Building a Supercharged Lexus LS430 in 12 Minutes

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We build a cheap 2004 Lexus LS430 with a 3UZ V8 and a Ford SVT M112 Supercharger.
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[@speedacademy]

Have a question about the build? Odds are it has been answered in one of the videos in the entire series that you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLp8FsoRYWYK41A1m2qcviw3i6CXzipaXB

[@novitzmann2579]

pls put music in details as well.

[@mofromupside2573]

Is this a 2004 base model ?

[@onelam22able]

@speed academy...I am not mechanically inclined....would you consider doing the modification to my 2005 LS430

[@user-gb1ne5jj8v]

Hey you guys can I please have this car pretty please and you guys build my gs400 on my page

[@johnm5998]

What kind and where can I get the supercharger and ECU?

[@canyonrunner331]

Literally the perfect LS430 daily build.

[@fbiagent3399]

ikr That thing is awesome... Built like A tank and definitely gets up and goes... I bet you can slide it like nothing on A nice rainy day lol

[@beastfromtheeast9318]

Literally…I guess it literally is. Literally

[@beastfromtheeast9318]

@@fbiagent3399 yeah literally

[@fbiagent3399]

@@beastfromtheeast9318 Yah okay literally

[@2URLex]

Going to last long time

[@corrion1]

The ls430 really is one beautiful machine

[@pixelnazgul]

No-no-no. Hault. The car of the artist... (like alpha)

[@Alex_shalizi214]

My dad bought his 11 years ago

[@SanchezMotorsportsLLC]

Amen

[@asadkhan-qm1my]

Hands down the best car speed academy ever restored

[@Danny-yh3xb]

As a bmw guy it is very satisfying to see a car that just cooperates. Life doesn’t have to be hard if you just buy a Japanese car 😂 I think these cars will be worth a ton of money in a few years

[@Jame6999]

Doubt it.

[@farmerbobbygrows3338]

@@Jame6999 ooooo elaborate for us there?

[@garrettloose4819]

Laughs in Subaru

[@mattmonti6960]

@@Jame6999 The market for these is already crazy right now lol. Ive seen people ask 20,000 plus for low mileage ones.

[@sukmiicook]

@@Jame6999 🤡

[@Sannerr]

damn they built that is 12 minutes? imagine what they could do in 20!

[@clwgq5843]

IMAGE 1 HOUR

[@DJDextek]

@@clwgq5843 IMAGE 1 DAE

[@fishmonger3796]

@@DJDextek IMAGE A WHOLE WEAK

[@ac-130fan]

@@fishmonger3796 IMAGE 1 WHOLE YEER

[@TheCoolguy90374]

@@ac-130fanimagine deckdade

[@stareluigi6702]

Cleanest build in all of KZbin. Plain and simple ❤️

[@pixelnazgul]

никто не приложил руку к созданию. креатура ничейная. без сметаны

[@jeffl1484]

As a prior LS460 owner with a super soft spot for 430s, this is awesome beyond words. Fantastic job, guys!

[@T0tenkampf]

Did you have both? Which would you buy again?

[@jeffl1484]

@@T0tenkampf wish I did. No, I had a 2015 LS460. I ended up getting a LC.

[@jakedavis1085]

This entire series inspired me to buy and ls430. So I did just that about a month ago. Love it.

[@enriqueamontero4695]

I own an LX570 and you can feel the built quality and effort put into these vehicles compared to other brands.

[@jakedavis1085]

Enrique A Montero Absolutely, just the other day I was in my buddies 2019 Ford Ranger and all I could think was how cheap it felt. The doors where like tin cans, the armrest was already tearing, the engine was so rough at idle. Not knocking Ford, it’s just once you drive a well built Lexus, it ruins other cars for you.

[@enriqueamontero4695]

I know. The build quality from the "Takumi" team has no comparison. When I was working on Toyota, I learned the 5 "S's". Now I try to apply them whenever I can. Even if it's not mechanically related.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@jakedavis1085 🤝

[@theodoreyoung8777]

🤝 Congrats bro I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 truly a gem 💎 of a car never getting rid of mines 🥰😎

[@thepickle7757]

Very impressive. That is one built Lexus. Love how SVT was able to be fit in. Great job fellas

[@sixdonuts]

Wow what a great set of mods. The 1980s Supra style wheels are next level!

[@kedah2398]

I've owned an LS430 UL and while it is a retiree's car, it was THE most reliable and THE smoothest driving car I've ever owned.

