Turbo Lexus IS300 Update! Launch control and some pulls! 2JZ GE NA/T Manual AR-5. 450 HP on pump gas

[@Newsnick]

You helped me soo much and tought me soo much too and i have been waiting for this video for a loooong time keep up G!

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thank you! Happy to help!

[@ElectricMilesLLC]

Glad you kept the Lexus front grille. I personally think it looks better than a lot of the Altezza grilles.

[@Edward3jr]

This makes me want to go NA-t sooo bad!

[@RacecarAndChill]

Set some goals and make it happen!

[@adziak]

Lex is looking amazing with this paint job

[@apexvisiontv]

Was talking about your is300 to a buddy had to double back and check it out. Looking forward to her coming back

[@RacecarAndChill]

Soon my dude. Soon.

[@TheMetalNut1996]

Glad to see someone else with the same color!! I live in Oklahoma, and all the guys here keep tellin me it's rare around here. I just got this 01 like a month ago, and I'm excited about it, i have pretty much the same plans as you!

[@andreabrown1338]

YOWWWW!!! THAT SWEET SOUND IS LIKE MUSIC TO MY EARS 😁

[@RacecarAndChill]

You cant help but smile! 🥰

[@jicez6649]

Great update video! I agree on the ar5 driveshaft options, I settled on a 2002 4x4 sequoia driveshaft that I will have to modify on the telescoping side but I can't wait to get the ar5 in my is300.

[@RacecarAndChill]

That's an interesting idea! A custom driveshaft will cost $600-900. Not sure how much your sequoia shaft will end up costing.

[@jicez6649]

@@RacecarAndChill I'm thinking less than 600, the diff side bolts right up and the telescoping side slides to the dm ar5 4 bolt adapter, just need to take the driveshaft to a shop to have the transmission side modified to bolt to the the 4 bolt adapter

[@That_Stinger_GT5]

Just got a sub bro 👍 been looking for a good is300 to turbo, your setup is pretty much my goal for a fun daily.

[@AnthonyLivesTwice]

You know this is perfect, I literally wake up to take my morninshit at 6:58 everyday

[@RacecarAndChill]

I was debating on whether an early morning upload would be a good thing!

[@exoticus_gaming]

Installing my infinity this week, super awesome to see this. Thanks for the new content!

[@RacecarAndChill]

Awesome man! Good luck!

[@chriswf]

Saw him launch and I was like "Yup, that's nota w-55..."

[@RacecarAndChill]

😂😂

[@BruceBalistreri]

Clean that engine bay! Doctor's orders! (Nice ride)

[@untippablecow]

love your vids brother. i'm in sierra vista slowly turning my MK4 and IS into NA-T's

[@JonahMugen]

Just commenting this for now so in a year or two I can come back with a Na T Build

[@RacecarAndChill]

Can't wait to see it!

[@JonahMugen]

@@RacecarAndChill you just inspired me 🤝

[@joshuaaguilar4905]

Badass car man 👍👍

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thanks my dude. Just wait till I post the newest update.

[@Adamc0607]

Hell yes love my na-t is300 also! Great video and build!

[@TwoStrokeJonathan]

Love that setup. I already have a MK4 with a big single but really want to build an is300 just with the setup like yours for my wife and me as a daily driver. More looking for an auto trans maybe just leave it stock first and swap for supra turbo auto trans later if na one breaks at 500hp. Think my wife wont even do hard pulls on it so might hold it for some month

[@turbolaze1]

Dude awesome video

[@Cassprr]

sleeperrrr nice GE thinking about getting a is300

[@bradflynn5586]

When I did the ls400 brakes it was the best upgrade. On Instagram there is a guy called overkillengineering and he makes brackets to put 17z Brembos in the front. I run 17z on my Jetta and I can stop literally on a dime. Couldn’t imagine them on my is.

[@RacecarAndChill]

What scares me is that it keeps the rear brakes stock.. when the front stops faster than the rear, the rear end will want to come around. That can make for a sketchy slow down from 100+ mph

[@bradflynn5586]

RacecarAndChill lol funny you say that. I had stock rears on my Jetta. 225mm rotor and single piston when I first did the fronts and honestly it just stands up more in the rear. The is has 2 piston I don’t remember the rotor size rears and with the ls fronts it’s magical. the distribution is more equal on the is. The Jetta I thing was 62/38 or something like that.

[@alexus_ed6]

So sick

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thanks man!

