How Much Did it Cost to Turbo My IS300: 2JZ NA-T

I have long debated making this video, I have had a lot of questions. This is how much I paid to turbo the IS300. Also I talk about: Would I do it again? If not what? Ways to make it easier. Thanks for watching.

[@e85johnson68]

Gives me more motivation to boost my daily is300, thanks for the video! All good info to keep in mind while shopping for parts.

[@alexmcdaniel116]

Love your videos man. Bought an 03 5 speed is300 for my project this winter and you seem to be the only real build series on this car!

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Alex McDaniel thanks man. Congrats on the car. Let me know if you need aby help or tips. Appreciate you watching. Check out some of my newer videos. I just turned it up to 425 whp.

[@Skimmitar88]

@@C3GARAGEMedia hey do you use any other social media platforms? Would love to connect with you and work out some kinks with my IS300 build as well! Look forward to chatting with you!

[@sergedenovo4873]

Per usual, good video.

[@dsthez55]

Your really humble and honest. Nice video, you mentioned dont turbo an auto is. which is contraditory to what all the forums say. I just picked up a 2001 auto and deciding the route i want to take...

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

dsthez55 you can take any route you desire. I have personally seen two IS autos go one with nitrous (75 shot) and one on moderate boost 8psi. If you really want to enjoy the car and the power I say manual granted the w55 manual isn’t the strongest. However many manual tranny options are available for the is300. Thank you for watching my videos!!

[@jdmcrxLS]

I appreciate you making this video. Very informative!!

[@Slippery_MOOSE]

Thumbs up for being legit and honest

[@scubagto420]

Just build the block you don’t need a gte .. also u were wrong about one thing the auto is stronger the 5 speed it just needs valve body upgraded and if u want 500+ the clutch packs changed

[@mrkatana9233]

Preach 😁

[@soildsnake1ak]

ugh my 5 speed blew at 4 psi about 260 wheel all gear lockout, the auto however been holing up for 3 years at 430whp and never misses a beat

[@AndrewAbashidze]

Which auto is that ?4 speed off a 2jz-ge ?

[@gregnelson6180]

Damn only at 4psi. What luck you must have been launching hard with really aggressive clutch

[@gregnelson6180]

And yeah your not neutral dropping like youve got a huracan anymore right?

[@gregnelson6180]

What rpm were you doing the hokey pokey with your left foot at?

[@whocares5188]

Lies

[@DirtyHammmer]

Helpful video, thanks for the information!

[@jimmybones8452]

What was the kit he suggested? Sprint turbo kit? Just starting to get into this stuff, what to slap a turbo in my 2005 Lexus Is300.

[@busyman411]

How did you sort out the vvti solenoid issue making that sound once it's plugged up?

[@supraanon1914]

It’s cost me 1000 that’s with eBay manifold 120 Wastegate pro gate 100 second hand Turbo holset brand new 300 Oil return and feed 25 Fuel return everything 40 Intercooler 140 Det3 ecu 180 Downpipe 60 So could be done cheaper but that’s only for 350bhp 10psi boost

[@FlobbiJobbi]

supra anon has it been reliable for you?

[@supraanon1914]

Austin Ryser I’ve just built mine but done it many of times on my Supra builds 1.5jz with is300 bottom end and was very reliable. There s a lad in uk that builds is300 daily he uses the det3 and eBay kits and the first one he did was 2years ago and still strong running 350bhp. He’s the lad that’s tuning mine it’s all about the tune 👍 You can find him on Facebook is300 turbo tuning. Ipswich uk he sells the kits on eBay aswell with the det 3 all ready set up

[@FlobbiJobbi]

supra anon thanks dude I'll have to check him out. I live in America sadly so i don't think I'll be getting tuned by him lol

[@supraanon1914]

Austin Ryser there’s a lot of support with the det3 and a lot say it’s easy to tune and it’s as close to a stand-alone you can get in a piggy back. Dont be sad living there dude lol uk is a dust bin there’s nothing here nothing really going on I would move to America if I ever had the chance

[@Toyota4Life]

supra anon America ain't much better man.