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

One of the best cars ever made! It’s like driving a tank on clouds…

[@obungapyramid5525]

The Lincoln town car

[@johngreenacre3115]

0i

[@عشاقتويوتا-ح6ه]

@@obungapyramid5525 لكزس افضل من لينكون بمراحل عديده عزيز في حين ان مرسيدس في عام ٨٩ اعترفت بهزيمتها امام لكزس ls400

[@msk3905]

Im nota big Lexus fan but spot on, the LS is/are spectacular cars

[@romandashkevich9780]

@@obungapyramid5525been in both. Lexus is definitely a lot sportier. Town car is the last great American sedan built imo. If I had to choose I’d pick the ls430 but those town cars are nice

[@hpa101]

"The hours approaching, just give it your best You've got to reach your prime. That's when you need to put yourself to the test, And show us a passage of time, We're gonna need a montage (montage) Oh it takes a montage (montage)" - Great watch guys! Done in 12 mins, damn you really stretched that series our eh, so easy 🤣 😜 - Taz

[@paulwatson3479]

Would love for you all to do a follow up video on the LS430. How’s the ownership experience been with some miles on it? How’s the supercharger? Do you hate the exhaust drone? MPG? Any other maintenance items you’ve addressed?

[@totallynotvin8353]

The video editing of this is absolutely FIRE!!!!

[@filmbyn8313]

Watching people creating something like this is amazing and I love this car really much keep up the good work

[@dincanward7067]

The keyless entry the kit the suspension OMG you guys are great and you have great tast in mods you saved that car guys.

[@stewarthumphreys8960]

Probably the best LS Lexus made.. Had 2 430s over the years and ive still got my 08 460 9 years of ownership.. i put the 430 slightly ahead of my 460.. in my opinion.. Fabulous cars and well worth all that effort you put into making your 430 the beast it is.. belisima

[@RabbitCarrots]

The music added the perfect touch of excitement and satisfaction to this video! Can probably drive this car another decade and not worry about any major maintenance!

[@yourboyvic]

Can we talk more about this music? It's great, what is it? Thanks. Infected ground by particle house

[@suzukimasato5287]

@@yourboyvic you saved us

[@dontayestowers9851]

You know the name?

[@beardedonetech]

This is so awesome I spent the longest looking for a good condition LS430 and never found one I liked. Eventually went with an LS460.. but still have a soft spot for the more boxier look. It's amazing !

[@justinbuckalew9952]

I was a Lexus line tech for 11 years, by far my favorite Lexo! Nice work.

[@kevinfrutis708]

I know some gs400 making 340+ to the wheels 400 crank. I’d be nice if this one made around that it’ll feel way better too end.

[@kennethjohnson1020]

One of my favorite cars of all time - the 2006 LS 430 .

[@pchae1]

This was by far my favorite series.. Keep up the original content!

[@flagshipbuilds]

How much did you spend all in to it?

[@brianjones4991]

I have a 2004 LS430 with 300k+ miles on it. Will drive it to the ground. Best car ever built.

[@rojiblanco8314]

I have installed a rear pumpkin from a gs300 which has stock lsd & 392 gears into my 02 ls430. Different beast!!!! They should have came factory like that in my opinion.

[@treblemsingap6056]

I need this set of wheels 🔥🔥

[@ghalibshah6788]

Well then go out and get one

[@v10nneee76]

@@ghalibshah6788 what year is this one?

[@MasterPesky]

What wheels are they????

[@busalove2013]

@@MasterPesky you see those rims Everytime you see a Toyota 4Runner. Those are the standard rims for the higher level 4Runner, you don't recognize them because there on a LS 430.

[@MrAllie-bf6zt]

Toyota Celica or Supra rims from the 80's.

[@martsmarts]

You guys deserve more credit and viewers for this. This is a properly built car!

[@markmartin7384]

I really like that you guys restore the cars as well as modify them! Nice work boys keepin it proper!

[@joeyparnell9573]

Ughh I’m so jealous of those wheels!

[@afa6361]

I have a 04 LS430 with 180,000 miles. It is mechanically in excellent condition, and I have done all of the regular services. Recently replaced the water pump, timing belt, etc. How much do you charge to add a super-charger?

[@dzikijohnny]

You should be able to get a quote from almost any local hot rod shop if you show them this video..

[@asifachcha919]

Absolutely amazing you guys brought this car back to life 🔥🔥

[@samyadav006]

Such a great build! Really enjoyed the whole video and this beauty!

[@BilalHussain-gc2sf]

You guys have done such a good build. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Its so enjoyable to watch. Good luck

[@PSR1791]

Just drove by you boys hauling the supra with the Tundra on the 403. Love it !!

[@filio50]

I miss this car hard to believe I owned it 2 owners prior to these guys. Still has my KnN sticker and horrible wrap job on the door 😁😁 enjoy ittt

[@jerrodhopper6558]

Sad times, got rid of one of the safest most reliable cars ever designed. I don't see a reason for racing suspension or a SC. 6.6s 0-60 stock. I've hit 125 and still had more throttle to give and only 3.2K RPM. I bought a Tacoma TRD and still daily the LS430

[@SLR-hn5yy]

10 years from now that Lexus will still be going strong. The BMW you'll be drinking beer from it. Dazza from Australia

[@TML34]

Ready to hit the Ponderosa early bird special in style! 😀

[@aladinjusic1591]

Love it how it turned out. Awesome !