[@AnthonyLivesTwice]

IVE WAITING FOR DIS GEE

[@RacecarAndChill]

Sorry to keep you waiting!!

[@krisedwards8602]

Good content, as usual man. You need to get a Canbus gauge like the PerfectTuning or BTi. You can get a single gauge pod cluster bezel from Ortiz Custom Pods and have everything right in the stock location. Yeah I sound like a commercial but I love this setup on mine. You can display a lot of info on one screen: tach, map, oil psi, tps, etc. No need for multiple analog gauges anymore.

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thank you! I have a the pop up storage cubby for the center console I want to put a BTI display in! Just havent gotten around to it. I also want to wire in some more sensors like oil pressure and temp, ect. Hopefully itll happen soon!

[@krisedwards8602]

Yep that’ll be a good spot for it. The big BTi lets you alter traction control and boost settings, something the Perfect Tuning won’t ( I have the PT). You’ve got the Infinity so you may as well make use of it...plus you can set failsafes for every sensor which is added protection for your engine = less anxiety. I bored and tapped the top vvti union bolt for oil temp, Tee’d off the stock oil psi sensor for the AEM sensor, got flex fuel, plus fuel psi, IAT, MAP, and ECT.

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@krisedwards8602 that's the plan! I just dont want to take apart a perfectly good running car! Lol

[@DJHesKardan]

love it ! sounds sick

[@daryl2jz]

Love it! Can't wait to boost mine! Where did u get your hood prop setup? The two sided looks sick man! Cheers!

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thats from figs engineering. Highly reccomended!

[@kpzoreo]

Plenty of smiles per hour right there.

[@RacecarAndChill]

Unlimited!

[@JavsGarage]

Dope car man

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thank you sir!

[@Mike.B1944]

Dope video

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thank you sir

[@Mike.B1944]

@@RacecarAndChill you're welcome. More videos

[@dang3554]

Love the build but please clean up the wiring its driving my ocd nuts!

[@TRIGG3RH4PPY97]

Where’s the link to buy the abs braket???? I’m really interested in it

[@RacecarAndChill]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScYYZnrrGcnLc

[@OscarGarcia-st5fc]

Hey, love the videos! Are you still running the auto ECU? Or did you change to a manual ECU?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Thanks man! Im still running the auto ecu, but the bulb is pulled out of the check engine light. But my engine is ran by the AEM standalone.

[@jaredandrews7584]

Post how you did your manual conversion

[@JeremyhTheBounce]

Is this a full kit? And if so, do you think it would also work on a 98 GS3? A NA-T setup?

[@joshuawilliams5642]

Very cool man, I wanna do this to my Gs 300, what turbo kit did u get?

[@r.laboysr880]

Clean build bro im doing similar route with my 98 gs300 I wanna get a non vvti ge block and either use that block or swap internals but idk what trans route to go I do like the ar5 swap but im not sure how it works in the gs I gotta do more research on that

[@RacecarAndChill]

You'll figure it out! Ar5 or r154 are your best bet unless you wanna spend the money on a t56!

[@MikeJones-em8vz]

What was your build cost? This thing is amazing BTW

[@seemeeatme]

Definitely didn't know that about the NonVVT internals. That just made my life so much easier. Any idea what it traps in the 1/4? I'm more of a 1/4 mile person for this build.

[@RacecarAndChill]

I havent been able to get it to hook well enough to get any solid numbers. It's way too slow with the current grip. 😅

[@seemeeatme]

RacecarAndChill understandable! Any ancillary parts need for the internals swap? Timing? Cams?

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@seemeeatme nope. It's all the same.

[@ThatAznRice]

When you swapped the non vvti pistons and rods over did you get your block honed or you just slapped them in??

[@earllorenzo4908]

Bro is that the 01 paint color? Looks clean!

[@RallyRanchMotorsport]

perfect, i love this video and your car. very similar to mine, just havent installed my ecu/turbo just yet! did you rebuild your head? also what have you done to your throttle body?

[@RacecarAndChill]

The head was gone through when the block was assembled. The throttle body just has the electronics gutted

[@sebastianbrown5004]

RacecarAndChill would you mind helping me understand how to do a manual swap on mine, I have one I’m rebuilding and I’m jus waiting for the parts to come in and trying to learn how to do all of this.

[@109number9]

Completely unrelated to the video, but have you ever relocated the cruise control on one of these cars? I Recently bought an aftermarket wheel and I was wondering if I could run that and still run cruise control via relocating the stalk.