[@zero01grimreaper]

Love the video bro.

[@nema2182]

Great video thank you .what state you live in

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

What do you think about the ecumasters det3 piggyback system for an nonvvti setup trying to touch 500hp

[@leebowerman5836]

2jz gte vvti from an aristo will also bolt straight in motor mounts are the same.

[@rkanimal504]

Would it have been better to get a gte ECU and run it that way

[@offlinemve5054]

Where can I find the sprint kit

[@tomwilkinson2307]

I love watching Jason Nash's brother show me how to boost my IS

[@zakarydixon]

Appreciate the honesty. You helped me out allot.

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Zone C thanks for watching!

[@jameswells7754]

How’s the BOV from CX are they any good?

[@exoticus_gaming]

Did you go with gte internals or forged internals?

[@232Stangpwr]

Ever figure out what that VVTI noise was? Please let me know If you did.

[@mohgujai]

Why the returnless system can't support more than 5 psi?

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Very helpful. Was able to find a clean 2001 for 8k put another 5300 into it making it perfect again. Ready to start my build. 👍

[@Knulll321]

was it a manual?

[@Joe-kx7bl]

@@Knulll321 My left foot was blown off by a landmine. I could push it with prosthetic but would be difficult. It’s automatic

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Man I ordered the Greddy supreme exhaust back in May! They just pushed out production again till March. I keep hearing that’s the best for this car but a year wait really blows. First told me sept then dec now March. 😩 850 bucks is a lot of money to just have sitting out there in the wind

[@jmastercha]

very good video

[@jameswells7754]

What’s the other turbo kit that you would recommend that already have everything? I know you said it on the video but I was having a hard time hearing it

[@664rob9]

James Wells I’m in the same boat, wasn’t able to hear him

[@rebelliondoor]

You mines well got 2jzgte swap the price you paid

[@gregnelson6180]

Watch one of jimmy oakes recent videos. He has a lot of luck with a $180 clutch/flywheel option. Should have paid the extra $200 for the full dual ball bearing. 0 smoking, 0 shaft play 40k strong. Please please please tell me how many km/miles you get out of that build before she pops. Research is vital. Evidence is out there. No ones designing the wheel here, just trying to keep it round.

[@rolldog82]

What about supercharged it

[@shazebmohd7162]

Can I get complete kit ?????

[@michaelm.a.4541]

what brand turbo kit is mentioned at around 2:10-2:12???

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Can the auto handle the boost?

[@St.PatricksTrades2]

hey are you in Denver?? I live in Boulder County, always looking for more boosted IS's. I'm in an 01 GTE/5 Speed swapped.

[@jakeriel9009]

Yo I live in boulder too ur prolly not gonna see this but im going to buy a is300 soon and Id love some help building it up

[@trilliamogdlocog4986]

What ecu and tuner are you using in the area?

[@jonjetleewayne1939]

I've been watching your build the cx kit comes with a gt35 but which one...I didn't buy the kit and peiced one together my self and used a gt3582r and a aem fic 8 piggy back and chose to build the block instead of a standalone so block has tomei head gasket and Crower rods and valve springs on wiseco gte pistons.... Do you think it could make more then 420 wheel with that turbo or would I have to go bigger.... Didn't build the block for nothing ya know

[@jonjetleewayne1939]

All the engine hardware is also arp with king bearings I feel it should take 600 minimum and it's kinda the goal I set just don't know if my turbo and piggy back can make it

[@garrettamaro9]

How's it going man! Just got stationed at Ft.Carson but currently doing this install as well. We should meet up sometime and go for a drive. LMK have good one!

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Gar DUH thanks for watching! For sure. I also attend a lot of drift and drag racing events. Come check out the scene

[@zero2sixtytv414]

I was stationed at Carson I live in Pueblo west now!