[@Guap.o.o]

2:16 This had me laughing when the guy from the song saying "this doesnt make any sense" seeing a clean car with dirty ass wheels lmao

[@JulianValentini]

Still thinks it needs an LSD. Maybe not the manual swap, but the lsd would be sick.

[@rojiblanco8314]

I put a rear pumpkin from a gs300 which has stock lsd & 392 gears. Really woke up my ls430 😎

[@john914]

Love the Flexus!

[@IDontGravity]

Crazy how much better the back of the 430 looks with just the trunk lip lmao

[@Cwrigh25]

Pretty sure you guys are responsible for the prices of these cars going up in the US lol

[@dominic7114]

im glad i bought mine when i did because the prices went up by $1-2000 within a few months

[@BleechMedia]

car prices in general are high because of covid-19 being over

[@BleechMedia]

got mine right before covid for $3400 136k miles

[@nickadkins7765]

@@BleechMedia I love mine. 04 UL Crystal white on saddle interior. 51k miles. Lots of upgrades. I couldn't build the car for what I bought it for lol! It's a work of art

[@henryhawkins1194]

@@BleechMedia Covid-19 is not over, who told you that lie?

[@DreamCarGarage1]

In all the M5 RACE shots it looked like the film was cut just before the M5 was about to take over

[@Hashimooo]

as someone that misses both his mk2 and LS430 this was an instant click

[@joevergnetti767]

This build was awesome!

[@cornboy3]

Next video: Building an M5 wagon in 46 hours

[@dotipynb]

Infected Ground - Particle House for anyone wondering

[@acievanderwaal2394]

Thank youuuuuu

[@kelvinrobinson7653]

Lmao i sure was good lookin

[@aronbennett4760]

It turned out great guys. Supercharged or not I really want one.

[@Cwrigh25]

I still want to see what kind of lap times this car would make.

[@blue04mx53]

Same here. But i will add, "with me driving it!".

[@scottb_02]

It’s like a charger, just a fat and fast straight line car. Please don’t track it.

[@ruthnoya8424]

You guys need to start using Dragy and post 0-60, 60ft, 1/8 and 1/4 times.

[@shebaadc]

Great music!!!!!

[@alexcapps9290]

Link to the music?

[@azamalsudiri5819]

ويين العرب 😂

[@Yasir.Shahali]

جمك 😂😂

[@ahmedalnuaimi9887]

هههههه

[@ayoubalmalul5524]

حاضرين

[@12LT53]

🌝✌

[@Moroccanproductions]

To be honest i like the old wheels

[@aaronmarcel5026]

Would be great to hear what you’re actually doing...

[@somozajose17]

love the intro song! What song is it?

[@tigregonzalez6924]

Particle House - Infected Ground

[@exorcises1]

We want 3 months ownership updates provided that the bmw still runs then 🤣 (Sorry Pete)

[@calimero1569]

Wheels look like a hibernation of early 80s supra ones.. Legendary. Thank you for the subtle to the point modifications

[@gideoncone6024]

That’s what I was going to say 1985 Supra

[@calimero1569]

@@gideoncone6024 yessir. Keepin it legendary

[@edgyibex]

This video brings a smile on my face. Thank you SpeedAcademy. 😁

[@josedesveladas2112]

This is awsome. Great Job guys. I have a 2000 Lexus GS400 with a Rod Millen Supercharger sitting in my garage since 2003. I live in Mexico and hopping one day i can pick it up and drive it again. I will need alot of help to tune it up and bring it back to life. Love these cars.

[@itsharshmallow9802]

This is one of the nicest LS 430s I've seen.

[@huynhmichael1989]

Okay firs the 4runner and than this Lexus LS. Yall upgrading all the cars i've owned T.T

[@bigtexas7580]

*Continental is my favorite tires also. I run these tires on all my vehicles, I even have Conti tires on my folding bicycle.*

[@SuperDancingdonkey]

The videos are great, thank you. I'm sure a lot of people trying to make their old ls more fun will enjoy it.

[@PhillyDee215]

The journey was nice👌but now my telescoping steering wheel in my 98' LS400 doesn't work😭

[@SnoochieBoo]

Take the cover off the gear that’s inside usually is worn out I had a thick zip tie I put behind it and it’s keeps the gear in the right spot

[@PhillyDee215]

@@SnoochieBoo I'll keep that in mind thanks😉

[@MelodicalJazzyphile723]

Hands down one the best videos I've seen with the upgrading of the marvelous VIP LS430. That supercharger mod is insane. Great job fellas.