[@RacecarAndChill]

Yes, it's possible. I have never done it myself, but I've seen it done. Search on my.is

[@RallyRanchMotorsport]

again, i noticed your throttle body. what exactly did you do to get rid of drive by wire? i noticed also youre using the TPS closer to the firewall, rather than the one on the front. also, how have you gone about having the car idle with no DBW? the stock throttle body with drive by wire is making tuning hard.

[@somestranger8598]

can you please make a video that goes over how you routed the catch can

[@conner874]

would you recommend a shop to instal a turbo kit or DIY, i plan on having a shop doing the internals but i feel like i could do the turbo kit myself and then get a flash tune till i get a dyno tune

[@austinallchurch8762]

Love the video, I just bought an 01 and have no idea where to start upgrade wise, I would love some feedback if you could provide any

[@RacecarAndChill]

What's your goal?

[@barc533]

@@RacecarAndChill 400-450 horsies

[@ericinfante1885]

Just curious, have you gotten a current number for 0-60, 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, and weight sincr you've changed many parts i would assume the weight has changed too? I know these cars are light stock so who knows if wheels and all other components have changed that. Very addicting sound your car makes brother!

[@RacecarAndChill]

I havent had a legit set of tires on it yet, so I have a hard time launching the car. But the car weighs 3250 without me in it. I want to take it to the drag strip really bad!

[@ericinfante1885]

@@RacecarAndChill awesome bro well once you're set up, you can do a video on times?

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@ericinfante1885 absolutely!

[@JonathanMai]

What manifold did you go with? A lot of these fabbed manifolds at like 1.5k plus, I just need me one that is middle of the line, any suggestions?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Using the old eBay special with heat wrap.

[@JonathanMai]

@@RacecarAndChill Sheez for reals? I'ma piece together my turbo kit haha

[@marioandultrachap]

I feel like you should have more WHP than that for all the mods in it. Is it not tuned completely?

[@Andres-300]

What are your thoughts on a log style turbo exhaust manifold? I am talking about treadstone exhaust manifold. Have any positive and negatives about it at all?

[@famousjay6908]

I have a 02 is300 wagon with a 2jz ge vvti. I want to start a build , engine wise but have no Idea where to start 😕

[@RacecarAndChill]

You have a lot to read about on My.IS

[@vincentmeadows1905]

What about a video on the throttle body how did you make it throttle by cable

[@TehCitrix]

I wanna build one my self. How much for all the engine parts regarding only turboing and doing internals .

[@Imperialstarz96]

Is it the full drift motion turbo and manifold? Or just the turbo?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Just the turbo. The manifold is an older ebay special

[@aydendurrett1302]

Is your sunroof still able to work

[@RacecarAndChill]

Yup, still works like factory.

[@johntardi6771]

If you could do it again would you still do the ge-t setup or would you go a different route ie. 1jz, 2jzgte?

[@RacecarAndChill]

This is a good question! Theres so many ways to go about making power in these cars and they all have their pros and cons. I think it ultimately comes down to what your goal is and what you want to do with the car. I think if you're on a budget, theres value in building the ge. If this set up blows up tomorrow, I will probably build the exact same setup.

[@johntardi6771]

Right on, just picked up a 5speed is300 and want to know which way to go! Sweet build man

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@johntardi6771 thanks man. The stock 5 speed doesnt hold much power. If you're gonna make more than 350, I would swap that out too.

[@lucamatrone2293]

what tipe of ecu did u use?? do you have a link? i live in italy and its so hard to find some items for that car.. i have an is200 and im swapping with a is300 engine with ecu and wiring..but im looking for another ecu (maybe one day i will turbocharged the is)

[@RacecarAndChill]

I used the AEM infinity. It is a standalone that can run almost any engine.

[@TK-fh5py]

I wanna turbo but I have a few questions? Can I use a intercooler with the inlet and outlet on the same side? It’s hard to run the cold side across the intake manifold and I don’t want to run across the bottom like probably did. I know it’s frowned upon to run that type of intercooler. Also what stand alone will work? I seen AEM V2, gready engine management, and I do have Apexi AFC controller (I don’t even know how to use this came installed on car)

[@RacecarAndChill]

You can run any type of intercooler you can fit. And any modern standalone can run these engines. The tricky part is getting the automatic transmission working with a standalone. For that reason, many people keep the stock ecu and let that run the transmission and the standalone runs the engine.

