Patters Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Alright people, Just a quick question. Does the Supra engine (2JZ-GE), have the same engine in as any of the Lexus models. I've been told that GS300 and the IS 300 have the same as the Supra. Cheers Patters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patters Posted July 21, 2002 Author Share Posted July 21, 2002 So I can say, go down to my local Halfords and pick up a set of spark plugs and an oil filter for the IS300 or GS300? I just wanted to know because the last set of platinium spark plugs from Toyota were crap! They only lasted a couple of thousand miles, now there mis-firing! And correct me if I'm wrong but the platinium plugs hold the heat alot which can cause knocking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 That really should not be a problem on an NA, my NA is fine on stock plugs. But to answer your question, yes that would be fine, the engines themselves are identical. However since these plugs would probably have the same properties, why not get some NGKs and see if they sort out your problem. BTW, what fuel are you running? Knock would be caused by crap fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 I run stock Toyota platinum plugs in my NA with no problems. I even use 95 RON fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Originally posted by Darren Blake I run stock Toyota platinum plugs in my NA with no problems. I even use 95 RON fuel. I run optimax in mine, so I thought that could of been the cause, always worth a try? Patters, what is the Hiper like on the NA? Is it the specialist NA one or a modded TT Hiper? Are the cats out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patters Posted July 21, 2002 Author Share Posted July 21, 2002 I'm running on Optimax, but I had the same problems with my MR2, thats why I'm wondering. And I can't be arsed with my local Toyota, they always seem to order me in the wrong parts or there faulty:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Well, if thats the case for you, go for some NGKs, if they should clear up the problem, which is very rare (unheard of?) on an NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patters Posted July 21, 2002 Author Share Posted July 21, 2002 Yeap, its the proper Hks Hiper. I ordered it from Graham Goode, I was quite impressed with there customer service, they had to order it from Japan, all in all it took 5 days! Sounds flippin loud though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Originally posted by Patters Yeap, its the proper Hks Hiper. I ordered it from Graham Goode, I was quite impressed with there customer service, they had to order it from Japan, all in all it took 5 days! Sounds flippin loud though! Wicked! Is there a noticeable power gain as well? Im thinking of getting one for my NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patters Posted July 21, 2002 Author Share Posted July 21, 2002 Well, its a good all-rounder. Feels better at bottom and top end, I would recommend you to get one. I'm the loudest car around town at the moment, the rice boys think I'm a god:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Originally posted by Patters I'm the loudest car around town at the moment, the rice boys think I'm a god:D Lol, my TT Hiper is the lousest in my village, got to be careful not to scare the horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 This raises the question, should we be taking our N/As to a Lexus garage for servicing, rather than Toyota? Anyone done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Originally posted by lust2luv This raises the question, should we be taking our N/As to a Lexus garage for servicing, rather than Toyota? Anyone done this? Are they not the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patters Posted July 22, 2002 Author Share Posted July 22, 2002 Thats a very good point. I'm going to have a look into that when I next get my car serviced. Toyota always seem to make a big thing about my car being an import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Originally posted by GavinL Are they not the same thing? Not where I live, 2 separate sites with I think separate service facilities, albeit the same dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 I take mine to a garage that has an ex-Lexus engineer, I'd personally recommend taking it to a Lexus dealership if you can, Toyota mechanics aren't exactly au fait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 My local Lexus dealer will do Toyotas at a push, but they won't touch imports. On the other hand the Toyota dealership I use now was never a Supra-authorised franchise but they work on several and do a really, really good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Why not just go to a specialist? Lexus/Toyota are hardly experts! Not to mention the fact that they usually work out very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 Originally posted by Syed Shah Why not just go to a specialist? Lexus/Toyota are hardly experts! Not to mention the fact that they usually work out very expensive. Oh I do, went to Paul Whiffin for my last service. Just wondered if Lexus would agree to do them. Wonder if they even know it's the same engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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