How Reliable is a Ford Supercharged LEXUS LS430 - LONG TERM UPDATE

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

This has no right being my favorite SA project.....

[@kylem324]

Same

[@anthonyantoine9232]

It's my second favorite. The k swapped civic track car they did for PT's brother was my favorite.

[@willjam465]

This is my second favorite, just behind the E39 M5 wagon. Two fantastic builds.

[@Busydadgarage717]

2nd favorite. First is probably the Integra. But, an LS 430 will probably be my next daily! Just saying.

[@somersetbassett4580]

Liked it so much I bought an '05 :) lovin it!

[@LucasLima-kx9yv]

This series was literally a life saver! I was looking for a cheap reliable car when this series came out… Inspired by this build I bought a clean white LS430 and de-grandpa it. After 6 months of reliable, worry free ownership I was rear ended sitting at a red light, guy was going 50mph on his phone and totaled the car. I’m convinced that big booty trunk let me walk away from that accident. Got a second black LS430 only to get flooded by the hurricane in that same year. Figured I’d get something else after the bad luck so I got a ISF, however there is something nice about driving a cheap old boat I miss

[@jeremyb4493]

Isf is nice and sporty but not much rear legroom/space. But they have 2 different purposes too I suppose, great brand

[@Token_Black_Guy]

Lucky you isf is so expensive arm

[@modernspartan98]

Life is such a bastar😂

[@romandashkevich9780]

@@jeremyb4493rear leg room/space isn’t anything special in the ls430 imo. My brothers e38 on the other hand is. Whatever it’s missing that the Lexus has in trunk space, it has it in the rear seats

[@bhuvstechworld9743]

@@Token_Black_Guy He is lucky?

[@zmarko]

Amazed you've put 80k km on this setup already!

[@ofthenearfuture]

Welcome to driving in the GTA haha

[@andrewkennedy9704]

This car is why I subbed to the channel.

[@kipdiggs1827]

Same

[@FuryJDM]

My old man has an LS430 and it’s a smooth operator. Def a well made and iconic vehicle that’s a reliable and comfortable ride.

[@TTduckTT]

One of my favorite builds on your channel. Timeless classic design and the mods you guys did were very OEM+. Awesome to see it still running well.

[@Sauerbrew777]

This is one of my favorite daily driver projects on all of KZbin! In fact, I've been looking for the right LS430 for a few months now.

[@Bazarre27]

That filter was so dirty it almost seemed like a prop.😂

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

Every lube tech's wet dream

[@modernspartan98]

Moving lots of air, love this build

[@SpenceTheSpartan]

I love this build. As a long term LS430 owner myself, when this build first was introduced I was beyond excited. Love seeing the update!

[@Mitsuman77]

YES YES YES to the ISF build. I really miss my ‘08. What a great car.

[@ShadowedSoundsRecords]

I have an ISF 2009 and also a 2003 LS430 the isf is a lot more stiff and the interior is pretty small. I mostly daily the 430 and use the ISF as a weekend car! I have PPE headers, full borla exhaust, rr racing intake + tune Making 426whp rn , love it

[@yay842]

YOURE LIVING MY DREAM

[@Homunid]

Want a is f so bad

[@shaunkelly2777]

Nice. Suspension details? I need inspiration. Debating replacing the struts with OEM. That, or lowering springs or coil overs. Need them to last.

[@Drefrmda404]

Wait which one is 426whp the 430?

[@wldwst22]

LOVE this car! Glad to see she's still around. I personally dig the big body gangster Flexus.

[@brianrainey2739]

Thank you Dave! You instantly relieved years of guilt from K&N filter cleaning negligence on my part in a 2 minute segment. I will sleep better tonight! 😄

[@jefflynch526]

what an awesome car. we have a 2003 with 200k miles and its just such an amazing and wonderful car. great job on all of the upgrades yall did to the flexus... love it!

[@colinmcdonell5034]

The Lexus is looking great Dave. Nice talking to you at Fortinos.

[@miguelare3]

Ah yeah the Flexus! This was one of my favorite builds! Nice you showing it some love DP and PT

[@YakuzaJZ]

I currently daily an ISF with the elate development supercharger. You would love it! Only thing is you lose interior space and rear seats don’t fold.

[@navaho5430]

What do you mean "lose interior space" i have a 2011cheers.

