Toyota IQ with Yamaha R1 Engine

I made a 20 minute video of me driving my R1 engined Toyota IQ to the "Supercars Saturday" show in South Florida. Just to see what sort of response I got from the car crowd after nearly 2 years of building it. All of the fabrication and building was done my me alone working a regular job, hence the time it took... . I got lots of great feedback and people were buzzing around it all day, so the little IQ was in with the Million Dollar supercars and was very popular.
The event was a Saturday on public roads so no speed limits were broken... The beginning is some build shots and then there is some Go-Pro in car footage.. The exhaust note is REALLY loud and has a nice deep throaty sound, The R1 engine puts out 185bhp and revs to 14000rpm, I can only take it up to 8000rpm as there is some settling in of the chain drive to be adjusted before I really see what this little car can do. This is a high quality build with a lot more work and parts in it that I can show on the video. please visit my site www.daveintheusa.com to see more or leave a comment if you like what I did.!!

[@simono5114]

Yamaha engine in a Toyota, business as usual.

[@anubhavbaruah7582]

This is business

[@teachyoselfclips]

I’m pretty sure they own Yamaha

[@simono5114]

@@teachyoselfclips as of 31 Dec 2021 Toyota owns 3.61% of Yamaha.

[@gabethebaeb_5881]

Dude this is honestly the most insane build ever

[@francesd28]

Thank You !

[@velocityhawk224]

This is such a great build love the sound of the R1 crossplane! This is above my knowledge to actually do but it’s still awesome!

[@ichonkbanksaone5877]

The best of yamaha engine is, crossplane

[@muaythai193]

I’d live for car companies to use uneven firing bike engines in small sporty cars. 315 and 270 degree twins, v-twins of various degrees, t-plane triple, crossplane inline-4, v4s, etc

[@brandonl5292]

It instantly reminded me of the sounds from Nascar 2005 for PS2 😂

[@francesd28]

Thank you for the comments about my R1-iQ .. I forgot to mention this video showing me driving is actually the first time I took it out! so please excuse the slow driving and bad gearchanges. After this video I also fixed the clutch issue so now it gets off the line like a boss and not much will corner like this little iQ does ! Hope to have some new videos soon too. Thx! Dave.

[@robertmcdevitt7873]

Dreamt about this v8-sounding crossplane being in a little car. Totally rad!

[@ricardinhomascaro]

Yamaha engine on a Toyota sounding like an American Mopar OUTSTANDING

[@sidneysanders5726]

Badass build! Now if they can make helical cut gears for those transmissions❤

[@JessicaSmith-gs6ce]

Holy moly your welds are good for that engine frame

[@institorisinstitoris959]

Wow wow wow, I love absolutely everything about this video - the car looks very clean, almost like factory stunt, editing is great and I love the choice of music... Bravo

[@RichardASK]

CP4 Yamaha engine, has the best sound of any 4 cylinder in-line engine(in my opinion). I am a bit biased, as an MT10 owner!

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

I like how you got the original R1 gauge on the middle of the car LOL

[@kevinkato2339]

Ikrr lmaoo

[@321turn6]

This is beyond badass.

[@francesd28]

Thank you!

[@AfflictionAce]

Damn it! I just sold my R1 and I was thinking about turbo charging my IQ. I never thought I could do this! Hahaha. Would love to know more about how to do this conversion. I love the sound of the cross plane engines Yamama makes.

[@francesd28]

www.daveintheusa.com thx!

[@AfflictionAce]

DaveintheUSA you rock! Thank you.

[@BLACKOMAMBO]

Finally a swap with the crossplane r1 engine

[@danielecork]

What did I just see😂 congrats

[@spring_shadow]

what an amazing underrated build and video

[@eddymagomago4502]

Amazing job💪😉🙏

[@Farie977]

Dude made a smaller Cygnet V8

[@Dg-zj6jo]

nice one sir

[@SeamonVB]

That short of a car, while stil having a normal width with front wheel drive and with that much power? This has to be unbeatable in the corners.

[@davidfrancis3293]

it is crazy cornering with super hard suspension and those soft compound tires.

[@HandyDan]

Amazing build! I was thinking about getting an IQ for more room, but I kept my Smartcar.

[@henerum]

HOLY FUCK, this thing sound just like that classic M3 GTR from need for speed!

[@Chevyguy-1984]

This thing is badass! I want to do this swap to my corolla now lol

[@MrEbrahim019]

This car needs to be in Hoonigan!!!

