1JZGTE VVTi swap into IS300, The Gushi Way

I recently completed my 1J swap into my 2002 IS300.
My purpose was to build a car that I can drive to and from the track, after a long day of drifting, WITH working AC. The swap was straight forward but it can be hard to find solid info. So I'm hoping this video can shed some light.
Which 1j? Which engine mounts? Engine harness? brackets? how to Intercooler? etc.
Here is the way I did it. The right way.
Specs:
JZS171 Crown 1JZ VVT-i
Xcessive Manufacturing PNP Link ECU
Greddy I/C, Exhaust
295whp, 300ft.lbs of torque.
LINKS:
www.greddy.com
www.linkecu.com
xcessivemanufa...
www.driftmotio...

[@dimsuminab0x]

Greddy should come out with more IS300 parts! This platform is making a comeback. I've owned mine since 2004 and would love to rock some Greddy parts.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

i totally agree! but Honda is their main game at the moment..

[@jakevoss1980]

Especially since the 98 is available for import under the 25 year rule

[@7eamGhast]

Not even the biggest KZbin channels make this much of an effort to drop so much knowledge on their subscribers. Mad respect man, very helpful and informative. People don't know the value of this type of information. Thanks again.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

thank you buddy! Ill keep trying to help!

[@7eamGhast]

Ken Gushi Motorsports I just got my son one of these, and we’ve been modifying it together, and he’s such a quick learner behind the wheel, I’m already looking at options on forced induction. He’s an intelligent driver, not an egotistical driver and it’s a great trait for drivers. Again, really appreciate you, God Bless.

[@RacecarAndChill]

This is good information! Thanks for helping the is300 community!

[@1jz_gte]

Love the car and the 1jz ! more information on this car you should do a whole run down video please

[@swapitout5728]

I've been sleeping so bad.ur the reason I wanted to start drifting king gushi!!

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Thank you!!

[@Camsaccountname]

We need more Greddy parts for the IS! Full titanium exhaust? Yes please!

[@DanaPennington]

Thank you so much for putting this together Ken. I'm hoping to do my 1J swap in my 04 IS this winter. You saved me a lot of headache! Saw the car at FDIRW and it looks fantastic!

[@johnjimmers9356]

Thank you for this video!!! I got my is300 a week ago and it rod knocked already.. it was at 250k so i expected it lol but anyway, i ordered a jdm 1jzgte vvti and ill be following this video, you have me looking forward to this swap, so excited!

[@miguelhxrnandez]

hey man would you mind sharing where you bought your 1jz engine at? I’m currently looking for one but no luck 😢

[@johnjimmers9356]

@@miguelhxrnandez sorry for the late reply, i got it from jdm engine zone in new jersey, the engine i got looks to be in really good shape and it shipped in a timely manner. got it fired up this monday and it sounds really good.

[@dxdjoshua8799]

You and riciardo are my favorite drivers in the car world

[@kaiyresaunders7545]

have an 02 as well, thanks for taking the time to make these videos; gonna need this precious info in the future :)

[@dr.dodrugs8963]

I was on the fence about doing this because of lack of information. You just confirmed next winters project my dude! Thank you

[@DanaPennington]

Thank you very much for sharing Ken. This is awesome. Would you possibly do a video on your suspension/steering setup on this car? It seems like the perfect daily drifter!

[@tonyg-2jz82]

Dude this video was beyond informative. I thank you for all the time and patience you put into this video describing step by step all the important stuff. I'm going with a 1j swap in my IS300 as well. Much more affordable and all the 2jzgtes come with the 6 speed aristo automatic tranny and the 6 speed manual is like 10gs!! But the 154 most likely comes on the 1j or at least is only like 5-1500 to buy which is much more feasible and original. I know I could put the 154 on a 2j but I like how the 1j is a single turbo and i see a ton of 2js going to single turbo. Beautiful car brotha thanks for inspiration!!

[@JaspreetSinghxvi]

@Ken Gushi I have been a major fan of yours since day 1

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Thank you buddy!

