Supercharging the Lexus LS430 with a FORD Blower!

[@deciplesteve]

This is awesome. I love when under-served platforms like this find ways to outfit parts from more popular platforms.

[@killroy2993]

No kidding.... Even opens up swap options for v8 swaps... I wanted to toyota v8 my FRS. But LS is so easy... But now a blown toyota v8 is making me think....

[@Abdazizkderi]

@@killroy2993 Search in KZbin for GT86 V8 5.7L 3UR-FE Swap I'm sure you will like his project!

[@TooFly357]

This exactly what hot rodders used to do. Take higher performance stock parts off other cars for their own.

[@tstjmiller]

Right? I just picked up a supercharged Acura CL-S that needs some work done on the supercharger. Can’t wait to get it finished

[@REAPER3fitty]

1uzfe is a fantastic underserved platform

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

LS430 prices are literally going up with every episode... Man that is one sick looking Sedan! Love the content guys

[@newmantv5668]

True, g bodies , square bodies are crazy as well

[@mattjose3470]

You don’t usually see these type of builds from automotive youtubers. Everyone’s been doing the exact same thing over and over again it gets tiring. Seeing you guys do something original feels really refreshing! I’m glad I found you guys out! Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@dingus153]

Not to be biased or anything, but we make some cool shit here in Australia

[@luthersullivan5141]

Bullet superchargers?? Any experience for the GS4

[@sharkparty1027]

over priced too

[@luthersullivan5141]

@@sharkparty1027 thats what i thought. What, 6-7k for a whole kit not installed

[@fib4923]

You guys love Toyotas/Lexuses there!

[@sharkparty1027]

@@luthersullivan5141 Did you see the elbow issue? The build is gonna cost even more by the end. Elate is selling untested parts...horrible business model. This is not Speed A's fault, I still enjoy the content.

[@MotionAutoTv]

Im getting some *bad* Ideas now!

[@speedacademy]

Supercharged UZ is the new LS! 😆

[@MotionAutoTv]

@@speedacademy With the price of JZ's going up so much I think this can become a thing!

[@TheGoodMedicine]

@@MotionAutoTv Go for it Trevor, this is a bullet proof engine.

[@EvanAxer]

Yeah same here. Didn't know they had adapters for those M112 superchargers.... Definitively be down for a supercharged UZ Lexus....

[@The_Redkween]

Trevor in the house!!

[@djmichie]

Great choice to go with the charger. Will be a great drive when it's finished

[@Helstrong]

I'm an equal opportunity enthusiast - whether it be the induction noise of an NA motor, the whine of a supercharger, or the woosh of a turbo spooling I love them all. Thanks for sharing more great content!

[@erenolewis7043]

My e46 has the same hood with the integrated grill. Hit my head a few times on it. Builds character through brain damage.

[@Mis73rRand0m]

I am always so deep in the engine bay it just tries to break my back. Glad I only own e46 parts and not a whole e46. The e30 hood is almost as fun when the strut fails though.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

I hate that shit

[@jonathanpetowsky1928]

audi b5 has the same issue

[@rayrizki959]

never clicked this fast, but i’m happy to see it!

[@justinherbst6333]

I love this series! Owned my LS430 for 5 years and has been the best decision I have ever made. Keep the videos coming. Can't wait to see the next one!

[@albonfilms]

I have a guilty pleasure that I tell few people about, and that guilty pleasure is watching videos of wacky Vippu builds from Japan and pining over giant-chrome-wheeled JDM luxo-barges cruising down the wangan. I daren't tell any of my track-rat friends for fear that they'll begin to berate me about the unsprung weight of my 21" robo-vom-deep-dishes, or the lack of suspension stroke and effective damping from my leaky airbag setup. But, DP, with this supercharger build, you have cemented my desires of buying an old Lexo and building the Vippu carnival yacht of my dreams. The sound of unrelenting wheel scrub and supercharger whine is in my future, I know it. Thank you, DP. Thank you.

[@roodick85]

I remember this was big when I had my old SC400 about 12 years ago. Great cheap power adder

[@FilipeValeirao]

I love the BOM cup of tea in the background!

[@gabechiplin8140]

Overalls are overalls down here. I think the Poms call them coveralls. A jumper is a sweater. Loving you guys back on the tools again!

[@Shady97342]

Can't wait to hear this! That blower was loud as hell in the best way possible on the SVT.

[@victorcovalenco9488]

I’ve watched you guys from the point where you started fixing all the shocks breaks and everything up to the supercharger, I’ve subscribed and liked and commented, I like how you guys take your time to properly make these modifications, I wouldn’t hesitate to ask you guys to work on my LS. Your videos inspired me to have courage and to have fun with restoring and modifying. Your LS looks amazing at this point and I can’t wait to see it finished and in action.

