IS200 - Dyno Page Up!

We visit Haltech to tune the IS200 after installing a bigger pulley on the supercharger plus an E85 flex fuel conversion.
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[@El_Chompo]

It's so pleasant to see such a long form uncut video. All the youtube videos these days cut so much and just try to keep it really hyped and always action and cut out anything remotely slow or boring. It was so relaxing to watch and I learned so much more because of all the side conversations that normally wouldn't make it to video. The videos with all the fast cuts now are getting to the point where I can't even think about or process the things they just said before they cut to the next thing and so I end up not learning as much about cars that way.

[@Ryan-hf9qz]

It’s kind of nice to be able to relate in the real world, all the hyped up people create just a false sense of what actually happens and to be honest, I know tuners and it’s actually really boring

[@lathiat]

I loved it too. There’s a place for both types of videos.

[@El_Chompo]

@@lathiat The bar is just set so high now for what is considered entertaining that what could be a 45 minute episode turns out to be 20 minutes and then I'm left with nothing else to watch. My bar is so much lower than the average bar now haha.

[@twisted2291]

Went full nerd on all the tech talk. Sometimes we just need it like that.

[@imouse3246]

"Toyota got it right." Truer words were never spoken.

[@mato9282]

I’m not a massive gear head in practice, but I’ve watched Scotty dyno cars across at least 3 KZbin channels at this point and I’m engaged every time. Sounds crazy, but he’s got the right blend of timbre and cadence to soothe the soul, even without his deep knowledge of what an engine wants.

[@Syncopia]

Thank you for explaining what I couldn't put into words.

[@TheosEpicVideos]

My thoughts exactly. He is interesting to listen to and does not mince his words.

[@JDM_DAISUKI]

Benny you are not a small dude, it always surprises me how Scotty makes everyone seem like they’re standing in a hole

[@aaronkratzmann9703]

Have you watched the Haltech Heroøs series? Some of thsoe I swear he is on his knees next ot the car. I'll try and find the one I am talking about. This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGfWkpaQetqCnbc

[@JDM_DAISUKI]

@@aaronkratzmann9703 love it wish I was that tall

[@vientosnomadas655]

Benny, how much for the timber wedge and when are they available to buy?

[@aaronkratzmann9703]

BCW branded timber wedge!

[@ohcamsrazor1966]

Great to see a dyno tuner that just knows what he’s doing.

[@pokinacha]

We all need a Scotty

[@RhysK94]

You would hope so... kinda their job 🤣

[@ClassicSam.]

It’s the tuning fork! What more do you need!

[@thecookeman]

@@ClassicSam. knock ears would help :)

[@DATONALKY]

@@thecookeman not really needed with such little boost on e85

[@darylnicklen3685]

Benny & Scotty together always good viewing and great explanatory conversation. Was amazed to hear about throttle body size and how the Cresta still run standard sized Throttle body with it's power.

[@mazcatii]

Benny's custom woodworks??

[@888johnmac]

lol , have a like

[@BigDosser69]

I regret selling my IS200, most reliable car I ever had and it was running 11psi boost on an unopened engine for 3 years with no issues.

[@Jim_M_75]

Love watching Scott tuning, loads of people tune stuff on youtube just chasing that peak number. You know for a fact if you drove the car on the street it would be like a bag of shit at certain points in the rev range, if drivable at part throttle at all. Scotty gets the gains and leaves a car with oem quality drivability while keeping the emmisions on point, top man and makes it seem so simple.

[@jons6125]

I wish i could get a flash tune of tuning forks brain and upgrade mine.

[@dB_944]

I think I enjoy these videos at Haltech with Scotty as much as any other content by Benny or MCM. Enjoyable and informative to watch. (Hi from Indianapolis, BTW)

[@420Schmat]

I could watch you 2 chat about cars all day. Great to see the car running well with good gains.

[@cme2cau]

Back in the day we would talk about "over carburetting" Guess the principles are the same. Thoroughly enjoyable video!

[@888johnmac]

that was really interesting especially the chat between tuner & builder that's usually edited out .. i can see a LS200 in Scotties future

[@MyCaptainPugwash]

All likes and no dislikes, is that because everyone loves tuning fork or is the interwebs broken?????????????

