IS300 vs IS200: What's the difference?

[@shizukesajdm]

All corrections can be found in the description! Thanks to those who pointed out my mistakes! :)

[@josafathorozco5567]

My 300 doesn't have the plate to figure out if I have an LSD.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@josafathorozco5567 All vehicles should have a VIN plate. Perhaps it’s in a different location.

[@henriquemartins2723]

Hey man....I loved the video....just one correction. The 2jz engine from the is300 is not the same one from the mk4 Toyota supra. The only similarity it has with the 2jz from the supra is the engine block and thats it. Otherwise everything is different. You can only push about 600 hp out of the is300 max without blowing the engine.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@henriquemartins2723 Thanks for watching. Numerous people have said this, but there were non-turbo, non vvti mk4 Supras made as well as GTE Supras. The rods are slightly thicker on the non turbo, non vvti Supras though. The forged crank is also identical as well as the block. Also, 600hp is not a reliable or healthy amount of power to push through a vvti 2JZ-GE engine. 500 is the absolute max the rods will take without being put under extreme stress. In fact, I wouldn’t even push this far. I think 450hp is a more reasonable power figure. In a later video, I stated that I will be building the IS300 to 600whp, which will require a completely forged internal swap. CP pistons, Manley rods, BC 264 cams, maybe 272 exhaust cam, BC titanium springs and retainers, Borg Warner SX300 62mm turbo, etc etc. Big project, but it’ll be worth it when it’s done! 😎✌🏻

[@shizukesajdm]

@MC Cmh Ah cool! Thanks for the info! 😁🙏🏻

[@ebin7906]

IS200 manual gang here, perfect winter drift car (I live in Finland). No manual IS300 has ever been seen here :D

[@shizukesajdm]

They are great cars but they lack power. With a supercharger I can imagine it would be really awesome! Stay tuned! I’ll be swapping the auto box in the IS300 for an R154! ☺️

[@sxnttu5355]

is200 manual täällä myös :D

[@ebin7906]

@@sxnttu5355 Menee vitun lintassa :--D

[@nahkurinorsi3269]

@@ebin7906 vieläku iskette turbon kylkeen sopivilla paineilla niin elämä voi alkaa

[@samw]

i’ve got one with a lsd!

[@codysawyers4586]

i literally just thought of this question today, and couldn’t find anything, came back like maybe 6 hours later and already a good video, you’re awesome!

[@shizukesajdm]

Glad you found what you were looking for! :) thanks for watching! Which car are you leaning towards?

[@codysawyers4586]

@@shizukesajdm :) most definitely a is300 if i am to get one, they seem too cool!

[@shizukesajdm]

@@codysawyers4586 Good choice! Good luck with whatever car you get :)

[@Ruftinator]

I personally picked the IS200 because I really wanted this or the 300 but as you mentioned in your video the IS300 only came with an automatic and I specifically wanted a manual car. I honestly have 0 regrets on my decision, these are awesome cars :)

[@shizukesajdm]

I’ve just manual swapped the 300 😋✌🏻

[@aidena004]

Is300 can come factory manual only like 5% of them were made

[@remi_ndz]

@@aidena004yeah but not in europe sadly, at least here in france, the is300 was never sold with a manual gearbox

[@hostenmarshall2763]

This young man is undoubtedly one in a million. Great presentation skills. Informative, succinct definitely not boring.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@hostenmarshall2763 Awwwh what a nice comment to wake up to today! 🤣🙏🏻 thank you for watching!

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

I got a facelift is200 Sportcross from 2004, its got factory xenon headlights finished in black chrome which is pretty cool. I may swap it to a 1jz but I actually quite like the fuel economy of the 1G-fe. I am really digging this channel as your video's are very detailed, I have definately learned something today.

[@shizukesajdm]

Nice man! I almost bought an IS300 SX but held on for a saloon! 1jz swap would be awesome! What are you waiting for? :D Thanks for watching! More to come!

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

@@shizukesajdm basically because fuel economy and 1jz's are pretty expensive, other than that I want to repaint the car a different color and do all the TRD parts the same time

[@shizukesajdm]

@@FiveCurmudgeon9 Yeah probably below 20mpg! But you only get one life! Do it! ☺️

[@193322009]

Great review, but when you were talking about various things on the 300, you never mentioned the mighty and rare (drum roll) IS 300 SportCross wagon. We've owned a black one for the last 5 years and love it! If you can find one, grab it, no matter what the price is because they are going up and up on resale.

[@tokmindegy8976]

Why did you sell it?

[@193322009]

@@tokmindegy8976 Never sold it. Still have it, and when I'm gone my daughter gets it.

[@tokmindegy8976]

@@193322009 Cool, man, you made the best decision! Congratulations!!! Take care of yourself and your Lexus IS!

[@shizukesajdm]

I didn't mention it because it's very similar to the saloon IS300, same engine, gearbox etc. Whereas the IS200 has blatant mechanical differences :) Hope you're enjoying the SX though, they are lovely cars! Don't let it go!

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

I have the same car here home in America. I love this car! Long live the IS300 and the 2JZ import legend!. The 1JZ is badass too!.

