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Hi there, hmmm, you say they have never done one before but then they tell you its only going to take 3 weeks.................IS gearbox is not up to it, or i would of used my IS box for my V8 setup. as to cost well, hope your bank manager likes you :winky:

But keep us posted on how it go,s

After having a chat with a few of my customers, they have sent me to one of their tuners to get some more ideas about what to do about the lack of power in my car, this sitee is a fantastic resourse but an indipendant opinion is always necessary when spending thousands of £'s. This garage have turboed and charged several IS200's, but after a chat about whats possible I think this is the plan.......

They have an empty 3L Supra block and ALL the bits and pieces including ECU, uncut Loom, Turbo, etc just needs building (pistons and crank, head etc). So it will be a re-built unit also.

They are willing to fit the engine into my IS for just less than the cost of the pro-lex S/C conversion but only if the standard IS gearbox is used. Will this work, or is the IS gearbox made of toffee like the engine internals? They think the box will fit (or can be made to fit) the engine but I would just like some confirmation before stripping a perfectly good (but high mile) engine apart. If it is a non starter then Pro-Lex have a SC customer.

Any advice???

I wont' say who is doing the work until it is a reality as that is only fair to the company.

If it's TDI then please just read the other threads and dont waste your money ;) Having said that Sams one isnt working at the moment either, so i suppose you have to take a gamble either way going down these sort of routes..

You mention the Pro-Lex SC is this the Lysom one they haven't managed to do yet on the other chaps car from France?

Buy a Supra would be the cheapest option :tomato:

No it is a small company over near B'ham. I think there is a lot of guess work on their behalf as they have never done this conversion before, this is what is worrrying me a little, they say 3 weeks for the fit?

TDI arn't getting hold of my hard earnt until............. well lets not be rude now!! Although they offered to de-cat and fit the Cancom for 1K :shutit:

The standard ECU to be used to keep cost down, its just the gearbox that worries me a lot. It is a great idea but there is something at the back of my mind that sais "this won't work as easyly as it sounds" as it is my daily ride i don't want to be keeping the AA man in business.

Mybe Pro-Lex need another test car? had the Lysham been done then I would just hand over the £'s and job done, but the 1st one was away for a long time and still didn't work, but thats prototyping for you!!

I appreciate the vast knowledge available here so thats why I am running the ideas past you guys. This is no way near a done deal just the latest mad idea to cross my mind I don't want to go down Ells route i.e. a complete strip down and rebuild!!

Ahhhh its a headache so many options!!

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Hi there, hmmm, you say they have never done one before but then they tell you its only going to take 3 weeks.................IS gearbox is not up to it, or i would of used my IS box for my V8 setup. as to cost well, hope your bank manager likes you :winky:

But keep us posted on how it go,s

Marcus the is200 box wouldnt fit the V8

actually the is200 gearbox can handle it, the gearbox is also used in the Honda s2000 and the nissan s14a and s15, and some others

but your right, id be utterly amazed if its done in 3 weeks

but again i say, i wish you luck and hope they manage to get it done....

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is it me or does it seem the the is300 is easier to turbo than the is200 as seen in america,and if so why is this as many turbo'd is200's seem not to work or have many problems

Are there any Turbo IS200's that work I must ask? lol

Mine is running spot on, had a few probs at the start of the year but thats all sorted now. It was all down to some wiring from the ecu and took quite some time to figure out :)

Mine too is working fine. :D

:offtopic: Awesome Adie yours is now fixed? Go update your thread with pics and tales of joy an I will pretend I didnt see this ;) So will you be at the Ace Cafe?

Deanrow you going to the Ace Cafe, I do want to see one of these great cars one day lol..

:offtopic: Glad to hear yours is up and running Adie :D

The Ace Cafe meet is a bit far for me fella

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Hi there, hmmm, you say they have never done one before but then they tell you its only going to take 3 weeks.................IS gearbox is not up to it, or i would of used my IS box for my V8 setup. as to cost well, hope your bank manager likes you :winky:

But keep us posted on how it go,s

Marcus the is200 box wouldnt fit the V8

actually the is200 gearbox can handle it, the gearbox is also used in the Honda s2000 and the nissan s14a and s15, and some others

but your right, id be utterly amazed if its done in 3 weeks

but again i say, i wish you luck and hope they manage to get it done....

Mat :) no 5 or 6 speed gearbox fits the V8 with out alot of work to the said gearbox, and with that said i could of used the IS box, but like i said i dont think its up to the job in hand, "ie" 400BHP + and if this guy is going to put the same engine as you have! in his IS i would not try and use the IS box!! would you ??

Hope it all go,s well for you mate, keep us posted on how the swap gets on :D

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For what its worth there is no way on earth you will get this done on the budget we have discussed.

If you want 3S-GE power chop yours in against a Tezza with it fitted and get a aftermarket turbo kit (trust.HKS/PE do them) or get the TOM's 280 on ebay...that may hold its value.

