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  1. Go Faster
    Been trying to fine tune my is300 after just freshly rebuilding the motor. It has GTE rods and pistons, GE head gasket and everything else is an OEM replacement so the motor has been gone over head to toe and replaced all the gaskets (minus the valve stem seals) it’s a factory 5 speed and has a...
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    Hello all, Was wondering if anyone has recently purchased the full CX racing kit. Currently on their website, it seems there are two full kits for the first gen IS300 platform. Both kits seem to be very similar if not identical, with roughly a $100 price difference. It won't let me attach...
  3. Go Faster
    Hello all, I’ll jump right into it My build consists of stock GE VVTI block, Stock GE VVTI heads with GTE pistons and rods. Right now I am debating wether or not to use the GTE head gasket or GE. I have both on hand and the choice is going to be made based upon some key factors. those being...
  4. Go Faster
    Hey i have an 04 is300 as a daily driver currently an na-t setup 5 speed auto running 5 psi stock ecu stock internals full cxracing kit with tial 44mm wastegate and its been running decent but I am worried about the longevity and have been having trouble finding solid info about max hp and tq i...
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    Hello all, looking for advice about building my 2JZ GE. I have it apart in my shop right now, heads off, oil pan is off, last step is removing the crank bolt which is stuck on there. I’m building the motor with GTE pistons and rods. My motor had 230,000 when pulled, the inside looks spectacular...
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    Figured I’d document the journey on here. Just recently picked up a ge non vvti 700$. Has a bent intake valve on cylinder one and it cracked the valve guide. piston honestly looks fine but I’m definitely not going to take my chances. Tryna build this to being capable of 700 crank but running it...
  7. General Discussion
    Hi all, I've got a 2004 IS300 and I'm actively in search of engine components. The goal is boosted 450whp. My question, for those who have the experience, is what would you recommend for this power level; GTE/ non-vvti rods, or aftermarket equivalent (BC, Carrillo etc...)
  8. Member Build Threads - Lexus IS only
    Instagram : northern_induction 🔥 2002 Lexus is300. Northern Michigan, I plan to do a 15 - 20psi na-t build. I’m looking for anyone’s help or opinions with this build as I’m learning and researching all myself. Here is my car: (Last pic shows the current rims, just peeled paint off that the...
  9. Go Faster
    Hello Everyone, I hope I am writing this post in the correct thread. (Sorry, if I'm not). I am interested in installing a turbo kit on my 2003 IS300 (Manual) and I am looking to push no more than 350whp. I am looking at the XS-Power Kit for this project as it is the most budget friendly. My...
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    Bought myself the CX racing full NA-T kit. Am in the middle of putting it together right now. Have come across several issues, my biggest being I am missing some key hardware. I am missing the turbo to exhaust manifold bolts. I’m guessing they are Grade 8, but I need to know the thread size...
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    I'm planning on buying a 01-05 is300 pretty soon now and have been researching the best turbo and manual swap parts. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on my current list at all as I'm only trying to get around 600 rwhp on e85 and am curious if I can downgrade anything to make it...
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    Hello forum Gods, Just seeing if anyone has ever run a 1.25mm headgasket on there GE, 2JZ’s. I’ve tried searching and I know the OEM GTE headgasket is 1.30mm thick so in theory I’m hoping I could run perfect compression for around 10-12psi of boost? its a stock motor otherwise, just want to get...
  13. General Discussion
    So hello im new to the forum and im planning on buying an is300. My plans are to go the NA-T route. The question is can i have a turbo is300 to drive fast on a track and turn down the fuel usage when i cruise around the city with some kind of a tune or something. I'm asking because the ecu stuff...
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    Hello there, I’ve recently come across my new is300 and I’ve already began the process at turbo charging the car. CX racing kit is on the way as well as some other goodies I will need. Anyways, I bought an AEM V2 ECU off of this guy that was running it in his Non VVTI Supra. The prongs he has...
  15. Go Faster
    I know im gonna get a lot of comments saying to read the forums, Ive spent the last 6hrs reading through them but anyways im looking to get 500-800whp on my 2jzge na-t build but im stuck on picking the right parts ive seen people say change the rods and pistons out to GTE internals and build the...
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    Hey guys. Because my old motor is wrecked (dumb timing mistake by me) i selled it and now im looking on a 2JZ-GE NON VVTI out of a 93' Supra. Im buying everything except Intercooler and Downpipe in a set from a friend. Im getting the 93' Supra ECU, Wiring harness, engine with 148k kilometres...
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    Hey everyone - upgrading my IS' injectors and fuel pump (800cc to 1300cc and Walbro255 to 525) as I make the switch over from a Greddy E-manage to a Haltech 2500. I've been searching online and wondering whether anyone has been able to properly fit a Walbro525 in their IS? If so, what was the...
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