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can i just boost it? no rebuild necessary?

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Old 09-24-09, 10:48 PM
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so im a little bit new to this lexus business, i just purchased a 95 sc300 man trans and im very excited to say the least. i have been scoping for parts like crazy. i stumbled upon a twin turbo set up for a supra. my understanding is that this is a pretty striaght forward mod? the guy is selling the entire kit less the intercooler for a very good price. my initial concern was throwing this kit on the car with 119k on it. the gentleman im buying the kit from has the same motor in a corolla and says he is about to do a a single turbo setup with crazy boost, hes at the 150k mark. i intend to have the motor inspected prior to doing the add on but it seems nuts not having her rebuilt? opinions would be very much appreciated cl pros. thanks!
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yup but dont expect the engine to last long or to run to what it could be its potential.
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that doesnt sound worth it

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Old 10-02-09, 09:57 AM
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high mileage doesn't mean anything...

certain motors will hold up and certain ones won't... whether maintenance or original production variances are the cause, who knows...

I had 165k on my Talon when it was making 500 whp... did that for a long time before it finally wore out a main bearing... (oil pump issue)
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