[@jakedominic5190]

How much would it cost to turbo charge Corolla 09

[@BickleBuice]

I realize this video is pretty old but, I found I can get a imported 2JZGT for 1250 dollars without a transmission or anything and I realize to get it turbod and all it’ll be about 9000 dollars withs transmission and All, or I can get a 2JZ GTE from Japan for about 6750 dollars that has the stock transmission still attached and all, and upgrade the turbo and a couple more things (both have about 30,000 miles) what do you think the best idea is

[@Paranoid-loser]

Just listening to your options I would just say go GTE, save yourself the time and issues of building a n/a T and just get the already turbo'd engine, but that's just my opinion don't take that to heart

[@Jackieletits]

Hey man, what would you recommend if I was looking for 285-300HP? Could I run the setup you have with limited tuning and be happy? Im not trying to push enough power to blow up my stock manual tranmission so for now I'd like to hit just shy of 300. Thanks in advance.

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

DesertDetailing thanks for watching my videos! An affordable kit like the CX racing kit i have will easily make that power. I would recommend a tuning solution of some sort like an Afc. I ran mine for like a day on stock ecu and it was wayy too lean.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Im assuming all this is possible to do on a gs300 as well?

[@taylorwalters0626]

Zibby H yes it is. It’s all the same but a here and there differences like down pipe

[@pfcsire]

I have no idea what to do with my stock is

[@GioGuitarDude]

It clearly says on Boomslangs website that the end user may need to go with a different cam and crank sensor to get it to work

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

GioGuitarDude that was posted after my issue was diagnosed and a fix was found. That was certainly not there at the time i purchased the harness or i would not have purchased it. I worked with them for weeks to find a fix as did the shop i was working with for tuning. We even sent the harness back for them to diagnose and it still did not work correctly. Hence the reason i wired them my self. I do you work for boomslang you seem pretty defensive.

[@GioGuitarDude]

Defensive? No, I’m in the process of upgrading the standalone and wiring in my 2jz-GTE swapped is300 and clearly remember seeing that on their website. If someone has a complaint about a product that openly addresses the issue beforehand, I’m definitely going to point it out. Whether or not they addressed that just because of your issue, I don’t know... either way I wish they would find a way to make it work.

[@D58evil]

為什麼我看了以後頭就暈暈的?

[@guywalker7220]

By the way your maf sensor has air temp built in...tap that maf

[@jd88gtr19]

In all honesty, some people Have great results just using the kit and the stock ecu running 5 pounds of boost.

[@dah8rsluvme]

Why am I getting dizzy?! 😩

[@guywalker7220]

4 years of hard boost 23psi and auto is rocking cherps shifting at 70...do the shift kit deal...

[@jdmDC2ftw]

@2:10 what did you say? Didnt catch the name of the company you recommended

[@tygriff1217]

Sprint maybe

[@ninjazx1000R]

I was wondering same thing

[@sergedenovo4873]

Dude, as I stated in your unboxing vid., the CX Turbo kit is nowhere to be found. - The way that you presented it, complete with all the pieces, included. You can get the mani and some pipes(kit), then you have another kit with more things but not all together. The filter sandwich plate that they have, looks like it's only for a Miata. ...Maybe they started selling things differently, since then. But it wasn't that long ago! That's what I don't get.

[@MrRaygsr]

Hey nice video, I'm redoing my IS300 turbo I'm in the middle of the process. I'm not that good with the cameras but I will upload a quick video soon. If you are interested I can show my oil return system. It was a pain to get it right until I came with a really good idea.

[@curtis2000s4]

Rasputin 883 www.cxracing.com/products-by-car-toyota-scion-lexus-lexus-is300

[@sergedenovo4873]

Thank you. :)

[@killster245]

id like to see

[@ikawwi]

did you upgrade the head gasket or ARP studs?

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

lulzz totally stock

[@carnstar]

NA-T seems the way to go if you can shop and get some good deals and you are doing it yourself. Right here he spent like 6-7k as if someone took the time and buying the parts on a good deal they could have it all done with 4K-5500 which is definitely not bad, swap is very costly and most certainly worth it but you’re looking at 10k-12k if you are paying someone to do it 3k for the motor, trans, each on average and then shelling out install. If you DIY everything comes out cheaper but looks like NA-T is solid for the price and less of a headache then a DIY swap

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

carnstar totally agree. If you look at my video a majority of this cost is clutch/flywheel and engine management. You can cheaply NA-T for like 2k. I wanted a system that was reliable and could expand on in the future. Also I noted list prices for my parts. I got many at far less than retail.