[@RollingCinemar]

This content is 🔥🔥🔥

[@weezzoos]

yasss! crossplane i4 car! worlds first! thanks!

[@Hippienolic2]

I want this car

[@TAS123hahaha]

FINALLY. an engine swap with the crossplane r1

[@fineinthemorning]

It's beautiful!

[@Cheedee]

This is MADNESS 🔥🔥

[@gu.rutheeshan8817]

Bro its very good congrats bro.

[@oldwrench4213]

Creativity knows no bounds. Americans at their best!

[@austinmorrow5918]

Dude! We need to get together!! I’m running nitrous through mine.

[@missrose9164]

Leader! Teach this stuff. What is your YT handle?

[@MINIUFOTOY]

Nitros?

[@ldmcnutt]

I can listen to this all day. I regularly day dream about swapping an r1 engine ino a pint sized car, so this is music to my ears. There is a lot of gear oise though. Is that becuase of the mounting position of the camera, or is the gear noise really as loud as the engine? If so, what is the source of the noise, primary chain drive, secondary gear drive, rear differential or ? Also what did you do for reverse?

[@francesd28]

Thank you for your kind comments!, Yes the engine noise is quite loud even in the car, the Sequential transmission accounts for the whine noise, plus the chain also adds a little whining too. When you drive it hard it sounds like a WEC car, I like the noise and the exhaust is just perfect, I have an electronic reverse I am working on, it is a small electric motor that drives one of the rear wheels. I will be posting an update soon, including rear footage from a stationary camera mounted on the road as I accelerate away, should be great to watch!

[@mvanleeuwen8813]

that sounds sooooo good!

[@user-fg1id4ow3x]

Excelente proyecto quedo genial

[@brunosousa1977]

Gold wing or hayabusa engines ate also a beast

[@jasperdomacena6491]

sounds like a V8 with its Yamaha Crossplane 4 cylinder engine

[@cbr1thou]

At 13500 they most definitely do not

[@jasperdomacena6491]

it certainly wouldn't! 😂 any multi cylinder engine revving more than 10k rpm sounds like a formula 1 engine though it's a pretty damn amazing piece of engineering this car.

[@NicholasMGlasson]

Wow! Big respect mate! That's a super cool conversion! Turned out beautifully. Hard work paid off! A local company is quoting me a 5k maybe bit more for a turbo conversion OR supercharger, but they recon turbo conversion with extra ECU piggybagged into the main one? Any thoughts or recommendation on whether to do SC or TC? I don't think Rotrex does the TC kits anymore or atleast not to NZ... Cheers!

[@missrose9164]

How fun! It purrrsss....thanks for sharing..crazy good...genius

[@francesd28]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@farzamniabaty4798]

Yoooooooo. That is nice😭👌 Well done!!!

[@StabDaRasher84]

I have a jdm 2zz ge with bolt on and it sounds very like the R1 at full throttle

[@TE822]

I have a 2012 scion iq and would to do something like this.

[@alpzepta]

Sound like a NASCAR

[@tugboat_actual]

Feel like the title shouldhave had "florida man" in it

[@sportster88]

I have a 2012 IQ with the CVT mush box. I read that Dave had a 6 speed manual conversion from an IQ that he had for sale.. If it's still for sale I'm interested.

[@davidfrancis3293]

Yeah I sold it.

[@TSanta-hx8iq]

How much to do this to my IQ. Ive been wanting to do the same thing since I bout my car years again

[@francesd28]

plan on $10k not including car and labor

[@robmiddendorp2379]

Great build, unusual engine in a not so obvious car, respect! I wonder, what kind of gear ratio did you use for the final drive? Revs at 60 mph in top gear? Cheers from Holland

[@francesd28]

I used an online gear ratio calculator when i built it, and in theory will do 130mph at 12.500rpm. www.gearingcommander.com/

[@lazyrrr2411]

the Only Possible Way to live with an iQ is to scrap the factory engine ... Even Toyota is ashamed of it THIS gives me Hope ✊

[@BenModified]

Nice job!

[@r.i.p2464]

I've always wanted to crossplane swap a 3sgte then swap it inside the 3rd gen mr2. Since the 3rd gen is light, i guess this will do hahaha

[@Karma-wy7xv]

Straight badass!

