talk to racinstyle, that guy did a single turbo in his. i'm sure he can offer some help or info.

 

WASTE OF TIME, MONEY, and EFFORT!

What track do you plan on racing or professionally competing on (for money)?

I vote no.

 

I don't think he wants to race his LS430. Why can't he just be different?

 

holy cw! that engine bay is nice!

 

Thank You thats the reason why i want to do it
I havent seen anyone with a TT Ls430
So i thought well why not do it and be different

 

Sounds like a very challenging project.... you will have to think about what you will be using to tune this thing... will the transmission hold the power? the rear end? and things as such. Reading up on these motors, you are better off buying a high mileage 1uz and building it and drop it when all is done as opposed to building the 3uz. Plus the 1uz block will withstand more forced induction as opposed to 3uz....just my 2 cents..

 

Turning up the wick on our generation of LS requires that you beef up the stock internals which will take a "bolt on project" up into the turf of a "Full Build."

If you check out Tom's of Japan, the supercharger kit they sell as a bolt on upgrade, requires the addition of 8 Connecting rods from previous gen motor. http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/onlineshop.html Last time I checked cracking open the engine and replacing internals is a far cry from bolt on.

In the past Toyota over engineered their equipment. (Perfect e.g. would be 2JZGTE engine....WAY over engineered, or "under delivered" depending on your perspective.) -- It would seem moving forward they are "engineering to application" and calling it a day.

If you do it, do it right. Which will mean full internals, stand alone fuel management, and more than likely reducing the driveability of your LS not to mention a helluva build budget and lotta down time.

I entertained the Tom's kit for my '04 LS but ended up getting a '98 Supra TT for a H.P. fix/project car, and kept my daily driver what it is for me... a nice clean smooth ride with plenty of power for gettin' groceries.

-Jacques
1998 Supra TT (Powerhouse Racing Single)
2004 LS 430
2006 GS 470

 

If i was gonna do something like this i would go with this
http://www.rhdjapan.com/home/link/Trust-Greddy
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm/Trust-Gr...1-UZS186-61179

And it looks a lot cheaper than Walds kit.

 

Guys, lets keep this thread on topic and steer away from any personal attacks. The OP is soliciting opinions, so there isnt a no reason why anyone cant share their opinion as long as they are being courteous and respectful.

Discuss only thread topic after this. Thank you.

 

Well I dont know if i can do it now, money is kind of tight (im only 18) but after i get it out of the shop im going to take it to Kom Automotive. He said he can do it, so im going to check out how much he wants. I was just rear ended so when i get it fixed ill go check it out, but i want to say thanks to all the guys for the advice on where and how to get it done.

 

Im not doing it guys
They wanted 16k to turbo it. i looked at the guys face like wtf?
Dont you guys think thats a lil too much?

 

Pioneering an N/A-turbo application on a vehicle platform that hasn't been done enough that it's well understood by many isn't a project to go into unless you have time and money to spare, AND someone (yourself or the shop) who knows what they are doing.

It's impossible to say whether or not $16K is too much for the project without knowing what you would be getting for the money. It could be a bargain, a rip-off, or anything in between, depending upon the details.