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Old 04-27-08 | 02:20 PM
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i don't see why the 2jz couldn't hold a big shot of gas, fuel will be a issue but upgrade your fuel system and ignition system, then run a big shot..
Old 04-27-08 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by aka paco
i don't see why the 2jz couldn't hold a big shot of gas, fuel will be a issue but upgrade your fuel system and ignition system, then run a big shot..
If its coming to a big nitrous shot, I'd run it in stages myself.
Old 04-27-08 | 06:44 PM
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A nice SC300 can be bought cheap, but the engine is low on h.p. To look at the big 6 you want to think you could easily bump it up, without going turbo. Unfotunetly , it seems it cant be done.
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A good weightloss would be a couple of Supra manual seats, but by the time you pay shipping would be exspensive.
Old 04-28-08 | 08:22 AM
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i had an obx header on my 88 supra, fitiment was pretty lousy and quality was subpar at best.

either leave it as is or turbo it.
Old 04-28-08 | 03:37 PM
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Here's a good chunk of reading if you are interested in n/a:
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/...ad.php?t=18917
Old 04-28-08 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blackops

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It's a lexus. Do not remove anything for weight reduction. The only people that should gut a car is the sport compact crowd that can only make 150hp. We on the otherhand can run 9's with 1000whp with the A/C on with two people in the back seat.
I don't see how forged wheels, aluminum LCAs, aluminum coilovers, and other stuff like that would be a negative modification for anyone. Gutting out a car is only part of reducing weight.
Old 04-29-08 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM
I don't see how forged wheels, aluminum LCAs, aluminum coilovers, and other stuff like that would be a negative modification for anyone. Gutting out a car is only part of reducing weight.
I dont think he meant it that way; those seem to be replacements and not just removals.
Old 04-29-08 | 02:26 PM
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Consider a NA-T kit - piece one together or buy outright.
Save your money on buying NA peformance mods.
Old 04-29-08 | 10:36 PM
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Well, its not so much saving money and not getting N/A mods. Personally, I want to free up as much horsepower with what I have before I boost, so I went a slight N/A route. I went ahead and installed the MVP header to keep me busy, did some exhaust and intake and plan on working with all of the pulleys that are under the hood tomorrow. Yea, it is a bit expensive but if you have a couple of dollars to spend, why not? My problem is losing interest in projects, so I buy little things here and there to keep me busy. I can certainly feel the difference already cleaning out the intake manifold, doing the K&N filter and exhaust. It feels so different all ready.
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Originally Posted by JDM
I don't see how forged wheels, aluminum LCAs, aluminum coilovers, and other stuff like that would be a negative modification for anyone. Gutting out a car is only part of reducing weight.
I agree. Unfortunately replacing stock parts with stronger, lighter materials isn't the cheapest route to go but there is weight to be lost without losing the luxury of the car. I will never, ever remove anything from the interior of my car as I prefer the comfort to stay the way it is. If my car is that little bit slower because I like having an AC and comfortable interior; oh well
Old 04-29-08 | 11:09 PM
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you might want to do some suspension mods first...i know i know, you want POWER. But I'll tell you something, after I did basic suspension mods, I was more confident of using the car's power and put the car's power down better, giving me a placebo effect and led me to believe that the car is faster than it actually is
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