08-22-2018
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#1741
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
That's fuxking pimp.
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08-22-2018
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#1742
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
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Re: Project Lex
Thoughts on flipping that front panel upside-down to draw air out of the engine bay rather than push air in?
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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08-22-2018
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#1743
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Re: Project Lex
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Originally Posted by asshanson
Riding on one wheel? Brave man!
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Ridin dirty!
Last edited by A//// Guy; 08-22-2018 at 02:45 PM..
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08-22-2018
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#1744
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
OMG do I really need to explain irrelevant things about my photos? I thought we were beyond that now a days.
- I used 2 jack stands. I removed the passenger side one, I moved the jack over to remove the driver side (you can even see the jack is over there). Realized 'oh lemme grab a photo quick'. Took said photo, then lowered / removed the other side.
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08-22-2018
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#1745
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
Drives: poorly
Posts: 4,358
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Re: Project Lex
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Originally Posted by Halon
OMG do I really need to explain irrelevant things about my photos? I thought we were beyond that now a days.
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Sorry man, didn't mean to hijack. Just thought it was funny.
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Thoughts on flipping that front panel upside-down to draw air out of the engine bay rather than push air in?
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I had the same thought (mine has the vent blades facing down and back to draw air out of the engine bay). Not sure how far those blades would stick down though. Plus it might not be symmetrical?
Regardless, undertrays make a big difference, looks like a nice piece!
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08-22-2018
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#1746
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MN
Drives: four tires
Posts: 1,608
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Re: Project Lex
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Originally Posted by Halon
OMG do I really need to explain irrelevant things about my photos? I thought we were beyond that now a days.
- I used 2 jack stands. I removed the passenger side one, I moved the jack over to remove the driver side (you can even see the jack is over there). Realized 'oh lemme grab a photo quick'. Took said photo, then lowered / removed the other side.
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Interwebs is serious business. It's not acceptable for you to post a pic like that without captions explaining yourself. How dare you!
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Sienna
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08-22-2018
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#1747
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Re: Project Lex
lol just looked a bit hairy! You get so riled up hahah
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08-22-2018
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#1748
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
I could flip it over, I think it is symmetrical. I assume he meant for it to be this way because it's the side his logo is on. I did a quick look at the other company that makes one, and their's appears to be similar in nature. These are the two options for this car basically.
http://lrbspeed.com/wp-content/uploa...2/DSCN6724.jpg
Here's a picture of the oem one I think (i never had one since I've owned the car).
https://picclick.com/92-00-LEXUS-SC3...l#&gid=1&pid=1
To be honest I got it mainly to just cover up the bottom so things don't fly up in the engine area, and just protect in general. And also contain any minor leaks and what not. I didn't really get it for any sort of airflow/cooling reasons. If I could have gotten it with no louvers I probably would have gotten that actually. So the actual louver design doesn't mean a whole lot to me. But I do see what you mean. It'd make more sense for them to be sticking outward instead of inward. Doesn't even seem like they do much going inward other than maybe allowing a small amount of air in.
Last edited by Halon; 08-22-2018 at 03:17 PM..
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08-22-2018
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#1749
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
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Re: Project Lex
I'd set them up the same orientation as stock to keep the airflow factory-ish. Having a hard time figuring out the OEM tray airflow path, seems to look different depending on the pic!
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I agree with Kracka.
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09-11-2018
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#1751
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
Drives: Cars
Posts: 1,457
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Re: Project Lex
Very Nice!
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'94 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
'06 Acura TL
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09-11-2018
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#1752
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Re: Project Lex
Car makes way more power across the board, is that because of the new engine or was boost being limited before up top? Looks like it used to spike a bit then taper down with the old motor.
Nice job! Good luck at PG2!
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09-11-2018
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#1753
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
Can't see the graph at work, but i'm very happy for you man. That is sick.
800whp and AC, way better than sweating balls in a DSM.
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09-11-2018
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#1754
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
Yeah there's something wrong with this site where you can't enlarge thumbnail attachments.
As for the improvements. Well the larger turbo is responsible for the added power.
The increased power band I think is a few things. I think first is the vvti, that is known to make a big difference, the number 500rpm is thrown around a bit and that's nearly exactly what the chart is showing. I think that is 90% responsible for it. Also the fact that this turbo is newer tech. When I bought it from Geoff at FR he said that it should spool similar as my old smaller turbo, even tho it's larger, and that is due to the better design of the SX-E. So that allowed for more power without sacraficing response. Lastly I'd say the head-work. The pocket port and cams I think make this new head flow much better, and that's why the car makes good power at similar boost levels as last year. Also the Manley springs/retainers allows for 8k redline where as the old setup I didn't feel comfortable over 7500.
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09-11-2018
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#1755
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Prior Lake
Drives: Icarus
Posts: 1,375
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Re: Project Lex
I logged in for the first time in about a year to say: Good fucking work!
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09-11-2018
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#1756
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MN
Drives: four tires
Posts: 1,608
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Re: Project Lex
Very cool! Congrats. Who needs a mustang when you have a 2JZ
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Sienna
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09-11-2018
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#1757
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
ha thanks guys.
I do kinda need a mustang tho after talking with Danny lol.
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09-12-2018
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#1758
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
Drives: poorly
Posts: 4,358
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Re: Project Lex
Congrats man! That’s some crazy power.
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09-20-2018
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#1759
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Got Boost o_O'' m
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: In a house
Drives: 1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD Spooling Fiddy Trim Style
Posts: 1,389
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Re: Project Lex
Bring it out next weekend on a friday or saturday night to come play! & Show it off 800 wheel pftttt Mr.Jz.
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09-20-2018
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#1760
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Got Boost o_O'' m
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: In a house
Drives: 1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD Spooling Fiddy Trim Style
Posts: 1,389
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Re: Project Lex
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Originally Posted by Halon
ha thanks guys.
I do kinda need a mustang tho after talking with Danny lol.
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I just recently got gaped by mustang...from a roll, was pretty traumatic...ill catch him on dig run someday lol. It was a beautiful car. This forum seems to have more none mitsu action happening, its tempting to want to jump ship seeing all these great results.
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Why is the graph so jumpy towards the back half? Car sounds smooth and doesnt seem to be braking up...no spark blow out nothing hmmm
Last edited by Alpha D; 09-20-2018 at 09:43 AM..
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