Performance & Maintenance Engine, forced induction, intakes, exhausts, torque converters, transmissions, etc.

Cheap turbo kit for SC300???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-02-03, 10:21 PM
  #16  
Bean
Lexus Fanatic

iTrader: (1)
 
Bean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,218
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

dave my car runs at 6psi and feels like its making around 280rwhp and the 'race-dyno' would assume the same
at 7psi i'm pretty sure i'll be at 300rwhp... turbo is in the sig
Old 10-03-03, 08:51 AM
  #17  
Pianoman72
Lexus Test Driver
 
Pianoman72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

DaveH, would you recommend your kit for use in a 1st gen GS?
Old 10-03-03, 10:54 AM
  #18  
DaveH
Rookie
 
DaveH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think it would fit fine in a GS, but I've never actually mounted a kit in one to verify that all the clearances are fine.

DaveH
Old 10-04-03, 05:48 AM
  #19  
bigdaddyrobb
Pole Position
 
bigdaddyrobb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PA
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What kind of HP will the daveh trubo support? When does it reach full boost? Still trying to decide between a swap and a trubo kit.
Old 10-04-03, 06:05 AM
  #20  
boredguy77
Lead Lap
 
boredguy77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

dave my car runs at 6psi and feels like its making around 280rwhp and the 'race-dyno' would assume the same
Mine might be closer to this than I thought. I did some fun runs with my bud (motorheadown) last night. He dynod at almost exactly 300 rwhp. Anyways he always won, but I was prolly only 1/2 - 1 car behind. Although on the freeway run he kept pulling when I let off.
Old 10-06-03, 08:35 PM
  #21  
adidosc
Lexus Champion

 
adidosc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,525
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

anybody find out any new information on these kits?
Old 10-09-03, 08:31 PM
  #22  
SC300T
Lexus Test Driver
 
SC300T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Is Scott running on 4 cylinders? 300rwhp on an SP63 with all that stuff? I'd expect warp speed out of his ride when its dialed in. He should be able to meet Angel's numbers. I know he's got some unresolve issues before he can really release the hounds.
Old 10-10-03, 01:14 AM
  #23  
motorheaddown
Lead Lap
 
motorheaddown's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 714
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally posted by SC300T
Is Scott running on 4 cylinders? 300rwhp on an SP63 with all that stuff? I'd expect warp speed out of his ride when its dialed in. He should be able to meet Angel's numbers. I know he's got some unresolve issues before he can really release the hounds.
Unfortunately, it's back to the drawing board. Too much boost too soon and a fuel line burst in the tank toasted the motor. The compression in 4, 5, and 6 is way below spec, but at least it runs until I get another motor built up.

I was disapppointed in the numbers when I went to the dyno. A compression check verified the problem.

-scott

Last edited by motorheaddown; 10-10-03 at 01:15 AM.
Old 10-10-03, 01:44 AM
  #24  
William N.
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
William N.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Damn Scott, sorry to hear that.. The funny thing is that I'm getting OBD2 codes for misfiring in 4,5,6...but my car still runs strong. Hopefully I don't blow anything..Good luck with the rebuild...If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

William
Old 10-10-03, 06:14 AM
  #25  
Lex Luthor
Lexus Champion
 
Lex Luthor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: New York
Posts: 3,244
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Scott, you didn't have a WB hooked up to the dyno or the car?
Old 10-10-03, 06:25 AM
  #26  
SC300T
Lexus Test Driver
 
SC300T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Yes, he's got a W/B.

Scott, I'd be very surprised if you toasted something on the bottom end. I had low compression on 4 and 5, and it turned out that a valve job tightened it right up. Perhaps you toasted a few valve seats and just need the top redone. A leakdown would confirm that. IMHO unless you do something really bad, the rings, piston / bottom end are the last to go, and typically would yield other obvious problems other than simple low compression, such as heavy smoke, noise, etc. Is the compression REALLY low or just around 130ish? As I said before, a weak link on this motor under abuse is the valves and seats--- they just can't handle the heat. Perhaps Ferrea valves would help in this area. Just thinking aloud here.
Old 10-10-03, 06:34 AM
  #27  
DaveH
Rookie
 
DaveH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Scott, did dump a little oil in the cylinders and recheck compression to verify that its actually a cylinder, and not a valve problem?

DaveH
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kcrex05
Performance & Maintenance
15
12-06-07 12:17 PM
atekt
Performance & Maintenance
4
10-06-05 11:49 PM
95SC30095
Performance & Maintenance
28
01-17-05 09:04 AM
alanhp
Performance & Maintenance
4
05-04-04 02:03 PM
EmoDragRacer
Performance
2
06-13-02 05:18 PM



Quick Reply: Cheap turbo kit for SC300???



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:44 PM.