h89mps Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hello, I'm pretty new to this forum and I have a few questions. I currently own a Mazda6 MPS and I was thinking about upgrading to something a little faster in the near future. I'm thinking of buying an IS300 (2JZ-GE) and tuning it. I tried to find some topics on this forum, but I cant seem to find any. I just want to know if anybody on this forum has (or knows somebody who has) done this? If so how much would it cost? Would it be better to use the GTE engine instead? I want at least 400rwhp and I'm not sure how long the GE engine will last, plus I don't know how strong the gearbox in the IS is. Any advice will be appreciated, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Do you not fancy an Aristo (basically a Lexus GS300, but with the Twin Turbo Supra engine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h89mps Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I prefer an IS but, I would consider it. I'm having trouble finding any for sale though, I've only seen 1 IS300 for sale and I haven't seen a 2JZ-GTE GS yet. I guess they're both pretty rare in the UK. What gearbox does the GS300 have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I prefer an IS but, I would consider it. I'm having trouble finding any for sale though, I've only seen 1 IS300 for sale and I haven't seen a 2JZ-GTE GS yet. I guess they're both pretty rare in the UK. What gearbox does the GS300 have? The Mk1 has the same as the pre-facelift Supra (4 speed auto) and the Mk2 has the tiptronic, the same as the VVTi Supra's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hello, I'm pretty new to this forum and I have a few questions. I currently own a Mazda6 MPS and I was thinking about upgrading to something a little faster in the near future. I'm thinking of buying an IS300 (2JZ-GE) and tuning it. I tried to find some topics on this forum, but I cant seem to find any. I just want to know if anybody on this forum has (or knows somebody who has) done this? If so how much would it cost? Would it be better to use the GTE engine instead? I want at least 400rwhp and I'm not sure how long the GE engine will last, plus I don't know how strong the gearbox in the IS is. Any advice will be appreciated, thank you. Two places worth considering for a search: http://forum.clubna-t.com/ http://my.is/forums/ FWIW, money spent on performance for the IS300 will be better spent on replacing the GE with the GTE motor. Alternatively, search on clubaristo.net for an Aristo (2JZ-GTE auto 4 door saloon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h89mps Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for the links. Thats what I thought, buy the GTE engine and upgrade it to BPU. Do you have an idea how much it would cost doing the swap + parts? I have a feeling I would also need to upgrade the gearbox too. It's not really a simple job, I need to find somebody who can do it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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