[@Kenneth_408]

Planing on swapping a 1J in my is300 aswell thanks for the information

[@akarilotube]

Good information for those thinking of doing the swap, thanks for your contribution.

[@pwrtek9138]

Thanks for the info! Planning to do this in the near future.

[@tagallstar]

Sweet video bro and build, also congrats on the win at Irwindale you killed that shi🏎💨🔥🔥🔥🔥 Im rebuilding my 2jzge right now with oem gte rods and oem pistons, the link ecu is definitely on my list for my future turbo build

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

thank you buddy!!

[@WeaponsFree86]

Super stoked you made your own channel! Rad Dan and you too!

[@Dikey1123]

Nice video! Looking forward to more is300 videos. Still waiting for a decent priced 2jz-gte to swap in my 01 lol. Far fetched lol

[@NazimUddin-yk2tz]

Nice 1jz swap , looking into getting an IS300

[@RAM_C5]

So much money for 300hp..... you have to absolutely love the car.

[@Live2Drift]

I love this! I have a manual is300 I want to swap so bad! Ive been watching you since the days of formula drift on g4tv. Do you like the 1j over 2jz? I subscribed and look forward to more vids!

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Thank you buddy. The 2J is far superior to a 1J. But I love how the 1J sounds stock to stock.

[@sorayaaaa2190]

The first 7 seconds of the video though … 😍

[@AkbarRais]

Nicee one.. thanks #gushiGang

[@Visually_Verified]

Thank you!

[@jcstarion88]

Link for coil packs? Awesome video btw. And lots of great info. Keep it up. And i love the link ecu. I want to get one in the future.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

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[@Brandxn1jz]

Gushing gang

[@ayeitme6773]

Would you make a video about daily driving a car with a deleted abs system like yours ? I just will like to know more about those type of setup Love those video ... really helpful in many ways .. thanks a lot ken🤙🔥🔥🔥

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Definitely! Ill make a video of my overall impressions of daily-ing my IS. Thanks!!

[@ayeitme6773]

@@KenGushiMotorsports thanks a lot ken Aye I went to the is300 meet but since i saw you busy i didn't ask this and other questions I have about you setup lol but I loved to see you there man nice build🤙🔥

[@KerryDrift]

Kennnn good vibes on the info

[@TheJAMESCHAMPACO]

He was bumpin Maxo Kream at 9:50! Lmao

[@xdreemfpv9637]

I have watch this videos so many times. Where did you order the engine from? I have heard so many nad stores ordering engine online im having a hard time finding one.

[@TomBudin]

gushi my boy

[@jimxiong04]

Keep up with the videos

[@joshpalmer7416]

Many thanks

[@RaidenWarbound]

Gushi, I have an AS200 (Is200) according to wiki. What 1jz would fit for my ride? I’m just learning about my vehicle and for some reason thought I had an IS200. Technically it is just under Toyota and not Lexus.

[@tougericer4221]

Awesome video,Cant wait to swap in the future! I have an 03 will my factory harness work with the panic wire ecu and 1jz swap or did you have to custom pin outs/plugs or swap to the 1jzgte plugs etc.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

yep, 02-05 will all work the same way! I didn't have to repin anything at all. The only wiring work i did was to extend the 2 water temp sensor wires about 13 inches!

[@panicwire]

We also have a kit specifically for using the turbo engine harness in your IS.

[@Is_Danny]

PANIC WIRE can I get more info on that?

[@infrxct]

#DailyLexusApproved

[@davidv.895]

How did you like those radiator hoses? I didn’t like those. They started to like sweat through when I had em on so I went back to oem better

[@MrRavakian]

This is good technical information.. those forums have my head spinning. Gushi, after doing the 1J swap, would you prefer this route for an sc300 or a soarer import? I have a 97 sc with the na motor for 5-6 years with more than 300k miles. Ready to try something new but won’t leave the chassis. What’s your advice?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Depends on cost! If I had the option to buy a soarer before owning an SC300, then id start with the Soarer. But since you already have the platform, might be cheaper to swap it!

