What I did to turbo my Lexus IS300 to 400hp-450hp

[@daycechildress8104]

The front bumper “Came off, and I ran over it.” ... 🤫 The simplest explanation for the third bumper that you’re on.

[@tdl_racing]

No I just cut it in half. Lol the intercooler won't fit so i tried cutting it to fit and I mest it up. Lol

[@nickadkins7765]

People please realize the bottom end components ARE NOT the same as a 2JZGTE. The rods on the vvti ge are spaghetti noodles compared to the rods in the GTE and the NON vvti ge. The pistons in the GTE also have big vavle reliefs in them effectively helping the compression down to 8.5:1. 400ish whp on a ge vvti bottom end with a proper E85 tune is safe. You WILL bend the rods if you try to make 450+!!!

[@tdl_racing]

I know. This wasn't my first build. I've done it and tested it a couple times to know the capabilities. All the ones I've built have taken 400 to 450hp no more than that. I have tested it out putting more boost if you watched the other videos. It didn't end up well. Yes the rods are like noodles. 👍

[@kkellerk23]

You need to check out BLKJESUS, he's running over 500whp on a vvti GE engine. Might want to rethink the 400whp stuff. He's proven everyone wrong. He's sold it but he was ripping it with 250k on the engine with a w58 manual trans and two piggybacks. The saving grace with our VVTI GE engines are the bigger exhaust valves, and a good tune.

[@kkellerk23]

Here's his vehicle ripping kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2jQdpyAfdRjgck

[@nickadkins7765]

@@kkellerk23 he didn't prove anyone wrong, he's an anomaly. Outliers will always exist. It's not if, but when it blows. They don't last at 450whp +

[@kkellerk23]

@@nickadkins7765 as they don't last, we still don't know how long, he had thousands of miles on it before he parted the car out for his new child. He works near me and did all his own work. It was quite impressive. The transmission he had was rated by internet folk for only 450whp as well. Folks even called him out on it and he proved them wrong. I believe he's on one of his videos calling out a guy for saying he could get xyz for power. The point is, this was a high mileage build and he beat on it with that power. It was all in the tune and how he set his up. So it's possible, we just don't how long it will last, because it didn't fail to get better data.

[@token112]

I expected a hacked up install but instead saw so much attention to detail. Nice build man. Going to upgrade injectors and transmission for more power later?

[@tdl_racing]

I really appreciate it 🙏. Yes I will later. Gotta grind to get those expensive parts.

[@kpzoreo]

Nice build man! Cool to see an East Coast build for once.

[@tdl_racing]

I appreciate it! East Coast REPRESENT!!!

[@tagallstar]

I might use the ecumaster det3 piggy back or use the plug in play link ecu. Or do both in stages

[@tdl_racing]

I've heard a lot of good things on both of those especially the link.

[@tagallstar]

Triple D Legends link is like my dream ecu for the is300 bc plug and play😂

[@tdl_racing]

@@tagallstar it's super nice! I've seen one with it

[@tagallstar]

Appreciate the build breakdown and advice, more solid info i can use for my build My new fender is starting to look like your hood lol

[@tdl_racing]

Get that thing done before it's too late like mine lol

[@timothyward7902]

Is ok to run GTE internals(except heads) as NA in the vvti?

[@tdl_racing]

Yes it's okay.

[@Vonnyceo]

nicee, gonna start building my lexus too

[@tdl_racing]

Do it bro! JUST DO IT!

[@josefilmspvd]

Bro if you add a gte head gasket on a ge you raise the compression ration not lower it!

[@tdl_racing]

GE has a .4mm thickness and GTE has 1.35mm thickness

[@calebloewen8292]

I’d love to see some dyno sheets, I don’t see how 400 hp is even possible on stock rods and pistons. I don’t mean any hate. I’d just like to see some evidence of these numbers. Looks good keep up the good work!

[@tdl_racing]

I would of taken it to the dyno but now im building it to make it faster. Ive beaten people making 350hp easily so its somewhere around there but then my clutch started giving up on me.

[@tdl_racing]

C3garage did the same and a lot of people has done it. Transmission is usually what goes out first around that hp

[@calebloewen8292]

That’s awesome.

[@nickadkins7765]

@@calebloewen8292 400whp is safe with a good tune.

[@cone7073]

400 is realistic as long as the tune is set up well. Stock 2jz-GTE rods and pistons can hold up to 600-650hp. Source: I work in a shop that works on supras and specializes in jz engines.

[@lukebaehr9646]

Does putting the thicker head gasket in also make it a non interference motor??

[@tdl_racing]

No it still interfere because of the VVTI. I don't think it's thick enough and also because of the surface of the piston. Its pretty flat. No valve indents.

[@tdl_racing]

Or not much valve indents

[@spike46]

Awesome vid bro🙌🏻 so is this a bone stock 2jz ge engine? The only internals were the head gasket?