[@shizukesajdm]

It’s an incredible car! I want another one as a daily now 😄

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

@@shizukesajdm the reliability and the potential is endless with the 2JZ. My IS300 has been so reliable and she packs a serious punch.. hearing the 2JZ scream brings chills up my spine. I'll never sell this car.

[@sonofkenna]

Congrats on 500 subs!

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks bro! :)

[@jicez6649]

Great video! I have a usdm is300 with a fresh Manual swap so I will stick around to see how your build goes.

[@shizukesajdm]

I appreciate that, buddy! :) Which manual box you got?

[@jicez6649]

@@shizukesajdm i went with the aisin ar5 5 speed transmission. Its out of a pontiac solstice/saturn sky, Colorado, polaris slingshot. Its very similar to the r154 transmission.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@jicez6649 very interesting! I’ve not heard of that gearbox! I’ll be going with an R154 myself :) what was the biggest challenge in your swap?

[@jicez6649]

@@shizukesajdm the custom driveshaft was the primary challenge, I believe the ar5 sits higher than the differential so the one peice driveshaft i had made was causing bad vibration past 60mph due to the driveline angle. I had a 2 peice driveshaft made and that got rid of the vibration. I was going to go with an r154 but in my area they are a lot and I couldn't find a w55 or w58 close by so the ar5 was available and i went with that transmission. It has really made my is300 a very fun daily even at stock power.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@jicez6649 I’ll have to find out some stuff about the AR5, I know nothing about them. I can’t wait to manual swap mine, autos are painfully boring! I’ll probably get this: www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/toyota/is300/toyota-is300-1998-2005-with-r154-trans-conversion-1-piece-aluminum-driveshaft

[@CaseyMusic2306]

For comedic effect, I really wanted the video to end after you said "Are you f**king kidding me, the IS300" 😂

[@Druze_Tito]

1:06 - THANK YOU SO MUCH! MADE MY DAY! xD

[@giolowfromda4147]

He did it. I could not find a video on this.

[@angusmulcahy7946]

Bless you on behalf of all brand new lexus fans

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re most welcome! 😋

[@Butterking99]

For those of you in the US who are trying to find the plate in the engine bay that shows if you have an LSD or not the usdm market is300’s dont have the plate ours is a sticker in the drivers side door frame in the left corner it should start with B0

[@michaelv9210]

Thanks for making this yo !

[@shizukesajdm]

No worries! 😋👍🏻 Thanks for watching!

[@TalesFromTheBlahSide]

i owned a 2003 IS300 between 2005 and 2009. it's still my favourite car, and i only got rid because of high running costs i couldn't justify at the time. servicing tax and insurance cost me £1000 a year. doesn't seem too bad 20 years on. honestly i felt like i was the dogs wotsits driving around in it. got rid at 45000 miles.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@TalesFromTheBlahSide they are truly beautiful cars! Imagine if they came with the turbo 2J option without that stupid NA intake system 😅 I will surely buy another in the future!

[@Tomajus15]

Great content! Huge thumbs up and you have a new subscriber.

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you for the kind words! :) This is just the beginning!

[@RevLexus]

Great video! new to your channel, big Lexus fan & owner myself. Thanks for making this :)

[@shizukesajdm]

More to come! Just finished filming an exhaust video and a massive 2JZ-GE maintenance overhaul video! Over 500GB of super detailed stuff! 😃👍🏻thanks for watching! Stick around for the show!

[@RevLexus]

@@shizukesajdm amazing! cant wait to see

[@stefano3124]

You make great videos. Always wish you would upload more often.

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks man! I really appreciate that :) I’m working on uploading more, but usually with mods, videos cost money to make and upgrading to this car was money I was going to spend on mods for the IS200. This year I’m planning on installing the following: BC coilovers, HKS exhaust, Cosmis wheels, EBC brakes, front lip and racing seat! The next video will be me explaining a 4 stage process detailing a transformation from stock to a manual swapped 600whp IS300! :) stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@stefano3124]

@@shizukesajdm Sweet!

[@jre5811]

Thank you for the video, the amount of garbage I came across in Lexus forums discussing this topic did my head in.

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome 😅👍🏻

[@olibarber2232]

Hey mate - just so you know: All 300s had yellow dogs And also the early IS200 S (lowest grade) had 16” wheels. And then you could also spec the TTE Aero Kit to get 6 spoke 18” And just another quick thing, not saying you got it wrong in the video but, the number displayed on the screen when in manual mode isn’t actually always what gear you are in, it’s the maximum gear that you will allow the car to shift itself to. For example you’re cruising along in 3rd, if you click it up twice and it displays “5” - it doesn’t always mean it’s in 5th, just you have allowed the car to go up to 5th if it deems it needs to. It could stay in 3rd or 4th depending on speed and Revs etc. But as I say, just a bit of handy information if you didn’t know.

[@shizukesajdm]

Hey buddy! Isn’t it great when KZbin doesn’t notify you of comments?? 😅 Yeah I e realised after driving the 300 for a while that the gearbox is super annoying and I can’t wait to swap it for the R154 haha! Thanks for the info. Sorry for the mega late reply!

