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Mod in Japan serves as your ultimate destination for Aftermarket Performance Car Parts and a wealth of automotive knowledge.
As an international auto restyling distribution and product development company, we take pride in distributing a diverse range of 100+ renowned brands, with a primary focus on Japanese vehicles. Moreover, we're not just a distributor; we also directly import products from Japan, thanks to our valued partners at NOVEL Racing Japan. Our partnership extends even further as we actively support them at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Our mission is clear: to scour the global market for the highest-quality automotive products and deliver them to you affordably and promptly. As true auto enthusiasts and car aficionados ourselves, we're also committed to educating the aftermarket performance community by providing informative resources and great customer service. Expect us to keep innovating and introducing exciting new products that resonate with our fellow enthusiasts.
As an international auto restyling distribution and product development company, we take pride in distributing a diverse range of 100+ renowned brands, with a primary focus on Japanese vehicles. Moreover, we're not just a distributor; we also directly import products from Japan, thanks to our valued partners at NOVEL Racing Japan. Our partnership extends even further as we actively support them at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Our mission is clear: to scour the global market for the highest-quality automotive products and deliver them to you affordably and promptly. As true auto enthusiasts and car aficionados ourselves, we're also committed to educating the aftermarket performance community by providing informative resources and great customer service. Expect us to keep innovating and introducing exciting new products that resonate with our fellow enthusiasts.
Novel Racing GEN 3 Exhaust Manifold for Lexus ISF, RCF, GSF, IS500 | #MIJTech
Welcome back to another episode of MIJ Tech! Discover the latest in high-performance engineering with Novel Racing's GEN 3 Exhaust Manifolds for Lexus ISF, RCF, GSF, and IS500. In this video, Steven explores the evolution from GEN 1 to GEN 2 to GEN 3, highlighting the unique craftsmanship and innovative features that make these manifolds stand out. Learn about the meticulous handcrafting process, the uniquely updated merge collector, and the key differences between generations that continuously improve your experience. Don't miss this in-depth look at what sets Novel Racing apart and why their exhaust manifolds are highly coveted in the Lexus community.
*Chapters:*
(00:00) Intro
(00:25) Overview of GEN 3
(00:39) What makes the Novel Exhaust Manifold special
(01:00) Why the exhaust manifold isn't welded together
(01:31) Price and Artisanal Manufacturing Process
(02:05) Differences Between Generations
(03:00) Gen 3 Updates
(03:25) The Vortex Merge Collector
(03:43) Overall Thoughts
(04:15) Wrap Up
Shop the Novel GEN III Exhaust Manifold here: www.modinjapan.com/lexus/is-f/is-f-2008-2014/exhaust-systems-3313/novel-exhaust-manifold-for-lexus-is-f-nov-headers.html
*Check out our other exhaust manifold videos:*
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*Have any questions or want to request a quote? Let's talk!*
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• Email: sales@modinjapan.com
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Company Information:
Mod in Japan
1440 E Cedar St
Ontario, California 91761
Working Days/Hours: Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (909) 259-5117
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*Chapters:*
(00:00) Intro
(00:25) Overview of GEN 3
(00:39) What makes the Novel Exhaust Manifold special
(01:00) Why the exhaust manifold isn't welded together
(01:31) Price and Artisanal Manufacturing Process
(02:05) Differences Between Generations
(03:00) Gen 3 Updates
(03:25) The Vortex Merge Collector
(03:43) Overall Thoughts
(04:15) Wrap Up
Shop the Novel GEN III Exhaust Manifold here: www.modinjapan.com/lexus/is-f/is-f-2008-2014/exhaust-systems-3313/novel-exhaust-manifold-for-lexus-is-f-nov-headers.html
*Check out our other exhaust manifold videos:*
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ua-cam.com/video/UDUtidJ2MDw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/6MGTYrn-bwM/v-deo.html
*Have any questions or want to request a quote? Let's talk!*
• Contact Form: www.modinjapan.com/contacts.html
• Email: sales@modinjapan.com
*Connect with us*
• Instagram: modinjapan
• Facebook: modinjapan/
*Steven's Social:*
Instagram: stevenvtran
Don't forget to subscribe: ua-cam.com/users/ModinJapan
Company Information:
Mod in Japan
1440 E Cedar St
Ontario, California 91761
Working Days/Hours: Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (909) 259-5117
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Anyone selling their old V1 or V2 headers? 😂😂😂
Thank you. Once my OEM pads wear out, I'll get TOM'S.
Having trouble keeping mine connected to my window keeps falling off
do you got vid of the actual lap?
