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did you just slap on the turbo kit and did nothing to the engine, or you have to get some new parts to the block too in order to make it hold the psi the turbo boosting?
i actually just bought a 01 is300 and im looking for a good site to get performance parts from.
i used to have a 98 VR6 GTI and would use ECS tuning so now im trying to find a place to do the same with the IS but so far i havent had much luck with anything that has as good of a variety for the IS as ECS had for the GTI
if you could toss me some info on any sites you used that would be great. also where did you find your LTuned parts?
@Triple88a Im not even going to engage in a argument with you. I dont think you know what a wastegate is. Do some research dude because that IS a WG. Dont let your ignorance overpower your intelligence.
@T67GS300 I am running DIY boost so i have plenty of research. Psh sound refers to the sound the bov or a dump valve makes. I assume you're talking about the gushing sound in the video?
first i must say the car seems fast. congrats on that. however, that bit of unnecessary text in the beginning about you not caring that it's auto was well.....unnecessary. if you really didn't care you wouldn't have to express it. that statement was almost the same as saying "yea i know it's auto....kinda sucks but *here comes the excuse* i don't have to work as hard driving the car". Nothing against you. just next time if you really don't care, then you don't have to mention it.
Without joking. It was my first car (it was always dream for me as, since they came out) I had it 3 days and i crashed it at a lamppost :s I had big dreams with it, I wanted to fit an kompressor, other rims, etc.
Now we are a couple of years further, I never crashed again.
I was a poor driver back then, and I couldn't handle the car on a wet surface :s
These days I can drift with it pretty good, but the 2liter model is really slow original..
at this point, is it running fine, no problems? how many miles since you had the turbo? have exact car as you. how much did it run you to get the car to this point?
Wow, nice IS300. I had to use an engine from a junked one to build my last Supra. Which was automatic. Gotta love autos, you can cruise around the city without all the footwork. +1
Absolutely beautiful, I'm glad you have an automatic, they're just as fun to drive. Plus, they keep their boost when it shifts, no waiting for it to spool back up each gear.
nice...sounds like it was done right...im looking into is3 cuz of the 2jz backround....i herd the ge motors are pritty expensave to turbo...how much did she run you to do and how much of the work have you done if n e at all? if i do end up making the invstment im not sure if i should just do the full 2jz-gte swap or just turbo the ge..but from what i understand they are both on the pricy side
For 7k I'd get an Aristo motor and R154 and use the stock ecu while saving massive loads of cash. Power delivery is superior as well. Similar horsepower. Nice boost job though. 7k is alot for only 382hp. But as long as you are happy with it that's great.
Dam with the music, and the car, and the way the camera is positioned. i feel like i'm in a real need for speed video clip xD this is awesome! i got the GS300. same 2jzge motor, non turbo. But that bitch bucks xD
I have a 2001 IS Ive been thinking about upgrading. Its also an Auto. I wanted a manual but they didnt make very many manuals so they are too hard to find (still in good shape).. Id be happy with a well performing auto IS.. Kinda like a sleeper around town..Im not trying to go racing, just enjoy a well built car.
For the same price I would have a used Aristo motor with VVTi and use the stock ecu. You have dont a fantastic job on that IS. Those with manual trannies such as myself should recognize the stock auto tranny is heartier than the manual tranny IS300, which usually necessitates a swap and extra cash for the manual tranny you would really want.
Soo was ur vb upgrade the toyomoto one or did u had srt or pfs work on ur vb? Oh lastly i need help on the gauges setup u have, that 3 pod is from the sti right? what size and are those aem gauges?
lol I have to admit that I like to drive stick every once in a while but I prefer to drive auto daily. and true autos are typically faster especially when they're build for speed (ie ferrari, GT-R, etc) how does the factory auto handle the extra power? had any trouble or premature stress on it or the rear end? I've got an 04 is300 that i'd love to get 340 out of. thanks for the help
02DodgeRam1500: Double clutch mate haha either that or learn to flap them flippers a bit quicker!
