Making The Lexus IS 350 Transmission STRONGER?!

[@denniswagura2259]

Always pumped when you drop another high quality video! I''m also a USB 2IS350 owner and definitely appreciate you doing these mods and sharing on video...now I know which caliper color to go for. Also, what carbon fiber steering wheel is that? Where did you buy the carbon fiber engine compartment cover?

[@MikeBrookhart209]

I've got a 2015 Rc350 with 37k mi. It would occasionally flare from 4th-5th gear during spirited driving, did a couple drain and fills to get it fully switched over to the AMSOIL ATF and no more flare it made a huge difference shifting also. Highly recommend anyone with a lexus do this

[@richardcanales815]

Ima about to do a transmission fluid change on my is 250 what fluid did you use

[@MikeBrookhart209]

@@richardcanales815 Put the car up on Jack stands, the drain bolt is located on the Trans pan, the fill plug is a 22mm bolt on the driver side of the transmission next to the header/midpipe exhaust flange. Remove the fill plug first to ensure you can refill the Trans after you drain it. When you drain it you should get between 2.8-3qt but measure it just to make sure you put the same amount back in. With the car on jack stands you can start it up, turn off Trac-con shift it through all the gears P/R/N/D/M and paddle shift through all the gears 1-8 or 1-6 depending on your Trans. Repeat the drain and fill process until you've replaced the amount stated in your owners manual. It's a really easy job all you need is a 14mm, a long 22mm wrench, a measuring cup, and a fluid transfer pump

[@richardcanales815]

@@MikeBrookhart209 thanks mike you saved me a lot of time and headaches

[@joseaguayo5146]

hi iam 2011 is 250 whith 95000 mile is time to change trans fluid for preventive ?? what recomended thanks

[@MikeBrookhart209]

@@joseaguayo5146 I would change mine every 40k miles. If you're not experiencing any major transmission issues I'd say go ahead and change it

[@bortiz5260]

I’m glad u didn’t give up on the 350 I love mine and still putting some work in it !

[@PResmejor]

I have 2 questions . 1) how does the car shift with the modified valve body?(i was thinking of doing that as well) and 2) how does the RR racing strut tower brace compare to the Megan racing strut tower brace?

[@LensOfMartin]

I think I forgot to add that clip in the video. Lol shifts a lot smoother and better! No complaints here. The strut tower brace definitely feels a bit stiffer to me, with no flex points which is nice!

[@PResmejor]

@@LensOfMartin awesome ! I went with the Megan racing because of the price , plus i already had the rear brace as well . And I'm glad that the modified valve body is making a difference. Thank you for the response and blessing the is350 community with this great content ! 🙏🏽🤝🏽

[@iiiiii8522]

@@LensOfMartin Your ATF was way too dirty, like you said in video. Changing it was probably the reason why it shifts easier.

[@brandon4306]

Strut tower brace shouldn't have impact on this car. It isn't McPherson suspension, and that only has benefits with that type of suspension, best thing you can do is add underbody braces.

[@LensOfMartin]

@@PResmejor nice! I still have Megan Racing for the rear/trunk brace which is nice. Plus the underbody F sport brace which all together helps the stiffness.

[@tracelinton6633]

I have a 2017 Is300 I want to supercharge it as well but want to know if you ever did any quarter mile time to see how fast it runs

[@robstyles2675]

Def need a video on how it feels now vs past

[@osbaldogervacio3533]

Honestly, I going the route of swap 1uz into my is250, I am tried of the transmission

[@Yohane350]

100% reccomend the Amsoil Diff fluid. You get way better gas milage.

[@LensOfMartin]

Seems to be working well so far

[@littlepete1073]

This was a wonderful experience watching you get that transmission worked up. Keep up the good work and god bless!

[@yyousaf1357]

i’m tryna make this jawn drift do u have any info on differential weld and stuff like that

[@Murtayafourfun]

Really enjoyed this mate and appreciated how in depth you were with the technical stuff. I’m at 53k on my ISF, shifts fine but it’s nearly 12 years old on the original “lifetime” fluid, this has got me thinking.

