Lexus is300 vs the 350Z, stock and modified
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Lexus is300 vs the 350Z, stock and modified
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.
Last edited by JJ350; Aug 12, 2006 at 12:17 PM.
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 JJ350
what about when it comes to the track, such as handling ability's, and so on.
It's more of a GT car than pure sports car.
In stock form the handling leaves a lot to be desired.
I'm sure it will outhandle IS300 stock or modified, but the heavy weight of the
car really hurts performance compared to other cars.
And engine-wise, 2JZ >>>>>> VQ35
stock for stock, the Z win's in every performance catagory. however on the reliability front, the IS is better.
in terms of a sky's the limit mod race its hard to say unless you narrow what type of goal your talking about (drag, track, etc). at this point in time I would tend to believe that the IS would be able to handle more hp (due to the larger aftermarket for the 2JZ and limited FI time people have had on VQ's), however how well an IS would be able to translate that to the ground in an effective way is a bit questionable.
either way this is a stupid comparison. why compare a luxury sedan with a sports car? it seems to me that a better comparison for the Z would be the MKIV. however we've all been down that road a few TOO MANY times already.
in terms of a sky's the limit mod race its hard to say unless you narrow what type of goal your talking about (drag, track, etc). at this point in time I would tend to believe that the IS would be able to handle more hp (due to the larger aftermarket for the 2JZ and limited FI time people have had on VQ's), however how well an IS would be able to translate that to the ground in an effective way is a bit questionable.
either way this is a stupid comparison. why compare a luxury sedan with a sports car? it seems to me that a better comparison for the Z would be the MKIV. however we've all been down that road a few TOO MANY times already.
Originally Posted by JJ350
what about when it comes to the track, such as handling ability's, and so on.
Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD 06/17/06
Everything depends on the driver. Contact your local SCCA. Go to autocross. Kick Honda butt!
Originally Posted by gsazabi
I would hate to say this, but our cars are not that great-handling car either.
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!
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.
Well stock for stock the Z would win, but i had a 05 is300 and it was slow as ****, now if you put a TT kit on the 300 it would be a supra....end of story
Originally Posted by showstoppertk
stock for stock, the Z win's in every performance catagory. however on the reliability front, the IS is better.
in terms of a sky's the limit mod race its hard to say unless you narrow what type of goal your talking about (drag, track, etc). at this point in time I would tend to believe that the IS would be able to handle more hp (due to the larger aftermarket for the 2JZ and limited FI time people have had on VQ's), however how well an IS would be able to translate that to the ground in an effective way is a bit questionable.
either way this is a stupid comparison. why compare a luxury sedan with a sports car? it seems to me that a better comparison for the Z would be the MKIV. however we've all been down that road a few TOO MANY times already.
in terms of a sky's the limit mod race its hard to say unless you narrow what type of goal your talking about (drag, track, etc). at this point in time I would tend to believe that the IS would be able to handle more hp (due to the larger aftermarket for the 2JZ and limited FI time people have had on VQ's), however how well an IS would be able to translate that to the ground in an effective way is a bit questionable.
either way this is a stupid comparison. why compare a luxury sedan with a sports car? it seems to me that a better comparison for the Z would be the MKIV. however we've all been down that road a few TOO MANY times already.
^very true. but as I said if we're talking about sky's the limit, then the IS300 owner would likely change out the bottom end of that 2jzge to a 2jzgte and slap on a getrag (which is not all that uncommon to see). then the sky really is the limit since basically your working with the same aftermarket as the MKIV (with a little fabrication here and there).
Originally Posted by showstoppertk
^very true. but as I said if we're talking about sky's the limit, then the IS300 owner would likely change out the bottom end of that 2jzge to a 2jzgte and slap on a getrag (which is not all that uncommon to see). then the sky really is the limit since basically your working with the same aftermarket as the MKIV (with a little fabrication here and there).
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.