I do say though.. I'm not sure if its the same in the states. But back home Downunder, the IS tranny won't manually shift into first. Which proves to be a prick off the line, because you can't snap first into second and get the revs where you want them.
Bottom line is: An auto is ace to run up the quarter. As long as you have a high stall and a good shift kit to get the boost you deserve.
all these stupid people that think manual is soo amazing are the one that always miss 3rd gear so i mean is really more of a jealous issue since we have not much room for error with an automatic.
Like the video I have an 03 auto that I'm getting a custom turbo kit built for. I was curious how the auto's sound and I love it! Please post more vids, maybe some with you using the E-Shift.
great car. i have an 04 is automatic i want to turbo how do you go about doing this. did you do it yourself or get shop or someone to do? steps and pricing please help please!
the cool thing about the IS is that even when auto you can still pick your gear in the corners, which is mainly where manual cars own. Oh btw the auto will shift much faster too....so really the manual vs auto argument is unfounded. nice work sir
a automatic is faster on highway anyways although you cant drag out the gears who cares my car is auto and is still decently fast i got problems with mine though
my class mate hada same is300 and he got into a 2jz engine. Its sounds like this but he got blow off valves wich make the sound complete;) but its expensive work too congrat for the vid. nice one;)
so im curious you did a valve body up grade im new to the is300 i am a big supra guy (kinda obviously) but i am looking for a dd with an auto i was thinking supra then im like no i want 4 doors so the is300 would work perfict im just curious how hard is the vb upgrade and what exactly does it do im also new to auto trans i have owned 1 out of 11 cars so please help let me know thanks for the advice and i think it is sick that the auto holds up to the hp and torque of a turbo motor
I did the mild valve body upgrade that consists of adding 3 pins to the portion of the trans that controls the shifts. Basically it allows the car to shift faster. I also added a trans cooler to help keep temps down. The install itself is not too bad, just needs two people and some mechanical skills.
I just add a screw to every accumulator of the tranny to shift faster like your car except the 4th gear, i'll goig to call you to show you the new vid.
ur an idiot and obviously have not rode in a nice forced induction vehicle. That is the sound of induction or if ur that retarted its the sound of intake.
please refrain from posting about things u dont know. Unless u have own an IS300 than u woudnt be aware that the w58 manual tranny is junk, which will have to be swapped to a r154 or v160 in order to handle the power curve of a turbo setup.
W58 is crap, I had it in my NA-T Supra and it blew on 450BHP . Every NA-T Supra owner's weak point was usually the W58 tranny, they'd either upgrade to the R154 or V160. Keep in mind that 450HP for a Supra is almost nothing and I'm a new IS300 owner, so my scaling is a bit off lol.
Yeah dont think the R154 is the solution either lol, theres people on their 3rd r154 tranny, i think is just luck when dealing with old tranies. Theres actually something interesting happening the tranny off a saturn Sky seems to be an exact match like the r154 and is said to handle mad power so some people are testing it, since is new technology who knows it may be the best route yet. Just curious you are running a VB upgrade and a trans cooler right? with that the auto can handle like 430+
I own a '01 SBM... First american version inline 6 125k miles goin' strong the only problem would be the water pump that had replaced at 70k... other than that minor wear and tear... so my opinion on this car is reliability = excellent. Now it's another story if ur a moron and u mess wit it...
so u got an automatic transmission on the car with the turbo? how this work out for u? is it almost like a standard or a lil slower than the standard? i was lookin for a standard is300 so i can turbo it but wen i search all i see is automatic and im thinking of swap out the automatic for a standard... so how is the automatic turbo? thanks
Your right at least it has lots of potential, wasn't this model compared to the m3 4 door that was rated @ 248-250hp (i dont want to start no war jap vs euro please just asking)
no, not just the m3 it was going after the entry level cars from most makers but, if you want a good comparison compare to the 325i, M3 to me is a higher end car than the 325i although they have the same chasis... I have an is300 myself and personally that can only be described through driving it... i've owned many lexus befor this one and it doesn't feel like driving a boat if you know what i mean lol
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nice air intake
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were u flooring it?
nicknsk8er 4 months ago
were u flooring it?
nicknsk8er 4 months ago
I know I see you don't have an upgraded sprag, but is a VB upgrade and tranny cooler all I need to effectively run 300-350whp?