[@tuurbow]

For the double nut method, make sure theyre aligned and use a deep socket over both of them and then loosen.

[@TheSeabass17]

You guys don’t understand how much I appreciate this video, I have a 2001 GS430 and I plan on doing this I’ve been a mechanic for 8 years and you guys answered every question I’ve had about supercharging the 4.3L. I hate to pair Lexus w a Ford product, ew Ford but GREAT WORK guys👌

[@nostradamus7648]

Someone mentioned the TRD supercharger for the Tundra would also fit. I'd have more confidence in a Toyota part. Have you done the mod yet?

[@ryanmalin]

Thanks for using PPE! Get the young ones used to doing things the right way!

[@Sauerbrew777]

Oh man, A big body Lexus with supercharger whine! You guys definitely build dream cars!

[@tylerreid2446]

I love how intuitive you guys are at modifying your vehicles and have such a diverse collection to keep every enthusiast happy no matter what there thing is

[@amateurhour7367]

Woah. Just bumming around the internet and found your channel. I'm tracking my SC430 and I cannot wait to try this myself.

[@satfat847]

The realest car channel. You guys deserve to have more subs.

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

A friend of mine has a 3uz swapped early land cruiser, he did this 5 years ago, used a smaller charger drive pulley it runs10psi boost with ethanol spray above 4psi boost . It makes 450hp at the wheels with max torque from 1800 to 5600 rpm

[@dominicguzman5871]

The LS430 is one of my favorite cars, I hope one day you give this away. So I can maybe have the chance of winning it🤣.

[@ryanrdiy]

Loving the LS project! Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@walimane2348]

Crazy build can’t wait to hear it these motors aren’t usually the loudest so it’ll be great to hear a different tone for once

[@traviswalker8933]

One of the best automotive KZbin channels out there. Keep up the good work

[@bigmikes2140]

You could plant a flower with all the dust in that engine bay. Can’t let the BMW have the only clean bay

[@blacklight4460]

Sold Fords in '03 and loved all the SVTs, even the NA FOCUS w/ the 6spd. So cool to be able to put the Cobra screws in my 04 LS. Maybe after 200k mi.

[@BobbyTruffle]

I'm a fan since the TA22 Celica but this is going to be a great luxury sedan...well done guys.

[@MS-tq1xi]

This company should make a full bolt on kit, would probably sell allot of units if they did!

[@theantgarage]

Love me some Supercharged LS430 action. I would love to drag race another Supercharged LS430 haha. FYI you can also use a TRD supercharger from a tundra as I recall.

[@douglasfeeley5502]

I still can't get over how good those wheels look.

[@EPYes]

Looks like modern celica/supra wheels🔥

[@henryhawkins1194]

Looks like newer model Mustang GT wheels to me. I know they are same bolt pattern, offset not so sure. But I know you can make them fit

[@miguel760t]

This is inspiring me to get an LS for myself. Loving the build!

[@chasetiemeyer1056]

Do it. I love my 2005.

[@K03sport]

Step up a few years to the 460...Unless you don't mind the age or you are trying to save some money

[@chasetiemeyer1056]

@@K03sport 460 is trash compared to the 430. Feels cheap.

[@williamandrews1683]

My gs430 flat out moves! I put stainless headers on it and thought about a blower. Its been done for a long time.

[@spent808]

We should be fine...Academy.

[@GleepGlop2]

Narrator: They weren't.

[@masterpayne3791]

I paused my video and when I pressed play, I simultaneously saw your comment and hear him say "we should be fine" I shit you not 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@prizedcoffeecup]

With the doublenut trick, what I usually see another KZbinr that uses this trick do is hold the top nut with another wrench so it's not backing out when the bottom one is turning. Keep a little opposite tension on the top one that way

[@mediocre_moto]

Down here we call them coveralls or overalls. Very handy for doing an oil change while on lunch break at your office job.

[@wdv4]

I'm really liking what you guys are doing now.

[@chrisseebohm8157]

Was picking over an LS430 yesterday at the yard.. I gotta get one of these!

[@evannoriega-thomas371]

I liked the part where you took the snout off and explained the system a bit when doing the little rebuild. great to see the visual.

[@oldcarproblems3332]

These guys have more car knowledge in their pinkies than the top 10 automotive KZbinrs combined.

