Ok so im ballin on a budget here and Im looking to get a little bit more out of my car for now untill spring. I want to buy lexus afm, boost comtroller, wideband, and a set of 550's or bigger. Anyone have any suggestions on parts. I will be upgrading my turbo this spring and if anyone has had luck with any particular brand/size post it up. Also someone please explain the lexus afm to me while were here, I have no clue what im doing (well i did put my own turbo on last week YAY:naughty:
Ballin on a budget.
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stock turbo is good for a while, especially with the few mods you are looking at, at very least I would wait until you have a MHG and ARPs, at the very least.
may want to look at a MAFT Pro setup as an alternative to your planned first mods <except the 550's>, it's pretty pimp.
RE: Lex AFM... search, literally dozens and dozens, probably hundreds of threads asking that question.
may want to look at a MAFT Pro setup as an alternative to your planned first mods <except the 550's>, it's pretty pimp.
RE: Lex AFM... search, literally dozens and dozens, probably hundreds of threads asking that question.
yeah, if you're on a budget then stick with the manual boost controller. Do you have any current mods now or stock?
um heres a mod list.
Motor:
.40 Toyota pistons with Toyota rings
New Toyota main and rod bearings
New rod bushings
ARP main and rod bolts
New Toyota water pump
Newer belts
New timing belt and tension spring
New thermostat and radiator cap
New Toyota oil pump
All new seals and gaskets
New Pass. Motor mount
New power steering pump
New upper and lower radiator hoses
New oil overflow hose
4 puck clutch w/ new TOB assembly
Fidennza flywheel
Rebuilt master and slave cylinders for clutch
Mobil 1 10W30 synthetic
Relocated oil cooler
Relocated coolant overflow
Silicone vacuum lines
Head:
3 angle valve job
New Toyota valve seals and springs
2.0 Titan MHG w/ ARP bolts retourqed
NA cam shafts
New heater union and hose
EGR eliminated
A/C eliminated
NGK 1 range colder plugs and wires
Fuel:
255LPH Fuel pump
Aero Adjustable fuel pressure regulator w/gauge
FPD removal kit
Newer fuel filter
Nothing but high octane used at all times
Cleaned stock 440cc injectors
Turbo:
Upgraded ct26 done by Stevevangst never put a BC on it.
Larger front mount
Custom IC pipes. 2.5” steel lower and 2,5” aluminum upper w/ rolled ends and silicone couplers
Turbo XS RFL BOV
Apexi intake
Catch can
Electronics:
Black SAFC2
Autometer EGR,boost, and A/F gauges
Greddy TT
CD player w/ AM/FM ( cd doesn’t work though)
Pioneer speakers
Power antenna broke but in the up position
Silverstar headlights
Dual electric fans
Suspension:
Tokico Illumina 2’s all around w/ new bump stops
Eibach springs all around
Front Greddy STB
It does have a set of Mustang wheels on it now that don’t go with the car unless a little extra $$ is included in the price. Both the Mustang and saw blades have newer tires on them. Sawblades will be put on for sale if buyer doesn't want the Mustang wheels.
Brakes:
Newer stock front pads and rotors
New stock rear pads and rotors
New stock e brake shoes and assembly
Body:
Newer targa seals
Newer front and rear seals for targa
Newer rear hatch seal
Knock sensor rewire
Exhaust:
Titan Motorsport Downpipe 3”
Titan 3” test pipe
Blitz 3” Nur Spec catback
Motor:
.40 Toyota pistons with Toyota rings
New Toyota main and rod bearings
New rod bushings
ARP main and rod bolts
New Toyota water pump
Newer belts
New timing belt and tension spring
New thermostat and radiator cap
New Toyota oil pump
All new seals and gaskets
New Pass. Motor mount
New power steering pump
New upper and lower radiator hoses
New oil overflow hose
4 puck clutch w/ new TOB assembly
Fidennza flywheel
Rebuilt master and slave cylinders for clutch
Mobil 1 10W30 synthetic
Relocated oil cooler
Relocated coolant overflow
Silicone vacuum lines
Head:
3 angle valve job
New Toyota valve seals and springs
2.0 Titan MHG w/ ARP bolts retourqed
NA cam shafts
New heater union and hose
EGR eliminated
A/C eliminated
NGK 1 range colder plugs and wires
Fuel:
255LPH Fuel pump
Aero Adjustable fuel pressure regulator w/gauge
FPD removal kit
Newer fuel filter
Nothing but high octane used at all times
Cleaned stock 440cc injectors
Turbo:
Upgraded ct26 done by Stevevangst never put a BC on it.
Larger front mount
Custom IC pipes. 2.5” steel lower and 2,5” aluminum upper w/ rolled ends and silicone couplers
Turbo XS RFL BOV
Apexi intake
Catch can
Electronics:
Black SAFC2
Autometer EGR,boost, and A/F gauges
Greddy TT
CD player w/ AM/FM ( cd doesn’t work though)
Pioneer speakers
Power antenna broke but in the up position
Silverstar headlights
Dual electric fans
Suspension:
Tokico Illumina 2’s all around w/ new bump stops
Eibach springs all around
Front Greddy STB
It does have a set of Mustang wheels on it now that don’t go with the car unless a little extra $$ is included in the price. Both the Mustang and saw blades have newer tires on them. Sawblades will be put on for sale if buyer doesn't want the Mustang wheels.