TechWithLukasz 5 months ago
did you just slap on the turbo kit and did nothing to the engine, or you have to get some new parts to the block too in order to make it hold the psi the turbo boosting?
kali4nialorboy 8 months ago
wow, who gives a shit if it's auto, this thing pulls. Love the sound too.
Swisscheez92 9 months ago
What's the point of going fast? ur still going through that street anyhow
artbking1 9 months ago
@artbking1 to show what the car can do......thats the whole point of the video, idiot.
911SHIZBO 4 months ago
Were you running a thicker hg with that kind of boost pressure? Or diff internals?
RedFTW89 9 months ago
i actually just bought a 01 is300 and im looking for a good site to get performance parts from.
i used to have a 98 VR6 GTI and would use ECS tuning so now im trying to find a place to do the same with the IS but so far i havent had much luck with anything that has as good of a variety for the IS as ECS had for the GTI
if you could toss me some info on any sites you used that would be great. also where did you find your LTuned parts?
fnkmastadb 9 months ago
@fnkmastadb is300 uses the same Engine as the supra so look in that direction, also alot of parts you'll see used are homebrew kits or hybrids
Crazybenjiwoo 6 months ago
do these cars last long turboed and auto ?
biglaguilar 10 months ago
im not a big fan of high speed. ima chicken. i will never go faster than 90 mph
mr3ggroll 11 months ago
plese let me know how much it cost to do all of this and please let me know who did it cuz i so wana turbo my is300
lmao123omg 11 months ago
I think if my car sounded like that I would never get rid of it!
MrLexus1977 1 year ago
i wish i had streets liek that where im at
houligan14 1 year ago
it just dont seem right to me.. i mean, automatic turbo? its cool then, its your car =)
i just want that PSH! every gear shift =)
MrKaoVue 1 year ago
@MrKaoVue Automatics are ideal for turbo setups b/c no loss in boost and the pshhh sound is the wastegate.
T67GS300 1 year ago
@T67GS300 pshh sound is the wastegate? Nice try bud, better luck next time.
Triple88a 11 months ago
@Triple88a Im not even going to engage in a argument with you. I dont think you know what a wastegate is. Do some research dude because that IS a WG. Dont let your ignorance overpower your intelligence.
- Turbo 2JZ owner
T67GS300 11 months ago
@T67GS300 I am running DIY boost so i have plenty of research. Psh sound refers to the sound the bov or a dump valve makes. I assume you're talking about the gushing sound in the video?
Triple88a 11 months ago
Quick question bro, how accurate are the Stewart Warner boost and fuel pressure gauge?
ovariesniper 1 year ago
This looks like some Minnesota backroads for sure. South Minnesota?
EmX3Ed 1 year ago
@EmX3Ed I was thinking the same thing, man! I'm from west of the Cities near Minnetonka.
readygo242 5 months ago
@slaphead93 just to prove to people like you that is better for boost, any other questions?
ovariesniper 1 year ago
automatic= no turbo lag
holdupsway 1 year ago 9
that is beast but manual would be abit better
Coregam3r 1 year ago
fuckin SWEET. even wit an auto lol
Jmoney9105 1 year ago
ur ac still work?
ditimedia93 1 year ago
@ditimedia93
Of course! nothing was changed with it.
kaptain86 1 year ago
@kaptain86 nd this is ur daily driver?
ditimedia93 1 year ago
I didn't even know IS300's came in manual. I thought it was all auto. I could never find an manual IS300. Only RHD altezza's
MrAndrewDuong 1 year ago
can i get the same results with an 05 is300
deptofmisc 1 year ago
@deptofmisc
yep. ww .my.is - go faster forum - new to Forced Induction thread
kaptain86 1 year ago
@kaptain86 what turbo did you have? i really appreciate your help! i wanna turbo my car bad....