[@bizzy0880]

You guys killed it on this car!! Wow. super subtle, almost stock but you know something’s different. Love it

[@mikelaary911]

What’s was that product you used at 2:15?

[@kennethaustin2420]

As a die hard Lexus fan, I personally own a 15’ GS 350 which is my dream car, this is literally one of the best cars I have ever seen on the internet. I hope to do something like this soon to my own car . Thank you for the vid. This was dope

[@jmsantiago1]

Please keep it reliable, that series of GS is bulletproof

[@nickfloyd3191]

5:10 for all who don’t alr know, the function of the fob rolling the widows and sunroof down is a stock thing, though I don’t know what he did change

[@theTylerMorale]

My guess would be the module was not functioning so they swapped in one that was working

[@darrylcavanaugh9465]

Big fan of your channel guys- I’m currently in Abu Dhabi for work, and have noticed a huge amount of LS400’s and LS430’s of your era here. Must be a serious powerhouse of reliability and power for so many to be in service still, in this inhospitable environment, after all these years. Makes me want one…..

[@henryhawkins1194]

Go ahead and get one if you can. They are as good as advertised. I have a 95 LS and it's the best car I've ever owned, and I'm 62 years old!

[@yellowjoe.2000]

amazing. incredible. LS430 is the best big luxury sedan ever built.

[@zipgods2548]

LS430 is my all time favorite Car. Had one once, saving up for another one. 💪😎🔥

[@justinabar3969]

I love these older LSs but they're a little vanilla to drive compared to today's sport sedans. This thing is awesome, I want it.

[@JasonCarmichael]

Memories flood back in with those wheels. My 85 Celica GTS same style.

[@mangoman3060]

i am curious to know the upgrade costs ? How long this engine can survive this upgrade? Wouldn’t it shorten the life span?

[@chrislocke9852]

Dude is literally fixing every problem I have with my 06 I got last week 😂😂

[@FreshMatic]

These guys are the reason I bought my LS430!

[@davidcollins2474]

Oh wow what the f*** this is amazing . You guys are very impressive and even watching this with my own eyes I still can’t believe the flawless seemingly effortless beautiful work you’re doing turning this car into a beast .

[@kylebaldwin5352]

Thank you for all the videos, the LS I just bought has the same minor issues, and highly recommend this video

[@absolutelyanonymous2832]

Most satisfying car built video ever

[@1Himiko7Toga]

If your here for the daily driver this power is fun and well enough to send you to work and home and any other place. Racing also has so much potential in this car by upgrading and pushing it hard and losing a bit of weight too

[@nunofthehour]

Literally my dream configuration. Black with beige interior. Stunning build.

[@gingertrilogy366]

This video deserves way more views

[@BobbySonnNews]

Love it’s tagged and not a unrealistic brand new condition

[@zuk1100]

Speed Academy , I am a avid watcher of you videos. I am a fellow gearhead, and always up to learning something new. I am not one to read all of the comments. But I would like some possible feed back from other subscribers of yours. I myself would much rather hear you guys talking about what is going on in your video, the louder music is in the background or forefront is more of a distraction . I am wondering if i am the only one on here that feels that way. Like I said before, I am always up to learn something new. So to a degree, subscribers opinions do matter. Hope I didn't come across to strong, just asking a honest question . Thanks for you great content. Keep up the good work.

[@agustinlopez1543]

Just got mine recently for $3750 with 181k miles on it looking forward to doing a build similar to this

[@6ix13ree]

Take all my money now!! I need this. Great build.

[@jellyroll5247]

The stance, the rims everything is just right. If you're selling I'm buying.

[@shortdawg8352]

Saw this vid in my recommended and glad I watched. Just earned a subscriber. Great vid.

[@kj64gaming19]

Man, I really love the subtle body kit that you gave this thing! I really really want to do something like this on my 1995 LS400 but I simply can't find any parts made specifically for the LS400. I'm surprised you guys found stuff for the 430!

[@kevinspell9468]

I’ve never seen a body kit that went on that easily! But through the magic of television anything is possible

[@nickadkins7765]

That lip kit is an OEM option in the japanese market. Nothing fits like oem lol

[@dadgod3615]

I keep searching for the ep where you had installed something to eliminate the hesitation from when you pressed the gas pedal to how fast the car responded. I'm looking for that product

[@louisj6638]

Dont really like 4 doors (RCF Owner). However you guys set the standard of keeping it simple and bringing out the peak of it's full potential. Gained a new subscriber 🤙🏾

[@markl5156]

Worth every penny

[@TheStwat]

Superb video with great music to boot.

[@pFbSpecV]

One of the best builds on this channel by far!