Project Lex

[scheides]

Great numbers man! So you been out and rippin around with this thing? How do you like it?

[A//// Guy]

Lolz, funny you say that, because I was just thinking how it needs 1 more muffler :)

Haha it seems super quiet on the dyno, maybe it sounds better in person.

[Halon]

Yeah I've been ripping around in it a bit. Taken a hand full of people for a spin and it feels pretty deng good I think. It's not what the Talon was, but that's OK, I'm still having a blast driving it. It's been awhile since I've driven something with some cojones!

Got into a little tussle with a G37 coupe and pulled away from him, winning :D

[turbotalon1g]

I have not had my ride yet! :kane:

[Halon]

Just figured I'd update this, with the fact that there is nothing to update :) Since the dyno appointment, the car has been driven nearly 5 days/week, and has made several 500 mile round trips to Fargo and back. Not too many issues, so haven't touched a thing for the most part. The only issue that came up was one time the clutch slipped in 4th, but I think that was partially my fault for slipping it during normal driving/shifting too much that day, and also right before that pull. Hasn't slipped since. Man it's so nice to be able to just hop in, turn the key, and just go without having to tinker around or anything. Idles great, drives great, and still feels strong under WOT (already has a few kills under her belt). The exhaust note is pretty much perfect (with the exception of the WG dump, not a fan), sounds nearly stock when just cruising around, yet a bit louder when under WOT but not obnoxiously loud. I'm real happy with the spool time as compared to the Talon. This turbo so far seems to have been a perfect street/strip setup for my taste, with a great balance between power and lag. I'm sure the removal of ~6' of piping this winter will improve the spool by a few hundred RPM as well :)

Car has been a blast to drive, I'm excited every time I hop in. Even let some others ride/drive it, and they mostly have nothing but good to say. I'm equally as excited for winter to arrive so I can tear into her again and hopefully have it ready for 600hp in the spring!!

Plans this winter are:
- Homemade Front Facing Intake Manifold (eliminate ~6' of piping)
- IS300 COP/Wasted Spark ignition setup
- Tranny and rear diff (haven't fully decided on what to run yet)
- Zinc coated brake rotors (all I can find are slotted and/or drilled, anyone know where to find blank/solid rotors that are zinc'd?)
- Re-paint calipers (they look pretty beat up)
- Wheel spacers for the front wheels
- Recirc WG dump back into exhaust

So once again, big thanks to all the local shops and individuals for hooking me up with great parts, service, and tune. I couldn't have wished for anything better :D

[goodhart]

So do MkIV's and IS300's run the same kind of ignition stock?

[turbotalon1g]

Glad to hear Bman, we will have to do some frum rolls & digs (if u want) before you turn her up!

[scheides]

Man, that is really good to hear! Having a reliable fun car is what I have always loved owning an evo, I'm glad this car is doing you so well!

Don't take this the wrong way, but you said perfect street/strip combo....have you taken it to the drag track at all yet? Any plans to do so? Just curious.

[Halon]

I believe it is identical to the Supra N/A VVTi ignition, but is not the same as a Supra TT ignition (6 coil COP). The IS300 system is similar to a DSM wasted spark w/ 1 coil per 2 cylinders, except the 3 coils are COP instead of remotely mounted. Here's an idea of what it looks like.
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/VVT-i_CoilPacks1.jpg

As for the strip, yeah I definitely want to go. But not going until I get a stronger drivetrain setup, so maybe next year. I need to figure out what I'm going to do drivetrain, and get that done this winter.

[goodhart]

sounds just like a Evo ignition, with COP, 2 cylinders per coil.

Maybe then you can get an intake on that turbo ;)