DontMessWithTexas45 1 year ago
@DontMessWithTexas45
my.is/forums/f90/kaptain86s-proefi-na-t-update-post-1-6-29-10-a-293673/
Should answer your questions :)
kaptain86 1 year ago
@deptofmisc you will most likley get better results, lets just hope you do yours in a 6-speed
triniplaybwoii 1 year ago
what kind of gauges are those on the dash?
goodkid4355 1 year ago
@goodkid4355
autometer boost, autometer fuel psi, and it was an aem wideband.
kaptain86 1 year ago
it sounds nice man, sounds like supra probably because of 2jz engine
kevin3180 1 year ago
nice car by the way lovin the sound on that turbo
3machines49 1 year ago
hey i got aquestion its about both automatic and manual.. in ur opninion wat u think sounds nicer with an hks exhaust???? just an opnion thanxx dude
3machines49 1 year ago
auto is actually better for straight lines. no lag on shifting compared to manual, unless the manual has anti-lag
oinkurrboinkurr 1 year ago
ILLINOIS! me too
mangaliewa 1 year ago
is this ur daily? and good for u on the comment killer
xxnissansilviaxx 1 year ago
first i must say the car seems fast. congrats on that. however, that bit of unnecessary text in the beginning about you not caring that it's auto was well.....unnecessary. if you really didn't care you wouldn't have to express it. that statement was almost the same as saying "yea i know it's auto....kinda sucks but *here comes the excuse* i don't have to work as hard driving the car". Nothing against you. just next time if you really don't care, then you don't have to mention it.
dre1507 1 year ago
LOVE the cars can't stop saying it!!!!
I had an IS200 :p
torfsstijn 1 year ago
@torfsstijn what ever happended to it????
bama23 1 year ago
@bama23
Without joking. It was my first car (it was always dream for me as, since they came out) I had it 3 days and i crashed it at a lamppost :s I had big dreams with it, I wanted to fit an kompressor, other rims, etc.
Now we are a couple of years further, I never crashed again.
I was a poor driver back then, and I couldn't handle the car on a wet surface :s
These days I can drift with it pretty good, but the 2liter model is really slow original..
No turning back to the future :(
torfsstijn 1 year ago
@torfsstijn why is it always a lamp post lol
sgntslaugh73r 1 year ago
@sgntslaugh73r
Indeed :D
torfsstijn 1 year ago
Dude were do you do all this at i wana go there i dident see another car on the road and it looks like a fun road to really go fast haha
derick993 1 year ago
people don't know that auto in the is300 is faster. I have owned both and know people who have em still.
RainingSushi 1 year ago
Up state new york?
mikewilbs 1 year ago
@mikewilbs
No, it is in Illinois.
kaptain86 1 year ago
at this point, is it running fine, no problems? how many miles since you had the turbo? have exact car as you. how much did it run you to get the car to this point?
alienboy366 1 year ago
Wow, nice IS300. I had to use an engine from a junked one to build my last Supra. Which was automatic. Gotta love autos, you can cruise around the city without all the footwork. +1
Fastspoolsupra 1 year ago
whats wrong with auto? every car these days are auto. manual cars are fading
parabpbpbp 1 year ago
auto is faster cause it never lose boost.
phatdrifter 1 year ago
@phatdrifter something tells me you don't know much about transmissions...
jackertheman77 1 year ago
@jackertheman77
i had a supra t67 auto smoking others like its nothing about to put in the TH400 well maybe a TT tranny.
phatdrifter 1 year ago
the problem to be automatic is not a speed problem.. but the drivetrain loss is bigger with a auto tranny .. still nice anyway
DaveIVTEC 1 year ago
do you have a BOV installed?
turboboost27 1 year ago
Nice ride bro! Like the song too!
JavierCR25 1 year ago
This is interesting... I have a 01 is300 auto.... of course and i always wanted to turbo my IS for that extra power. Just some quick qeustions.
1.Do you ever use your tiptronic to shift?