[@IMOBSSD]

Wow I didn't know that. I drive a 2002 Lexus gs300 aka aristo and that makes alot of sense

[@LifeOfTuners]

Damn crazy that the us and UK didn't get the altezza, over here they come with a 2.0 4 cylinder beams motor, pushing about 210hp, it's quicker then both obviously, and lighter so it handles better. Plus unlike the 2jz, it's an athletic engine, that likes to rev, and is fun to use, unlike the flat power curve4 of a na jz

[@shizukesajdm]

Where is “over here”? 😋

[@teddydesporte789]

I just painted my 01 is 300 a dark green like that one im suprised to see another honestly.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@teddydesporte789 This is a factory colour - 6R4 👍🏻

[@kouki_kat]

I have a 2014 Scion FR-S, I still think I will probably do a 3sge beams swap, keep that NA and tune it to around 300hp. but I've been seriously considering a turbo 1gfe lately, just because of the sound and similar power output desired. however, what's holding me back from the 1g is the price and parts availability :/ not sure what to do!

[@shizukesajdm]

I sold my IS200 for the 300. It’ll be getting manual swapped in the next few months. The 2J is far above the 1G so I wouldn’t bother if it was me. But it all depends on what you’re going for :)

[@kouki_kat]

@@shizukesajdm tbh I only want a 2.0L with about 300hp. the 1g would only be for the sound/uniqueness

[@shizukesajdm]

@@kouki_kat If that’s what you want, then go for it! 😊👍🏻

[@gurpreetsoomal5408]

Once you realize that you're adding 150lbs to the front end of your vehicle, you will regret it. Stick to a 2arfe or something. It ets 270whp NA as per Frankenstein Motorworks mods. I think that would be the best engine for the FR-S, and even the IS200/IS300 for people that want a lightweight sportscar. Or turbo the 2ar and aim 500hp if you wish, and have good weight.

[@samw]

IMPERIAL JADE MICA!! absolutely sexy. and the manual IS300 is closer to ~6.9-7.1 from my experience when properly launched

[@shizukesajdm]

Almost correct! It’s Electric Jade Mica! Toyota code 6r4! 😁👍🏻

[@e.heiichi]

J160 gearbox was use for RS200(Altezza) which using 3S-GE engine,seldom seeing 1G-FE with manual box,normally just auto box in it

[@shizukesajdm]

I don’t think they’re that rare. Although they are getting more expensive!

[@davey6024]

Had an x reg black 200 sport years ago when I was 23 and loved it. I now have an 05 silver 200 auto and I have to say I prefer it now I'm older. I do miss the lsd though.

[@shizukesajdm]

Personally, I can stand the automatic gearbox. It’s old technology, very clunky, slow, inaccurate and not fun to drive. The semi-auto mode is even worse. Oh well, no problem, R154 swap will fix it! 😋

[@davey6024]

@@shizukesajdm It's no DSG that's a given but it's nice to drive after driving a manual van all day and at least it's not a CVT. Iv been looking for an is300 for about 12 months now but all I can find is the sport cross and I'm not really into that.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@davey6024 I looked for 6 months until I found this one. The saloons are getting extremely rare now. I was lucky to have found one that had been serviced every single year since it left the factory, with good bodywork and only 100k miles. Now it's time to build that 2JZ. The IS300 is so far above the IS200 it doesn't even feel like the same car, seriously. If you get the chance to buy one, don't pass it up. I might buy another one for a daily at some point.

[@davey6024]

@@shizukesajdm I'm kicking myself now. A few years back you could pick a decent 300 for 2.5k now for a nice one it's 5k, why? because 2JZ 🤔. To be honest all of the old is range has shot up in price. Following now and looking forward to seeing new videos!

[@shizukesajdm]

@@davey6024 Indeed! I sold the IS200 for £3200!!!

[@jonathansandoval826]

I got a is300 2004 automatic gonna boost it on auto too lol my next first stick shift car is gonna be a Subaru outback sport bug eye

[@I.S_Lombrana]

Manual swap, soon to be turbo’d is300 💪💪💪 Where my is300 gang at???

[@shizukesajdm]

Nice!!

[@WildAsDaTaliban]

Damn that green color is clean!

[@shizukesajdm]

I know right?! 😃 I was disappointed at first but then I saw the sunlight hit it!

[@bendi700]

I'm Euroupean, but thank you, this was helpful

[@josephcazzuto7198]

Sweet. Thanks for posting.

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome!

[@scottyhosein1975]

Nice video. I am from the Caribbean & own an IS200 & an Altezza. Both carry the 1GFE Engines. However nobody can tell if the Altezza Transmission (A47DE OEM#35000-53010) is compatible with my IS200 TRANSMISSION (A45DE OEM#35000-53020). Thanks.

[@Yuri_Nation]

This helps out a lot

[@jabronirob45]

Really nice video mate, good solid information but you might want to fact check the differential ratio on the European IS300 as I believe its 3.583 : 1 not 3.9 like the US versions :)

[@shizukesajdm]

Ah shit, I did see this on the Lexus owners club forum and didn’t realise that the diff ratios were different 🤦🏻‍♂️thanks! I’ll pin this comment!

