what is the disadvantage of turbocharging a automatic?
03-03-02, 10:13 PM
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its fun, until it starts to slip... then you'll ***** about the $3000+ it costs for a built transmission 
and even after then you're physically limited by the actual size of the clutch bands in the NA auto... from what i hear its only good to about 650rwhp... well... ONLY
hopefully ill have the car up and running very soon to verify this...
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and even after then you're physically limited by the actual size of the clutch bands in the NA auto... from what i hear its only good to about 650rwhp... well... ONLY
hopefully ill have the car up and running very soon to verify this...-brian
houston, tx
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03-04-02, 05:43 PM
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Does anyone make a good shift kit for the A/T? I'm looking at a car with 120K on it tomorrow and would like the tranny to have at least a chance for a little while.
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03-06-02, 10:18 AM
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What is the shift kit? What does it do?
I'm planning on ordering a Toyomoto turbo kit and have one of the auto shops installed it for me, since I'm not mechanically incline.
Also, some inputs from the turbo gurus, please....
I have a 95 163K miles in perfect condition (oil change every 2-3 K miles and regular maintaince from Lexus dealer *expensive bastards* and I want to get around 350 ponies. which kit should I get and what can I do to prepare for it? I've just contacted Toyomoto and they've qouted me 2 different prices of their kits ($5500 and $7500).
Any info is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!
I'm planning on ordering a Toyomoto turbo kit and have one of the auto shops installed it for me, since I'm not mechanically incline.
Also, some inputs from the turbo gurus, please....
I have a 95 163K miles in perfect condition (oil change every 2-3 K miles and regular maintaince from Lexus dealer *expensive bastards* and I want to get around 350 ponies. which kit should I get and what can I do to prepare for it? I've just contacted Toyomoto and they've qouted me 2 different prices of their kits ($5500 and $7500).
Any info is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!
03-19-03, 02:31 PM
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I know this is an old thread but hey that's what the search is for right???
Is that 5500 installed???
I have a 93 sc300 auto and want a turbo installed.. I live in GA and don't want to drive too far to have it done... Car has 160k and has been meticulously maitained by lexus dealer... trans and motor are near new.
Toyomoto seems to be the way to go??
anyone have a kit installed and what was the overall cost?
Is that 5500 installed???
I have a 93 sc300 auto and want a turbo installed.. I live in GA and don't want to drive too far to have it done... Car has 160k and has been meticulously maitained by lexus dealer... trans and motor are near new.
Toyomoto seems to be the way to go??
anyone have a kit installed and what was the overall cost?
03-19-03, 06:55 PM
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Originally posted by Slick Lex Coupe
How aren't you? With the exception of changing gear ratios in the transmission you are. A differerent rear end may give some extra mph up top, but will not be anything drastic. As far as I know all SC300 autos are redline limited to 141 mph. It's not a rev or speed limiter, the car is just out of gears.
How aren't you? With the exception of changing gear ratios in the transmission you are. A differerent rear end may give some extra mph up top, but will not be anything drastic. As far as I know all SC300 autos are redline limited to 141 mph. It's not a rev or speed limiter, the car is just out of gears.
03-20-03, 05:02 AM
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auto or stick dosent matter on turbo spool...its the rpm that generates enough exahust gas energy to spin the turbo and create posotive pressure......thats what mater...and that depends on the displacement of the engine and the size of the turbo...
wayne....i havent seen ya around...looking forward to seeing the car.....ill be at towers on friday...with my truck...
and toyomoto is the best way to go...its $5500 not installed for the stage 1.....very high quality and great power....Jeff
wayne....i havent seen ya around...looking forward to seeing the car.....ill be at towers on friday...with my truck...
and toyomoto is the best way to go...its $5500 not installed for the stage 1.....very high quality and great power....Jeff