[@killroy2993]

KZbinrs are "influencers" now... Market trends and capatilzation. If you like this check: bad obsession motorsports

[@traviswalker8933]

Those are sellout people babbling about their sponsorships mostly the time and having no idea what they are doing the other times.

[@Pube83]

They're good, but I've seen a few dumb mistakes over the years to where I've been like "what are they thinking" or "how did they miss that" and I'm just a guy who took autoshop in high school and have wrenched on my own cars since 2000.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@Pube83 they never said they are professionals and even in this video, they are saying that they would bring in a pro for the job. Atleast they admit they are not experts in the field and embarrass themselves later.

[@gunnarwheeler6394]

Speed academy, ChrisFix and to a point mighty car mods I’d say are probably the most knowledgeable automotive KZbinrs from what I have seen

[@jaec6986]

Finally a real power adder for our LS430, thanks!

[@firepatryk11]

this LS motor is gonna be sick, I've been enjoying this build series allot, keep it up

[@peterboyles5376]

I hit my head on that every time I work on my 2003 ls430. ps love your videos so much that I might put a supper charger on to my ls430.

[@anomamos9095]

Tip for anyone who needs to hack up a super charger like this and doesn’t have access to a mill but owns a router . Cut a bit of board to act as a guide template for the router, anything that a bearing bit can smoothly run against that is not too thick will do space it off the flange and screw it down then use the router at its slowest suitable speed to cut the casing away neatly. Using a router with a guide template will achieve a clean neat job with no risk of destroying the bits you want to keep.

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

I love that you have decided to enter a Lexus into this battle, but I cannot vote against a wagon.

[@Huidos001]

Im glad my mans dj Qualls is doing good hitting the wrench. He put on some weight too thats good.

[@pFbSpecV]

I like this build! This coming out pretty sick for sure! The heater hoses look fine id say.

[@DomV123]

Can’t wait to see this build when it’s all done, love fast big body sedans

[@DaveSabol]

This is really interesting! I'm digging the idea of building a car with the best tech that "almost" fits and making it work. But I had to laugh at D.P.'s comment about making work ... because for a bunch of guys that "don't like to make work" you really know how to "make work". Keep it up, it's always enjoyable to see you get a project built!

[@JaydenJ]

I know nothing about cars but I love cars and dont know how to get into them but I love your guys videos. Love the lexus series.

[@JP-ox6bj]

Found you guys recently but this channel has quickly become one of my favorites on KZbin, keep up the great work boys! Shoutout from Boston, MA.

[@CDOES]

YES! I Cant Wait to hear that run!

[@rocky5ive961]

I would've changed that starter since you had the intake manifold off.

[@wpeneyra]

was just gonna say this

[@faststanger1]

I would have done the same thing. With already being there. Wonderful time for some preventive maintenance. Save time and hassle down the road.

[@terminator7514]

@@faststanger1 they won't have it long enough to care about that lol let the next guy do it.

[@BlakDawnman]

super stoked to see how this alters the driving experience for daily and track use!

[@mikewaite3746]

And while you're at it you should recommend as a good precautionary replace the starter along with the knock sensors

[@darrylmeyer6389]

Speed Academy has become my favourite channel to watch. Great content guys!👌

[@gavin4ford]

VMP makes a upgraded blower for the 03 04 cobras. I wonder if it fits this application.

[@lustnmotors]

I don't comment on every video but I've watched since the badass 2000. Love what y'all do! I hope one day I can do a TMP track day with my Evo 2.

[@therealboofighter]

This is what we have been waiting for! I love this. I will be interested in seeing how it runs with stock engine management.

[@therealboofighter]

Oh, there is a header out there, PPE I think is the name and OBX makes a knock off it for about 700-800 for the set.

[@westonlieberum1]

Love seeing the supercharger on this thing! I’m excited to see the power numbers!

[@anomamos9095]

Tip for undoing studs etc if you cannot use heat and don’t or can’t get at them with an impact gun. Hit them with a hammer! Use a punch or drift if necessary but some strikes on the fastener as you try to turn it will help break it free. There is a tool called an impact driver that looks like a screwdriver made completely of metal that is meant for this purpose but it might not have worked as it would drive the top nut, a punch would drive the stud.

[@arok22]

Totally diggin this build! Old man power!!

[@ABArsenal]

Keep It coming this will be how I go about boosting my ls430

[@knduong]

I admire the grinding down part you guys did. All a learning process, I wouldve 100% took it to a shop haha. Look forward to this Japanese vs German battle!

[@doctorlobsteroctopus]

Feedin that sweet, sweet algorithm. Damn, that supercharger is going to be fun. I'd really love to supercharger something soon myself.