[@jabronirob45]

@@shizukesajdm I think its an easy miss as there is a load of false information out there, I tried to verify it via toyodiy.com as best I could: www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_2001_LEXUS_IS200~300_JCE10R-AWAVFW_4101.html Welcome to the world of IS300 info - Just wait till you get to the transmission cooler differences between Euro and US and the vac pipes on the engine front cover :P

[@shizukesajdm]

@@jabronirob45 I probably won’t have to worry about it since I’ll be ripping everything out for an engine build, turbo conversion and R154 swap.. I’ll just have other problems 😂

[@PapadumGeek]

Keep the the great week. Currently building up my IS200. Second owner/first car car. So hard to let go hahaha. Would love a is300 but they are hard to find or the price of them crazy.

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah prices of both the IS200s and IS300s are going up and up! My original plan was to supercharge the IS200, but I couldn’t pass up an IS300 with an 18 year service history at 99k miles! Now I have a 2J to build from! What do you plan on doing to your IS200?

[@PapadumGeek]

@@shizukesajdm yea it's crazy. IS300 is hard to come by in Australia. Lots of IS200 around. Yours videos have helps me do a couple of small upgrades. Much appreciated. There wasnt alot of is200 even 300 videos online years ago. All of a sudden everyone getting one hahaha. I'm pretty just just making it a ricer. All looks and sounds. I don't want to spend too much on Tuning it because I really would like to get a IS300 or IS200 with a beams motor.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@PapadumGeek Despite the increase in popularity, I still find it hard to find videos. But, no problem, I’ll just make them myself! 😄 The 1G-FE is still a BEAMS engine, but I presume you mean the 3S-GE from the Toyota Altezza :) very nice engine but veeeeeery expensive and difficult to find!

[@PapadumGeek]

​@@shizukesajdm Yes sorry the 3S-GE.

[@PimpedPrevia]

Nice video, just suscribed, looking for that turbo built. Got the chance to have a USDM W55 IS300 and I love cherish her very much, got also an automatic IS that I daily drive. Those are awesome cars

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks man, I appreciate that! I would love a second IS300 but the prices are going up and up. I certainly need to buy a DD so that this can be the big project! Glad to have you along for the ride! :)

[@thapeloseshoka3811]

Nic video mate... If its possible nxtym add the sportcross and the jdm rs200 and as200..but they are still the same cars..juss limited to 180kmh

[@1arko]

Little note if you have IS200 sport made in 99´ it won´t have LSD - LSD was in 00´+ models (sport) Edit: So Idk, if I ´m wrong or not, my car have LSD (I was wrong), but my neighbour have also 99´ year Sport, he has a open diff, but his car also have all sports packet features.... so I am confused

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks for the info! I didn’t know that :) Pinned! 📌

[@11RCboy11]

that sucks i have a 99 sport

[@1arko]

@@11RCboy11 me too that´s how I know it :D I even asked dealer and they confirm that

[@11RCboy11]

@@1arko haha nice

[@Cazza]

@@11RCboy11 I’m sure that’s wrong? I also have a 99 sport and I’ve only seen people ever say it has an LSD. Every sport model had LSD no matter the year?

[@steveomcbigarms]

You had me at 600 wheel horse power monster

[@shizukesajdm]

😁✌🏻

[@delonteg4824]

This video was much needed🥲

[@shizukesajdm]

I’m glad it helped! ✌🏻

[@joshuamdumas9735]

Definitely wanna see that🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@neonreign2988]

Both of your cars are really clean for their age! I recently bought a midnight blue 2001 IS300 (stock) with only 132000 miles (it's an automatic) and I love it. The design of these cars are aesthetically pleasing to look at with the JDM styling. I plan on keeping mine forever, even if I have to EV swap it one day. Although, if I had the money, a 1JZGTE or 2JZGTE swap would be cool as hell, but as it is now it still feels very well balanced. It's a shame that rear wheel driving cars are becoming scarce.

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you! The IS200 is gone now and a full engine build is coming for the IS300! These cars are so underpriced compared to other JDM cars it’s insane! But the value seems to be going up lately. Thanks for watching :) good luck with your IS300 project! Nice colour too!

[@Butterking99]

im in the same exact position man 01 mica blue spectra blue i love the car im not gunna clap mine like some retards out there it’s definitely my favorite car

[@sn0wycs582]

Love your vids, nice and detailed. I'm looking to buy an IS300 as my first car, but they are kinda expensive so i will stick to the is200 i guess :D There's not that much different except the engine, but that can be fixed in the future when i decide to engine swap it or something

[@shizukesajdm]

Nice! But, have you checked insurance? If you’re young and it’s your first car the insurance is likely to be SKY HIGH!

[@sn0wycs582]

@@shizukesajdm I know UK has extreme insurance cost, but I'm from Slovakia. Over here it's like 100 - 150€ a year

[@shizukesajdm]

@@sn0wycs582 Then I wish you luck! :) Be very careful! A RWD car as a first car can be dangerous!

[@sn0wycs582]

@@shizukesajdm thanks! :) Hopefully I won't crash. 😅🤞

[@albertabiderallerechte]

I am 17 years old and want to have a Lexus Is 300 as the first car, period.

[@shizukesajdm]

Where are you from?