Brakes:
Newer stock front pads and rotors
New stock rear pads and rotors
New stock e brake shoes and assembly
Body:
Newer targa seals
Newer front and rear seals for targa
Newer rear hatch seal
Knock sensor rewire
Exhaust:
Titan Motorsport Downpipe 3”
Titan 3” test pipe
Blitz 3” Nur Spec catback
Basically the LEX AFM lets in 25% more air than the stock AFM.....and paired with the 550cc injectors which are 25% larger than stock as well........... you can turn up the boost. I noticed you have a walboro pump.....did you bypass the J-tube when you installed it? If not, I would strongly recommend doing so as the walboro will flow more fuel than your line can support. I was going to do the lex afm as well but after reading up on it....I think i will save up for the maft-pro. Just as one of the guys mentioned.....read up on it, and you will find out exactly what you want to do..... Good luck :icon_bigg
so where would fuel cut be on a lexus afm? Also how does a boost controller work with a wastegate? I want to turn the boost up on the stock turbo to see what she can do but I will be upgrading the turbo this spring.
LoL got it like that. Needed a new turbo when I got it, paid nothing for it:icon_bigg traded a 95 civic dx coupe for it:naughty:
That's a lot of shit on that car. Are you absolutely certain all/most of those things are in there? Cuz if that guy was BS you about some of that stuff you'll be for a nasty surprise.
The boost controller keeps the wastegate from opening until a preset point (your selection).
I haven't seen what that down pipe looks like, but if it doesn't have an integrated turbo elbow, buy a new downpipe! Or at least buy SupraSport.com's turbo elbow upgrade.
Sounds like you've got a mean car there buddy
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With all of that shit on there I'd say screw the Lex and get MAFT Pro, it's a better option, plus there's tons of ppl on here with it that can help you out with trouble shooting. If you buy the full kit, this will include the boost controller and wideband iirc. It should also save you from taking trips to a dyno to pay someone to tune it for you!
The boost controller keeps the wastegate from opening until a preset point (your selection).
I haven't seen what that down pipe looks like, but if it doesn't have an integrated turbo elbow, buy a new downpipe! Or at least buy SupraSport.com's turbo elbow upgrade.
Sounds like you've got a mean car there buddy
.With all of that shit on there I'd say screw the Lex and get MAFT Pro, it's a better option, plus there's tons of ppl on here with it that can help you out with trouble shooting. If you buy the full kit, this will include the boost controller and wideband iirc. It should also save you from taking trips to a dyno to pay someone to tune it for you!
So it seems to me that instead of saving up money and doing your research along the way, you're taking someone's nicely rebuilt car, cheaping out, and wrecking it with a lack of knowledge and cheap parts. Nice!
Sorry, but "on a budget" only will turn out in another beat ass mk3 that hardly runs. Generally with an owner that can do nothing but run off a list of parts they have and brag about how much they think they spent.
Sorry, but "on a budget" only will turn out in another beat ass mk3 that hardly runs. Generally with an owner that can do nothing but run off a list of parts they have and brag about how much they think they spent.
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Hey I'll gladly take the car off of his hands if he wants to part with it. I'll do it up right .
BTW, a little chipper this evening aren't we? lol
.BTW, a little chipper this evening aren't we? lol
Yea, there are a couple things I see all the time that just kind of get to me after a while. heh.
I know what you mean, but seriously... If he's actually all of that shit in the car then should really do something else other than the Lex.
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Ok 1 ? When did I brag? And yea ok im trying to make it better but yet keep it at a reasonable price? ok so he's done all the BIG crap already is it a sin to try and make it even better? But anyways the turbo has no elbow, it's "integrated" I was thinking about some more power for right now. Then as soon as my taxes come in blam, bigger turbo, maft pro, new lsd, ect.....Im trying to finish the car but not blow all my money so I can keep a roof over my family's head.
Damn, that's some tax returns there, I wish I would get that much back. The LSD alone will cost around 1K, turbo 1500-2500, maft pro 600-800.
Yep, it's been decided, I'm going to work wherever it is you work at!
Yep, it's been decided, I'm going to work wherever it is you work at!
Well last year I got 5500 back and the old lady should be expecting around 2-3k back. I just want a little bit more power now. Parts can be resold but I hate having my car sit at one point for too long. I always like to change things up for some reason. Maybe I will put it up for winter to do a maft pro and the body work to get it looking good.
Ok decided to go maft-pro so where can I find these at a fair price? (and when I say fair I mean good quality compared to the price.
As far as quality goes they should all be the same (some may different software versions on them), iirc there are a few members on here that can get them for you for cheaper than you can buy them on the net.