Anthony Badua: 2005 Lexus GS430

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Anthony Badua has always loved big body cars, especially Lexus' GS. He finally bought one around five years ago with the intention to turbocharge the platform. After many months of testing and tuning, he has managed a respectable 456 whp with his world-first turbo setup.

Owner: Anthony Badua
Location: Beaumont Hills, NSW Australia
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus GS430
Horsepower: 456 whp
Club: Gentlemen's Club, Lexfamaus

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Anthony Badua
Instagram: @50badz

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Mitchell Fewtrell, Elyass Photography.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
3UZ 4.3L V8
Precision 7275 rear-mount turbo
Bosch 1300cc injectors
456 walbro e85 intank pump

EXHAUST:
Custom 3-inch full exhaust

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PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Turbosmart Eboost 2
Haltech 2500 ECU

DRIVELINE:
MvAutos shift kit

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WHEELS & TIRES:
SSR SP3 wheels - 20x10 +6 (f), 20x11 +5 (r)
Federal Tires - 245/35/20 (f), 255/35/20 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Airrex air bag struts
AirLift 3P management

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EXTERIOR:
Custom world first colour sprayed in HALOEFX
Custom carbon fibre lip kit made by A Badz Concept
Custom Rose pinstripe made and designed by Daeworks

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INTERIOR:
Hurst shifter

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Turbo set up. Car sounds like a jet with the spool."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
"Full rebuilt motor and TH400 transmission. Goal was always to go 10 second 1/4 in street trim and that is still my goal."

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
A Badz Concept
Just Dip It (Seven Hills)
Unigroup Engineering (Girrawheen)

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