***Need expert advice on a 2JZGTE swap in a Lexus***

sixfourbolt · 08-27-2006, 07:33 PM

Yeah, that article would be great....the things is...I know it's possible and I'm sure I can do it no matter how difficult, but I'm sure it's easier with a certain model Lexus and that's why I posted the question. I've learned that the IS300 has the same bottom-end as the 2JZGTE less the compression ratio and oil squirters, so I may lean towards purchasing one of those. I did have my eyes set on a '99 GS400 as I want to build a big-body sleeper. The IS300 reminds me of a ricer with a Lexus badge so I would rather not purchase one of those. On another note, if you could refer me to some post/forums/articles where someone has turbocharged the stock powertrain of a GS300 and/or 400 (particularly the GS400) then that would be cool too. Do you know how stout the internals of the GS400 are? Long story short, any kind of info would help my friend. Thanks for the reply too.

08-27-2006, 07:33 PM	#3
sixfourbolt Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 2	Thanks.... Yeah, that article would be great....the things is...I know it's possible and I'm sure I can do it no matter how difficult, but I'm sure it's easier with a certain model Lexus and that's why I posted the question. I've learned that the IS300 has the same bottom-end as the 2JZGTE less the compression ratio and oil squirters, so I may lean towards purchasing one of those. I did have my eyes set on a '99 GS400 as I want to build a big-body sleeper. The IS300 reminds me of a ricer with a Lexus badge so I would rather not purchase one of those. On another note, if you could refer me to some post/forums/articles where someone has turbocharged the stock powertrain of a GS300 and/or 400 (particularly the GS400) then that would be cool too. Do you know how stout the internals of the GS400 are? Long story short, any kind of info would help my friend. Thanks for the reply too.