[@pawewu9211]

Benny, you done something wrong... i got IS200 + eaton62, intercooler, 150mm pulley, FCD, RX8 injectors and airbox (TTE replica). It makes 151 kW and 280 Nm on european 95 octan. Make sure you throw away first catalic converters, cause on 165 pulley you sould set in at ~160kW easly!!

[@shizukesajdm]

I do think there's something wrong with the engine in this IS200. He should be making a lot more power than this. Many people here in the UK have had 200+whp easy.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

It’s got well over 280k km on it. It’s probably tired.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@BennysCustomWorks That'll explain it :)

[@garagecedric]

Pretty pontless to compare numbers between different dynos.

[@wojtektymicki1357]

Stock engine should have 150 HP

[@HL-hw6qp]

PAGE UP! PAGE UP! PAGE UP!

[@lukewarren9593]

Is Scotty (tuning fork) 7 feet tall (3 meters)? Or is Benny 5 feet tall (1.1 meters)? [please forgive my american conversion chart]

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Scotty would be 7ft, I’m 6ft 2z

[@lukewarren9593]

@@BennysCustomWorks He's gigantic! I thought you were a pretty big fellow, but you look tiny next to Scotty in those shots across the hood from each other. As always keep up the good work, love the channel!

[@slowlearner984]

I really appreciated the explanation of the long/short term data and how effective it is in tuning. I'll be doing a LOT more logging on my new EFI setup. Thanks fellas.

[@aDaWaN]

Nice episode, learned a lot again w.r.t tuning. I think I should keep my IS200. One small correction in the video though: the MX-5 only used the AZ-6 in the NB model. The NC and ND have different gearboxes. Not sure why Scotty does not like the gearbox, IS200 is one of the best shifting cars I know.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Yes it was my error .

[@beardbuilds5140]

Today on Benny’s Timber works , we stop belt slip in a Lexus 😝😝😝👌🏻

[@bvward]

I always learn from Scott's explanations. He is easy to follow, and makes it fun to learn. Swap in something you are familiar with. A Toyota V8 might be worthy. Perhaps Hoff would part with his V12 ;)

[@Elxmo]

Benny's Custom Woods feat. Tuning Saw. Love a good nerd session, cheers boys.

[@heyhayhay247]

Definitely a fun little project, but it's shocking to me how much of a dog that 2 liter inline 6 is. The SC 1.6 4 cylinder in a Mini makes more power with similar mods.

[@JimOHalloran]

I could watch Benny and Scotty nerd out on cars all day. So Benny, when will we see Scotty's IS200 daily project car on the channel?

[@installwebercarburetorsona6159]

Always god when there is an episode with tuning fork

[@Tuilaione]

I was like ..?????... But my brain understood... Hope the brain can translate it for me... 😁😁😁

[@michaelkarlson1074]

What a ripper, mint little fun track car recipe!

[@rhys3697]

Ended up fitting a toothed belt and pulleys on my supercharged MG B to get rid of belt slip, made so much difference and no horrible squealing noise from the belt.

[@wobblysauce]

But Toothed doesn't last as long as the V/ribbed belt if you get the slip under control that is.

[@rhys3697]

@@wobblysauce tried a couple of different tensioner setups and no luck, it doesn’t do a heap of km’s so wear isn’t a huge problem.

[@gafrers]

I recognize that Tall Gentleman from somewhere. 😁

[@theviking5667]

Give her all she's got Scotty!!

[@r0h4m27]

I want to K24 my KE30 :), but like mentioned, its the other parts that are super $$$

[@willynebula6193]

This was a really good vid enjoyed every minute guys

[@jase666ify]

Great episode, go beams turbo or 2j, or listen to scot and go the honda not very popular in au

[@robertreed8689]

Tall guy, beard, Haltech, Superchargers.....BCW's in overtime....