[@albertabiderallerechte]

@@shizukesajdm From Germany. It's rare to see here some good "old" jdm cars except for one midnight blue Lexus gs300 (owned by a russian mafiosi kinda guy) at neighbourhood

[@shizukesajdm]

@@albertabiderallerechte Your insurance is going to be through the fucking roof! 😃

[@pyr4dice684]

You can go buy forged pistons and rods for the is200 and will have to re bore it from 75mm to 76 probably be a 2.1

[@shizukesajdm]

Waste of money the 1GE-FE isn’t worth building, but I am getting CP pistons, Manley rods, BC cams, BC springs and retainers, 64mm BW S300SX, etc etc. for the IS300 😜

[@ElysianConcepts]

Note there is also a Yamaha beams engine the 3sge for the is200 or sx10

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah but that’s not an an IS200, it’s an Altezza :)

[@okniceguy]

5:59 LSD Identification: my plate is not on my vehicle 😭 where else can I locate it, or find out if I have open or limited?

[@Justmi4YU]

Thanks mate

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome! 😋👍🏻

[@CH_1337_LEXUS]

Thank you for the video ;)

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome! :)

[@jvsyoutube3298]

i have a manual 6 spd sportcross 200. It got a twotone steeringwheel... and no cruisecontrol :(

[@shizukesajdm]

Only the automatics had cruise control... I think.

[@rokana9641]

Great video. I have an Altezza Gita

[@2pointo949]

My 200 sport has xenon from factory and the cup holder is just a rectangle it doesn't hold drinks like that at all

[@shizukesajdm]

That’s interesting! What year is it? I’ll have to try and find a picture of that. The cup holders are in a terrible place for a manual, I think 😂

[@sk8allday372]

Great Video! But I did wanna add that the is300’s have a 2jz-GE, like you said, but the Supra has a 2jz-GTE, the T is for turbo. That motor has the thicker rods and pistons, the GTE motor is the motor you’ll want to turbo. If not you can still push a healthy 350 wheel (I’ve seen more) on a stock block is300. If you put the GTE head gasket in the is300 motor it does change the compression so you can go a little higher on boost.

[@sk8allday372]

But you nailed this video! I could never find anything giving a good clear difference indication like you did, great job man

[@shizukesajdm]

@@sk8allday372 Thanks for watching! Actually, the mk4 Supra came in multiple versions. Both the 2jz-ge non vvti and the 2jz-gte can be found in them 😁 Like I explained in the video, the block and the crank shaft are identical. The rods and pistons will need swapping for forged alternatives. If you watch my IS300 600whp build plan, you’ll see the plans I have regarding the engine. I’m fully aware of the changes that need to be made 👍🏻

[@H3R854LIF3]

also i think gte comes with better oil pump nd the i think the oil feeds in the head are better aswell oil channels slightly diffrent

[@sk8allday372]

@@H3R854LIF3 I believe you are right

[@xenon9270]

My dad had a manual 2jz gte is300 running 600 crank hp and 500 whp i miss that thing

[@shizukesajdm]

Nice! USA? What happened to the car?

[@xenon9270]

@@shizukesajdm nope we are in aruba 🇦🇼 he was rebuiling it he took out the engine and the whole interior to paint it he was almost finished but he just got bored and didn’t want to keep on working on the car and he sold it. Search on yt lexus is300 aruba it was the only one it was blue

[@shizukesajdm]

@@xenon9270 I’ll be sure to check it out! Thanks! 😁 It’s a shame you couldn’t carry on the project!

[@xenon9270]

@@shizukesajdm thanks let me know if you like it

[@shizukesajdm]

@@xenon9270 Turbo sounds awesome 😎

[@FS-rx7wc]

I found your video... Thank you for the information which are quite informaitive for me because I want to buy a IS200. The information about the VIN code which gives information about the differential...

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome :) I’m glad you found it helpful! 👍🏻

[@FS-rx7wc]

@@shizukesajdm Do you still drive an IS 200 or IS 300 ?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@FS-rx7wc IS300, check my other recent videos 👍🏻

[@isaevomurbek751]

I'm sorry for my English 😅 I want to ask which engine is best for is200? 3S-GE or 1G-FE?

[@shizukesajdm]

Your English is fine :) The 3S-GE is better than the 1G-FE. But the 3S-GE comes in the Altezza, not the IS200 👍🏻

[@isaevomurbek751]

@@shizukesajdm thanks 👍🤝

[@shizukesajdm]

@@isaevomurbek751 You’re welcome!

[@rezaurrahman8384]

Hey bro, please make a video of the IS300 using the paddle shifters. There's literally none on the internet.

[@shizukesajdm]

There’s not really much point. It’s just the same as any other paddle shift car except 10 times slower shifting 😂

[@paralyzedhabits1613]

I don't know if you figured it but on my is300, everytime i put the car in manual mode it starts me off at 5th gear. So I have to down shift to second from a dead stop and go from there. Hope this helps😄

[@ppotent]

Are the front ends different ? Like could I buy an altezza grill and put it on my wrecked is300??