[@jedwick]

hey ken just bought myself a 03 IS300, and converting it to manual, i understand you got a sequential transmission and that is crazy for $13K lol ill be eating ramen for AWHILE for that haha, was wondering what u could recommend on a transmission for a 300-400 set up for the track use a R154 or a W58, shout out from VA! cheers!

[@danielportillo4424]

Gonna do the swap soon and just wanted to make sure I got this right so you purchase the excessive manufacturing wire harness and also need the patch harness from panic wire as well ?

[@JC-tp4gv]

Great video! How has your mpg been with the tuned 1jz? I'm thinking 28 mpg on the hwy could be possible with the smaller displacement and leaner fuel maps compared to a stock 2jzge.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

haha I WISH i was getting more than 20mpg. But I average about 16. Its hard to stay out of boost.

[@JC-tp4gv]

@@KenGushiMotorsports lol just curious.. does the little MPG gauge still work?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

@@JC-tp4gv It doesn't work. It just floats around now haha

[@panicwire]

@@JC-tp4gv I've been working on that.

[@zekeflores6511]

How do u put the throttle lever sensor together...that black pulley and spring blow off when I took that screw off

[@jessebudelman]

Wait, did you drive the white Ford Mustang GT in formula drift? It’s been so long since I’ve seen that. Haha

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

haha i did back in 2005!!

[@jessebudelman]

That’s awesome, hope all is well.

[@proto7688]

Solid fuck-ng info!

[@levlomax2453]

PAPA GUSHI SAY FUQ ! your doing well old friend see ya around! LEVON!

[@tredizzle83]

Ken what did you end up doing with your EVAP lines I'm currently getting my harness built by Panic Wire and not sure what to do with those lines.

[@andrewhernandez3296]

God bless you

[@ssilver88]

How do you deal with smog in CA? Thats the only thing holding me back from doing a swap like this or turboing the GE.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

you wont be able to with any standalone ecu... So realistically, id have to non-op this car after two years. Or swap everything over to factory and try to get it smogged. lol

[@zthreetwo9874]

Gushi gang

[@brandonx777]

Hey Ken what’s your thoughts on a NA-T build vs a GTE swap in terms of difficulty and cost wise? Love the videos btw!

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

I think the difficulty will vary on what resources are available for you. For example, do you have access to a welder/fabricator who can build you an intercooler for a GTE swap? Otherwise, there are bolt in kits for a NA-T setup. But When done right, both a NA-T and the GTE swap will be badass!

[@joseguzman7101]

hi ken please if u can help me with my is 300 i have a trouble taking the engine out the left motor mount cant get it out or the bolts from the top of the transmicion plese or any of you guys out there im not a mecanic but my friend helpring me

[@danielportillo4424]

Did the excessive manufacturing harness come with the ecu ? Or did you buy the ecu separate?

[@vandals_Gardens]

The guuuuush!!!

[@LimitbreakJoey]

So with the link Ecu I see it allows the check engine light to stay off, but emissions wise what about reading monitors?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

yeah you can throw proper emissions testing out the window with any sort of standalone...sadly

[@wymjulian8994]

Hey man so I’m planning to 1jz swap my is300 but now I’m wondering if it will still pass smog after? I live in cali btw

[@reversecaoboy]

Man what a cutie

[@lysticalz]

did the link ecu come with a base map for the 1jz to start up and idle? dont wanna trailer my car to the tuner without buttoning things up to do a first start and have the car leak fluids and what not lol. appreciate the content.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

No, the kit didn't come with a 1JZ startup map. It did come with a map for the NA2J though. That map will allow the 1J to idle but i wouldn't recommend driving far with it.

[@panicwire]

We do have turbo startup maps. Cheers

[@leahpaire8822]

what boost controller solenoid did you use that plugged into that o2 sensor connector?

[@Cawtou]

Kinda wondering. Since you do street in in California, how does smog checks work? I wanted to get mine BAR'd so I don't have to deal with stupid CARB laws in that sense.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Yeah that wont happen with this ECU. For every smog check, Id have to revert back to stock, and do the smog exam on the factory ECU. Good thing I have another year.