[@nicholasgranger2003]

Enjoyed you guys shooting the shit about the IS platform. Nice one. What’s the solution going to be for the belt slippage?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

TURBO !!!! ( jokes, probably need to add the extra mount back to the header flange )

[@jovialpunch]

3UZ-FE with a blower please (for engine swap)

[@udovdh]

Nah, VW BNM 3 cylinder TDI w/ GTD 1752 and ARL injectors gets close to this engine in Benny's IS200

[@soundmangaz6833]

3uz is what I’ve always wanted to put in my is200

[@tturi2]

Be like a Toyota version of an SS or XR8 haha

[@Angus762]

Good workmanship,professional and thoroughly enjoyable. Excellent

[@VolV8]

Really good presentation and content. I appreciate your effort. Thanks.

[@dB_944]

Can Haltech work with VAG 5-cylinders? (07k). Tnx.

[@udovdh]

5 cylinders should be no problem. 10 injectors depend on the haltech model....

[@dB_944]

@@udovdh that’s right. I forgot that the RS3 motor had 10 injectors. Does the normal NA Volkswagen motor have 10? That’s the cool thing about those is that you have extra built in fueling margin.

[@coolhandluke1503]

I don't even know of any IS400 in Australia, just saying.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

There’s plenty, theres also a few IS430’s , 570’s , 600’s and at least one 620

[@xozindustries7451]

Can you get the belt to wrap around the supercharger pulley any more? Maybe move the idler or tensioner to get more wrap around the pulley

[@T0mThompson]

Performance Timber is the real sh*t :) I like that. Could watch this kind of videos the whole day...thanks for upload Benny :)

[@Low760]

Is200/300 back seat fits tall people well too.

[@gen3v8]

That would be fun at Wakefield

[@Ztaal3]

A K24 turbo would be great in this thing, it would almost make it midfront engined, that with a fast spooling turbo and make a solid 300-350 RWHP should be great fun...

[@realpremier]

Or k24 N/A 😂

[@hondatrix]

Do it, Ka4A2/3 on 0,5 bar turbo..

[@nabelbinyameen1855]

Go Lexus is200 👍👍👍 Good work Benny well done 💪

[@benheynen2705]

Benny how can you say that the kit it perfect when the belt is slipping? That's a design issue.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

It’s designed to use a mount in the oem exhaust manifold that isn’t present on aftermarket headers so now the supercharger moves. Once I replace that mount it won’t slip. The wedge of wood was to support it in that location.

[@benheynen2705]

@@BennysCustomWorks makes sense! So a mount welded on to the new headers would work well?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

@@benheynen2705 yes I’m going to copy the oem mounts onto the headers

[@lory2622]

Not something you see on car shows much... 15:32.

[@StormHawksHD]

I've actually swapped my celica (1984) with an is200 1G, will be keeping it na for now, but these engines do have potiential. I also have a haltech elite 750 to install later on.

[@OFFTAPnz]

1g and potential, lmao good joke bro

[@StormHawksHD]

Whats your problem mate? These engines (1GFE vvti) can get to around 275 atw and beyond with relative ease. And that isnt even talking about the 1GGTEs...

[@OFFTAPnz]

@@StormHawksHD no problem, just seen plenty of people say what you're saying then they seem to get stuck at 150kw then decide its too hard. they also sound like shit in my opinion but that's only my opinion.

[@hextasy000]

hahaha. love that wood wedge. Shade tree!

[@gibbosgarage2613]

scotty needs to write a tuning book

[@Bartek-xi6ex]

There are better options that the LS front brakes which require RCAs. In Poland we use Merc calipers with either 328mm or 345mm discs. 328mm discs and calipers only need a 15-20mm spacer to fit behind a stock wheel, for 345mm you'd ideally need an 18" wheel but I've seen some guys fit it behind an OEM 17 wheel.

[@ChrisFromTheInternet]

Nugget with the fax in this video

[@sudsycloud6530]

Superb video. All the stuff that is usually cut. Love the techy stuff knowing what I know about computer controls. Also, I had an IS300 (US) and it is still my favorite car out of all of them I've owned. Underpowered from the factory, but so good in so many ways. Everything said is spot on. I miss that car.

[@blakehoffman773]

Surely stage 3 on the 1g

[@jared2235]

number 666 like haha would u look at that

[@UndergroundRacingCartel]

Benny love your videos man. I ran my turbo IS200 same day you ran too. I made 118kw on 4psi lean and miss firing. Id like to see you throw a turbo kit on and make 200kw.

