Was boosting my old vehicle smart or stupid? Thoughts...

[@michaelcharity3577]

I think the Elate/m112 Supercharger route was the best bang for the buck. It's enough power for me and the turbo route would've cost more time and money like you said. Even though I have a backup tranny, I'm careful not to thrash it too often. And yea, top end wot pull is insane! I'm easily into the triple digits if I'm not paying attention. And no squeaky belt :)

[@dhrprojectx]

i follow you from Holland Gs300 owner here.

[@jerryorden9294]

Great videos and thanks for all that you do to the Toyota and Lexus community. Hope to see more in the future.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@BaseSRKI]

Very interesting! I upgraded my turbo and also feel the same way about the testing and the harder manual shifting, it’s a cool challenge for sure!!! Thanks

[@irunAMOK-]

Great video! Look forward to the next👍🏻

[@Mizt_Plays]

"You need to have a certain level of maturity when you go forced induction... and I'm not quite there yet" lmao don't blame you

[@TubularTurtle]

That whine though 🤤🤤🤤

[@FixingAndFlipping]

Of topic. I would love to hear about MPG's as you daily drive it. I did some calculation and it cost about the same if you drive a truck on regular gas. 19mpg on 93 in my gs400 vs 16mpg on 87 in my Tundra.

[@ForwardMomentum]

It’s 18.75mpg. Exactly the same as before! I found this to be quite odd. It may have something to do with tuning my fuel trims. A lot of people skip that part and just tune open loop.

[@MC4D.]

Any plans on putting the GS on the dyno?

[@ForwardMomentum]

My stage 2 clutch can’t hold, so I’ll be putting in a stage 3 6-puck soon. Then I’m going to IC it in spring. After that I may dyno it. I expect 315-325whp as it sits now.

[@deimosphob]

I'd love to go forced induction like you, but not only is cost a huge factor, I want to keep an automatic transmission which with the 1uz is hard to keep as seamless and dailyable as the stock trans. for my gs I think I'm going to go with a wet nitrous kit instead just for the simplicity and the cost.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Totally get it. You’re smart because that AT can’t handle much - you would have to strengthen it.

[@deimosphob]

​@@ForwardMomentum I appreciate you being active in the comments. I love your vids and def have used a few of them thus far. I was planning on doing a-lot of what you did to your auto, except I want to do accumulator shims and a high stall converter if Lextreme still makes them.

[@Elementaliti]

I believe the 650 is the transmission it also comes in the LS430. I don't know if there's a manual swap for that car but if there's not how would you beef up the transmission exactly? If I get a GS I would definitely manual swap but I am curious if that was not an option and I wanted to supercharge the car what would I need to do to the transmission so it would survive my lead foot?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Check out my stage 1 and stage 2 transmission vids. Consider shimming the accumulators as well.

[@wyzmaro9774]

How much power can I expect with the super charger and Intercooler? My 99 LS400 is gonna be ready next summer.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Depends on a lot of things. Supercharger type, pulley size, tune, other supporting mods, etc. There are online calculators to help determine HP/TQ increase by psi. A general rule is +60-75HP at 5-6psi on the 1UZ VVTi.

[@wyzmaro9774]

@@ForwardMomentum Thank you! I was just going to Heads and Cams, but now I want a daily sleeper. I'm going after the Chargers now.

[@TheSpeedfreak665]

I've been thinking about doing this to my GS300. Rather than go for a turbo setup I thought about a supercharger instead. Plus I like the sound of a supercharger. But the big question is who supplies the right engine for the 2JZGE engine?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Did you mean “adapter” instead of “engine?” I’m not sure. But I think a Procharger set up might be a good option on the 2JZ. Surely someone has a fish bracket for it?

[@ssjdavid]

I don’t think I seen one person super charge a 2jz. Do it and let us know how terrible it is when you change to turbo

[@b_ssaandrides]

@@ssjdavidlmao right! If you can go turbo, go turbo!!! You have one of the greatest aftermarket engine platforms out there, take it your advantage lmaao

[@malu6351]

did u notice the rattle sound from transmision epecialy at neutral caused by light weight flyeweel?

[@ForwardMomentum]

Yep. I believe it’s the LWFW and T56-style slave combo. It only happens on mine with the AC on. 🤔

[@fiktxuncrypto]

Great video Im still saving up for a transmission for my 1998 gs 400 I have the spectra blue mica but I really want the imperial jade color, and what your thoughts on the 430 vs 400 are there any real differences

[@ForwardMomentum]

Not worth switching in my opinion. That blue is awesome! Keep it.

[@MrCarGuy]

If I did this I would go ahead and build the engine. The parts are luckily still being made but there will be a point when they're not as obtainable

[@ForwardMomentum]

Cool. Do it.

[@slowcars1463]

I feel like the best bang for buck uz to boost is the 92-97 with the thicker rods, big single turbo u can almost see 2jz power.

[@ForwardMomentum]

It’s not a bad idea. However, these “thin rods” will take more than people think, when done properly. My buddy is at 420HP (crank) on a stock bottom end at 9psi. That’s plenty of power to get in trouble with, but getting to 500HP crank is a risky endeavor.

[@DanWeinbrand]

Thick rods are 90-94* UZ from an LS400 or 91-95* UZ from an sc400. Also same boost for boost a UZ will more power than a 2JZ...not "almost 2JZ Power"....UZ will make more than a 2JZ. 4L v8 vs. 3L I6...

[@Nick.Ackerman]

My biggest issue with going turbo is dealing with the exhaust manifolds... I don't have your videos to show me 😂 I love your videos btw once I'm done building my house this is next on my list.

[@ForwardMomentum]

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words!

[@uuv.10]

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