CLS with a stock 99 lexus GS400
04-19-2001, 02:04 AM
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CLS with a stock 99 lexus GS400
after a good indoor karting race tonight my friend and I finally tried the performance of my new CLS with Headers in Quebec,Canada. The temp was 35, VSA off and my gas tank was almost empty.
we tried 2 runs until 160 km and my acura won by inches. I am totally surprised. I was very strong below 100 km. My friend said that it was very slippery for him. He now wants to change his electronic chip from the Toyota dealer. What de you think are my chances to survive with this modification ? I think he was pissed off because I paid half the price for my car and mine is as fast.
How else in this newsgroup race those 4 stroke karts ?
we tried 2 runs until 160 km and my acura won by inches. I am totally surprised. I was very strong below 100 km. My friend said that it was very slippery for him. He now wants to change his electronic chip from the Toyota dealer. What de you think are my chances to survive with this modification ? I think he was pissed off because I paid half the price for my car and mine is as fast.
How else in this newsgroup race those 4 stroke karts ?
05-04-2001, 06:42 PM
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Well, he'll probably smoke you...
Just imagine (with equally skilled drivers) a CL-S w/ i/h/e should keep up with a GS400, if not beat it...the Lexus has 300hp stock, the CL-S has about the same after mods...both should run around 14.3 in the 1/4...
A chipped GS400 will probably have about 330hp, give or take a few hp. A lot of European cars can achieve a 30+hp gain with simply just a chip. Easy mod, someone should make a chip for our cars...
So yeah, he'll smoke you unless you get the 3.5L kit, s/c or NOS...
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Soon: PS2 and Navi/DVD encoder, Ground Control coilover setup (if they make them)
Just imagine (with equally skilled drivers) a CL-S w/ i/h/e should keep up with a GS400, if not beat it...the Lexus has 300hp stock, the CL-S has about the same after mods...both should run around 14.3 in the 1/4...
A chipped GS400 will probably have about 330hp, give or take a few hp. A lot of European cars can achieve a 30+hp gain with simply just a chip. Easy mod, someone should make a chip for our cars...
So yeah, he'll smoke you unless you get the 3.5L kit, s/c or NOS...
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2001 Black/Parchment Acura 3.2CL Type-S w/ Navi & spoiler
Current Mods: AEM CAI (red), Comptech headers & sway bars, Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires, 15% tint, PIAA 19169's, Infinity Perfect 12" subwoofer, Precision Power PC2600 amplifier, Monster Cable
Soon: PS2 and Navi/DVD encoder, Ground Control coilover setup (if they make them)
05-05-2001, 08:41 PM
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yep. You guys probably would run even with headers, CAI. Toyota does not make a replacement ECU.
I am waiting for mo at swift racing to deliver my HFI2 intake and Ecu piggy back computer which is calibrated for my free flow exhaust. it should push about 335hp but torque increase to about 340-345!and test runs before and after have shown a 0-60 increase of about .17 to i think .22 sec, but the Gs400 really shine from 50mph to about 110 and beyond! still cant hang with that amg e55
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[This message has been edited by Gs400TRD (edited 05-05-2001).]
I am waiting for mo at swift racing to deliver my HFI2 intake and Ecu piggy back computer which is calibrated for my free flow exhaust. it should push about 335hp but torque increase to about 340-345!and test runs before and after have shown a 0-60 increase of about .17 to i think .22 sec, but the Gs400 really shine from 50mph to about 110 and beyond! still cant hang with that amg e55
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Nakamichi Package, Piaa Super Plasma Hi-Wattage fogs, 17", Borla C/F exhaust, K/N filter charger, Front TRd Brakes.
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Swift Racing HFI 2, H&R Springs & L-Tuned Shocks, Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Dynaudio Speakers, and JL Audio 12" Sub, Fosgate a250.a2
my ride
[This message has been edited by Gs400TRD (edited 05-05-2001).]
05-06-2001, 03:01 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Gs400TRD:
yep. You guys probably would run even with headers, CAI. Toyota does not make a replacement ECU.
I am waiting for mo at swift racing to deliver my HFI2 intake and Ecu piggy back computer which is calibrated for my free flow exhaust. it should push about 335hp but torque increase to about 340-345!and test runs before and after have shown a 0-60 increase of about .17 to i think .22 sec, but the Gs400 really shine from 50mph to about 110 and beyond! still cant hang with that amg e55
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yep. You guys probably would run even with headers, CAI. Toyota does not make a replacement ECU.
I am waiting for mo at swift racing to deliver my HFI2 intake and Ecu piggy back computer which is calibrated for my free flow exhaust. it should push about 335hp but torque increase to about 340-345!and test runs before and after have shown a 0-60 increase of about .17 to i think .22 sec, but the Gs400 really shine from 50mph to about 110 and beyond! still cant hang with that amg e55
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I don't really know much about Lexus performance parts...is there a supercharger available for the GS430? Any informative links? I'm looking into getting the Lexus or the C32...in a few years...
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Soon: PS2 and Navi/DVD encoder, Ground Control coilover setup (if they make them)
05-06-2001, 10:54 PM
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Not hard to believe at all. I am a firm believer that the CL-S is a great launcher so I don't find it hard to believe at all. The CL-S or TL-S, IMO can launch off the line really well. It's just the rolling starts and high end that the CL-S lacks performance. In any case, great race!! And I don't think that the GS400 should be discredited simply cuz it got beaten by a $30K car, the GS is still a great car.
05-07-2001, 01:49 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SpeedyRonin:
That's a nice ride you have there
I don't really know much about Lexus performance parts...is there a supercharger available for the GS430? Any informative links? I'm looking into getting the Lexus or the C32...in a few years...
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That's a nice ride you have there
I don't really know much about Lexus performance parts...is there a supercharger available for the GS430? Any informative links? I'm looking into getting the Lexus or the C32...in a few years...
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Supercharger yep! Mo at swift racing has the ultimate almost 1000 hp! but his stage 2 will give 470-500Hp
bunch of stuff for performance: www.swiftracing.com
www.rodmillen.com
ltuned.com
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Current:
Nakamichi Package, Piaa Super Plasma Hi-Wattage fogs, 17", Borla C/F exhaust, K/N filter charger, Front TRd Brakes.
Near Future:
Swift Racing HFI 2, H&R Springs & L-Tuned Shocks, Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Dynaudio Speakers, and JL Audio 12" Sub, Fosgate a250.a2
my ride
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