[@donjones7083]

The build looks so OEM. But I was hoping to see some high rpm quick shifts 😬

[@davidfrancis3293]

Hi that, was actually only the second time I had driven the car, you can tell by the bad clutch shifts, not an easy car to drive with a foot clutch converted from a hand lever. I was still taking it easy as I had not fully tested how strong my drive train was, I did push it a little harder on later drives and it sounds amazing when you shift at 14,000rpm..

[@donjones7083]

@@davidfrancis3293 id love to see some footage. Have you considered a quick shifter? I have one on my bike and they're a game changer.

[@the_real_drwhoroblox1935]

It instantly reminded me of the smallest displacement crossplane v8 though this is an i4

[@francesd28]

Thank you! it actually sounds better standing net to it.

[@the_real_drwhoroblox1935]

@@francesd28 You're welcome. And apologies for the almost year late reply.

[@weezzoos]

actually crossplane i4 is exact half of crossplanne v8

[@the_real_drwhoroblox1935]

I kinda figured that out btw

[@groomlake51]

Epic!!!🦾😎🚀

[@ThePeoplesLlama]

how do you reverse?

[@francesd28]

still havent got the electric reverse hooked up, im waiting for someone to invent an e-hub !

[@paniccity]

Amazing

[@mauriciopadilla216]

This is like watching a sci-fi movie The imposible made real 😎

[@DeXx_The_Reaper]

Why isn't Crossplane 4-cyl engine a thing in cars? Why don't ecoboost Mustangs for example have this type of engine in order to sound more V8-ish while being more lightweight and practical?

[@bro_street]

Cost matters

[@wd2525]

Cool af but what’s the real life benefits of this conversion? Putting a bike engine in a much heavier vehicle?

[@diegostevenson4569]

Your head is too square. You wouldn't understand

[@openyaeyez]

Tried contacting you on your website. It’s not working. Any other options for contacting?

[@davidfrancis3293]

Let me go back and check the link is working, sorry about that! You can also email me at [e-mail]. thx!

[@francesd28]

@@davidfrancis3293 The contact link on the website www.daveintheusa.com has been fixed, thx!

[@justchillin5373]

You should sell this as a conversion kit

[@davidfrancis3293]

I thought of that, but its way too complicated on this car to do.

[@thallysdacostalima951]

Toyota iq race car

[@beforebefore]

I would venture a guess that you're not a bike rider? Shifting that R1 doesn't require clutch action... just slightly let off the throttle while holding a slight up-shift pressure on the shift lever... it will find its way. Without a "car flywheel", using the clutch will take a LOT of learning to rev-match the engine for the next/previous gear. sure hope you have a greatly upgraded clutch anyway... with all that extra weight to pull around. Might be worth considering adding a direct-drive 2-5HP electric motor for Reverse...

[@francesd28]

Hi, I have had my fair of Sport bikes, including a number of track days, I also raced a season of British Supermoto championships' a few years back, I currently ride off road, (have done since 1975) so I am pretty good with bike ! ha ha, I use the clutch really to take the strain off the drive train, I have shifet up and down without the clutch (it has a slipper in it) and it works as you say just fine. You suggestion for an electric reverse is in the works as we speak, thanks ! will update when it done.

[@rigobertopestana944]

Una pregunta, cuanto es la velocidad que le pusiste sacar con el motor de la R1?

[@android3vic3]

how fast goes? acceleration 0-100km/h or 0-60mph? thanks

[@davidfrancis3293]

haven't had chance to try that, but it goes round corners like a go kart.

[@badandylaoc]

Please send track day vids!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

did you ever weigh this?

[@4G63FD]

Nice work and I greatly commend you, buy why an R1 engine? I have the same car and I woulda tried a little Honda B16 Vtec or something. If I went with a motorcycle engine (not that I would because its too complicated), I would do a Kawi ZX14 or Suzuki Busa engine. I was never a fan of going DOWN in displacement with a motor swap, even if it makes more power.

[@bossaiednac94]

Hey bro, I just purchase a Toyota IQ 2009, and let me tell you, I live your project. Can I copy your home work? 😅😂

[@mmm3mmm]

Intercooler for what? Is he a turbo? Wasn't it better to just make a cold intake?

[@francesd28]

The intercooler was initially installed as I was going to turbo it, but I changed my mind and took it off, I want it to be reliable and there was no room for a turbo anyway, thx !

[@Taylorc865]

My nabors would sue, my wife would borderline divorce me... Not to sure... Bt this everthing i dream of when i romp my stock 1.3l straight piped '12! Would you ever build another? And price tag of said build? You did a dream car job man kudos!!!

