Makeover time!! GS400TT upgrade/build has begun (pic happy)

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01-02-09, 05:08 PM

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DAMN dude

looks like your silicone couplers are a bit close to the crank pulley though no?

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01-02-09, 10:52 PM

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Damn that is the money shot for sure. But why are you utilizing the stock throttle body? did you modify the inlet for more air flow or anything?

No, I haven't really thought about using another TB, but maybe in the future. It seems that it would be a very easy swap.

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Tryin to give Jeff a run for his money?

Just trying to keep up

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DAMN dude

looks like your silicone couplers are a bit close to the crank pulley though no?

Pic is deceiving, There is actually about 1 inch clearance between the hose and the crank pulley. "Lots of room"

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01-08-09, 01:31 AM

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WOW!

I better setup a donation so I can start building up my 430. Maybe do a quad turbo just to one up everyone else.

Man, can't wait to see it move! subscribed.

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01-08-09, 06:31 AM

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Wow! This build has come a long way since i last came across thread. Amazing and can't wait to see the final product with the a link to the video clip on youtube. =Þ

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01-08-09, 09:18 AM

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WOW!

I better setup a donation so I can start building up my 430. Maybe do a quad turbo just to one up everyone else.

Man, can't wait to see it move! subscribed.

haha u trying to make a lexus bugatti? i cant even imagine how silly ANY lexus would look with a quad turbo.....oh oh oh this gives me hope ne1 see the IS-F with the twin turbo remote mount turbo system

http://my.is/forums/f136/lexus-sema-...ance-f-368442/

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01-09-09, 01:38 AM

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Wow! This build has come a long way since i last came across thread. Amazing and can't wait to see the final product with the a link to the video clip on youtube. =Þ

It's alive.

Here's a video I took with my phone.

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01-09-09, 02:47 AM

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Wow I am in awww

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01-09-09, 08:16 AM

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You have GOT to be kidding ME!!! That thing is incredible!! Can't wait for a real video with your initial impressions.

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01-09-09, 09:32 AM

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You have GOT to be kidding ME!!! That thing is incredible!! Can't wait for a real video with your initial impressions.

me too me too

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01-09-09, 09:47 AM

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Holy $$$$$$$$$*****tttttttttt!!!!!!! WTF.. That "THING" sounds like the boogie man that use to scare me when I was a kid!!! Damn. I would pull to the side if I heard that coming down the highway!!!

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01-09-09, 03:17 PM

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HOLY $H!t !!!! Sounds meeeeaaaannn!!!

Buttmeter is ready for a joy ride.

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01-09-09, 03:22 PM

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Wow that sounds insane!!!

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01-15-09, 12:17 AM

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wow very nice !!

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01-15-09, 02:46 AM

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I seen the beast today....sounds even more mean in person.

After break-in period...and dyno...I was promised a joy ride.

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01-15-09, 07:45 AM

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Dude that doesn't sound mean, its plain horror movie sounding!!!! Like a Jason vs Freddy soundtrack. Don't want to be around when I hear that thing coming...LOL

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