2.Do you ever shift using L-2-3-Tiptronic-D
3. When your rolling on the highway, do you just gun it to race someone? or do you downshift with tiptronic so you can spool better?
ulykrane 1 year ago
yo man thats sweeett im thinking of getting an is300 are they good for racing?
koryskater95 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful, I'm glad you have an automatic, they're just as fun to drive. Plus, they keep their boost when it shifts, no waiting for it to spool back up each gear.
dw3000 1 year ago
Automatics are for people who rock!
Kwahembe 1 year ago
great comment! The important thinkg is that is a lexus....
Georgehandalmdk 1 year ago
crazy bad ass car!! no lague turbo because of the transmission automatic: I love it! sucker! damm!
8514494 1 year ago
No blowing off and wasting boost between shifts.
Automatic: 1
Manual: 0
But.... manual is still better lol.
phantom240 1 year ago
nice...sounds like it was done right...im looking into is3 cuz of the 2jz backround....i herd the ge motors are pritty expensave to turbo...how much did she run you to do and how much of the work have you done if n e at all? if i do end up making the invstment im not sure if i should just do the full 2jz-gte swap or just turbo the ge..but from what i understand they are both on the pricy side
yellowducati 1 year ago
For 7k I'd get an Aristo motor and R154 and use the stock ecu while saving massive loads of cash. Power delivery is superior as well. Similar horsepower. Nice boost job though. 7k is alot for only 382hp. But as long as you are happy with it that's great.
beefer86 1 year ago
Dam with the music, and the car, and the way the camera is positioned. i feel like i'm in a real need for speed video clip xD this is awesome! i got the GS300. same 2jzge motor, non turbo. But that bitch bucks xD
dkillahster 1 year ago
what was your top speed and what size is your turbo
MrCregger 1 year ago
turbo and auto for the win!!!
mixtremesvig 1 year ago
that car more than makes up for the auto with its awesomeness, awesomeness overrides all else, siiiiccckkk
pjlaw88 1 year ago
You know because it's an automatic you don't lose boost every time you shift, so it's probably faster as an automatic anyway.
someone2someoneelse 1 year ago
does the boost cover up the vvt, or do they work together? i obvesly dont know anyting about 2js
kangzuko411 1 year ago
my brother has a lexus 300, non turbo, but his has the triptotronic tranny on it, this one doesnt??
shockeyshock 1 year ago
@shockeyshock
it does have one look at where his thumb is thats where the shifter button is in the steering wheel
sonnieboi47 1 year ago
I have a 2001 IS Ive been thinking about upgrading. Its also an Auto. I wanted a manual but they didnt make very many manuals so they are too hard to find (still in good shape).. Id be happy with a well performing auto IS.. Kinda like a sleeper around town..Im not trying to go racing, just enjoy a well built car.
kickboxer13 1 year ago
For the same price I would have a used Aristo motor with VVTi and use the stock ecu. You have dont a fantastic job on that IS. Those with manual trannies such as myself should recognize the stock auto tranny is heartier than the manual tranny IS300, which usually necessitates a swap and extra cash for the manual tranny you would really want.
beefer86 1 year ago
Im pretty sure that car is shifting faster than most ppl would be able too with their manuals
BIGC3002 1 year ago
sounds like u have a screamerpipe?
eyelids 1 year ago
i prefer auto too. u dont have to work as hard to drive it. lol im just to lazy to constantly shift up and down XD
aznaaron999 1 year ago
Very nice car. I just don't understand why you prefer auto. But it's ok.
JayMark2049 1 year ago
Soo was ur vb upgrade the toyomoto one or did u had srt or pfs work on ur vb? Oh lastly i need help on the gauges setup u have, that 3 pod is from the sti right? what size and are those aem gauges?