[@carnstar]

@@C3GARAGEMedia its awesome you replied! definitely subbed to see more of your IS300. I saw the same CXracing kit you are talking about because im trying to NA-T my SC300 and right now the price has lowered from your 1500 one to the current one i believe is 820. I just dont like the turbo on it, but a turbo kit for 820 isnt bad at all! but its definitely a DIY NA-T for me. if i blow this motor ill definitely consider something like a swap, but id probably pay a professional at that point. what are your thoughts on the VVTI 2jzge vs the non VVTI 2jzge? worth it or not really a difference?

[@commptonn]

What are you going to do for a trans in the future after that w goes?

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Chase Compton I would like to cd09.

[@CodyGraham]

cd009 has terrible gear ratios for any of the IS differentials - t56 is the way to go

[@GroovesAndLands]

@@C3GARAGEMedia I'll have a complete R154 setup (bell, flywheel, clutch, slave, trans with marlin crawler parts, driveshaft, etc etc)available here in a few weeks, if interested...

[@Austin_Torres]

How much hp will the stick training hold up to ?

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Austin Torres not sure exactly. The w55 is not that strong.

[@Yoknapataphaw]

I hear the manual will only hold about 300hp. Auto will hold more hp I think.

[@EnormousDaisey77]

Highly recommend reading a lot. can cut cost in half with fabrication and megasquirt

[@adambuffington7491]

so no compression test arp studs head gasket gte rods which would make it much safer and allow you to boost higher tuning local to me it about 2k min so its much closer to 8k to turbo a ge right around 10k to gte swap 1jzgte swaps i have guys swear to me would cost 6500 so for sure though ge head flows better

[@whocares5188]

6500 you could have a gte swap

[@s.w.4174]

What complete turbo kit did you say is out for the IS300? Cuz when I search I only see XS,CX and SRT which I believe is out of business. A simple bolt on is all I'm looking for at the moment

[@halfeatenbagelbite2300]

steve wilson cx racing

[@adibee88]

GREAT CAR! This is HANDS DOWN one of my FAVORITE Toyota's ever built! When I was stationed in Japan, TWICE, One year a piece, First time- Okinawa, last time- Iwakuni or Yamaguchi Prefecture. Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti were not seen. It was Honda Integra, Nissan Sylvia, and Toyota Altezza. I would 💖💖💖 to have a REAL Altezza with a 2JZ swap! 👌⚡⚡ Thanks for the HONEST opinion, price and parts breakdown, and "Lessons Learned".

[@jamiehill6041]

Cx kit is 2700$ right now , I loved to get it for 1560$

[@moza1956]

But quality for them have went way up so overall you’ll have a better set yo

[@TheCachete33]

Who makes a full turbo kit ? Cant here it very clearly

[@Korkoooo]

He has the CX Racing turbo kit. It costs around 1900 with the full intercooler kit along with the turbo and manifold etc. Go on their website and check it out

[@jsonline3404]

@2:11 who makes a good one? spirit????

[@jonathantrevino2899]

I'm curious as well!

[@prestonklock9617]

Sounds like he said sprint

[@v8powergaming423]

So it would of been cheaper and easier to 2jzge or 1jz swap?

[@yammi_r_sixxx4553]

phoenix240 yea if you do a nat right it will cost pretty much the same to just do a 2j swap

[@sergedenovo4873]

He's *got* a 2jzge, he'd be doing a 2jzgte.(already comes with a turbo set-up, stock) all you basically have to do is upgrade the turbo.

