Looking for more information of the 8AR-FTS
08-21-18, 10:49 AM
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Looking for more information of the 8AR-FTS
Hey guys, I am looking for more information about the specs and pictures of the Lexus IS300 F-sport and its engine. I just picked one up at the dealership on Saturday (I switched from an AMG E55). I have always wanted a toyota (Lexus) i4 turbo like the old 1997 JGTC Supra race cars.
I have been looking the web. I can't find any videos, Seethrough drawing or anything of the car or the engine. Any one can help?
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I have been looking the web. I can't find any videos, Seethrough drawing or anything of the car or the engine. Any one can help?
Thank you
08-21-18, 11:23 AM
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I’m confused, your post makes it seem like you already bought the car so what do you mean that you want a picture of the engine? Are you asking for a diagram of the engine? Lol
08-21-18, 11:32 AM
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Yes I bought the car but, I am facinated by engineering. I want to kmow more and also I like to look at images of engines I find them fascinating.
08-21-18, 12:20 PM
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08-21-18, 01:03 PM
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You are wanting to learn about your car that's cool. But i'll sum it up: slowest car/slowest 4 turbo in its class and you have to spend gobs of money and make your car pollute to make it run neck and neck (if that )with a stock IS350. The engine isn't all that cool. So much so that for the new Supra 4 cylinder that's coming out, Toyota, instead of going with the already-existing 8AR-FTS, they've decided to go with the superior BMW B48 4-turbo powerplant.
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I do appreciate your reply, and i do agree with you. But, how much bhp do we really need for the street? Most people don't cruise over 120mph. Witj my E55 I didn't use more than 50% of the power 90% of the time. If I wanted a track car i already got my GT3.
After trying several cars I picked the IS300 F sport because it's engine is rev happy (happy revving) and is the second most fun small car from Toyota. It's like a bigger Gt86. Fun at lower speeds but rather stable cruising at 130 in the inner state. I think it has enough power for what it is. Moreover, Hp in cars have become a papers thing instead if considering the real world application. Furthermore, this engine has some amazing engineering innovations.
After trying several cars I picked the IS300 F sport because it's engine is rev happy (happy revving) and is the second most fun small car from Toyota. It's like a bigger Gt86. Fun at lower speeds but rather stable cruising at 130 in the inner state. I think it has enough power for what it is. Moreover, Hp in cars have become a papers thing instead if considering the real world application. Furthermore, this engine has some amazing engineering innovations.
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08-24-18, 10:01 AM
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You are wanting to learn about your car that's cool. But i'll sum it up: slowest car/slowest 4 turbo in its class and you have to spend gobs of money and make your car pollute to make it run neck and neck (if that )with a stock IS350. The engine isn't all that cool. So much so that for the new Supra 4 cylinder that's coming out, Toyota, instead of going with the already-existing 8AR-FTS, they've decided to go with the superior BMW B48 4-turbo powerplant.
08-24-18, 01:44 PM
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I do appreciate your reply, and i do agree with you. But, how much bhp do we really need for the street? Most people don't cruise over 120mph. Witj my E55 I didn't use more than 50% of the power 90% of the time. If I wanted a track car i already got my GT3.
After trying several cars I picked the IS300 F sport because it's engine is rev happy (happy revving) and is the second most fun small car from Toyota. It's like a bigger Gt86. Fun at lower speeds but rather stable cruising at 130 in the inner state. I think it has enough power for what it is. Moreover, Hp in cars have become a papers thing instead if considering the real world application. Furthermore, this engine has some amazing engineering innovations.
After trying several cars I picked the IS300 F sport because it's engine is rev happy (happy revving) and is the second most fun small car from Toyota. It's like a bigger Gt86. Fun at lower speeds but rather stable cruising at 130 in the inner state. I think it has enough power for what it is. Moreover, Hp in cars have become a papers thing instead if considering the real world application. Furthermore, this engine has some amazing engineering innovations.
Found a pretty interesting post about this, with info from the Lexus Handbook: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cyl-turbo.html Particularly the wastegate valve stuff.
08-24-18, 08:27 PM
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The engine could have been better, turbo lag galore, horrible MPG, while being slowest in its class. It does have decent power for the street provided you drive it hard. I average 19MPG with about 70% HWY. This would have been fine if I had an RCF. Needless to say, when my lease is up I will be getting the 350 next or the V8 RCF.
08-24-18, 10:11 PM
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The engine could have been better, turbo lag galore, horrible MPG, while being slowest in its class. It does have decent power for the street provided you drive it hard. I average 19MPG with about 70% HWY. This would have been fine if I had an RCF. Needless to say, when my lease is up I will be getting the 350 next or the V8 RCF.
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