Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 01:56 am, by: Scott Ferguson(Scott_ferguson)
"The export version of the 2JZ-GTE achieved its higher power output due to different turbochargers (stainless steel for export models, ceramic for Japanese models), camshafts, and larger injectors (550 cc/min for export markets, 440 cc/min for Japanese models). Because the primary mechanical differences between the export (CT12B) and Japanese (CT20A) model turbines are the size and material of the exhaust-side shaft (stainless steel exhaust-side shaft for export models vs ceramic shaft for JDM models), one can replace the JDM's ceramic shaft with the steel variant found in export model."
Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 06:54 am, by: Gareth Richards(Garethr)
I don't know where you got that from, Ben, but Toyota did not sell the Aristo TT as a Lexus GS300. The GS300 has been available with the 2JZ-GE, the 1UZ, the 3UZ, and now a V6, but never with the 2JZ-GTE.
There is some information on (I think) an NZ Supra site which has been misinterpreted as saying that the Aristo has steel-wheeled turbos. It doesn't, only the export-spec Supra had the steelies.
The EPC has the same part numbers for the Aristo turbos and the J-spec Supra turbos.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 07:48 am, by: Ben Evans(Sbyder)
Apologies. I assumed the TT Toyota Aristo was rebadged and sold as the lexus GS300 in the US in all engine trims. Ohh well, their lose
Lexus GS300 93-97
"Powertrain Options and Availability Only one engine was used in the 1993-97 generation: an inline 6-cylinder with dual overhead camshafts, producing 220 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. A 4-speed automatic transmission was installed initially, but a new 5-speed automatic became available for 1996.
Engines Size liters/ cu. in. Horse- power Torque Transmission: EPA city/hgwy Consumer Guide® Observed
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