Finally supercharged! | Episode 3 | LEXUS - TOYOTA V8 | Every Major Step

[@mustbe2806]

Let's goooo! You're a gem in this community. So happy for you and definitely appreciate you sharing this with us. Thank you thank you! 🙌🙌

[@shanerobinson1050]

Can’t wait to see what this beast does after it’s all done! 350whp would be impressive! Closer to 400 would blow me away!!👌🏼 And to think my 260 whp 99’ 400 was fast at all lol I mean I did beat some cars I didn’t think I would with my Lexus but this thing will surprise people for sure😎

[@clairebear5029]

With an ethanol mix it would definitely hit 350+ on the dyno. Id upgrade injectors first. Ethanol can and on boost it's unreal. I like doing blends. Ethanol by itself would gunk up my fuel pump.

[@elir.torres8642]

I have a 2002 VVTI 3UZ with 325 hp and 325 Lbs Torque its a beast.

[@johnshaw3208]

Thanks for taking us along on this journey.

[@toddsobrado5983]

I have the exact same car, all stock and in the same color, Cinnabar Red Pearl. Your 5-speed conversion has me considering the same for my car. Very nice work. Keep it up.

[@ForwardMomentum]

The manual swap made it a lot of fun! But you lose some comforts. Be sure to check out my episode on the 5 things I hate about my manual swap before you do it. 😎

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

You deserves an award for this work and deserves to be among the engineers designing Toyota engines

[@JC-dx2yh]

We are lucky to have you in the 2GS community! Love the videos and information! Thank you!

[@fastlifedre1149]

Gotta supercharge mine you made it look easy

[@astonmarjo]

I've decided to go twin turbos with oilless turbos under the car on mine. I've contacted a guy in Dubai who's made it look so easy. 👍🏁🏁🏁

[@MissouriMatthew]

Damn fine production quality!

[@johnshaw3208]

Lol. I have that Reagan Bush t-shirt.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Thanks. I’m more a Reagan fan than Bush, but whatever. 😆

[@tomknud]

Ferociously Fast!

[@johnleto475]

I have a 1998 GS400 in the same Cinnabar. I do all my own wrenching on it. I am so glad you did this series, I am most certainly going to do this mod someday if you think the performance is worth it.

[@ForwardMomentum]

It’s a blast (literally). 2nd gear rolls are my favorite. But I have had to be nice running lean like this. 330’s go in this weekend, then it’s time to let her rip a bit. My biggest worry would be the A650 if I bolted on an M112. It would be fried in no time without mods.

[@johnleto475]

@@ForwardMomentum Is there any way to tune once you install the larger injectors?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Yes. My AFC and SS ENR will both work to tune to proper AFRs.

[@Abegon02]

Thank you so much for the info! You’re the best. People 20yrs from now are going too be thanking you aswell. 😂

[@ForwardMomentum]

Thanks. Hopefully the world isn’t forced into EV’s by then.

[@michaelcharity3761]

Thanks for the tip on the Walbro. Couldn’t have done it w/o the assist.

[@davidmwood560]

Hi, I have a GS300 ~ it's a 2006 car with keyless entry. I just had an oil & filters service done at a local repair shop who I've used for years and trust. Anyway, about 25 miles into driving a number of warning lights came up. Tyre pressure, vsc, brakes, engine eftc.. Tyre pressures are all equal and correct, there appear to be no issues with the car but the lights stay on. Any bright ideas would be welcome. Finally, my aircon stopped working, just blows hot no matter how It's set. A disaster in hot weather! I'm in the UK and this is my 5th Lexus...love 'em!

[@ForwardMomentum]

Have you scanned the car for codes? If there are no codes, it could be a wheel speed sensor. You’ll need a special scanner to see which one. That’s usually why all those lights come on. Regarding AC probably need to run through diagnostics in the service manual. My guess is it’s low on refrigerant. Good luck!