[@raahimsiraj1713]

You should usually get your transmission fluid changed between every 30-60k depending on your driving habits, even if it is "lifetime fluid". Since you have an isF you should definitely get it changed sooner than other non-performance cars. The shifting will feel more smooth and it will increase transmission life. Always remember, "lifetime fluid" only lasts the life of the transmission which will definitely be shorter if you don't change the fluid.

[@Murtayafourfun]

@@raahimsiraj1713 Thank you for your reply Raahim. You’re right and I will be getting it done.

[@AustinsCoins]

@@Murtayafourfun Buy the amsoil atf, higher quality than WS. WS is a synthetic blend while the amsoil is fully synthetic

[@AustinsCoins]

@@Murtayafourfun I did amsoil atf and it works great. I've also used the amsoil engine flush, and the car is a whole lot better now. Just smoother and cold startups don't Rev as high now.

[@LensOfMartin]

Never a bad idea to change! Peace of mind :)

[@Funvideo911Pennsylvania]

Rafi is a great guy. I think they just moved to Phoenixville.

[@infinitedavid1]

I can never get enough of your content, i find myself always wanting more. Thanks for this again Marty! Looking forward to more great content. Cheers

[@alamatYTgaming]

Hello Marty do you have a link of the item u install to your transmission tank, the that kind a look like a valve, this video is awesome, not expecting to we can drain more oil by doing that. Im driving a 08 gs 350, hoping that valve thing fits on mine too, and if u dont mind, can i also ask how much u pay to the shop to do your transmission oil. Thank you in advance.. ill start to subscribe and watch ur videos for more helpful things to do in my car.

[@Daniel__Something]

What grill is that?

[@Princechaka_s197]

Do you have a link for the sonnax spring upgrade

[@remileverett5094]

Nice vid, I’m planning on getting an 2010 is350 for my next car

[@cillam7415]

Can you put the links to the oils used thanks

[@scottgoodwins]

Hey mate did it improve the speed?

[@joseaguayo5146]

hi your trans is the same of is 250 2011?? i need same mod to my trans is 250

[@atxbasstard8708]

No

[@AustinsCoins]

You should also try the Amsoil engine flush. I did it on my 250 with almost 150k miles. Way smoother after

[@LensOfMartin]

Nice! Do you just run a bunch of stuff through the engine to clear out old oil?

[@AustinsCoins]

@@LensOfMartin There will be a little bit of old oil with the flush in it left in the engine, but it will not hurt anything. I suppose you could buy some really cheap oil and run it for a minute or two, then drain again to rinse it out. Or you could just leave it in there and have the rest of the flush to continue to clean as you drive. I honestly didn't think about clearing out the old oil. I just put the flush in, let it idle for 15 minutes, then did a normal oil change.

[@joseaguayo5146]

@@LensOfMartin hi marty i have is 250 2011 whith 950000 need help i think to swich to amsoil OE or atf signature .which you recomended of two

[@joseaguayo5146]

to my trans service preventive

[@AustinsCoins]

@@joseaguayo5146 Signature series is better but more expensive

[@chrisgz1033]

Hey do this mod work on a 3rd gen is 250 the mod for the transmission im getting the turbo rr racing kit but was wondering if the trans mod works on my car

[@silkplug2067]

Hello do u think that adding the line booster kit wear out the transmission faster

[@LensOfMartin]

It increases pressure and temperature a little, but should cause that much more wear. Gears shift better instead of sloppy

[@silkplug2067]

@@LensOfMartin I saw some video saying it reduce heat and wear ,and some forum say it wear out the transmission faster.I don’t know who to believe because there is a dial in the transmission to increase line pressure

[@silkplug2067]

@@LensOfMartin Pros: Somewhat quicker shifts. Firmer shifts. Less clutch slip, less heat from friction related slip. . Greater thrill factor.. Gear change tire chirps. Usually takes a kit vs that dial. Cons: Trans temps as a whole increase as the front pump is doing more work. Increased clutch disc wear at the hub (splines). Increased shock loading. Increased Sprague clutch loading. Increased service intervals. Drive train shock increases. Tradeoffs: Minimal pressure bumps may not impact these items. If racing or towing where the demand/load increses, yes, bumping the line pressure can prevent clutch damage. Clutch slip is often the killer of autos if mechanically sound.