[@lukemramer1128]

Just engine mods how much did u spend? I have a 01 is300 vvti and want to almost copy your exact build have about 6k saved up now but want to know how much this cost you

[@bnice4629]

I want the same power but I have a gs300 , do u have a parts list?? For your sit up

[@sonnyanders8862]

Where did you buy control arms and coilovers from, and where to buy oem parts?

[@xlSpeakalx]

Question about yours being a 01 did you use the stock ecu pcm what the uck ever?

[@luisboostrican5117]

Hey racecarandchill just want to ask you a question have you heard anybody having problems with the IS300 with three Windows not working I started thinking to fuse but I haven't had the chance to look at it right or like a relay or something my driver side window works but my passenger and my two rear windows don't work and I've been looking on KZbin or trying to find forms and stuff and I couldn't find anything and I thought about you maybe since you haven't. A knowledge about is 300 so I thought I would ask you maybe you now?

[@timothylewis6560]

I know I’m late but are you running a bov? If so which one

[@sergeypankin6276]

Are you running a stock diff?

[@import4lifehaze217]

What kind of driveshaft are you using is it the regular w55 or r154??

[@jullianrosas337]

Fucking secy my guy. I got. 2002 is boutta twin turbo it

[@alexklejka7836]

Where’d you find the rods and pistons?

[@FlossyZach]

I cant find that turbo man. Do you happen to have a link?

[@ricastar2931]

Can u tell me where u find that turbo kit I been trying for a year and still can’t find any

[@RacecarAndChill]

Its a much better value to build your own kit.

[@repeat_v2]

Oh and I can’t see the link for the ABS bracket

[@RacecarAndChill]

I fixed it. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScYYZnrrGcnLc

[@prim3time3]

How you wire the transmission it was automatic ?

[@LegendaryDrumr]

I have an 01 also. Curious what made you go with the AEM Infinity. Also curious if you recommend that over the ProEFI.

[@RacecarAndChill]

The pro EFI is great. You cant go wrong with either ecu to be honest. I went with infinity because that's what the car had when I got it. Lol

[@LegendaryDrumr]

@@RacecarAndChill ahh I gotcha. As far as internals, do you recommend getting forgers parts or just putting in non-VVTi GE rods and pistons?

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@LegendaryDrumr that depends on your end goal. How much power are you really going to make? I would only go forged if you're shooting for over 700. Although the stock gte and non vvti ge have been proven to hold over 900.

[@LegendaryDrumr]

@@RacecarAndChill eventually I wanna get right 900whp. A streetable drag car is the end goal.

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@LegendaryDrumr sounds expensive.. haha what trans are you gonna run?

[@ih8sp1das]

how did u wire the aem under the seat is there a relocation kit ?

[@enlightnd0ne446]

Bro I’m about to get a is300 5 speed ! I have a ap1 s2000 but I want the Lexus , how much is this turbo set up ? And how much was the trans

[@RacecarAndChill]

You're gonna spend way more on the turbo and trans than you will for the car. lol

[@phothongvorana2541]

I have a 02 auto with GTE piston and rods using a GTE head gasket build that I am trying to start with stock ecu. Car just keep cranking. you think I need a standalone to get the car running?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Yea most likely. You've changed the compression ratio by changing pistons and head gasket.

[@phothongvorana2541]

@@RacecarAndChill you know any website I can get a complete aem setup for my car?

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@phothongvorana2541 I dont know of one in particular, but theres a lot of retailers that sell them. Just do a quick Google search for it.

[@jcstarion88]

I dont see a link to buy the 3d bracket

[@sjh9812]

Hey, how do you like that 6 puck clutch? I'm looking at the same one, with an action 2800lb pressure plate. Any problems with chatter?

[@RacecarAndChill]

It doesn't really chatter, I just hate driving it. It is very aggressive, basically an on off switch.

[@LMFAO5001]

I wanna get my gs300 to 300-350 whp what turbo would you guys recommend? I cant find anything on the forums but i don't think i need a massive turbo for my goals but idk what i should get.

[@repeat_v2]

I love this so much. Seems like you cut some stuff out for the battery relocation?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Just some carpet really. Not much else was cut out. The link for the video for the abs and battery relocation is in the description above.

[@repeat_v2]

RacecarAndChill currently watching lol

[@vclue846]

U good? U havent made any videos recently

[@allen10000000k]

Did you refresh your stock head, also are you running the ge crankshaft? Are you using an intercooler?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Yes stock ge crankshaft. I do believe the head was refreshed before assembly. And yes on the intercooler. I don't think you can run a 2jz without an intercooler for very long.

