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Hey everybody,
My name is Bruce -- new to the forum. This is my 1st turbo build, so I'm a bit inexperienced.
I have an 04 IS300 Sportcross wagon with 117k miles.
IS350 wheels
Megan coilovers
Rav 4 roof rack mod
(nothing else -- bone stock)
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I love my car, but it's only making ~200hp and that's not enough for me.
I've decided to turbocharge it.
I'll be posting all about my build as I complete it. (Goals, plans, purchases, links, reviews, installs, progress, troubles, etc.)
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THE GOAL:
Ultimately, I want to build a 4 door supra wagon
I want to build a reliable, budget-friendly, daily driver that makes 350-400 HP. (With some upside if I crave more boost)
I want to build it for under $3000 all in. This budget is fairly low, but I think it's quite doable!
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THE BUILD:
*The XS power kit was the obvious choice based on my budget. I don't see a SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH difference between CX Racing's kit and XS Power's kit to justify the difference $$.
*I scored an awesome deal with a used FIC & Boomslang combo with a private seller!
*I decided to with the Ebay FPR because I've seen reviews that it's largely reliable. The aeromotive a1000 was a lot more expensive, and it didn't include any of the AN fittings, lines, or gauge. The Ebay FPR seems like a much better value (as long as it regulates pressure and doesn't leak)
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THE PLAN:
At first, I was going to just slap the turbo kit on the car and "figure it out from there" (but this is not a good plan!!)
I've realized that it makes much more sense to build it in this order:
(This plan will limit the IS's downtime)
1) FPR, fuel return mod, fuel pump
2) Install ECU on naturally aspirated car.
(Troubleshoot any potential CEL's, O2 issues, and get familiar with tuning software)
3) Once fuel and ECU are ready, install the turbo kit.
4) Exhaust Install
5) Tune car with stock injectors. Upgrade to Deatschwerks injectors when I want to increase power.
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WHAT'S NEXT?:
I've ordered the majority of these parts. Just waiting on shipping.
I'll post another update when I receive some parts and start the FPR/Fuel Return/Fuel Pump mods.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Feel free to post any advice/thoughts/warnings you may have. This is my 1st build, so I could use the input & encouragement
My name is Bruce -- new to the forum. This is my 1st turbo build, so I'm a bit inexperienced.
I have an 04 IS300 Sportcross wagon with 117k miles.
IS350 wheels
Megan coilovers
Rav 4 roof rack mod
(nothing else -- bone stock)
I love my car, but it's only making ~200hp and that's not enough for me.
I've decided to turbocharge it.
I'll be posting all about my build as I complete it. (Goals, plans, purchases, links, reviews, installs, progress, troubles, etc.)
--------------------------------------------
THE GOAL:
Ultimately, I want to build a 4 door supra wagon
I want to build a reliable, budget-friendly, daily driver that makes 350-400 HP. (With some upside if I crave more boost)
I want to build it for under $3000 all in. This budget is fairly low, but I think it's quite doable!
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THE BUILD:
PART | COST |
---|---|
*XS Power 2JZ-GE IS300 Turbo Kit | $1200 |
*AEM FIC6 w/ Boomslang Harness | $350 |
Aeromotive Stealth 310 Fuel Pump | $120 |
*Ebay Fuel Pressure Regulator (+fuel return mod) | $150 |
Tanabe Medalion Touring Exhaust | $500 |
$2320 |
*The XS power kit was the obvious choice based on my budget. I don't see a SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH difference between CX Racing's kit and XS Power's kit to justify the difference $$.
*I scored an awesome deal with a used FIC & Boomslang combo with a private seller!
*I decided to with the Ebay FPR because I've seen reviews that it's largely reliable. The aeromotive a1000 was a lot more expensive, and it didn't include any of the AN fittings, lines, or gauge. The Ebay FPR seems like a much better value (as long as it regulates pressure and doesn't leak)
--------------------------------------------
THE PLAN:
At first, I was going to just slap the turbo kit on the car and "figure it out from there" (but this is not a good plan!!)
I've realized that it makes much more sense to build it in this order:
(This plan will limit the IS's downtime)
1) FPR, fuel return mod, fuel pump
2) Install ECU on naturally aspirated car.
(Troubleshoot any potential CEL's, O2 issues, and get familiar with tuning software)
3) Once fuel and ECU are ready, install the turbo kit.
4) Exhaust Install
5) Tune car with stock injectors. Upgrade to Deatschwerks injectors when I want to increase power.
--------------------------------------------
WHAT'S NEXT?:
I've ordered the majority of these parts. Just waiting on shipping.
I'll post another update when I receive some parts and start the FPR/Fuel Return/Fuel Pump mods.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Feel free to post any advice/thoughts/warnings you may have. This is my 1st build, so I could use the input & encouragement