Let’s go David! What a champion, one of our greatest Lexus ambassadors. Absolutely stellar build, the Novel racing kit totally transforms the RCF.
informative but you talk too much. Add some actual exhaust sound's for reference. we supposed to guess what your talking about
Appreciate the blunt feedback, the manifold just arrived so it’s starting to just get installed on cars Will do a follow we get it on a few cars
Just installed mine today, the start up sequence is amber but when I turn the lights on at night they don’t switch to white.. any idea why?
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Excellent video and detailed information on this topic. Very educational
Thank you for the feedback, we're happy to help!
ok where is the answer then? you yapping for 5 minutes but no real information was provided about the IS500 VS RC F
If you want more practicality and more tech go with the IS500 if you want more sporty go RC F. Both are fun on track and great starting points. IS500 is also cheaper so if you’re going to mod and replace everything anyways you can go that route.
For the life of me I can't find any dyno information on equal length headers or the novel system .
Working on a dyno asked for results from Japan let you know when I get it
How about a v6 rc350 f sport 2015
I am trying for 2 month the High spark coils for my ISF but I have never received an email back for quote 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻
So sorry for the delay, email me directly and I'll look at it now stran@modinjapan.com
I also heard you need to do something with a computer if upgrade the calipers, is that true?
You don’t need to do anything just make sure that you do a proper bleed of the brakes and you’re squared away
@@ModinJapan Thanks so much, I was looking for this exact upgrade : )
@@streamerchallengelive Happy we could help!
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Do you need to change the calipers? Or can i use the oem caliper with these breaks and rotors? Thank you. Great video
They sell a complete kit where you change out the rotors, brake pads, calipers. Pretty much a complete front swap but it’s probably not necessary. If you just change out the rotors and the brake pads it’ll probably have the same effect considering that the calipers are about the same size as the OEM.
Can we just buy the merge collector?
Finding that out for you guys
I love mine!! And the exhaust
Such a unique and special sound
Does this work with the factory o2 sensors or would they have to modify them? Don't want CEL
CEL it’s pretty much inevitable without a tune. Even those 90 degree extenders can still throw a code from time to time
nice looking headers. the "vortex" collector doesn't do anything better than a merge collector.
CFD testing and simulations against the last version showed improvement in flow, if that translates into tangible HP gain is the real question.
@@ModinJapan Do you have video of the simulation? I'd love to see that.
@@chrisstavro4698 we’ve requested that file and will post once we have it and have it translated
If only they make one for 5th gen Avalon Trd, it be interesting 😬
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We'd like to see some scientific data, charts, graphs, simulations, etc to illustrate the differences & stated efficiency improvements. Thx!
Yup gathering that for you guys talked to Japan last night to get the photos of the data
Ordering this for my is500. I just need to stop ordering parts for my forged 2jz is300
That’s what credit cards are for!
Are there any performance gains with these headers?
From stock yes, we are working on collecting the data for you guys from Japan
@@ModinJapan awesome any plans to do a comparison video of the novel headers vs others out there?
Wait, less work/labor to produce but at a higher price? The hustle is real 👌🏾 I’d wait for gen 15 🤣
That merge collector is definitely more work and precision since the shape is this complicated vortex shape. GEN II was more bends less pie cuts but again the cost is also on doing R&D
@@ModinJapan it’s headers bro…. Nothing new under the sun. Folk can go on and on for marketing purposes but it’s still headers that you guys yourself ain’t even welded out. Less in house welding but increase cost don’t go well together. No worries though I reside in a Porsche community we’ve been getting ripped off for years. Just odd to see it in other places.
NOVEL is about new and innovation. Price point isn’t always everything and designs take time and energy to do. You may not see it as innovation since doesn’t seem like a big leap forward, but they are trying to move the needle forward. If it’s HP per dollar then buy the cheapest unequal length manifold you can find, but not everyone is looking for that and that’s ok. Handmade Japanese stuff is not for everyone nor is the cost, but it’s the sound people are after and while we’ve been back ordered on this manifold ever since we started carrying the brand. Driver and builder experience is different for everyone and their value proposition is too. Been in the Porsche world too and not everyone is willing to pay for pie cut titanium exhausts and magnesium mono-lug wheels with air jack systems but still cool if you have the budget.
Kinda sucks as a V2 owner :/
You’re a member of a very select group there are only 4 of you out there if that’s any solace
cough cough - couldn't help but notice one particular model car missing from this line up 🙃
@@adrianperez5084 Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Adrian the person who will globally be the first person to run the LHD LC500 manifold the moment it releases. He owns seat #1
Need sound clips
Sound will be identical to Gen 1,2 and 3 only difference is there’s a higher efficiency in flow rate from so it’s same sound just slightly louder volume
They came out with the GEN3 headers pretty quickly... So what version is the entire catback exhaust?