[@allen10000000k]

RacecarAndChill my bad I meant to put kit after that😂 or did you have custom made piping

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@allen10000000k lol that makes more sense. This was a custom thing made up to fit.

[@danthomas86]

Did u just bolt a non vvti bottom end to your head?

[@SCwrestlerTTSB]

Did you modify the throttle body to be drive by cable?

[@SCwrestlerTTSB]

Just kidding lol you answered it right after I asked the question haha

[@carpaparazzihub2921]

So is this a 2jz ge vvti with non vvti rods and pistons and a gte head gasket?

[@RacecarAndChill]

You got that right except its a ge head gasket.

[@carpaparazzihub2921]

So it does have a ge head gasket I knew it cuz I was like how he get that compression level but yeah in your video description it says gte head gasket that’s why I was confused but I love the build man

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@carpaparazzihub2921 oh my bad. Thanks for the heads up, I'll get that changed!

[@juneorod3802]

how much was the whole build ?

[@RallyRanchMotorsport]

how did you end up sorting your crank position? are you sharing signal with stock ecu to the AEM?

[@RacecarAndChill]

I solved it by rewiring the cam and crank. It worked, so then I shared the signal with the stock ecu. Still going strong.

[@RallyRanchMotorsport]

@@RacecarAndChill awesome man, im digging your build hey! NA-T are more unique and amirable in my eyes. GTE swap is just so common. Did you run your Ecu harness in the same firewall hole as your battery cable?

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@RallyRanchMotorsport thanks man. The ecu harness goes through the driver side, so no. But it would be the same hole as the battery cable would go through on a jdm car. They are the same. There is a lot of room in those rubber grommets for more cables.

[@RallyRanchMotorsport]

@@RacecarAndChill cool, not worried about EMF affecting signals?

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@RallyRanchMotorsport it's not ideal, But it works right now, and I just want to drive a fun car. I'm not building a show car, I drive the piss out of it. It sees limiter every time I drive it 😂. I'd like to rewire it if I ever have to pull the engine, but until then, I'm gonna enjoy driving it instead of working on it.

[@Bellgrande]

Wait 01s came with lsd’s? Thought they where open diff and 02 and above had optional lsd

[@RacecarAndChill]

No, 01's definitely had the lsd option! They never had the manual option until 2002.

[@Bellgrande]

RacecarAndChill oh wow cool never knew that, is there any big or better differences between the 01 and above years except the manual option. I would love a manual but between the high miles, high premium price on manuals, the crazy number of Atlanta traffic and cost to maybe rebuild them, I don’t think my job at target would pay enough for that lol.

[@RacecarAndChill]

@@Bellgrande there are a bunch of small differences for the 01's. The biggest two are that they came with a dash that did not have the sticky coating on it. And the other huge difference is that they use a different wiring harness and ecu.

[@Bellgrande]

RacecarAndChill what would you say is the best year

[@dthmtlsk8r]

Andy m 01 ftw

[@kengiang8805]

Fuckin good I ♡it bro...👍

[@tonyluna3302]

i have a stock gs300 2jz ge-vvti on 18s and coils what do you think should be my first step to make some power

[@RacecarAndChill]

Get a daily and save up 4 grand. 😂 not much power to be had in these things until you go turbo.

[@kazama2133]

Where does the turbo coolant feed come from on a ge? Thanks

[@RacecarAndChill]

The turbo is not cooled with coolant, just oil. I get my oil feed from the is300 union bolt. There is a T right where the stock oil pressure sensor is.

[@esaumendez3607]

What brand injectors?

[@mikejamieson4252]

What year dis sticky dash start?

[@kenjimamcfree7919]

Yo lets link up? Im in AZ as well!

[@demitrioushicks6777]

Phx? Seen ya az plates and realized u in my state lol

[@awdsleeperz-vic]

How much this cost

[@jesve8120]

whats limiter at?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Its been a while, but if I remember right, I think its at about 7k. Head is stock, so power tapers off after 6800.

[@isaacdebrosse9287]

What car are you going to get the manual v8 transmission from?

[@RacecarAndChill]

Not sure yet. Ideally I would like a t56.

[@winces.garage8987]

How did u run the boost controller

[@RacecarAndChill]

The AEM controls the boost controller. I'm not sure I understand your question.

[@robsnizzle7]

Lucky BASTARDS, I unfortunately live in CALI and can't T.C. mine legally, Sucks ass. Sweet fucking car man, she's simple yet GORGEOUS.