[@YakuzaJZ]

@@navaho5430 compared to the LS430 the ISF interior is more cramped.

[@mrrazard]

Rear seats don’t fold in the LS too

[@Everydayprojects365]

Still one of the nicest rides on the roads, inside and out super clean till this day! I loved my ls430

[@shawnhudgins8419]

You guys have built a lot of cool cars, but this has to be one of the best if not the best.

[@lanceguinn9807]

Thanks for revisiting... blower or not... great automobile!!

[@RyanDoesLife]

Fluid film was a great move... as a northerner I know as well as you folks do that rust never sleeps! Hate the wheels, but I love the build.

[@kylepetersen1915]

I think the part about the Flexus that's so appealing is the idea of an affordable car that can be made something truly special and stand out from the cars that seem to get all the attention on KZbin (GTR,RX7,etc.) granted they get attention for a reason but it's refreshing to see something mundane be made cool.

[@doeieeh]

The Flexus!

[@5ajidkhan]

One my favorite builds. The LS has a Regal look to it. Love the Rims.

[@EstorilE36M345]

ISF for sure. I saw one recently with a nice exhaust and it sounded AMAZING

[@mondomoleno.3404]

As much as an ISF would be cool, I feel like it's also nice to have some kind of stability in your life, and if that's a car you can daily drive and not think about "How do I turn this thing into more content?" and also not worry about things going wrong, I feel like it's a win

[@lutomson3496]

We never saw any drivetrain shots, how the motormounts are holding up flex plate, transmission mounts etc with the extra HP always a great video

[@davidhollywood3923]

Love this build. Makes me want to sell my LS460, get a 430 and straight copy this build.

[@dumbestoyster]

My favorite big JDM cruiser, is an 03-04 Infinity M45. I love the subdued styling

[@Tube4TTT]

IS-F is the perfect next step mate. Great idea

[@joehobo00]

I really like what you did with that build, and I'd also love to have an IS-F. That's a tough call, but I vote for keeping the Flexus.

[@kaelillo]

love the Flexus, but the ISF is one of my dream cars. y’all really know how to make some clean cars, so it’d be so awesome to see ur take on that beast of a car 👌

[@MuscleBandit]

I love these cars, wanted one for years. They're quite rare to see here in the UK. This one looks like a lot of fun and sounds epic. Next year I may well pull the trigger and grab one before they get much older. Cheers :)

[@y.b.-]

Man, that K&N filter has to be awarded engine saver of the day, holly smokes was it dirty DP doing some RallyX with the Flexus!

[@popemobile12]

This and the M5 wagon are my favorite builds you guys ever did.

[@AbeyantHero]

those custom homage wheels give me so much envy & it honestly deserves a montage of executive suited up, Dave & Pete cruise before the send off if you do

[@bleyran]

ISF owner myself. Love this channel and all the builds. Interested in an ISF build with the Elate Supercharger and tuning. Or a 2UR swap on the Flexus perhaps.

[@dlee6985]

SC a GS400! Cuz that’ll inspire me to do mine!

[@feedingfrenzy123]

The wheels look great and I don't blame you for not stripping them. Car still looks baller all this time later!

[@tylersanders6080]

Probably one of my favorite builds y'all have done

[@nissanv6TT]

what a fantastic car. easy to wrench on, reliable, STURDY, comfy.

[@skiptastic1000]

Needs some Doilies on the head rests and maybe some window curtains.... VIP

[@nosn.8710]

Don’t forget the starlights on the headliner too 😂

[@tws46b58]

This is such a painfully cool car. Thank you for keeping us updated on it!

[@TheMerwais]

Flexus for life!

[@Kan_DSU]

So happy to see this Bad boy again!!

[@RyantheGiraffe]

I love the Flexus! An ISF build would be super cool to see too although letting go of the flexus would be a sad day

[@aMcConghie16]

Best auto channel on KZbin

[@Cartalksdhaka]

This is undoubtedly, one of your best build. 🎉

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

I have ALWAYS wanted an ISF. They such a great package all around.

[@russ4AGE]

FLEXus episode!! ….wait, where’s the captains hat DP? Always fun to watch, thanks guys.

[@mpwr321bhp]

Very impressive to see the condition after sure a distance, great video, though can not imagine going that long between services lol.