[@yammi_r_sixxx4553]

Rasputin 883 and it literally costs under 5k to buy a motor and swap it yourself. So yes a full swap is the cheaper route and the same headache but less of a headache in the long run because you swapped a foged motor in

[@sergedenovo4873]

I come across 2jzgte motors constantly for about 3000. But I'm always questioning their quality, you know? It would be hard for me to buy a motor for 3000, with a premise of "what you see is what you get" and "buyer beware". ...But I'm kinda bummed out cause of what he said that "If you have an auto, you shouldn't boost it", cause that's exactly what I have. ...But then again, I've read that engines are designed to support about double the HP that they come out with stock. Like mine (I think), stock is 215 HP, so I think, I'd be good for about 350, without fortifying. - But not much more than that(and it always winds up to someone wanting more), so I really don't know if I should abandon my boosted aspirations. ...This sucks, cause I'd have to swap out motor *and* the trans.

[@yammi_r_sixxx4553]

Rasputin 883 dude he's not right right about that. Honestly the auto stock is300 trans holds more power then a w55. It's been proven. There is a few points he makes that are very questionable. I'm not an expert I don't claim to be but I know that the auto trans holds more power. They are made to hold around 400 ish

[@piggylover1985]

Nice video. I have the same turbo kit from CXRacing, i like how the turbo manifold and the intercooler fit really nice. I have been running only 8psi on 440 injectors, stock fuel pump and stock clutch😂.

[@alexofeliciano3034]

Nghĩa Nguyen what ecu are you using?

[@piggylover1985]

Alexander Feliciano at the time it was the AEM fic, but now it got the AEM V2 standalone, much much better.

[@piggylover1985]

It has 550 injectors, and a Turbonetics hurricane turbo now, im waiting for an ACT clutch and turbo to break-in before another dyno-tune

[@allturbo98]

Nghĩa Nguyen how hard was it to tune with the AEM V2? How hard was the wiring?

[@piggylover1985]

Allturbo98 :my tuner get it running in no time. The AEM EMS from Dezod came with the plug and play harness, everything plug in perfect, no cutting into any wires. The hardest part is where to mount the huge EMS 😂

[@zacattack45]

A healthy boosted GE motor can handle 500hp stock all day long if done properly.

[@annon-ski7985]

Can be done for much cheaper and much better.

[@Blink240sx]

4 years ago 1J would’ve been the better choice. Todays market ge all the day. 10k plus for a stock GTE is ridiculous.

[@luischavez8430]

Build the bottom end of the GE(if you don't destroy it lol) and put a 1jz head on

[@supraanon1914]

Luis Chavez my Supra was a 1.5jz vvti na bottom end 500bhp

[@FORDPOWER2000]

Luis Chavez luis can you tell me thr benefits of doing the 1jz head swap ?? thx

[@supraanon1914]

NA_EddyG 1jz had rod knock so I put the 1jz on a 2jzge block I can say it was a lot better than a full 1jz cheap to build it’s in my vids in my Supra if you want to look but KZbin 1.5jz a lot do it now days I was one of the first 10 years ago defo more aggressive

[@luischavez8430]

NA_EddyG better flow of oil in the head and a slightly different exhaust tone

[@CodyGraham]

Oil flow is IDENTICAL. There is zero benefit to a 1jz head, in fact, it flows less on both intake and exhaust sides.

[@leebowerman5836]

The auto transmition will hold a fair amount more power than the manual w58.

[@664rob9]

Lee Bowerman no need to upgrade anything on the auto tranny?

[@urnuckingfutz2]

@@664rob9 yes you need to do a valve body mod (Google a650 valve body mod) and get an aftermarket trans cooler

[@tagallstar1801]

Did u have to change the internals

[@chesh8349]

TAGallStar no he hasn't he thinks they share the same internals as the gte

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Stock internals.

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

k you are incorrect. I have never claimed they are the same as a gte.

[@tagallstar1801]

C3GARAGE Media oh mb I forgot the ? At the end of my sentence

[@tagallstar1801]

C3GARAGE Media I enjoy the vids btw. Keep up the good work

[@mmohammadsana]

cool video mAN

[@carazo321]

Why not just change to a gte head?