Thanks
ovariesniper 1 year ago
black betty :DDD
Somesk8Mate 1 year ago
this is one bad ass auto turbo is300 props to your build man.
my dream car but i want a stick [; lols.
thaiteabobaa 1 year ago
i heard is300 manual is messed up. thats why there are a lot more auto is300s on the streets
ssnake18 1 year ago
lol I have to admit that I like to drive stick every once in a while but I prefer to drive auto daily. and true autos are typically faster especially when they're build for speed (ie ferrari, GT-R, etc) how does the factory auto handle the extra power? had any trouble or premature stress on it or the rear end? I've got an 04 is300 that i'd love to get 340 out of. thanks for the help
razer1000 1 year ago
yea can automatic tuned the gear to shift faster... because automatic always pull the gear longer.. thn our car like can go faster than manual
KaCaNgGuru 1 year ago
02DodgeRam1500: Double clutch mate haha either that or learn to flap them flippers a bit quicker!
I do say though.. I'm not sure if its the same in the states. But back home Downunder, the IS tranny won't manually shift into first. Which proves to be a prick off the line, because you can't snap first into second and get the revs where you want them.
Bottom line is: An auto is ace to run up the quarter. As long as you have a high stall and a good shift kit to get the boost you deserve.
Gtownhhop 1 year ago
all these stupid people that think manual is soo amazing are the one that always miss 3rd gear so i mean is really more of a jealous issue since we have not much room for error with an automatic.
ovariesniper 1 year ago
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G350zk20 1 year ago
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G350zk20 1 year ago
sick!! how come no one put turbo on IS250= =
G35er 1 year ago
Like the video I have an 03 auto that I'm getting a custom turbo kit built for. I was curious how the auto's sound and I love it! Please post more vids, maybe some with you using the E-Shift.
amyricksr 1 year ago
bad ass, go eat some bmw's for lunch
Kbroo90 1 year ago
wow mad props it sounds good and yeah SICK AUTO IS...badass video i just ordered my turbo kit today...what are you running for engine management???
almrlon 1 year ago
props to you on a baddass auto IS!
just picked up an 03 auto IS300 today:)
TheNKDK 1 year ago
great car. i have an 04 is automatic i want to turbo how do you go about doing this. did you do it yourself or get shop or someone to do? steps and pricing please help please!
alienboy366 1 year ago
is that a stock tranny with that turbo? if it's stock, does it cause you any problems so far?
seanyp2206 1 year ago
@seanyp2206
It is the stock automatic with a valve body upgrade and transmission cooler.
kaptain86 1 year ago
how much did that all cost you? Turbo + transmission upgrades?
RussianCoolAnton 1 year ago
@kaptain86 just wondering are u having any transmission problems yet"?i wanna turbo my IS but am scared of messing up the automatic transmission.
DontMessWithTexas45 1 year ago
@DontMessWithTexas45
No problems yet, been boosted for around 30,000 miles I think.
kaptain86 1 year ago
@kaptain86 how much horsepower was added?
DontMessWithTexas45 1 year ago
@DontMessWithTexas45
Stock Auto HP is around 180ish to the wheels, the car put down 373 at 12 psi, probably around 350ish at 10 psi daily.
kaptain86 1 year ago
@kaptain86 was this your daily car?
DontMessWithTexas45 1 year ago
@DontMessWithTexas45
It was my daily car until late 2009. I drive it every week still, not as often though.
kaptain86 1 year ago
btw auto is quicker down the 1/4 mile
onomomento 1 year ago
Nice bro! Car looks like she's running great and real strong :D
IS729IS 1 year ago
the cool thing about the IS is that even when auto you can still pick your gear in the corners, which is mainly where manual cars own. Oh btw the auto will shift much faster too....so really the manual vs auto argument is unfounded. nice work sir
BVis300 1 year ago
is it stock engine and tranny like no supra swap?
alienboy366 1 year ago
@alienboy366
it is the 2jz-ge motor that came in the car, no swap.
kaptain86 1 year ago
That thing sounds Fucking AWESOME! Regardless if it's auto or not!
soulfly234567 1 year ago 8
sounds awesome man! Love boosted inline 6's soo much.
theguy1224 1 year ago
a automatic is faster on highway anyways although you cant drag out the gears who cares my car is auto and is still decently fast i got problems with mine though
97gstluv 1 year ago
who gives if a shit if its auto, shits sick dude, anything boosted is fun, good job
hulk96 1 year ago
amen to that. Plus it builds boost between gears...something manuals can't do unless you somehow brake boost at speed.
maverick27502 1 year ago
Hey man, I really like how you're modding with the automatic tranny. At least you can keep your boost up between shifts, unlike the manual trannys.