[@shizukesajdm]

They’re the same :)

[@the_visionvry6244]

so in the european models of the is300 the battery and abs are in different locations..... because RHD

[@shizukesajdm]

I've never actually seen the engine bay of a LHD IS300 but looking at pictures on Google, it definitely seems like it!

[@midnighttgt1]

Good man 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@blubb7711]

Is it possible to swap the 3,7:1 diff on the IS200 manual? The is200 seems to run at really high revs for having 155PS, which makes it useless on the autobahn.

[@shizukesajdm]

You can absolutely change the diff to whatever you want :) The gearing is definitely very short and that's one of the things that the IS300 is better at, cruising.

[@blubb7711]

@@shizukesajdm ok nice, is200 goes for 2-5k and the is300, which is very rare, for 8-12k in Germany.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@blubb7711 The price is steadily rising. Soon they’ll be 10k+ here. They’re really great cars and a supercharger completes them imo.

[@blubb7711]

@@shizukesajdm super charging is not really legally doable in Germany, unless it’s the factory modification, or you do a full emission test for a couple of grants. Even changing the gear ratio is boarderline illegal here. If your willing to endure stress with the police, you can change rims, tires, suspension and exhausts. How is the rust situation on the is? They all look quit clean compared to other 20 year old cars in Germany.

[@theojanssonbruce3060]

Would the 2jz ge be bolt on in an is200? Found a broke down is200 and a 2jz for sale and it’s a nice opportunity but I don’t know if it would be technically difficult? Of course it’s time consuming, but would it be hard to do?

[@shizukesajdm]

You would also need the engine mounts, ECU, wiring loom, adaptor plate for the gearbox and number outs other parts that make it quite an expensive swap. Cheaper to buy an IS300, they’re not that expensive in the UK/EU :)

[@theojanssonbruce3060]

@@shizukesajdm ahh ok, im from sweden btw

[@teddymwanza4414]

Here we call them Alteza.Very powerful.

[@shizukesajdm]

The real Altezza is different. It has the 3S-GE four cylinder (from the MR2 mk2) Beams engine.

[@antaun8628]

So Will I be able to put a turbo into my is300 vvti but I’ll be limited to around 350hp?

[@shizukesajdm]

Some people have gotten away with 400whp on an IS300 2JZ. It all depends on the condition of the engine and the tuner.

[@ashinsaj3964]

can a 2000 is200 (198k kms)be used as a daily driver? Pls reply if possible :)

[@shizukesajdm]

Of course it can 👍🏻

[@ashinsaj3964]

@@shizukesajdm thank you

[@michalkoval7870]

You forgot mention (maybe), IS300 have slightly different headlight mounting, you can swap headlights from IS300 into IS200 (after slightly modification), but from IS200 to IS300 no way...

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks for the information, but the video wasn't really aimed at interchangeability, just the differences between the two cars if people are wondering which to buy :) thanks for watching!

[@michalkoval7870]

yea, thats could be another story to tell 😅

[@rarexkiller3925]

what manual gearbox is paired with the 2j my 3sge blacktop has j160 attachted to it

[@shizukesajdm]

R154 👍🏻

[@gusto255]

Thinking about getting a Is200 but only can find cars with no less then 200k km. Is it a realiable engine for daily driving and having a casual fun?

[@shizukesajdm]

Find one with as low miles as possible with FSH. They're strong but it depends how they've been treated. Good luck!

[@Lynnfield3440]

Our engine has about 230k kilometers on it roughly and it runs fine still. The body ans interior need some work tho, anything thats not the engine or gearbox has almost 400 000 kilometers on it.

[@AgentFoxMulder1972]

Excuse me brother, but why turbocharge this engine and not a direct 2jz swap?

[@shizukesajdm]

This IS a 2JZ. Do you mean GTE swap? GTE prices are too high and I'd like to film the whole process of going NA-T! :)

[@AgentFoxMulder1972]

@@shizukesajdm yes I meant the GTE

[@shizukesajdm]

@@AgentFoxMulder1972 Yeah, an NA-T conversion with a built bottom end will give me better content for the channel :) Plus, I really want to learn more about the 2JZ. The best way to learn is to tear it apart and build it back up!

[@nicke7040]

Are all Suspension Parts the same in the is 200 and the is 300?

[@shizukesajdm]

The vast majority. The only differences are that the IS300 has slightly stiffer springs.perhaps the same springs as the IS200 Sport though. All the arms, bolts and joints are the same though 👍🏻

[@RunningBox1995]

But we Swedes can buy the 6speed manual both sport and non sport version .__.

[@shizukesajdm]

We can too!!!

[@Pieteros21]

What do you think about IS200 supercharged vs is300 stock ?

[@shizukesajdm]

I think a supercharged IS200 would be way more fun than a stock auto IS300.

[@BURZT_YT]

What happend to assetto corsa drifting with g29🥺🥺

[@shizukesajdm]

I don’t really have the time to do both real life at stuff and Assetto Corsa unfortunately. I’m an engineering apprentice on shift work and studying and I’m incredibly busy. Hopefully in the future I’ll be able to do more but my main focus is IRL car stuff :)

[@BURZT_YT]

@@shizukesajdm okay. I hope u have a great day and stay safe 😁🙏

[@shizukesajdm]

@@BURZT_YT You too! :)

[@BURZT_YT]

@@shizukesajdm thx

[@hjmouj]

thanks for making this video about time someone did. is there any difference between the is300 and an altezza?

