, ya know?!
what TRD kit???
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Originally posted by rominl
haha well, he has a blower in his car
haha well, he has a blower in his car
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