Catback no change since day one it’s just a change in the manifold itself where they had some optimizations.
@@ModinJapan My catback looks a bit different from the initial promo photos - no resonator on the mid-pipe, and different mufflers.
Very nice guys!!
Thanks for the support! Hopefully you guys like the video and new design
Should I sell my new IS500 for a RCF ?
It’s reallly up to you what you’re looking for I like both and each have their place
Howdy! Which locks are you using on your Pelican Cargo cases? Any recommendations?
Honestly ones from Amazon they hold up just fine and having a combination lock makes it easier. If someone really want to steal it no lock will prevent them is the way I look at it.
The equal length is legal smog in CA?
Definitely not no exhaust manifold will be smog legal in California including the PPE one with the cat on it.
Fortune what? Come on man... And did you cover the issues with this unit? Lightning fast my arse... did you test this claim?
We have been using this radar detector every single day since SEMA 2023 and zero issues, only thing was I accidently hit the brightness button one and it went dark mode and all I had to do was hit that button and it came back. Its also alerted me super accurately several times on long trips, what problems are you having?
What options do I have for RHD IS-F both UEL and EL???
PPE UEL RHD and if you want NOVEL Kinda EL for RHD is available as well just email us at sales@modinjapan.com with your full name, email, billing address and phone number and I can refer you to the correct distributor. If anywhere in North America, that's us, if it's outside, I can help refer.
Have you got anything for the 1 urfse engine ?
Unfortunately nothing I’m aware of
Where does the project mu 400 fit in this, cheers
NS-C pretty much as the old NS is just not copper free but characteristics are the same
Nice overall build! I do not like the giant mustache looking piece in the front...the Lexus spindle still looks better, but that's just me. I understand it's for aero reasons.
It’s just pushing the style a different direction and I will say it’s pretty in person and hard to tell in photos
Does it work for is500? if so, is there a sound clip?
Yes it does and it would sound identical to an RC F
would like to see how these hold up under real offroad damage. my experience w Aluminum is that the welds are weak,
I’ve taken it to Sand Hollow State Park and not too hard on them yet but so far they’ve held up real well
i like
We do too
Messaged you guys on IG about purchasing Novel headers for my IS500!
Replied on IG!
@@ModinJapan Will you guys offer the option to step the headers like the F1 cars so they sound nicer? I am trying to find a set for my 1992 SC400 1UZ-FE.
I’ve seen a lot of nice Toyota Tacomas the past couple weeks on UA-cam but nothing that’s looks as good as your truck 👍👍👍👍🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾
Thank you so much for the support really means a lot you like our Taco!
Perfect price💯
The absolute best lol
Do a header sound test please
I’ll see if I can collect them all for you guys
Love yalls videos! Do yall have a fix or any way to fix yhe bumper sag issue on the is500s?
Check Etsy there is a person that 3D prints a solution.
Very interesting, awesome quality. Truth is, I was about to buy a complete exhaust system from Novel, until I saw it was an house down payment.
That’s a very common story but one day if you do decide to look at it again, let us know
I've already gotten ISF & GSF collectible for family use only 😀
Great Vid. Only thing holding me back is the branded reflector logo they added to the turn signal. I fear it's too visible. I want a clean look!
Totally understand but honestly I don’t even notice it ever
Nova ‘alpha black’ blacks out the logo
Have you seen the Back to the future 1985 Toyota extra cab pick up restoration From Greg’s restorations is the name of his UA-cam channel his 1985 back to the future Build I def did not see any build like his if you have not seen it you should check it out he really put the time and work and attention to detail
I have an it’s absolutely amazing the attention to detail
Skip the IS 500 and get RC F. I own an IS 500 its a great car but the flaws are many, first there's bumper sag, TSB does not fix and it breaks bumper further. The chassis is not stiff, RC F has better chassis dynamics and it handles better. Plus you can track it. Only downsides of RC F are - no TVD option (maybe better for longevity since its a very expensive part and heavy). no Driver memory for US market. Engine bracing removed from 2023 MY. Upsides - Far robust chassis vs IS 500, Trans and Oil cooler from factory, higher top speed, launch control, bigger brakes, Michelin PS4 out of factory, real leather interior vs nuluxe on IS, last F car on the planet. 2025 will be the last MY for 2UR GSE. RCF, LC500, IS 500 all will be killed in favor of newer models. GT3 RC F successor is coming with TTV8. No more NA V8.
heres an aftermarket fix for the bumper separation shown here ua-cam.com/video/4Crh6Z4jqpo/v-deo.html&lc=Ugyn9yKgHcOkyy6gjTR4AaABAg.A37CWGoTjx9A37NuQMZDa5