[@davidmwood560]

Thanks, I'm going to have it checked out. The battery was changed so the reconnection could be the cause I'm told. I'll let you know how it goes, David

[@nonamus9947]

I’m about to manual swap my 1UZ swapped IS300 from 99’ GS400. Super excited from your videos, I can’t imagine how it must feel with a manual supercharged Lexus V8.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Sounds awesome! Yes, it’s fun. Better when I get injectors in. 😎

[@nonamus9947]

@@ForwardMomentum definitely! I want to go supercharged route but I’m trying to limit my spending after picking up a 2012 ISF haha

[@ForwardMomentum]

No way! I want an ISF so bad! Such beasts!

[@nonamus9947]

@@ForwardMomentum the 1UZ is definitely a little more raw than the ISF. Atleast in my is300 that’s how I feel. Only thing I hate about my ISF is that they never came manual

[@ForwardMomentum]

Yeah but that trans in the F is unreal. It shifts darn near as fast as a modern DCT. One of my dream cars for sure.

[@flubyux2]

Looks great sir. Just a reminder: Push-Loc hose ends do not use Hose clamps as there is a risk of the hose being cut by the actual barb ridges.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@lexusthangs9624]

Bru he did that shit so quick .. sadly it woulda took me days lmao

[@clairebear5029]

Love that fuel line fix. I have seen guys weld the bung to a AN fitting. But that works. Actually, you could have done AN push lock fittings as an alternative on the fuel rails

[@ForwardMomentum]

Yep, many ways to do it for sure. The 90-degree 4AN fittings on the rails are push lock. Can you explain what you mean further? Thanks.

[@clairebear5029]

I just saw hose clamps, so it looked like a barb, my bad. I actually use Push Lock Clamps on my fuel lines with a crimp tool. I didn't like the idea of a hose clamp coming loose, and I thought would be more permanent.

[@paulostapiuk3654]

You got me back off the s197 and back on my gs. Thanks dude happy holidays to you and yours

[@PassDaJay]

Yessir here first thanks for upload

[@saomanatualatamalelagi]

Love All Your Content!! Literally has been helping me upgrade my 98 GS400

[@ForwardMomentum]

Thank you for the kind words! Great choice for your build BTW. 😎

[@bell2626]

I know this is a couple of months later but on the an fittings for your fuel setup, never use sealant on the threads of any flared fitting, the flare is doing the sealing not the threads.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Actually it’s often determined by fitting type (e.g. NPT or NPTF). That’s how the determination to add sealant is made and I should note it’s a raging debate in the flare fitting community. There’s no hard and fast rule that “a flared fitting doesn’t get sealant on threads.” By design it SHOULDN’T, but cheaper components with imperfections tend to circulate in the Amazon world, thus the sealant on the threads tends to improve the connection in that regard. I have used this method 6 times now with zero leaks, so I will personally continue to do so. Thanks for commenting though.

[@bell2626]

@@ForwardMomentum starters I am an aircraft mechanic, I know the fitting type determines if thread sealant is used. Build quality or not a/n fittings are ment to seal by the flare, that's it, the army navy standard says do not use sealant. If an a/n fitting is leaking check for nicks or damage to the flare, if nothing you tighten the fitting until it stop leaking.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Excellent we’re in the same industry. 👍 Unfortunately these are not aircraft certified. Again, it’s a raging debate online. Again, we do agree how flared fittings work though, so that’s good. 😎

[@StriViK]

The stock injector size is 275cc and fuel pressure should be between 45-50psi, I'm thinking that you're right on the dot regarding not enough fuel is being pushed. Theoretically at 90% duty cycle we are looking at 340whp and 380whp at max duty cycle.

[@ForwardMomentum]

It depends on how you measure the stock injectors I believe. Meaning, the method. Because I’m told by industry experts that the injectors are 251-255cc. Nonetheless, your point is valid and the 330’s I have installed now are amazing. I went from trying to add nearly 30% (wasn’t possible due to duty cycle) to pulling up to 20% with the 330’s to hit 11.0-11.5 AFR. Crazy!