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome. The altezza has a 6 speed manual and a 4 cylinder 3S-GE BEAMS engine pushing around 210hp 👍🏻

[@hjmouj]

@@shizukesajdm thanks a lot you got a sub. looking forward to the is300 build

[@shizukesajdm]

@@hjmouj Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mrsidewayss4825]

I have a question, do the is300 tail lights fit on the is200? Cause I was looking into buying some aftermarket tail light for my is200

[@shizukesajdm]

I'm pretty sure the rear lights are the same. Only the front ones seem to be different. I'm 90% sure, so have a look around online and see what information you can find on forums! Good luck! :)

[@MahitRulez]

Is there any way to make the side mirrors auto folding in lock/unlock?

[@shizukesajdm]

Sorry, I’m not quite sure what you mean. Can you explain in a different way?

[@MahitRulez]

@@shizukesajdm these cars came with folding side mirrors, however you need to press a button for the mirrors to close. Is there any way to make them ‘auto folding’. Eg you press lock and the mirrors fold shut

[@shizukesajdm]

@@MahitRulez Ah okay I understand. No unfortunately not. Not unless you modify the electrics in some way.

[@nightking1863]

How good does a 191cm (6'3") tall driver fit into an IS 200?

[@shizukesajdm]

I have no idea, I'm 173! :)

[@JeffreyvanHees]

I'm 1,99m. Fits perfectly.

[@ikeuzor9534]

I'm planning on getting one at 280k miles on it,its sport version with big exhaust pipe,pls what rims will fit,can 18inch rims fit and what specs of tyre,also would a retractable dvd cd player fit In for radio

[@shizukesajdm]

IS200 or IS300? If it’s an IS200 I wouldn’t buy at that mileage. It’s near the end of its life.

[@ikeuzor9534]

@@shizukesajdm pls advice me before car dealers use me to drink beer o,it's a lexus IS 300 and was shipped from USA,sport version,though I ran a VIN check and it showed run nd drive,with mileage as actual. I am guessing its highway mileage. Seller intends to sell to me for 3k dollars. Should I buy it or run away,i don't want mechanic wohala(problem) of come today,come tomorrow.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@ikeuzor9534 In my opinion, you shouldn’t buy it.

[@ikeuzor9534]

@@shizukesajdm oh wow,no wonder the seller has been so happy because I promised him that by next week Monday. I came out from a crv 2010 and wanna try v6,but sadly prices of tokunbo cars(foreign used cars) have become worrisome. I think I'd settle for my level of toyota matrix 09 or pontiac gt 09 model. Benz would be next when I have money,its either benz or nothing.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@ikeuzor9534 Yeah 300k miles is A LOT. It’s a 2JZ but still, if you don’t know how it’s been treated or how often it’s been serviced AND being an import, not worth the risk.

[@KnallenN]

"IS200 sport 1999 no LSD, LSDs were found in 2000+ models" Mine was manufactured july of 1999 and has an LSD

[@TheShinyShow]

Very jealous of your plans for the is300. Have you already sold the is200? Are B and C on the vin different difs or same?

[@shizukesajdm]

I believe the autos have a M98 LSD diff (B) and the manuals have an M85 LSD diff (C).

[@kilkeelanonymousdrivers7579]

Shizukesa M59 is the open diff and the M58 is the LSD

[@shizukesajdm]

@@kilkeelanonymousdrivers7579 And M96 is also open diff for IS300.

[@drivewithanam]

@@shizukesajdm I have a manual IS300 with LSD but my VIN plate has B01B/W55. The IS300 in this video has B04B/A65OE. I wonder if they put different LSD for Sport Design Manual versions...

[@SluggoCreations]

The manual is200 can have a cruise control, allthough mine has stopped responding unfortunately lol. I don't think it comes original though, previous owner must have done it.

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah, definitely not original :) I read about another person on the lexusownersclub forums with the same situation as you actually!

[@SluggoCreations]

@@shizukesajdm Oh wow, maybe I can get some help on that thread then

[@shizukesajdm]

@@SluggoCreations I’m not sure if you’ll get any answers, but here is the thread: www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/65238-manual-is200-came-with-non-functioning-cruise-control-stalk/

[@nes3382]

Odd since my 1999 is200 has a factory lsd?

[@1331RECIPROCITY]

Thanks for the vid.. my 01 is300 gets maybe 15 mpg.. shits wacky.. i hear a different fuel typs..

[@shizukesajdm]

You are using premium fuel right?

[@1331RECIPROCITY]

No..? I will give that a go and check the outcome. I had a guy feeling that might be the culprit but never ran it permanently.. once and a while ill throw a premium tank full in their... for the next few month ill run premium see how that play out.. also.. thanks for your video.. ive wondered for a good long while the actual differences in the cars and you did a quality detailed overview of both.. if anyone gives your video a thumbs down their dead inside as a human... thanks again good Sir

[@shizukesajdm]

@@1331RECIPROCITY The 2JZ is designed to run on high octane fuel, so make sure you always fill up with the right stuff! 😉👍🏻 Thanks for the kind words, there’s plenty more to come! Take care and look after that IS300! 😁

[@Scampi95]

Nice!!