[@carnstar]

carazo321 gte heads are super expensive even now, I haven’t seen any under 700

[@mattsmith8770]

The ge head in all honesty side by side the ge has more flow than the gte head it just the ge block has smaller rods that's why people do the swap cause the gte has stronger rods but if you upgrade the rods in the ge your better of that is the ge is300 block

[@systemfroze8537]

Do you have to worry about emissions? Becuz of turbo lol

[@V7Cameron]

dang that price is the same amount I bought mine for with 90,000 miles

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

keeping mind that is with a clutch, flywheel, and a top notch ecu.

[@titanuim271]

Damn turbocharged a 2jz ge sound like a lot of work might as well get a 1jz gte or a 2jzgte

[@SofiaSclafani]

2jzgte is about 6k to 8k not counting the cost to swap it and ecu/tune

[@guywalker7220]

i used kenny bell boost a pump with 750 cc none return running 65% duty at 23psi 7500 rpm kenny got this right...!

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Guy Walker thanks ill have to check it out. Appreciate you watching.

[@PunjabiSylhety]

C3GARAGE Media Thanks for all videos! Two questions for you... 1. What was the kit you recommended in the video that comes with upgraded injectors and fuel pump? I’m looking to buy the most complete kit out of box. 2. Why do you need a fuel return? The GE engines don’t require it, only the GTEs. Don’t you only need a fuel pressure regulator? Thanks! 🙏

[@T07N]

Autos could handle a lot of power. Not sure where you got that info from. Search the forums.

[@z33avery30]

they handle about 300-350 stock

[@gregnelson6180]

Are you not scared that the vvti 2jz-ge can only withstand 250 horse comfortably whereas the non vvti motor can handle 450 more comfortably. Have a look into it. Your motor is going to go boom if you are going to run more then 4-5 psi for an extended period.

[@z33avery30]

vvti's break at like 300-350

[@lukemramer1128]

@@z33avery30 u good bro I 2jzgte cylinder head swapped upgraded cams,pistons, rods, changed the compression and I’m at 9psi for the past 72,000 miles at 512hp and am chillin

[@lukemramer1128]

@@z33avery30 also ar5 manual swap

[@Mycameron2323]

That hat is ludicrous.

[@timm5970]

damn thats expensive

[@sergedenovo4873]

1000cc you'll probably be only using 85% of their duty. I'd go with 800. You might be paying for leftover % that you won't use.

[@devious762]

Rasputin 883 rather be safe than sorry better to run rich than lean eventhough both are bad

[@z33avery30]

you shouldnt ever run wide open on injectors

[@GroovesAndLands]

1000cc with handle 600whp on E85 with a 0.70 Lambda and be under 85% DC.

[@maikyprowelderleon3023]

2jzge short block is better for turbo

[@ammoking6099]

Pretty sure a a340 canhandle at least 400 stock

[@whocares5188]

Wow seems like a waste when you could have just put a gte and a stand alone harness and a cheap fuel pump.

[@derekendres7176]

Chevy sucks true but a get would be really expensive even if you can find a solid one

[@Jdmjas]

Should’ve went gte buddy

[@C3GARAGEMedia]

Kool Jass i am pretty happy with the nat i am currently putting down 425 whp at 9 psi been drifting like that almost two years going strong and reliable. This was a fun build and I am happy with the result

[@nicholaskhan5632]

@@C3GARAGEMedia hey bud are you running 430whp with stock internals?

[@nicholaskhan5632]

@@C3GARAGEMedia I've been looking around forever online trying to figure out the right safe spot for whp on a NA-T without going overboard, please help!!!

[@nicholaskhan5632]

@@C3GARAGEMedia do you think 330 who on stock internals is safe?

[@nicholaskhan5632]

@@C3GARAGEMedia whp*

[@JahnSmart]

213 times he said umm

[@AnthonyLivesTwice]

JahnSmart what are you doing actually counting

[@camaro92026]

OMG it sucks yes 2jz it.

[@kacekace3676]

naaaaaa its cheaper then that