[@deimosphob]

My gs400 had to get a bunch of stuff done. Balljoints failed withing 20k of previous owners replacement at 80k. Door lock actuators failed within a month of buying the car, steering wheel motors failed aswell. Those motors I fixed for free by just sanding the contacts, actuators I had to buy new ones. Key snapped in half, twice, both front and Rear calipers were sticking and the rear started leaking through the bleed screw so I went ls460 bbk in front and am waiting to do rear as I found cheap calipers to replace temporarily. Powersteering pump, valve covers, engine mounts and the master cylinder combo unit all failed at or before 120k, starter at 130k, the starter was already replaced at 80k with the timing belt by previous owner in 2018, however the starter was replaced with carquest, timing belt was an OEM belt asin kit. Tie rods need to be done now because of a slight accident, body work getting done as we speak, and also my valve seals are leaking. I did my acis solenoid with the starter, its the VSV underneath the manifold that actuates the variable runner length flaps, noticed increase in throttle response with no cel. I kinda just got unlucky with it, but I've replaced them all with OEM for likely 1500 including some of those being pulled from a junkyard, like the sc430 bms. The valve seals aren't terrible either and fairly common across ALL cars this age so I'm waiting for timing job, and the starter only selling reman from lexus now. I need to replace the radiator soon as preventative maintenance and might do timing job as preventative maintenance based on age aswell but dread reshimming valves and pulling those seals. Did all the work myself so I'm very lucky to have spent maybe 1500, maybe 2k if you add in the bbk and calipers that I rebuilt to save, all on very long term jobs that should last me at least 5 years, maybe even 10 years and even got excuses to modify the car, probably 3k with all mods included, coilovers, swaybars, exhaust, regear, etc mostly sourced from facebook marketplace.

[@aroundomaha]

Love this build and cannot believe the time and miles have gone so quickly

[@iitsmichaelll3896]

air intake upgrade would help supercharger sound and give some power with it, i think would be a nice upgrade but stock look is so nice, great build a lot of inspiration for my own build!

[@Ji-oo1tt]

Jeez I love the way you guys pulled off that bodykit. That little wing is so tasteful but adds enough dimension to that big ol' fanny

[@Busydadgarage717]

Can't shake the desire to get one of these as my next daily.

[@rawwilliams3041]

I got one for sale I love these cars

[@Busydadgarage717]

@rawwilliams3041 as in, you are selling one of these now?

[@ScottDreyfus]

Last car you ever have to buy! You’ll wear the front seat out before you completely kill that motor.

[@brainneeded]

i would love to see you guys put a cup kit on the front so dave can lift the front over bumps. i think it would make for a good one-off episode.

[@MarkJCarruthers]

8:33 not sure if it was done prior to installing the new rotors but the mating surface at the hub would need to be cleaned to keep the new rotor true.

[@DiogoDC123]

80 thousand? where the heck are you driving! i love this thing so much i have no idea why

[@MkdMuzza]

Love this build 👌👌 need to see a 0-100 short video though. Also, a big yes to the ISF build

[@MyLonewolf25]

PLEASE do more to this car I’d love to see more boost and what the limits really are for it Or mod up a ls460!

[@pauldybro7636]

One of my favorite SA builds! Love those wheels!

[@MyLonewolf25]

8.11 sometimes you can get pulsing from the rotors and pads not bedding well and glazing over

[@taraped1]

I own a 2008 ISF and would love to see a roots style supercharger setup. There’s plenty of potential in that platform, but not a lot of choices for forced induction.

[@Ejiokpa16]

Love this SA build! It’s a great car and it’s looks really comfy for everyday use. I think an ISF would be a great replacement. Flexus 2.0!!

[@davidhamilton5171]

Dave, if you guys do decide to sell the Flexus, I'm genuinely interested. Love the build and care that you've put into it. Agreed that the wheels really tie it all together!

[@TheGoodMedicine]

In my country the use 300zx or RB transmission to manual swap it.

[@c0c0asauce]

I think it's shared with the non turbo 300zx but I have a KA24E transmission behind my 1UZ.

[@pr0craztinazn]

I think it's time to convert this to an intercooled supercharger kit by swapping the manifold adapter plate and showing the power gains that result from doing so. The ISF is much smaller interior and trunk space wise, so for hauling the kids around, it would be more difficult. If you want to jump to a different platform, I echo the calls to build a GSF.