02DodgeRam1500 1 year ago
hey im planning to turbo mines,,, whats the first thing i should take to consideration ,, what kit you have and wat the price
smallblocksupercharg 1 year ago
my class mate hada same is300 and he got into a 2jz engine. Its sounds like this but he got blow off valves wich make the sound complete;) but its expensive work too congrat for the vid. nice one;)
skwerl19890818 1 year ago
too bed its an automatic lol just kidding love it its nice sounds good too
haykutyun1 1 year ago
sweet : P
datdudezaku 2 years ago
The video description is so negative lmao.
the car is awesome though.
Larry3200 2 years ago
so im curious you did a valve body up grade im new to the is300 i am a big supra guy (kinda obviously) but i am looking for a dd with an auto i was thinking supra then im like no i want 4 doors so the is300 would work perfict im just curious how hard is the vb upgrade and what exactly does it do im also new to auto trans i have owned 1 out of 11 cars so please help let me know thanks for the advice and i think it is sick that the auto holds up to the hp and torque of a turbo motor
trdnismoguy 2 years ago
I did the mild valve body upgrade that consists of adding 3 pins to the portion of the trans that controls the shifts. Basically it allows the car to shift faster. I also added a trans cooler to help keep temps down. The install itself is not too bad, just needs two people and some mechanical skills.
kaptain86 2 years ago
I just add a screw to every accumulator of the tranny to shift faster like your car except the 4th gear, i'll goig to call you to show you the new vid.
cienciadecomputadora 1 year ago
@trdnismoguy I shure would like to see what that supra runnin next to a 2010 zr1 vette. sounds like the both u two are playin hair dryiers! LOL!
monopoly943 1 year ago
hmmmsounds like just an open cone filter....well maybe thats just me...
daxplil 2 years ago
Sounds great.
T67GS300 2 years ago
this car sounds amazing with automatic trans
skunkie1989 2 years ago 3
how much did it cost to get it like this?..really nice car
bpbrave626 2 years ago
Wasn't cheap, a 2jz platform is a lot more expensive than a domestic platform.
Ford and Chevy (and other domestics) can make a lot of power for cheap.
kaptain86 2 years ago
auto is is stronger, the 5spd the comes with the is is the w55 which is a very weak trans
sc3005spd 2 years ago
But isn't the automatic better??? Because there's no turbo lag between gears.
ledler0321 2 years ago 2
when ur reving can u hear the blow off valve since its automatic?
bpbrave626 2 years ago
You don't hear the BOV when revving, you hear it when you let off the throttle just like a manual car.
kaptain86 2 years ago
ur an idiot and obviously have not rode in a nice forced induction vehicle. That is the sound of induction or if ur that retarted its the sound of intake.
suprakilzz26 2 years ago
Out of curiosity.. do you still have this car.. and how is the tranny holding up if its still boosted?
hoosiercub 2 years ago
Still have the car and the trans is holding up fine with the VB upgrade and trans cooler.
kaptain86 2 years ago
please refrain from posting about things u dont know. Unless u have own an IS300 than u woudnt be aware that the w58 manual tranny is junk, which will have to be swapped to a r154 or v160 in order to handle the power curve of a turbo setup.
ovariesniper 2 years ago
wrong. im using a w58 on my turbo supra with 350+ WHP...
eldwaldopinches 2 years ago 2
i am srry i meant w55 (Stock Is300 manual) the w58 is the soarers trany which does hold up....
ovariesniper 2 years ago
@ovariesniper
W58 is crap, I had it in my NA-T Supra and it blew on 450BHP . Every NA-T Supra owner's weak point was usually the W58 tranny, they'd either upgrade to the R154 or V160. Keep in mind that 450HP for a Supra is almost nothing and I'm a new IS300 owner, so my scaling is a bit off lol.
velocity211 2 years ago
Yeah dont think the R154 is the solution either lol, theres people on their 3rd r154 tranny, i think is just luck when dealing with old tranies. Theres actually something interesting happening the tranny off a saturn Sky seems to be an exact match like the r154 and is said to handle mad power so some people are testing it, since is new technology who knows it may be the best route yet. Just curious you are running a VB upgrade and a trans cooler right? with that the auto can handle like 430+
ovariesniper 2 years ago
lol probably a rotary.. what a tool.