[@kingadello]

Where did you find a 2nd gen 350 in this blue color? Amazing looking car!

[@randobuy]

why didnt you tell us the outcome with the updated transmission part?

[@LensOfMartin]

I’ll be making another video, but the driving clip at the beginning of the video is after everything was done

[@Dr_Rag]

Any chance of getting a full upload of all the transmission work as it was done?

[@LensOfMartin]

What you see is everything we did and all the clips I got unfortunately

[@Jedi_Luke]

Good video, but you didn't say if the shifts were any different/better?

[@LensOfMartin]

Everything is much smoother :) Unfortunately in the editing process some clips got corrupted and didn’t import to my computer. But I had one talking about that. Guess I’ll have to make another video 🤣

[@dartshooter1523]

i dont see putting the gasket, was the gasket installed too?

[@LensOfMartin]

We couldn’t get ahold of one locally in time, so we reused the old one. It looked fine, it’s rubber

[@AutoHeadz]

What was the issue with the check engine light?

[@LensOfMartin]

It was just a factory code that warns that fuel trims aren’t in factory spec- which we know it’s running richer because of more fueling for the supercharger.

[@robritoboy]

Would be nice to see any differences between the shifts!

[@lavazza.vinzenzo]

Salut marty merci pour toutes tes vidéos, mais que pensez vous des huiles Triax usa ? Merci

[@is4life862]

They did a Nice job 👏 . My Lexus dealer Technician isn't as good as your guy. Lexus Tech says no need to change a metal screen filter. The service department has never done a filter change. They told me 900.00 to change it. They are insane...

[@AustinsCoins]

Yea, you have to buy the part and find a nice Independent shop. My Dealer wouldn't even do a drain and fill. They wanted to do a complete flush using a machine. Absolutely not happening, especially with my mileage.

[@LensOfMartin]

That’s insane! This was like a 6 hour job, tops. That not $900 worth of work

[@BigPrincelittlePrince]

Bro you didn’t even tell us how it felt if it’s worth doing or anything. I’m looking to super charge the is500 and wanna know if its gonna be a good decision

[@medbukenya836]

I saw a video on throttle house the is500 stock was not far behind the hellcat now imagine with a super charger the car is a beast

[@Rico454_]

We’re can I get those rims,?

[@henryherrera9111]

How much does rr charge for labor for this

[@nathangoodman603]

So you have to pump the transmission fluid in from underneath? You can't add it from the dipstick location? I'm not even sure if there is one on these cars

[@marvtv6487]

only under the car

[@AustinsCoins]

There is no dipstick, most newer cars don't have one.

[@SO_L-GR]

Keep up the awesome work!!

[@Funvideo911Pennsylvania]

Use the Toyota OEM oil filter. After market is not as good.

[@aaronwilliams6165]

Car looks great! I'm following your build close i can't wait to start on my RC. Is RR still working on their own transmission improvements? That strut tower brace is awesome. Did the shifts improve?

[@LensOfMartin]

I believe they are, but recommended this for now. And thanks! Everything feels like new if not better in the transmission department. I have to replace my Wideband sensor and I’ll probably make a video update on that and the trans

[@TheGOAT529]

I thought the car looked familiar! Mike Bulka showed me your page before. I was behind you in the FD lol sorry for crashing your rollers! The car looks and sounds great dude keep up the good work! Hope to see you around at the car shows this year.

[@LensOfMartin]

What a small world! 😂 That’s awesome! We got a good clip of you flying by 😅 Thank you, I hope to be out to many with the car now that it’s solid!

[@TheGOAT529]

@@LensOfMartin Yeah it really is lol! You think you could send that clip over I would love to see it! And yeah we gotta link up with Bulka, 3pgmedia and Chefboiiihardy to pull up to some meets together

[@thisnameislessembarassing]

Great content Marty! Did you feel a significant difference with shift kit? I have a 3IS 350 and thinking of going down that entire route, wasn’t sure how much of a difference the kit made.