[@austinderouchie5950]

Hey fellas, you can't actually warp a rotor, when you did pull it off there is an alarming amount of buildup behind it, even a fraction of a millimeter can cause disc thickness variation. Try grinding hub face and adding anti seize.

[@cingkole7893]

IMO change to a K&N cone filter and get a smaller pulley + a re-tune

[@mannye]

This is my favorite car of all time. HOW do you keep the interior looking so good? Mine is trashed.

[@ricepony33]

Throw a pod filter on there for the blower sound… and a better dirty filter visual.

[@Killerconceptz]

This car is right along what I ended up buying, a 1st gen Acura TSX, luxury Honda. He’s I’m a Honda boy, just can’t start from a great company that knows how to build longevity. But like the Lexus, it’s a big boy :)

[@-PLAYER0NE-]

For a florida to canada car I'm honestly amazed at the level of rust. Or lack there of lol. That's like a nightmare scenario if you were to hear your used car was originally in florida and then went to canada... I'd be a little spooked.

[@seancarvalho6518]

100% on board for the ISF project!

[@davidbloomfield8082]

I think if you go down the replacement route a GSF with the new Elate supercharger kit would be the move. The Flexus is such a Speed Academy icon though!

[@chinothedreamgiver1629]

My favorite build on this channel❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ypsgarage]

Best build you guys have done. But I’m biased because I own one!

[@mrrazard]

You should delete that 3rd cat, it doesn’t trigger the check engine light and I’ve heard it improves the throttle response too but I’d def recommend doing the ISF build 😅

[@matthewwolfe4509]

I would love to see an ISF build. Although if you're thinking of replacing the LS for and IS for family duties, I would strongly suggest spending some time with one, even if it's a base IS. They are small, especially considering you're coming from an LS. I have a 2nd Gen IsS350, and if anyone sits in the back, the passengers knees are in on the dashboard.

[@rlscustoms]

I personally love the car, if it were mine I would continue pursuing more power like adding the charge cooler option, adding headers and a full exhaust, just to see what the 3UZ is capable of in a street cruiser.

[@BCJDM]

ISF would be awesome but you'll find the rear seats way to small if you regularly drive w kids or any rear seat passengers. A GSF would be a great alternative but they hold value so well its hard to find one for a good deal

[@wswan81]

Those wheels have grown on me...they look great on the car.

[@PANTYEATR1]

At 3:58 - Earth... Walllli-e! At 8:57 - that rotor hat color would look good on the brake calipers and as a complimentary color... Ijs. I saw one of these for like $3000 US that needs a transmission

[@mentals555]

Bought a 2011 CT200H with a blown head gasket from your recommendation!

[@laughingmanthailand]

You sell a kit for the Lexus 430? I approve this 😁👍🏼

[@navaho5430]

Can you go more boost ??? Go the ISF 2011 MODEL you will love it, RR Racing makes a Compleat S/C kit. Figs engineering makes a lot of upgrades too cheers from OZ.

[@BigY81]

Took me back to 2021. Great update

[@surfdude7575]

Yes, please do an ISF build. Those cars look hot as well.

[@carlyeremian]

One of my favorite builds! It’s so nice!!!!

[@joekavalauskas8767]

Got myself a GS460, incredible sleeper Q car.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

i like it when people add superchargers to Toyotas and Hondas. any other budget supercharger builds in store? 😂

[@scorpiolexx]

O yeah I"'m looking forward for Lexus ISF content...It's my dream car so I'd love to watch the ISF build series

[@jprieto727]

Daily drive a 06 ls 430, very reliable after control arms and rear bearings. Was looking at the 460 but has to many issues

[@gar24407]

This is still my favorite build. Tip, how I deal with the exesive camber, when about 1/3 of the inside thread is worn I flip the rears on the rim and swap them to the front opposite side. This helps get alot more life out of them. Can Pete redeem himself with a more reliable sedan build than the BMW😂😂😂

[@michaelkobylka749]

Best series. You should go aristo/2gs as it’s smaller and better looks. 2gs with the same supercharger and a 6 speed manual swap would be a great e39 m5 competitor

[@CarlosRuizisthebest]

Agree with the ISF but the price on those things are crazy. I'll just live vicariously though y'all if you get it.

[@kgthegreatone943]

Love the IS F idea

[@slowmedown89]

I love the Flexus but an ISF build would be awesome

[@Redmon05]

Favorite build! Wheels are 🔥!