RE: SOTW: Lexus Soarer
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pSyCoSiS said:
...I went in a 3 litre one of these a few weeks back (2JGZE naturally-aspirated engine?). It was quick enough, but the V8 would be ideal.
Question: in standard form, what is quicker? The V8 model or the twin-turbo 2JGZE version?
N/A 3-litre = 2JZ-GE.Question: in standard form, what is quicker? The V8 model or the twin-turbo 2JGZE version?
The turbo is a 2.5 litre 1JZ-GTE in either twin-turbo or single turbo/VVTi form.
Beard moment - "Z" means supercharged in Toyota engine codes, as in 1G-GZE.
Oh, and it's a Toyota. It would have to be LHD to be a Lexus.
Edited by gareth_r on Friday 18th January 10:25
I had one when they first came out and I lived in the States. Black over gray leather, creamy V8 power delivery, really everything to like about it. Used over time I suppose it would have developed some bork, but it never missed a tick when I had it.
Flappy paddles would have been sweet. For a little small road action, I used to just lock it in 2d gear and let the engine do the work, and it was a good deal of fun.
Flappy paddles would have been sweet. For a little small road action, I used to just lock it in 2d gear and let the engine do the work, and it was a good deal of fun.
Lawrence5 said:
Can you tune them ?
Various supercharger kits available - not cheap though.If you are handy with a welder, Toyota conveniently arranged the exhaust manifolds to be reversible, so you can point them forwards and add a turbo or two.
Here's one in a Supra >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY3gJkbN-l0
gareth_r said:
N/A 3-litre = 2JZ-GE.
The turbo is a 2.5 litre 1JZ-GTE in either twin-turbo or single turbo/VVTi form.
Beard moment - "Z" means supercharged in Toyota engine codes, as in 1G-GZE.
Oh, and it's a Toyota. It would have to be LHD to be a Lexus.
Thanks mate! I knew I must have got the digits muddled up!The turbo is a 2.5 litre 1JZ-GTE in either twin-turbo or single turbo/VVTi form.
Beard moment - "Z" means supercharged in Toyota engine codes, as in 1G-GZE.
Oh, and it's a Toyota. It would have to be LHD to be a Lexus.
Edited by gareth_r on Friday 18th January 10:25
So, which are quicker then? The V8 or twin turbo?
beeblebrox said:
gareth_r said:
Oh, and it's a Toyota. It would have to be LHD to be a Lexus.
It's clearly RHD and badged as a Lexus in the photos accompanying the article/ad.http://media.toyota.co.uk/1999/05/grey-importer-fi...
Edited by gareth_r on Friday 18th January 10:41
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