Back in an LS, for a daily.
12-13-2010, 09:51 AM
#1
Back in an LS, for a daily. The IS300 wasn't really cutting it, a little underpowered and small. I have a buddy that works at a Honda dealer and this car was traded in. Single owner, GM Certified car (although the GM Certified doesn't carry over through a non-GM dealer). The thing extremely clean. It will most likely stay stock in terms of exhaust etc., but a TVS1900 is not out of the question, and that + a tune/trans tune is most likely all it'll get.
I like driving the thing a lot. Appearance mods will go as follows:
I'll get some much better pics later today, it's pretty cold outside right now! And if anybody wants an IS300 for a good deal... lol.
I like driving the thing a lot. Appearance mods will go as follows:
- Drop a little bit, nothing crazy
- Trade out the bronze bowtie's for silver or white
- Brushed ADV.1's/HRE's/iForged or the like
- !Front plate holder
I'll get some much better pics later today, it's pretty cold outside right now! And if anybody wants an IS300 for a good deal... lol.
12-13-2010, 10:27 AM
#2
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Woodridge, IL
Posts: 1,048
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Although it isn't an f-bod, still good to see you back behind the wheel of something LS-powered Reza. You are keeping your hands full with projects lately, kudos!
Last edited by MjMaro; 12-13-2010 at 12:43 PM.
12-13-2010, 10:30 AM
#3
Teching In
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Not that i know you at all but after seeing your TA and now your viper build that thing is going to get more than just a blower! Cant wait to see it with some nice wheels though. Nice ride! How much longer are you going to make everyone wait on the Viper?
12-13-2010, 10:32 AM
#4
It's a freakin' curse, but it does feel surprisingly good to be back in something GM. I need to finish the Viper up first before doing much to this. It's nice, the Maggie setups for these are pretty well price at under $6k, all it'd need is a tune after that. I think if this will make 430rwhp give or take 15 that'd be perfect. That probably won't be until after Houston and TX2K11 in case I blow something up lol.
The wait on the Viper is killing me, one of my turbos is pushing oil at low RPM so we called it safe and it's going off to Precision today for a rebuild before we tune any more. I'm dying here.
The wait on the Viper is killing me, one of my turbos is pushing oil at low RPM so we called it safe and it's going off to Precision today for a rebuild before we tune any more. I'm dying here.
12-13-2010, 10:57 AM
#7
It's RWD, AWD would have been cool, but I kinda like the RWD more than I thought.
Why a roots/positive displacement v. centrifugal? Or just the TVS? I like the idea of a roots/positive displacement blower on this, good under the curve torque, factory looking fit/finish and I'm not going for ***** out power. This thing never needs to make more than 450rwhp, it is a daily but it's nice to know it can get out of it's own way. For lots of power I'm hoping the Viper should suffice.
As far as why the TVS, I can't find a Whipple kit anywhere
.
As far as why the TVS, I can't find a Whipple kit anywhere
. Trending Topics
12-13-2010, 12:15 PM
#9
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Phoenix/Tempe, AZ
Posts: 1,969
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does KB not make a Tbss kit? Maybe its just overboard, but those new ones are sweet. GM/Edelbrock?
I also figured the centrifugal made the power a little higher in the RPM range, being a little easier on the drivetrain (idk what im talking about though
)
I also figured the centrifugal made the power a little higher in the RPM range, being a little easier on the drivetrain (idk what im talking about though
)
12-13-2010, 12:20 PM
#10
I can't find a KB setup, Edelbrock makes one, but it's very similar. The car won't see much WOT, so low end torque will be nice. We also aren't talking about astronomical amounts of power, it'll probably make 400rwtq give or take 10. I'm open to suggestions though.
12-13-2010, 07:27 PM
#13
Staging Lane
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Corpus Christi
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
12-13-2010, 08:04 PM
#14
I bet you are! Lol. Bested my time in that car yet? I see an edited vid of me driving .
EDIT: I'd remove that video from YouTube, not to be a dick, but it isn't yours to be posting, and definitely not yours to edit.
.EDIT: I'd remove that video from YouTube, not to be a dick, but it isn't yours to be posting, and definitely not yours to edit.
Last edited by 'Trust'; 12-13-2010 at 08:13 PM.
12-13-2010, 11:12 PM
#17
Staging Lane
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Corpus Christi
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
EDIT: Yes please, Don't be a dick, I'm promoting XP Racing. I have had many people ask about how to contact them. I've led all to his web site. If u have any more concerns PM me.
Last edited by Z-28; 04-07-2011 at 04:14 PM.
12-14-2010, 12:23 AM
#19
TECH Regular
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Get the links below for lowering it i have it all and it rides great i drive mine everyday with no complaints. A nice tune, tvs1900, and transcooler would be a sweet DD
Front Drop Struts
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/inde...d&productId=29
DJM A-Arms
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/inde...d&productId=13
Rear Shocks/Spring Setup, the rear bags adjust when lowered ride bad
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/inde...&productId=111
$925.00 shipped for all of it u wont be disappointed
Front Drop Struts
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/inde...d&productId=29
DJM A-Arms
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/inde...d&productId=13
Rear Shocks/Spring Setup, the rear bags adjust when lowered ride bad
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/inde...&productId=111
$925.00 shipped for all of it u wont be disappointed