All I'd suggest bearing in mind what Mat has pointed out to you that you get something in writing regarding costs and delivery time or it may end in tears

Also the drive of your car will change drastically.............ask gord who has gone from a IS to a Altezza............lasted 3 weeks at most...................

No matter what you decide good luck

Thats intresting Mr prolex, what you saying about costs :o as you dont seem to be doing the same with your supercharger conversion when asked :question:

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Fair enough if its a set price.

So thats for the full conversion? all parts (ECU etc), setup, fitted, and working correctly on the car? To a standard your happy with?

Any sort of warrenty on the work or engine?

Not trying to pick at the deal, just trying to see whats included.

Stav

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Fair enough if its a set price.

So thats for the full conversion? all parts (ECU etc), setup, fitted, and working correctly on the car? To a standard your happy with?

Any sort of warrenty on the work or engine?

Not trying to pick at the deal, just trying to see whats included.

Stav

Correct THE FULL CONVERSION to a high standard for the set price we have agreed upon.

They know how interested the lexus community will be in the first 3S-GTE conversion in the country (as far as they know), so it is NOT in their interest to do a poor job, quite the opposite in fact.

Yep could certainly attract alot of business for them good luck to all involved, another exciting project to track while stuck @ work lol...

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nothing wrong with wanting complete tranparency Stav

Ay, as theres been other members who go to a garage for one thing, then its fitted badly and they have to PAY for more things to make it right.

Correct THE FULL CONVERSION to a high standard for the set price we have agreed upon.

They know how interested the lexus community will be in the first 3S-GTE conversion in the country (as far as they know), so it is NOT in their interest to do a poor job, quite the opposite in fact.

So could someone else to to them with the same money and get the same conversion?

Stav

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i just hope it go,s well for you mate, 3 weeks is not that long to do a top job if you ask me but we will just have to wait and see......but like i said i hope it is all ok at the end of the day :D

and a Happy Xmas to you all :D i have started on the Red wine lol but you all have a good one ok

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nothing wrong with wanting complete tranparency Stav

Ay, as theres been other members who go to a garage for one thing, then its fitted badly and they have to PAY for more things to make it right.

So could someone else to to them with the same money and get the same conversion?

Stav

some people dont choose their garage wisely so pay the price for their impatience. toyotagt are specialists with the engine and the lexus the best start in my book .

ask the garage for prices not me. I dont set their rates it is not my place to comment which is why i have not said what the final agreed price that is private

Some people may think they've chosen a garage wisely,

And while i have no reason to doubt ToyotaGT as i've had no personal experience of them, So i'm an overall just trying to help you mate, as with Cho for example its gutting to see a member ripped off so much when all they want is the upgrades/power they've paid for. The cost is not the problem, its making sure the outcome is EXACTLY what you wanted/paid for.

Like i said i'm not doubting ToyotaGT can do it, or infact do it perfectly and in budget, i'm just trying to help you avoid mistakes other have done with other "specialists".

Stav

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nothing wrong with wanting complete tranparency Stav

Ay, as theres been other members who go to a garage for one thing, then its fitted badly and they have to PAY for more things to make it right.

So could someone else to to them with the same money and get the same conversion?

Stav

some people dont choose their garage wisely so pay the price for their impatience. toyotagt are specialists with the engine and the lexus the best start in my book .

ask the garage for prices not me. I dont set their rates it is not my place to comment which is why i have not said what the final agreed price that is private

Why dont they choose wisely? and its not impatience,

There was a company on this site that claimed to be proffesionals and specialists on the Lexus IS200. They then, IMO proceeded to rip customers off.

Unfortuantly that tints it for all other traders on the site and people will be wary of them. ToyotaGT have not completed the conversion yet so i reserve my judgement on them till such day as they have completed it proffesionally, successfully, and within the budget set with no hidden extras.

But were just trying to help to make sure it doesnt happen to people again. Were not having a go at you or ToyotaGT

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some people dont choose their garage wisely so pay the price for their impatience. toyotagt are specialists with the engine and the lexus the best start in my book .

ask the garage for prices not me. I dont set their rates it is not my place to comment which is why i have not said what the final agreed price that is private

some people dont choose their garage wisely so pay the price for their impatience. toyotagt are specialists with the engine and the lexus the best start in my book .

ask the garage for prices not me. I dont set their rates it is not my place to comment which is why i have not said what the final agreed price that is private

some people dont choose their garage wisely so pay the price for their impatience. toyotagt are specialists with the engine and the lexus the best start in my book .

ask the garage for prices not me. I dont set their rates it is not my place to comment which is why i have not said what the final agreed price that is private

Seriously? were just trying to help. you could even acknowledge that.

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some people dont choose their garage wisely so pay the price for their impatience. toyotagt are specialists with the engine and the lexus the best start in my book .

but they wernt your first choice !!

was it not some company in birmingham ??

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