Talked to lexus fts/engineer guy about is200t f sport exu
07-17-16, 06:51 PM
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Im not sure where youre getting $1500 for a tune, but any other company charges ~$599-$799 at most.
A tune + turbo back exhaust + intake would put the IS200t in the same neighborhood as the IS350 in terms of performance. We just dont know the costs yet as products are being developed.
A tune + turbo back exhaust + intake would put the IS200t in the same neighborhood as the IS350 in terms of performance. We just dont know the costs yet as products are being developed.
07-17-16, 09:34 PM
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Resetting some expectations..
Performance-wise, the 350 is probably a better deal, but some may prefer the engine dynamics of a turbocharged vehicle.
Also, there is that added fun of making a car uniquely yours via modding.
I don't argue that a 200t can equal a 350; they're different cars with different strengths. But that shouldn't automatically make the 200t a lost cause.
Performance-wise, the 350 is probably a better deal, but some may prefer the engine dynamics of a turbocharged vehicle.
Also, there is that added fun of making a car uniquely yours via modding.
I don't argue that a 200t can equal a 350; they're different cars with different strengths. But that shouldn't automatically make the 200t a lost cause.
07-17-16, 10:11 PM
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Sorry. I meant an extra chip. Maybe that was a little high. Perhaps $300 like you can get with a VW. The 200t is laggy though. You'd may need the whole shebang (intake, exhaust, tune, chip) to get to 350 levels. Is that worth it when you can just get a 350 with the awesome throttle response and AVS for about the same price?
Performance wise, I highly doubt ECU tune, cat back exhaust and intake can make 200t as quick as 350. A 350 engine is rated at 306 hp and 200t produces 241 hp according to Lexus. That's 65 hp difference between them. I would say full cat back exhaust and intake can add 20 extra whp for 200t but probably do not expect a lot from 200t ECU tune. It is just like full bolt on 350 cant walk ISF, sample as that.
I believe an IS200t with full mods will keep up with a stock IS350.
We will see soon enough.
Resetting some expectations..
Performance-wise, the 350 is probably a better deal, but some may prefer the engine dynamics of a turbocharged vehicle.
Also, there is that added fun of making a car uniquely yours via modding.
I don't argue that a 200t can equal a 350; they're different cars with different strengths. But that shouldn't automatically make the 200t a lost cause.
Performance-wise, the 350 is probably a better deal, but some may prefer the engine dynamics of a turbocharged vehicle.
Also, there is that added fun of making a car uniquely yours via modding.
I don't argue that a 200t can equal a 350; they're different cars with different strengths. But that shouldn't automatically make the 200t a lost cause.
07-17-16, 11:55 PM
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The IS350 F Sport is more than just an engine upgrade, you also get the ML sound system, sport suspension and steering. Even if the IS200t could keep up with the 350 after mods, I still would buy a 350 every single time.
07-18-16, 01:47 PM
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My mistake. The difference is not about 80lbs. More like 154lbs. If you look at the weight of 200t and 350 f sport rwd on the offical lexus site. The 200t is 3583lbs and 350 is 3737lbs.
07-18-16, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Cake
My mistake. The difference is not about 80lbs. More like 154lbs. If you look at the weight of 200t and 350 f sport rwd on the offical lexus site. The 200t is 3583lbs and 350 is 3737lbs.
They are about 10 lbs apart. This is well know here.
07-18-16, 01:54 PM
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Lexus.com has an error, listing both the RWD and AWD 350 as the same weight.
Here are all of the weights:
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...duct+specs.htm
07-18-16, 03:10 PM
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