[@thomasduarte2260]

Are you planning on getting this tuned? You’ll be able to get a lot more out of it

[@ForwardMomentum]

I know how to tune it. As mentioned in the vid, EP4 will cover tuning.

[@thomasduarte2260]

@@ForwardMomentum That’s dope! Looking forward to see the numbers!

[@ForwardMomentum]

My friend has the exact same car with all the same mods. He has an IC and headers though. He put down 330whp / 330tq. Without IC and headers I’ll probably be 315whp / 315wtq.

[@vineyvo2]

good job brother thanks for the detailed build and the detailed parts list, that is key!

[@vineyvo2]

How did you hook up valve cover vent to the intake, was that the t to the evap that you showed?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Bank 2 goes to intake tube. Bank 1 (PCV) goes to T with EVAP and then to the back of the SCr.

[@vineyvo2]

@@ForwardMomentum thanks!

[@uuv.10]

👍

[@Mizt_Sim]

Hey Christian, what was the reason for removing the studs under the intake manifold? It looks like you didn’t put them back in, was it for the supercharger adapter or was it for easier access to the bypass bolts? I’m replacing my starter and intake gaskets and coolant bypass gasket so I was wondering if the studs need to be put back after removal

[@ForwardMomentum]

Hi - I believe Elate requires it for the adapter due to the design of the adapter itself and general fitment. If your engine is not supercharged with an Elate adapter, it should be restored to OEM configuration, including studs. I hope that helps!

[@Mizt_Sim]

@@ForwardMomentum thanks! I was wondering as I’m doing the timing belt and starter at the same time and when I saw the studs come out it made me go !!!! lol

[@robertjordan9075]

Nice work.

[@josedesveladas2112]

Congrats bro.

[@uuv.10]

Good 🔥🔥

[@the_mystery9803]

Sounds gooooooood

[@sultanalnaqbi1975]

I hope you can reply to this, do you know if this supercharger setup will work of the second gen non vvti 1uzfe (for an ls400)? I really want to supercharge my car but I am worried that the components will not fit, I understand some things may be different such as the belt and whatnot but I’m mainly worried about the actual fitment of the supercharger I can deal with small obstacles such as the belt later. Thanks!

[@ForwardMomentum]

Hi - I highly recommend you contact Travis @elate. He is very responsive on IG. Tell him I sent you. 👍

[@xFWWONGx]

U have a very fast and powerful Aristo now. But you need to upgrade your front calipers in order to stop this Beast. Safety first bro!

[@ForwardMomentum]

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[@joelavant3378]

Yoo love your vids. Are you knowledgeable of the gs300. I have been trying to get mine started for a while now.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Thanks! Just basic knowledge on the 300.

[@shavanirving7403]

Where did you find the caps for blower?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Had them laying around.

[@thomastran1728]

Very nice Thank you video👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@ssn608]

What is the stud removal tool you used?

[@ForwardMomentum]

I borrowed it from a friend. Common tool available in any auto store or Amazon. You can also use the “two nut” method for free. 👍

[@JaredHudson-oj8hc]

Where can I find the adapter and supercharger sir?

[@ForwardMomentum]

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[@FixingAndFlipping]

Will the bottom end survive it? I heard everybody putting rods from old ls400.

[@ForwardMomentum]

I mean I don’t have a crystal ball, but I’ll just say don’t believe everything you read. Proper tuning and these can hold quite a bit.

[@krizpycruz9324]

Should I buy a black on black 1999gs400 with 170,000 miles on the clock? It’s in top tier condition for 5,000$

[@ForwardMomentum]

Sounds good to me. Get a used car inspection and run the VIN.