[@Pvt_Brain_Dead]

What about using a factory JZS171 or JZX 110 ECU? possible? ideal for daily?

[@sseitz34]

Hi very nice car what exactly did you change on the 1jzgte wiring harness so that it fits on the 300 wiring harness? do you have a chart or a listing?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

I didn't use the 1J harness. I kept my is300 harness. The only thing I had to do was extend the water temperature sensor.

[@sseitz34]

hi, the 2jz engine harness on a 1jzgte? is the pinlayout of the tps in reverse?@@KenGushiMotorsports

[@RideVibeSociety]

What’s the difference between Ects and Etec-I?

[@edwinmartis5180]

Stock W55, Same Auto Flywheel or 2jzGE Flywheel and clutch ? In process of figuring out the trans in my jzx100.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

my car was originally manual w55 so its using a w55 flywheel and clutch setup.

[@hectorromero6911]

Hello, my car is automatic, what harness should I have used? The one of the 1jzgte or the one of the 2jzge

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

they have an option for an auto platform as well! It will be the same procedure as my swap. The only different being you have to get the Auto option when you check out

[@connorlandry339]

How does the braking feel with the chase bay delete?

[@Mike.restelli]

I’m basically wrapping up the same build but I’m curious which greddy IC kit did you purchase?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

I actually built my own at Greddy. There is no available "bolt on kit" for this car sadly...

[@Mike.restelli]

Thanks for the reply Ken! I watched it over and heard you mention that. Good break down of the build. hoping mine comes out as clean haha

[@masonmukai8584]

3/8 fuel lines??

[@robsnizzle7]

Any chance you guys do 3uz swaps?

[@ammoking6099]

Why not just use the Cx racing intercooler kit for a 2jz and just modify slightly?

[@ayeitme6773]

Because he has access to GREDDY stuff

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Yep, Mauricio is right. I already had access to Greddy Performance products. The CX kit is a great kit to start off of as a base but it isn't a direct bolt on and you will need to modify a bit.

[@ammoking6099]

So are you saying Greddy has a kit?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

@@ammoking6099 not at the moment. I used parts laying around Greddy to build my kit.

[@lros]

How much would a shop charge to do the swap ?

[@scott.charles.taylor]

How does the power feel compared to the 2JZGE?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

its a whole different car now haha

[@reverseperstalsis]

did you bolt the 1jz to the stock w55?

[@jrzguitarist]

What size intercooler are you running?

[@Chris.6]

Have a few questions -I assume the stock GE a/c compressor bolted right up to the 1JZ with no need for pulley or belt size changes? -With the Link ECU kit, you were basically able to retain your whole GE harness and the Link and Panic Jumper did the rest of the conversion? -Were you still able to keep your immobilizer on the car no issues?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

yep, stock GE ac compressor bolted right up with no issues at all. yep, with the link/xcessive kit, everything is from the IS300. yep, the car still turns on its own power with the factory key.

[@Chrisonboost]

Does that excessive ecu come with a base map and how “plug and play” was it ?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

I believe they do now, but when I first got it, it didn't. But base maps are easy to get! Its straight up plug and play. use the existing is300 engine harness and every plug will have a home except for the O2 sensors and some other bs plugs you don't need.

[@Chrisonboost]

Ken Gushi Motorsports what made you use the 2jz ge engine harness on the 1jz ? looking at standalone options and it looks like they make one that’s plug and play with a 1jz harness

[@dxdjoshua8799]

Gushi gang trd 4 life ( dont hate me)

[@imJGott]

i must have watched this video like 8-10 times since im getting ready to do this swap in my 02 is300. let me see if i understood you on this, your stock GE engine wire harness works just fine on the jzx171 engine along with the link ecu? if this is the case, ill be doing the same thing as you along with converting my auto to manual swap. in short from your video, youre saying the 02 GE engine wire harness works with teh jzx110/171 enigne, correct?

