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How to make your RX accelerate quicker.

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Old 11-11-10, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by billy44bo
"almost $1000 dollars for an exhaust system" what were they going to do put headers on it or go straight dual?
neither, those were the prices that I saw for a Lexus Rx exhaust system at L-tunedparts.com

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/model/st...d=33&cat_id=10
Old 11-11-10, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by diverchris
I was wondering if you could give me some information about the Torque Master Plugs. May I ask if you looked at E3 plugs, if so what made you decide on Torque master?
I have done similar mods, Weapon R intake and custom dual exhaust, to my 330 and it's a world of difference, yet I still have the stock plugs.

Thanks in advance for your response,
Chris
I got all the information from LexMex. Here is a thread he started and why he choose Torque Masters. This is a great read for everyone

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ification.html
Old 11-11-10, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by infinirx
Can you give some specs on the exhaust please??
To be honest I have no Idea, I went to Muffler shop, and installed it for me, for around $165 dollars. They are located in Santa Clarita if you want their information.
Old 11-11-10, 04:49 PM
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oh ok nah I will go my own route then.
Old 12-05-10, 08:58 AM
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I put DENSO Iridium Power spark plugs in my '04 RX and I could tell the difference right away. Acceleration is quicker and smoother.
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Originally Posted by adam8065
I always felt that the Rx 330 felt a little underpowered, and every time I tried to accelerate I felt I was going no were. But that finally has changed big time

I first want to give a big thank you to LexMex who answered countless emails from me on making my Rx quicker. The 3 biggest recommendations that he give me were: a free flow exhaust, an air intake, and High performance spark plugs.

The total cost for these 3 items including professional installation were less than $600. I purchased a flowmaster exhaust, a secret weapon R intake and Torque masters spark plugs.

Now with I put my foot on my gas pedal the car really accelerates quickly and comes to live
you will lose acceleration with the exhaust, but it would be recommended for more powah, nonetheless! spark plugs won't do jack for you. Intake is great. stock cats are your biggest restriction and should be replaced with testpipes or some sort. If you really want mad acceleration, you can re-gear your tranny to a better ratio (final drive) +lightened flywheel. that's where you would get the gnarly acceleration.
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Originally Posted by cannysage
you will lose acceleration with the exhaust, but it would be recommended for more powah, nonetheless! spark plugs won't do jack for you. Intake is great. stock cats are your biggest restriction and should be replaced with testpipes or some sort. If you really want mad acceleration, you can re-gear your tranny to a better ratio (final drive) +lightened flywheel. that's where you would get the gnarly acceleration.

the only problem is,can the transmission handle the extra torque? and the rest of the drive train for that matter.
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I agreee! VERY important to know BEFORE doing mods like that ^^^^^^
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