[@krizpycruz9324]

Woah I appreciate the fast reply man! Kudos to you. Yea I got the vin number back and it’s a clean record besides a airbag recall. As far as a used mechanic inspection, I’m going to LA so I would have to wait till I get back home to do that.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Well I would have the inspection done before um you purchase it, but your call on that. 👍

[@mkLexus]

You are inspiring. Do you have contact info? I’d like to ask a few questions for my Lexus build.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Thx. IG is the best way. youtube_forward_momentum

[@fishdishh4306]

What was the part number for the koyo idler pulley?

[@ForwardMomentum]

I didn’t list it because it was given to me. Instead, I put an alternate in the parts list of EP1. If all else fails and you get the adapter plate from Travis, ask him if he has a recommendation. I believe he has it in the Elate instructions possibly.

[@fishdishh4306]

@@ForwardMomentum Cool thanks! What size bolts did you use for the EGR block off plate? I appreciate you answering all these questions cause i'm following your build near exactly in my LS400

[@ForwardMomentum]

NP! I don’t have EGR on this engine, so I didn’t do that. There might be a couple places that do those for your car online. 👍

[@fishdishh4306]

@@ForwardMomentum I’m referring to the block off on the SC on the back

[@ForwardMomentum]

I custom cut some metal and used FIPG to seal it, which I showed in my series. 😎

[@ugurorhuncelik9274]

ı have gs300 but ı want to upgrade standart twin turbo like supra. Its can possible ?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Sure, with the right amount of money and expertise.

[@ugurorhuncelik9274]

@@ForwardMomentum ı just want to turn like stock turbo and manifolds i think its more easy right?

[@ForwardMomentum]

There’s a little more to it than just bolting on turbos. You’ll need to strengthen it and run supporting mods (fuel and timing).

[@byOrbaa]

damn amazing how much hp you think you'd be at once running good

[@ForwardMomentum]

About 310-320whp or 370-380 crank.

[@clairebear5029]

@@ForwardMomentum I have run mixed e85 with 93 in my Lexus. The ratios 5 gallons ethanol (33%) to 10 gallons 93. I bet you'd gain a lot more on a dyno. Id only run full ethanol if you upgrade your injectors to have a ton more flow and had some sort of standalone. Boost bug is real. I bet standalone is next LOL.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Very interesting on the mix. I finally have it dialed in (330 injectors are installed and AFR is now good). That being said, a SA is north of two grand. I just don’t want to spend that kind of money on it. If anything, I’ll intercool and LSD it next, then maybe headers. I don’t know. Pretty happy with it as a DD right now. You’re right though, the boost bug is real and it’s hard to stay at 7psi.

[@clairebear5029]

@@ForwardMomentum I totally recommend treadstone FMIC. I got one my my celica rated for 1200 hp. You could go water intercooled, but I went for simplicity and cutting up my bumper LOL. Using a water pump and all just seemed like more stuff to break.

[@ForwardMomentum]

I’ll check it out. Not sure how it would work with my M112 and Elate adapter.

[@OVRRATED]

what ecu?

[@ForwardMomentum]

OEM. No other options with the GS400 (unless you go standalone).

[@clairebear5029]

@@ForwardMomentum I used a rising rate FPR, slightly bigger injectors and an MSD boost retard box for awhile on slight boost. Might be more options to look into.

[@clairebear5029]

Standalone is the best but you need to find a local tuner and shell out a couple geebees. But its totally worth it and I bet you'd unlock a lot more power. E85 will get you a ton more as well.

[@ForwardMomentum]

I have some experience with SA on my old supercharged 4Runner, so I could probably tune it. But I’m just not ready to drop a couple grand to unlock a little power. I need to AWIC it next, then LSD.

[@clairebear5029]

@@ForwardMomentum I got a Kaaz LSD on my Lexus GS400. It is pretty pimp. Definitely add some friction modifier otherwise it chatters a lot during daily driving on turns.

[@Richard-hj3mq]

All that work and you could have just used a procharger much easier to install and much better supercharger

[@ForwardMomentum]

“Better” is subjective. Besides, I got a great deal on that M112 and I like TQ at low RPM.