[@LensOfMartin]

Transmission feels like new, but that could be the new fluid too

[@titooplata8141]

Bro you gotta race the ISF again with your car supercharged. It would be a really interesting race

[@LensOfMartin]

Yes once my car is dialed in and the weather is dry and sunny we will do that

[@bhp2k]

Hey Marty, did u take it to a dealer to delete the DRL? Or did u do it ur self?

[@LensOfMartin]

I did it myself with Toyota techstream. But my 2011 DRL is the check marks so I haven’t touched it on this car. And with the VLAND lights, it’s a different setup

[@bulletis3503]

Nice content ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@prsmantse1]

Best is350 content on KZbin

[@Funvideo911Pennsylvania]

Watching because I’m a new IS350 F sport 2020 owner. Thinking of mods. Windows getting tinted as we speak.

[@fmgamer6248]

If that’s a short ram u could have gotten the velocity stack. It actually does help it shift smoother. The only reason I know this cuz I currently have it on my 3mz highlander. Out of the possible mods I’ve done to that thing is that having a short ram velocity stack intake will make it shift better. I even did a cold intake style with the velocity stack. Let’s just say that I lost torque but gained so much top end but I still dealt with little bit of shifting aggressiveness but overall not bad. But if u wanted to make the tranny shift better this is a cheap way of doing as long as it’s a short ram style.

[@LensOfMartin]

Hm not sure if this would be classified as a short ram, that’s the intake that came with the supercharger kit. It feed right into the blower

[@awdx4g63]

SOrry, Marty, I didn't follow all your videos. What broke your transmission couple months ago? I see that you did your tranny fluid change here. Looks pretty legit.

[@LensOfMartin]

After this changed it worked great for a few weeks but the damage had already been done. One of the clutches burned out and it overheated. Popped in a used transmission with new fluid and the same mod, and ran so much better!

[@awdx4g63]

@@LensOfMartin how much is the new used tranny? Hope it’s not too much!

[@AustinsCoins]

You show do new coolant and also put racing brake fluid in your car.

[@LensOfMartin]

Yeah it has all new coolant as of July last year, but I drained some this past week and got fresh stuff in there. There is all fresh DOT4 fluid in there which is good for street, but we will see if we need to upgrade to DOT5.1

[@ltwracing]

You didn’t give any driving impressions after the trans solenoid mod.

[@LensOfMartin]

It shifts nice and smooth, I’ll test it out in another video

[@lavazza.vinzenzo]

Cette barre anti rapprochement,,,j en veux,,,,

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

and there I lay on the cutting room floor

[@LensOfMartin]

Pish of shi

[@hunchojack2614]

I miss this car

[@lordbuckethead2022]

I'm in Australia... Wouldn't mind a supercharger..

[@psiturbo]

Wow, no gloves, that guy is crazy... no wonders his fingers are swollen up like that and barely can move them. Cool video, I may try that on my transmission to give it some snapppiness vibes.

[@dc52585]

Does it help or not?

[@davidmorgan8612]

It actually is a lifetime fluid because your car’s warranty runs out at 60k and that is the “lifetime” of the transmission. Anything beyond that is considered over the lifetime expectancy. That goes for all vehicle.

[@psiturbo]

troll!

[@KhoaNguyen-ke4qr]

Let us get a 0-60 man. Sick car

[@PResmejor]

He did a 0-60 , but he spins too much . Maybe when he gets an LSD, he'll will have a good time

[@LensOfMartin]

Yup it was 4.4 seconds but with this years setup and an LSD it should do better

[@josueconcepcion350]

You should get the isf rear bumper.

[@KimChi4Life]

Stilll a boring camry in disguise

[@LensOfMartin]

Lol what? It’s literally not even the same platform, it’s RWD and this one is supercharged and 500hp at the engine…yup definitely a Camry 🤣 🤡

[@ecart5077]

why the question marks on the thumbnail and title? very clickbaity, just say what's going on

[@mrbell128]

If you don’t like it. Buy a is350 and make these yourself

[@LensOfMartin]

Well it’s still a question if this will help long term

[@ecart5077]

that makes sense. still cool tho to see a supercharged is, you’re one of the only ones who’s made a regular is look cool and be fast! keep it up