[@tdl_racing]

Yes, that's the only thing and ARP studs.

[@spike46]

@@tdl_racing thanks for the reply ..really like this build now I believe it’s possible.. I hear a lot of pple say u need to change rods an stuff asap..now I have faith in a build like this until I could upgrade internals …awesome vid bro keep it up 👍🏼🙏

[@tdl_racing]

@@spike46 yeah I mean if you are just trying to be a little faster than a stock supra. I would definitely build internals. It's just a lit more money and time. I have more videos we're I did build it.

[@spike46]

@@tdl_racing nice man 🙌🏻 I understand thanks for the info bro

[@cone7073]

@@spike46 stock ge rods and pistons usually give out between 400-500hp but if you’re worried about reliability you can put in gte rods and pistons and hold around 650. Though if you’re going for power you’ll need an r154 trans or ball out and do a t56 swap, but that’s a lot more $$$.

[@GeorgeHampl]

Hey dude. Did you change the connecting rods on you engine since they are as thin as a spageti?

[@tdl_racing]

Haha! I eventually fully built the 2j but on this video its bone stock.

[@pagutierrez00]

Nice project, keep going

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks man I appreciate 👍

[@carvinglife]

Nice build man. Good video!

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks man!

[@davidmcdaniel2677]

Could you tune my turbo is300 if I paid you? I have haltech

[@JonathanMai]

Do you have the newer CX racing manifold? The thicker one? And do you have any issues with your waterneck when you first installed it?

[@tdl_racing]

I do have the newer manifold and no issues at all.

[@THORN11GOAT]

Bruv I’m from nc I’d love to have the part list seems hard but ah fuck it

[@tdl_racing]

I have the parts list on one of the other videos. I forgot which one tho.

[@gsgcarreviews]

Very thorough!

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks man!

[@dylbo420]

Where you at in North Carolina I'm in charlotte

[@tdl_racing]

over by willmington

[@hussamalrashidy4657]

Nice job broo very good 👌👍

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks man!

[@hussamalrashidy4657]

You welcome broo 🌹👍

[@qmlac123]

I have the same build. I just got it tuned but it keeps stalling out at the red light. Any idea?

[@tdl_racing]

Like when your idling at a red light?

[@josiahimgrund90]

Great build!

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks man 🙏

[@jyudat4433]

Damn cxracing kits are like 2k now

[@tdl_racing]

Yeah I got mine real cheap but they have been holding up really well.

[@zero01grimreaper]

Good deal bro. Have an 04 is300

[@tdl_racing]

Yes it was. Thats great man. They have all the potential.

[@zero01grimreaper]

@@tdl_racing no doubt brother

[@edgarrojas9628]

What parts did you use and where can i find them? Im trying to do this to mine but im very confused

[@tdl_racing]

So I got my fuel pump from mapperformance. You can get fuel injectors from throtl performance. I custom made the fuel rail myself with Amazon parts. Fuel pressure regulator. You can get fuel lab, radium, aeromotive, etc. Arp headstuds anywhere. Head gasket is the gte factory from driftmotion. All the turbo stuff is from cxracing and the turbo came from my buddy. If you got anymore questions, just let me know.

[@chankenneth4231]

Did you change the internal parts of the engine?

[@tdl_racing]

No I didnt. But now I am because I want more powaaaaaahhhhh!!!

[@chankenneth4231]

@@tdl_racing what are you going to get and where do you get it? I want to turbo mine but afraid of blowing it up.

[@tdl_racing]

@@chankenneth4231 I got all my internals from REAL STREET RACING. Yeah I would look up forums on how hard you can go with stock internals but I would just either do a swap with a gte or build it. With the cars coming out already fast these days, your going to want more power.

[@danielreda19]

Wow only 4gs that's a great price for all that hp🤙✌👌

[@tdl_racing]

Just need to spend more on transmission. 💲💲💲

[@tatted710]

(CDD ClutchDamperDelete) buy the union brake fitting from autozone 8 bucks cheapest clutch upgrade u can get. Bleed clutch after, clutch will be way more responsive I did it feels great. Good luck with the build.

[@tdl_racing]

@@tatted710 thanks man. Will definently do that.

[@ricastar2931]

Where did u get that turbo

[@tdl_racing]

I got it from a buddy of mine.

[@troywems8548]

Auto or manual?

[@tdl_racing]

It's a manual

[@Boostedkeihl]

Stock w55?

[@tdl_racing]

Yessir but clutch slips so change that out if your trying to go higher than 300hp

[@christopherclaure6689]

take a speech class

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks bro. Really need it. I suck at talking. English is my second language.

[@vclue846]

Triple D Legends ur english is pretty great. Dont worry about it

[@tdl_racing]

Thanks man👍

[@christopherclaure6689]

Triple D Legends yea not saying your English is bad but so you can get your sentences and meaning out better

[@1batingkid549]

Consciously Unconscious get off his dick? He’s just fine