[@missrose9164]

Follow your dream

[@francesd28]

including the iQ was less than $20K

[@johnjames01]

It's like you're driving along in a World Rally car 😊

[@francesd28]

That was my goal ! thx !

[@bigscore1]

......somewhere in Florida man......

[@Hallowsaw]

I really want to put an r1 engine in my matrix

[@nickturgeon7632]

just boost that 2zz maybe?? or k20 swap🤣

[@mrt7152]

Nice build, but the onboard was really boring was waiting for,you to rev it. Where taled by a cop?

[@francesd28]

Ha ha I guess that`s going to happen at some point,

[@TheFasterBiker]

Perhaps you could do another build with a larger M/C engine like a Hyabusa Turbo. that would be really cool !

[@francesd28]

The Huyabusa engine is too tall to fit under the hood, it could be done but would need to be converted to rear wheel drive as there is no space for the diff under the busa engine.

[@TheFasterBiker]

@@francesd28 Even better..... A RWD IQ, with a 300Bhp Busa engine..... That would be the Dog's dankly bit's for sure !. Aston Martin manged to get a 4.5L V8 in there, so the bar has already been set pretty high.

[@jensolof9678]

Crossplane engine?

[@davidfrancis3293]

Yes 2012. good torque.

[@blackmesa27]

does the bike gearbox stands the weight of the car ?

[@francesd28]

The R1-IQ currently weighs less than 1600lbs so the R1 gearbox can easily handle this, the slipper clutch takes some of the load off the drive train too. The stock R1 gearbox can handle up to 250 RWHP.

[@brianguta6592]

That is some beautiful work. Too bad it’s on an iq. Nicely done though!

[@davidfrancis3293]

Ha ha... I already owned ithe iQ and I knew the handling was good with uprated suspension. just needed to be quicker and noisier.

[@danielh9981]

i wanna do this with a 2013+ rwd clio

[@campcity9196]

Have you thought of installing a good quick shift kit do you only have to use the clutch in first?

[@francesd28]

I could but I like the way it shifts with the lever, it does work upshifting without a clutch but jeez it really gets up there when I floor it..

[@bro_street]

Sounds like mini V8

[@amanaman-nq5yp]

Its such a nice car r u selling it?whenever u want to sell it am ready please give me feedback

[@sissyspaceship]

Is it like most bike swaps with no reverse gear or does it have one?

[@francesd28]

no reverse has been fitted yet, thx

[@wingwong4095]

😍👍

[@acettovalens6787]

Crossplane inline 4 car

[@GhazianSatya]

U know what will happen when toyota and yamaha work together 😊

[@HandyDan]

After 3 years, do you still have this? Do you drive it much?

[@francesd28]

I moved to North Florida so been real busy, its been started a few times and driven local but I plan to do a couple shows in the spring!

[@HandyDan]

@@francesd28 We lived in Clearwater FL for 7 years

[@catchemup_jon636]

Where at in Florida you from

[@gonzalodequesada1981]

Do you have a reverse?

[@davidfrancis3293]

electric reverse almost done.

[@TheRealEvilSink]

do you have work drawings for the harness bar? and how did you make those custom seat mounts? im gonna make mine into a budget track build, and the stock seats makes a big boy like me slide around a little too much haha.

[@revph7632]

can someone explain why this big i3 1000c 12v 67hp produce so much less power than i4 inline 4 190hp R1 engine? it's literally half of the iq stock but it's better. can i ask why?

[@revph7632]

this build can surely hit 250 with that engine.

[@J_CART3R]

because Supersbike's engine is High Compressed Engine and didn't aiming for fuel efficient consumption. Bigger Camshaft, Smaller Combustion Chamber ( High Compressed ), High Flow Heads, powerful injectors and Aggressive ECU Maps ( Ignition Timing / Fuel Mapping ).

[@amanaman-nq5yp]

Can i get a dashboard for this toyota iq

[@amanaman-nq5yp]

I am ready to buy the dashboard

[@user-sj1cv1np9r]

Sounds like v8

[@TheAndree69]

How much for a build like this??

[@leeho9477]

Andrew Ceballos $56000

[@francesd28]

cost including car (no labor included) was $19,000

[@ugandansupakicka1367]

500 iq build

[@joeyholthusen6495]

Mpg? With R1

[@francesd28]

I dont know but I bet its not what I got with the stock iQ engine..

[@zumezoom9593]

How much did this whole build cost?

[@davidfrancis3293]

Not including the car about $7K USD