Lexus is300 vs the 350Z, stock and modified
Originally Posted by i8acobra
For the record... the engine in the IS300 is not forged. The 2JZ-GE is not a GTE without the turbos. You need to either build the motor or swap in a GTE. Swapping the GTE isn't a simple drop in affair either. The IS300 is no easier to make quick that the 350Z.
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Stock vs Stock the Z wins hand down, modifications is a whole new ball game... Any car can beat any car modified, the limiting factor is your pocket book.
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Stock vs Stock the Z wins hand down, modifications is a whole new ball game... Any car can beat any car modified, the limiting factor is your pocket book.
Guys, what I meant was by no means saying that Z is bad handling car, no way.
I believe it's very very good handling car, but not quite great.
Notice how I mentioned it has a lot to be desired on stock form.
Stock for stock I would take S2000. I have driven it and it is
more agile and handles better around the corner.
It's the weight that gives disadvantage to the Z, and I wish the car was 200lbs lighter from the factory.
I agree that with modification it's anyone's guess.
I believe it's very very good handling car, but not quite great.
Notice how I mentioned it has a lot to be desired on stock form.
Stock for stock I would take S2000. I have driven it and it is
more agile and handles better around the corner.
It's the weight that gives disadvantage to the Z, and I wish the car was 200lbs lighter from the factory.
I agree that with modification it's anyone's guess.
Originally Posted by davidv
Summit Point, WV 10/29/05
What? Something tells me that you are an inexperienced racer, and short on self-confidence (please correct me if I am wrong). Get out there and test your skills, and push the 350Z to the limits.
I forgot to say Kick Honda butt!
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From: Hiding in So. Cal
Originally Posted by JJ350
I had someone tell me that the is300 can be a better car modified than the 350Z can be. So it just got me curious to how the is300 really does compare 
also, remember how this is the old style lexus is, not the new one.
also, remember how this is the old style lexus is, not the new one.
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From: Long Island
Originally Posted by MyIS300
Stock vs stock 350z wins hands down...
But modified, the IS300 can put down 600-700 rwhp, the Z even if modified probably can't keep up with the IS300
But modified, the IS300 can put down 600-700 rwhp, the Z even if modified probably can't keep up with the IS300
How modified is this Z?
How Modified is this IS?
I hate these threads.
Originally Posted by 181 BluZ
+1... I'm pretty sure this just sums up the whole thread.
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From: West Coast
Originally Posted by josephchihweilu
too many topics are subjective in this thread...but one thing im still confused...would a boosted IS be able to beat a boosted 350?
The IS300 owner could drop $20k into boosting and building up his engine while the 350z owner might of just spent $5k on a Stillen Supercharger, so obviously the IS300 would probably be a lot quicker...
Being both cars cost similar when bought new, you could say with a $5k limit on mods which car would be faster, but then again it would depend on which parts from which manufacturer they would get, for example a greedy exhaust might give you more HP then a Nismo exhaust, etc... etc... So you can see there are a lot of variables to take into consideration when comparing modded cars to each other...
Only fair way to compare a car is straight out of the factory, otherwise your comparing apples and oranges.
Only valid statement someone with a modified car could say is "My car is faster then yours", but unfair statement would be "IS300's are faster then 350z's because my modified IS300 beat a stock 350z"
Hope all that makes sense
Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Depends on how much boost each one is running.... You really can't compare modified cars to each other, there's just to many variables...
The IS300 owner could drop $20k into boosting and building up his engine while the 350z owner might of just spent $5k on a Stillen Supercharger, so obviously the IS300 would probably be a lot quicker...
Being both cars cost similar when bought new, you could say with a $5k limit on mods which car would be faster, but then again it would depend on which parts from which manufacturer they would get, for example a greedy exhaust might give you more HP then a Nismo exhaust, etc... etc... So you can see there are a lot of variables to take into consideration when comparing modded cars to each other...
Only fair way to compare a car is straight out of the factory, otherwise your comparing apples and oranges.
Only valid statement someone with a modified car could say is "My car is faster then yours", but unfair statement would be "IS300's are faster then 350z's because my modified IS300 beat a stock 350z"
Hope all that makes sense
The IS300 owner could drop $20k into boosting and building up his engine while the 350z owner might of just spent $5k on a Stillen Supercharger, so obviously the IS300 would probably be a lot quicker...
Being both cars cost similar when bought new, you could say with a $5k limit on mods which car would be faster, but then again it would depend on which parts from which manufacturer they would get, for example a greedy exhaust might give you more HP then a Nismo exhaust, etc... etc... So you can see there are a lot of variables to take into consideration when comparing modded cars to each other...
Only fair way to compare a car is straight out of the factory, otherwise your comparing apples and oranges.
Only valid statement someone with a modified car could say is "My car is faster then yours", but unfair statement would be "IS300's are faster then 350z's because my modified IS300 beat a stock 350z"
Hope all that makes sense
Prices are very close
Both gain barely anything besides better handling
Z wins
Z versus IS300 with stock block and Turbonetics
It would be close but I would bet on the Zs higher torque and wider tires
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Originally Posted by charlie_rdstr_Z
Both with single turbos Z will win. With a Centrifugal it will be pretty even but the edge would be to the Z. With suspension work the Z will win too. Stock or modded the Z is greater to an IS of equal variables.
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Well What you guys need to understand is that when we're talking about modding any car. One could easily out perform the other. I mean that why we Modd our Z's right? to be faster than others? Any car no matter if its an IS300, Evo, STi, Z06, or even a Civic, modded, They could all be faster than a Z. As easily it could go the other way around. So its completely useless comparing cars modded.
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From: temecula ca
Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Stock vs Stock the Z wins hand down, modifications is a whole new ball game... Any car can beat any car modified, the limiting factor is your pocket book.