[@tredizzle83]

i'm JGott I’m in the same boat trying to research this as much as possible

[@panicwire]

We also have a kit specifically for using the turbo engine harness in your IS.

[@imJGott]

PANIC WIRE YES! I’m going to need that because I ended up getting the jzx100 with the manual. Is this sold at xcessive Motorsport? It’s the kit with the boom slang harness correct? And yes I’ll be doing the auto to manual swap in my 02 is300.

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Correct, Im using my stock IS300 engine harness on the 171 engine, with LINK ECU. What you're assuming is 100% correct. The only difference is you will need to buy the AUTO version of the ECU from Excessive Manufacturing. And Mark Panic can assist you with that.

[@Is_Danny]

Ken Gushi Motorsports bro you just saved me a headache god bless your soul need a run down video of this 💯 huge fan

[@eduardoolea1103]

What ecu do you recommend I use?

[@Yeptturbo6969]

Where did u get the motor from?

[@danielportillo4424]

Did you Run the is300 trans ?

[@pinoyboy905]

When you bought the 1j, did it come with the transmission? If not which one did you use?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

It came with the automatic trans. I ended up just retaining my stock w55.

[@bson1120]

The bell housing was a direct fit to the 1j?

[@oligoyoutube]

Barry Son w55 and w58 is the stock transmission for a lot of manual toyota cars along with the r154

[@bson1120]

L-Tuned Is300 thanks! It’s always confusing with forums that have conflicting information

[@josev5946]

Will that excessive ecu work with my r154 swapped is

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

as long as your engine harness is not tampered, yes it will work 100%

[@bevebabarro4007]

what transmission you running?

[@joecastro23]

What are you doing about emissions considering 1j is obd1

[@AnthonyLivesTwice]

Joe Castro “smog”

[@Vodits]

how much did everything cost you

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Everything came out to about 5K without the price of the car.

[@spankyworks]

Anyone else notice that the price of 1Js has been rapidly increasing?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

yeah i noticed as i was shopping around.... I paid about 2K.....=(

[@VakoBeatz]

Ken Gushi Motorsports whats the reason you swapped out the alternator and the ac compresses from the ge? Can you just use the 1jz ones?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

@@VakoBeatz because i know they worked! and also to eliminate the need for any possible wiring/compatibility issues with the 1J compressor.

[@congogaming6128]

Where did you get your car tuned?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Congo Gaming car was tuned by Jason Oefelein of Link ECU. The dyno we used was a dyno-jet at Advanced Engine Dynamics

[@afree2121]

What trans are you running?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

stock w55 for now!

[@rickyho2140]

Are u still on factory w55 5mt ?

[@AnthonyLivesTwice]

Ricky Ho id like to know this as well

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

yep, Im using the factory w55 for now. I will be eventually swapping to a CD009, but int he meanwhile, 300whp wont be doing much damage to the stock trans.

[@AnthonyLivesTwice]

Total cost without labor?

[@dylbo420]

He said like 5000

[@3bli]

Spec on the coilovers?

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Ilbert Jimenez I have KW V3 on my car. Spring rates I’m using are 24k front/ 15k rear.

[@2Slick818_]

Brahh can u smog this shit and does it pass ihave to know

[@markus7n]

u look hapa or mixed

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

Im 100% Japanese! I think...

[@2Slick818_]

Only if ididnt live in cali 😒

[@oligoyoutube]

2Slick818 what’s wrong with living in Cali? i have multiple friends with 1jz swaps and i plan on doing mine soon. already have my motor

[@oligoyoutube]

and also i’m positive Ken and this swap are all in Cali as well

[@ayeitme6773]

@@oligoyoutube yes ken is in cali ... I'm in cali ... You are in cali ... And you too 2Slick818? 1jcali #ftw

[@KenGushiMotorsports]

@@ayeitme6773 hahah YEs... I am in Cali. Its a great place....except for some car laws.

[@2Slick818_]

L-Tuned Is300 bro how u guna smog it unless u wana get refd