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Wednesday, June 3, 2015
ToyotaFest 2015 T.O.R.C. Part 3
Here are at part 3 of our coverage of the 2015 Toyotafest by T.O.R.C. There was such a wide variety of cars that we can't help but have multiple parts of coverage!
ToyotaFest 2015 T.O.R.C. Part 1
Another year has come and gone, but the annual Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club event in Long Beach is a car show we will never think about skipping. ToyotaFest 2015 was a great show, and the headliner for the event was the FT1 prototype on display along with all the other beautiful Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles.
We'll post the coverage in a few parts to avoid having a huge amount of pictures slow down loading of the page.
We'll post the coverage in a few parts to avoid having a huge amount of pictures slow down loading of the page.
Monday, November 24, 2014
DIY Fix: How to Install a Greddy Boost Cut Controller (BCC) on a 2JZ-GTE with VVT-i (Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo)
A Greddy Boost Cut Controller (BCC) will allow you raise the boost pressure without hitting the factory boost cut. |
We recently installed a bleed valve style manual boost controller to increase the boost from the factory setting of 12 psi. One thing we noticed with the installation of the boost controller was the immediate increase in low end torque. Noticeable boost (~5 psi) would come in at about 2200-2400 rpm depending on the gear we were in, which made our GS300 much easier to drive around town at low speeds. We wanted to set our boost to 16 psi, however we were running into boost cut at 14.7 psi (1 Bar) of boost. Boost cut is a safety feature where the computer cuts the ignition to the motor if the manifold pressure exceeds a certain threshold (1 Bar in our case with the 2JZ-GTE engine) for more than a second or two.
To bypass the factory boost cut, we went with Greddy's Boost Cut Controller (BCC). This device caps the voltage signal coming from the manifold pressure sensor, so the car's computer will not invoke boost cut. Since Greddy does not make a 2JZ-GTE specific BCC, you will need to source one for a 2nd generation MR2 (SW20 chassis). Follow along as we show you how to install the BCC on a Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo 2JZ-GTE VVT-i engine.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
DIY Fix: Increasing trunk tension on a Lexus GS300 or Toyota Aristo (preventing decapitation!)
The Lexus GS300 (Toyota Aristo for our overseas readers) is a great luxury sport sedan, and it has been our ongoing project car for the past 18 months. There are a lot of things we love about the car, and a few things we don't like. One annoyance is the fact that the trunk closes way too easy, and it comes down with enough force to leave a bruise on your back or head, such as when were installing the rear strut tower bar on the car.
On a recent trip to get groceries, a small incline was enough to keep our trunk from staying open. Juggling groceries, packing a stroller, getting rained on, and caring for a toddler don't make for a great mix. We decided enough was enough, and took a look to see if we could do something to keep the trunk from being so easy to close. Thankfully, there is a remedy to increase the tension on the trunk, and it literally took a few minutes to do.
On a recent trip to get groceries, a small incline was enough to keep our trunk from staying open. Juggling groceries, packing a stroller, getting rained on, and caring for a toddler don't make for a great mix. We decided enough was enough, and took a look to see if we could do something to keep the trunk from being so easy to close. Thankfully, there is a remedy to increase the tension on the trunk, and it literally took a few minutes to do.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
AMS Alpha Omega GT-R: King of the Streets, and King of the 1/4 Mile
If you're like us, you love horsepower and speed. While we normally focus more of our attention on cars that turn quick lap times around a road course, we do like to see the extreme speeds a car is capable of in a straight line. One such car is the 2000 horsepower Nissan GT-R built by AMS Performance. The team hails from Chicago, Illinois, and they are also known for their incredibly fast Mitsubishi Evolution X.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Coronado SpeedFestival 2014 : Part 2
In case you missed the first part of our coverage of the 2014 Coronado SpeedFestival, you can view it here: Coronado SpeedFestival 2014 Part 1
Now onto part 2 of our coverage of the event.
Now onto part 2 of our coverage of the event.
A classic GT40 done in the Gulf Oil racing colors. |
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