STiTypeUK 2 years ago
thats what i was thinking lol
TheVtieg6 2 years ago
dont compare rotary to piston
Vortes 2 years ago
i take it you own a rx7 look on youtube for the is300 turbo vs the rx7.
fruitwater22 2 years ago
hey man where did u get those gauges?
arthurobregon08 2 years ago
I own a '01 SBM... First american version inline 6 125k miles goin' strong the only problem would be the water pump that had replaced at 70k... other than that minor wear and tear... so my opinion on this car is reliability = excellent. Now it's another story if ur a moron and u mess wit it...
yayo101 2 years ago
how is your tranny holding up pushing 385? I'm gonna guess that you'd already done a vb upgrade and tranny cooler? Have you done anything else?
navytapaul 2 years ago
I run around daily at 9 psi not the 12 psi that it dynoed the 385 at. I do have a vb upgrade and trans cooler though.
kaptain86 2 years ago
whats that for a anoying noice when he gives speed
Prebcfan 2 years ago
that would be boost (turbo spooling up)....music to my ears.
supradude7891 2 years ago 6
Its actually an external wastegate.
mark1414 2 years ago
I agree with you
cienciadecomputadora 2 years ago
Awesome...I want one...
S197Fan 2 years ago
is a lexus is300 a good first car?
VillageIdiots100 2 years ago
yes
zakkrick 2 years ago
if you're not an idiot
vipeme1 2 years ago
so, no. Get a piece of shit you have to deal with when it breaks and then get an is300 after you've felt like a douche for being stupid a few times
vipeme1 2 years ago
i was wondering the same thing. does anyone know there reliability?
juliantb7777 2 years ago
ProEFI standalone installed and tuned.
Car made 385 rwhp @ 12 psi and 349 rwhp @ 8 psi.
kaptain86 2 years ago
car seems slow for having that much hp trees move awfully slow in the video when your passing them...
cradlerofdeath 2 years ago
try passing the moon
eggo1 2 years ago
jesus turbo spool = sex.
mphsballer01 2 years ago
so u got an automatic transmission on the car with the turbo? how this work out for u? is it almost like a standard or a lil slower than the standard? i was lookin for a standard is300 so i can turbo it but wen i search all i see is automatic and im thinking of swap out the automatic for a standard... so how is the automatic turbo? thanks
xxyungtazxx 2 years ago
What state are you in? Almost looks like Ohio.
I just moved up to the Adirondack Mountains in June. These roads are serious. Can't wait to get my car up here.
buck19 2 years ago
Central Illinois, sorry not Ohio :)
kaptain86 2 years ago
what is you setup, im looking at a Is300 but the base numbers are crappy
MK4bora28l 2 years ago
its an entry level kit with a 60-1mm turbo and running at 8 psi around 340ish rwhp.
kaptain86 2 years ago
the is300 is an old car, you have to compare to the cars of it's time... not based on whats new lol
xxdmdxx 2 years ago
Your right at least it has lots of potential, wasn't this model compared to the m3 4 door that was rated @ 248-250hp (i dont want to start no war jap vs euro please just asking)
MK4bora28l 2 years ago
no, not just the m3 it was going after the entry level cars from most makers but, if you want a good comparison compare to the 325i, M3 to me is a higher end car than the 325i although they have the same chasis... I have an is300 myself and personally that can only be described through driving it... i've owned many lexus befor this one and it doesn't feel like driving a boat if you know what i mean lol
xxdmdxx 2 years ago
the stock IS put down around 185 rwhp - crank was around 215 hp.
kaptain86 2 years ago