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you! 😜

[@ingevalhovd9621]

So boyh cars share the same brakes,suspension setyp right?

[@HAYDNBBH]

Does anyone know the difference between the 200 we and sport?

[@shizukesajdm]

Sport has an LSD, different wheels, lips on the front and rear (TTE), and a two-tone steering wheel.

[@SteezyG]

Hi mate, are you doing the manual swap yourself? I've been quoted £2000 to do this and it's not the type of job id want to do on the driveway.....

[@shizukesajdm]

Yes :) I’m doing everything myself, even the engine build.

[@SteezyG]

@@shizukesajdm good luck pal! I've seen a few good looking kits for turbos on the internet. I think I'm over making the mistakes myself when pissing about on cars. Will be great to see your journey with this, I hope it turns out like the monster you want it to be!

[@shizukesajdm]

@@SteezyG Thanks buddy :) stick around, there’s a lot to come! The only issue is money haha! I have a video coming out this weekend explaining everything I’m doing to the car, everything from coilovers to a manual swap to fully forged internals ££££££££! Thanks for watching!

[@mrwilson7769]

Love the videos but please it’s DOUBLE over head cams not dual

[@shizukesajdm]

What? 😅

[@Gareththedrummer]

IS 300.... understeer from heavier engine?? I would like to know.

[@shizukesajdm]

Not that I've noticed.

[@yessicagarciasaenz6679]

Would a is300 front lip fit in a is200?

[@shizukesajdm]

Absolutely!

[@aundreii151]

Hey man love your channel!! This is kind of random but maybe you could help me out, been lately getting the ECT Power light flashing randomly while driving but then it goes away after a few minutes any idea what it means?

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you, man, that’s very kind of you! :) have you scanned it? Any codes? Any CEL? It’s possible it might be a solenoid. Lookout for code P0773.

[@n1cholasfer]

Thank you

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re very welcome!

[@ucandiy9063]

Bro I need one j160 manual box for my 200

[@swapitout5728]

I have a is300 and I still want a is200

[@shizukesajdm]

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

[@swapitout5728]

@@shizukesajdm because you cant get them in the states, I mean you can but it will probably be really expensive lol

[@shizukesajdm]

@@swapitout5728 They're mega slow and can't take much power :D

[@swapitout5728]

@@shizukesajdm neither can Hondas but people still drive those lmao 😅🤣😂 I can feel hate comments rolling in but seriously it's about the rhd for me. Plus I cant weld soo no conversations for me lol

[@shizukesajdm]

@@swapitout5728 Are you talking about a RHD conversion? Or manual? Btw, even civics are faster than the IS200 haha! They’re good cars, don’t get me wrong, but they’re slow and the low end power is really not enjoyable for daily driving.

[@theunicahijaph]

Looks like someone’s going on a spending spree on the new IS300 🙈 It’s gonna be TOIT

[@shizukesajdm]

Noit nups boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

[@PNW_R1DER]

Bro you showed a picture of a 2jzgte with vvti but said it’s non vvti….. 🙃

[@shizukesajdm]

I did? 🤔 can you timestamp me please?

[@PNW_R1DER]

@@shizukesajdm at 2:51 the photo is of the 2jzgte vvti but you mention it as the non vvti

[@PNW_R1DER]

I mean you have the right info, both gte comes in vvti and non vvti

[@shizukesajdm]

@@PNW_R1DER Doh! I did! Sorry about that! :D at least the information is correct I suppose haha! I definitely could have worded that better. Thanks for pointing it out, I'll be more vigilant next time :)

[@PNW_R1DER]

@@shizukesajdm no need to be sorry man. I just figured I’d point it out in case you didn’t catch it already. I love the video and content though! I’ve been a diehard is300 fan since they were released in the US. But all your info is correct. It was just a picture that wasn’t the picture you were referring to. But oh well lol

[@PH020]

i dont no where this whole myth about the trans are weak, even the stock A650E can handle 500whp with minimal modifications, you just need to pair it with a higher revving torq converter, there are plenty of them out there pushing over 450 to the wheels the most important part of putting a turbo on a NA car or any car is heat build up, heat breaks things and if you heat up your piston rings enough they'll snap way before your rods will, GAP THEM PISTON rings at least if your going to turbo and want to crank it safely over 10psi of course know the limitations of what parts have and dont push things, be patient and do it right

[@shizukesajdm]

While that may be true, autos aren’t worth my time. The rods with absolutely not take much power, they’re a loooot thinner than the non vvti rods. Since I’m going past 600whp, they have to go. The engine build will be huge. CP pistons, Manley rods, Borg Warner S364, BC 264 cams, springs and retainers, etc etc. But first, coilovers, wheels, tyres, brake upgrade, manual swap, and more! 😋

[@petergreaney1328]

The IS200s are gone crazy money in Ireland

[@shizukesajdm]

I can only imagine! 5k+

[@petergreaney1328]

@@shizukesajdm 6k

[@shizukesajdm]

@@petergreaney1328 They’re only gonna go up!