its bucks but worth it.
easiest way to go is a 2jz VVTI SINGLE turbo!!!
the twins dont really fit and to get mine passed the engine mounts were offset on the front.
have you got an auto or a manual is200?
if manual get a vvti single turbo 1jz or a single turbo 2jz with an R154 gearbox (the 160 from the new supra doesnt fit with out some bashing)
you can make the computers work together (you need both)
im still having a few issues with AC trigger but im working on that this weekend
if you get a 1jz make sure you find a front sump for it (get a chaser halfcut and then find a front sump and bolt on) as i needs to fit over the crossmember
"whatthe" on toymods has had a really nice one in the passed making 300RWKWs
in short, motor, gearbox, 1jz ecu, intercooler, mounts, front sump, swearing but leading to awesome. haha
mine has a 1jz twin turbo from a JZA70 half cut - the older ones have stronger internals so if you go a single turbo setup on it will make nice power - i had to leave mine stock to get it passed in sa other wise i would have had jza70 halfcut, a haltech ecu, single turbo (gt35r),
also getting hipermax II's for it soon so it will be kickass
spent about $3500 (halfcut), $2000 (parts and stuff), mate helped me so it was about $1600 in labor)
hope this helps!
Hi all
I am also new to this site and am in the same position i have a 2000 IS200 stock, Auto. I want to do a manual conversion and make it a turbo. What advice can you give me? I also dont know a huge ammount about cars. Anything would be much appreciated.
LOL ok i will tell you this but only because it has godo shock value...i priced a 2j crate motor from lexus, even the lexus guy found it hard to tell me....
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brand new......
$24000!
yes $24K, that's whay my is cost me! lol