[@BasketballAve]

Thank you for the video this helps me a lot since I’m planning on supercharging my 1992 ls400...great quality vids!!

[@MrZattack101]

It actually looks so good just fits perfectly there

[@oldwarrenpointforum]

I'll not be doing that anytime soon but great job :) One tiny thing I don't know if you have done it yet but the LS430 is prone to a problem with the radiator that can let water into the gearbox that can fail - and a replacement radiator is recommended for peace of mind (I'll be doing mine very soon) I've already done the timing belt (also recommended every 60,000 or so) although not bothered changing the gearbox oil as I dont do the mileage.

[@weareawake1116]

If there is anyway you could fit an intercooler on the system, I would definitely do it. It will be worth the extra work. Loving this project.

[@radtang1395]

watching them cut that flange off reminded me how good of a purchase my 9" grinder was.

[@squillager4434]

I almost bought that exact supercharger for my grand marquis, guess you got it first

[@ninopanino10]

I can’t believe my fav build is a Lexus! Amazing car guys.

[@algsoccerstar]

Love the build! You guys are super underrated

[@tinoperez6877]

Omg !!!! I’m ready for the finished product!!!!!!!

[@rydon_24]

I'm in love with this Lexus!!!

[@SouthernCrossMotors]

I wish there was something like this for the ISF. This is awesome 😎

[@paulmofyourhand]

loving the lexus progress

[@kylehyatt1214]

Totally triggered by not having that starter replaced while they're in there.

[@nefariouscj9791]

I was thinking the same thing LOL.

[@m42b14]

It's a Lexus... the chances of that thing failing are like... never.

[@nefariouscj9791]

@@m42b14 You clearly dont own an LS lol. Thats one of the big repairs needed on these cars and older ones... Look at the forms lol

[@Knightfall23]

@@m42b14 this is a common issue on the LS

[@Wiggy321]

I just said the she thing lol

[@TheZooness]

One of the most anticipated videos from you guys, love how these builds are going.

[@johnnyr25]

Super excited to see how this supercharger turns out.

[@VS666]

this is so awesome! i love this car it looks so incredible. cant wait to hear that whine!

[@TonyAllen1988]

This is definitely going to push me to get this for my 430.. going to continue to follow.. have kept up with you on IG about it via DM. This episode makes me so excited.

[@broomad]

What a great upgrade at low cost. Nice work gents - loving it

[@CACressida]

If it was me, I would’ve rebuilt the starter plunger and changed the knock sensors. Such a super cheap maintenance procedure and piece of mind.

[@507GARAGE]

Love the awesome detail, cool deal guys!

[@theworksho3947]

I love this! Originally I dreamed of 1UZ swapping my dad's '87 Toyota camper truck (came with a 22RE stock). Now I want to supercharged 3UZ swap it! haha

[@nikdelano]

Since no one from what I’ve seen mentioned it, the music during the time lapse of cutting the blower is “Got Me Stone Cold” by Tape Machines

[@dogsandcars202]

Love this build I have an LS 430 myself and this is very interesting

[@sharomeblackstock3353]

This gives me some real ideas like; Makings manifold for my 4 gr fse engine and throwing one of those superchargers on

[@Photobombin]

Is this the new YT meta? I've been seeing people put these on different project motors. I saw one on ebay for $400 which has me interested to see more!

[@MC4D.]

Digging the build and that Continental cap!

[@JMeiserJ]

Thank you very much for putting this video and for doing this series. I'm doing a very similar thing right now with an identical supercharger but on a 1st generation 1UZ-FE. I've taken a few of your tips on board, so thank you very much again and keep up the awesome work 👍🏾!

[@hemiboyz6518]

I just picked up a 98 ls 400 I would like to ask you a few questions if you don’t mind reaching out to me

[@ricks_toys]

Jumper is a Hoodie down here, Full cover overalls also called jumpsuits.

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

There is a way to resetting the ecm to recognize the boosted addition to the eng I have done to my truck and it works . Eng must be cold create a large vacuum leak start eng let run until it dies after fast idle do this a couple times remember eng must be cold it works better the next day. What's happening the eng will go to full lean adding fuel must times between 15 to 20% plug vacuum leak and drive making sure boost is add to eng it will take about 500 to a 1000 miles to complete good luck Luis

[@iancrosson9513]

Owned more BMW's than Lexus's, but having owned a LS430 I have to say I'm super excited to see the results.

[@michaelallen2501]

Weld some AN fittings to the stock rails and build the fuel system with Vibrant stuff. That's what I'm doing on my Camaro lol.

[@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11]

Very cool....thanks for letting us see all the fun stuff