i need more power
08-27-05, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PitBull
What's that saying, you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear? 
Don't get me wrong, I think its a great car, I have a 2000 LX470. I also find the power to be deficient esp when I am towing about 5500# (trailer, two horses & all their tack) TRD makes a SC that adds about 50% peak horsepower and torque. I heard they pulled the one for the 4.7 L engine from the market about a year ago over some emission issues and none have been available as a result. Everyone is mumm as to whether it will be made available again or not.
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09-07-05, 10:45 AM
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How about 110HP and 110ft lb more AT THE WHEELS?
AVO Turbo System
He is bringing this to market shortly (as in some kits are already on the boat over
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If anyone needs more than 350ft lbs at the wheels they need a diesel
AVO Turbo System
He is bringing this to market shortly (as in some kits are already on the boat over
)If anyone needs more than 350ft lbs at the wheels they need a diesel
09-07-05, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tabraha
How about 110HP and 110ft lb more AT THE WHEELS?
AVO Turbo System
He is bringing this to market shortly (as in some kits are already on the boat over )
If anyone needs more than 350ft lbs at the wheels they need a diesel
AVO Turbo System
He is bringing this to market shortly (as in some kits are already on the boat over
)If anyone needs more than 350ft lbs at the wheels they need a diesel
09-07-05, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pemarsh
Looked at that thread.
Its on back order---has been for a long time they say.
Also, it is not available from TRD anymore (per their note below).
Also, no pricing is available.
I would be very interested to know which dealer joiner said would do this.
Its on back order---has been for a long time they say.
Also, it is not available from TRD anymore (per their note below).
Also, no pricing is available.
I would be very interested to know which dealer joiner said would do this.
09-08-05, 10:51 PM
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http://www.sosperf.com/
SOS has a intercooled supercharger for the Tundra. I don't see why it couldn't be adapted to the Lexus. It is the same engine. It would probably be worth a call to them to see what they could do. There is some discussion on www.tundrasolutions.com of the SOS system and the person who helped develop the kit comments there from time to time as well. Might be a good place to start looking.
SOS has a intercooled supercharger for the Tundra. I don't see why it couldn't be adapted to the Lexus. It is the same engine. It would probably be worth a call to them to see what they could do. There is some discussion on www.tundrasolutions.com of the SOS system and the person who helped develop the kit comments there from time to time as well. Might be a good place to start looking.
09-09-05, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by pemarsh
I am actually looking to get rid of my 04 lx470, just due to the fact that the power is just too lame. Looking for a substitute is proving to be difficult.
So, does anyone know if there is any way to increase the power of this thing??? Last I heard, there were not. Maybe something has changed????
So, does anyone know if there is any way to increase the power of this thing??? Last I heard, there were not. Maybe something has changed????
10-16-05, 10:38 AM
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Well,
I made the plunge and purchased a TRD supercharger kit for our LX470. I have wanted one of these for a long time and the time and price was right. 2995 brand new.
We looked at new ones...we looked at larger RVs.....we decided to just keep our LX and trailer. They are both paid for and this opened up some spending on the LX.
I will keep everyone tuned in on the install...
I made the plunge and purchased a TRD supercharger kit for our LX470. I have wanted one of these for a long time and the time and price was right. 2995 brand new.
We looked at new ones...we looked at larger RVs.....we decided to just keep our LX and trailer. They are both paid for and this opened up some spending on the LX.
I will keep everyone tuned in on the install...
10-17-05, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ToyLexmods
Well,
I made the plunge and purchased a TRD supercharger kit for our LX470. I have wanted one of these for a long time and the time and price was right. 2995 brand new.
We looked at new ones...we looked at larger RVs.....we decided to just keep our LX and trailer. They are both paid for and this opened up some spending on the LX.
I will keep everyone tuned in on the install...
I made the plunge and purchased a TRD supercharger kit for our LX470. I have wanted one of these for a long time and the time and price was right. 2995 brand new.
We looked at new ones...we looked at larger RVs.....we decided to just keep our LX and trailer. They are both paid for and this opened up some spending on the LX.
I will keep everyone tuned in on the install...
10-18-05, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DetMich1
Where were you able to purchase one and especially at that price? From a Toyota dealer? Best I saw was about $3475 and though it was listed on their website, they had none available. Have these recently come back on the market? What about installation? Did you tackle it yourself or hire the dealer or independant mechanic? How do you like the power increase?
I dont think Toyota will ever bring these back and thus my choice to go ahead before they are all gone. Toyota is making too much money on Corollas right now.
I have owned nothing but Toyotas and Lexus for years....snif, snif.....last year I purchased a new STI and wow does that car run and tune! I dont know if there will ever be a new Toyota in the cards for me. I will install the entire package.
Not installed yet...I will report the install in a few weeks.
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