[@PaulyDTheKiwi]

I have a really random question but my old laptop has completely shit itself. Can somebody please let me know what the best computer for using Haltech software would be please? And yes I have a Barra FG F6-310 lol

[@alanlansdell7533]

Best belt tensioner ever.

[@aSinisterKiid]

I really love content with Scotty tuning. Most other tuners don't really discuss all the stuff they are doing on the laptop when they are tuning and it all just kinda seems mysterious. But Scotty is always willing to actually tell you what he is physically doing and what he's looking at, which is super informative for us as viewers. And props to you too Benny for asking the leading questions to dig into the finer details so we can come along for the ride. Great stuff.

[@David-xl8zf]

Scotty, page up! 🤣 Best tuner on the internet, knowledgeable and never considers himself too good to explain for dummies. Absolute legend.

[@jakerschannel]

k24 with a dual clutch... someones been paying attention to superK.

[@madxp9668]

15:34 is this sarcastic?

[@StratoJohn]

I like this model, as Scotty said it'd be a nice daily. Why do they come so underpowered from the factory though?

[@64-bitMicro]

You said change the engine again.. supercharge a 2gr-fse out of a IS350, it was made for it.

[@dazzamac70]

With great product placement, you should hit up Cool Ridge Water for sponsorship!!!😜

[@ryanlowe3588]

That k swap would be sick. I Make a custom 6pot brembo kit for GS, IS,SC

[@jimallen199]

I must be learning stuff, I'm starting to understand what you guys are talking about.

[@neilfairless4589]

Look up the definition of Scotty. It has one word, Oracle.

[@dB_944]

I'd like to know Scotty's educational background. He's pretty sharp.

[@joshfuller5917]

Good to hear scotty talking real, seeing him in a different light hahah very smart man !!

[@jzz20highwaydancer]

Would be cool to see the effects of some pre blower water injection on blower efficiency.

[@Seeeeyaaaa]

So basically..superchargers are ghey, buy a turbo 😁

[@timaustin110]

Up Suze the supercharger? Would that make a difference?

[@nickgrech9634]

Awesome video mate!

[@nismofreak33]

amazing video Ben. Love seeing raw scotty!

[@Chris-se6yh]

might need a better camera hahaha it's hard to watch in 2021

[@corbin72]

Love the tech talk. Tuning Fork you are a legend.

[@OriginalMomo]

Good old Scotty the tuning fork... coming in clutch lol

[@BigMkombe]

Hey Benny mate where'd you get that haltech top??

[@QUICKEFXR6]

So informative love Benny and tuning fork

[@johnkerfont8066]

At 21:40 the belt squealed and again at 23:04, a louder squeal. Gonna need more wooden wedges. Good idea tho. Whatever works.😎👍

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Most of the belt squeals late in the ep are on lift off , the blower wants to keep spinning due to inertia .

[@brandonnaughton4377]

Surely single turbo 1ggte would be cool

[@salmanmehmood]

Hey scotty, great video on the Haltec channel.

[@pokinacha]

Sounds a lot like a Lancia 037.

[@troymatthews668]

Thanks for the insight of tuning.

[@JDM_DAISUKI]

Nice work! Should drive a lot better

[@rodrocket8216]

Nicely explained Scotty.

[@philkensebben157]

Turbo FA20 incoming?

[@Rtechmobile]

Great work guys , love your work!

[@warrenskeen9203]

Need a Accord Euro R CL1. H22a makes mid 130kw at the wheels stock and just as comfy. 😜😀. Only prob is not avail in Aussie...

[@jord9308]

Nice discussion while tuning-

[@avinashsamlal2750]

How much power did the car made bone stock ?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

70kW

[@tturi2]

This with an FA20+T, Sultan RS200 time!

[@davidbeer]

Good to be a fl👁on the wall

[@lieutenantdan8170]

NA 2J would've probably made the same power

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Hardly worth swapping that in though . Also in Aus IS300’s are auto only

[@ryubiggie]

@@BennysCustomWorks in the states it's super hard to get a manual for the 2jz that comes in our is300's. I want an is300 so bad to turn in to a skid pad car/ drift missile. The problem is a manual transmission, end up spending more than a cheap car.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Also not going to get that torque curve out of a NA 2JZ.