Great review! Alex has been helping me with my setup! Planning to run a very similar setup! Great helpful guy! Looking forward to more videos on IS300’s!!
@@SidewaysPerformance I've had a bunch of local Vegas folks drive the car to experience it. It obviously isn't breaking any speed or power records, but that extra 100hp over stock makes the car way more fun.
It's good for the price but you're really taking a gamble with most eBay turbo kit , I have a 2003 e46 bmw ordered a turbo kit for my m54 it came and the wheel didn't even move 😀 so had to suck it up and bought another turbo.
Sounds great just got done putting all the hardware on my GS3 just waiting on software now.. Maybe try a step colder on the spark plugs an check wires&boots
i run mine kinda the same atm till i wire in this mega squirt i decapped my stock injectors aem inline 450 lph pump 8an to the rail 60 psi fuel pressure i run like 14 lbs and get like 11 afrs but also im not on stock block or piston and tomei headgasket cause sideways fam
Your 98 sc400 has a 4 speed auto and is slow af. I owned one. They're painfully slow and the 0-60 is pitiful. My 5 speed is300 is way faster even non boosted.
@@TheJschafer89 u dumb ask 1998 is the vvti model which has a 5speed auto and a 3.30 gear ratio and makes more torque than hp it's pretty quick and I gapped nonvvti sc400s also the 1998 has a a650 trans which is a 5speed not the a340 4 speed
Where did you get that intake tube for the maf?, mines currently boosted stock ecu, but now having trouble with the maf moving around with my makeshift setup lol.
No such thing bro , You can’t look at things like how you would look at a new Camaro or mustang or Corvette where you can just go plug into the stock computer in the car on HP tuner doesn’t work like that with imports bro at least something good ones
@@SidewaysPerformance I'm still confused on how his stock ecu is reading boost I thought you had to run standalone setups on vvti 2jz to prevent timing skip etc or sor the computer to even see boost, from a butt dyno perspective did the car feel like it had 300whp?
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 Toyota ECUs are locked, meaning they can't be tuned whatsoever. What you're watching is someone put a turbo on an engine and letting the ECU compensate in order to accommodate the turbo. It likely makes somewhere around 300, this route is not uncommon, but as he said in the video you have to watch your air fuel mixture because you WILL lean out the engine doing it because the ECU's compensation "range" is only so wide. The boost gauge is likely just from a vacuum line and is mechanical. So no ECU required to read boost, but they will never be able to change the boost target outside of a mechanical means like a wastegate. If you're not careful (read as don't beat on it) this is really risky, and you're better off putting your effort towards a standalone so you can get a proper tune. This engine makes sub 450hp fairly reliably, so I don't know why you would risk leaning your car out when ECU's like Link G4X with a Panic harness exist... but to each his own.
@@oscrsvn I looked more into it since then and decided to do suspension mods until I can get a standalone to help timing, air and fuel mixture etc I have a few tuners that recommendthe new ecu master black that's pnp... I'm more used to the 350z platform that can be flashed tuned but now I get it after researching about vvti and the 2jz/ maf tuning in general etc but thanks for the head up.
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 Good move. These motors can be monsters if you put the effort in and don't rush it, but it's very easy to get ahead of yourself and fiend for the sound lol. I don't know much about the new ECUMasters computer as it's come out pretty recently, and probably was around the time I bought my Link G4X (which you should also consider checking out the PanicMade website, as they make a pnp harness for the Link, in case you wanted a few options. $1700 shipped in the US). If you haven't heard of FigsEngineering, I would give that entire site a good look through. They have tons of suspension and brake goodies for the IS platform which are all aimed towards street/drift car setups. Also you're probably familiar with the CD009 6 spd out of the 350/370s, and they make swap kits for the IS platform. Great option, but a lot of people are catching on and getting a full swap kit + transmission is getting more expensive by the day. I personally went with a T56 which is similar in strength (if not better), and you can find a good all-in-one kit for the IS at the GrannisRacing website. Just wanted to give you a few websites in case you hadn't seen them yet. Good luck with your car, refreshing to hear someone doing suspension before power.
I am from speedzone performance out here in Florida. I love you knowledge of the 2j . I'm build a 2j ge out of our altezza gita. Have some questions for you if you have the time! Where is your shop located?
Glad to see a boosted auto, thought i was the only one who realized the A650E is actually a good transmission that can hold medium power.
Wondering . Does a 04 gs300 come matched to the same trans ?
@@GasBrakeSimas far as I'm aware, yes 👍
Awesome vid bro. THIS is my EXACT setup, IS300 with AUTO TRANS. This video is an AWESOME help for me guys! You guys always ROCK!
Just make sure u check and learn how to read a wideband man running a boosted engine lean leads to early engine failure
Can you explain how the downshift feels when it shifts fast? Does it slam into the downshift or is there a way to rev match ??
Just stock ecu too? I’m looking to add a kit to me gs300 on stock ecu for now still o can pick up a full standalone
Such a dope car man, and a bad ass video!! Too cool of him to let you do that for all the is300 lovers/builders 🔥🔥
I let a bunch of the local IS300 guys drive it. I was happy to have Rob experience it.
The is300 is such a sweet car
Yeah man there probably the most popular car right now besides the gs300
@@SidewaysPerformance i plan on getting one they are such solid cars an they have so much potential under the hood.
Good work for Alex, and review from Sideways.💪👍
Thanks man appreciate it
alex is awesome been talking to him in his comments for years it feels like
Super nice dude it was cool to drive his car
Nice. Pretty much have the same build w/ AEM Infinity. That “shim” mod makes a world of difference.
Great review! Alex has been helping me with my setup! Planning to run a very similar setup! Great helpful guy! Looking forward to more videos on IS300’s!!
Yeah bro I have to say that was pretty cool to just roll up to me and tell me to go rip it
@@SidewaysPerformance I've had a bunch of local Vegas folks drive the car to experience it. It obviously isn't breaking any speed or power records, but that extra 100hp over stock makes the car way more fun.
@@VegasAlex702 where did you get the dash cover from?
@@Alextheskater91 it's made by covercraft.
That steering wheel is dope and is the one out of the 2008-14 IS body
Hell yea I’m about to do this to my gs300
180WHP ain’t cutting it in this tank
Handle fam
@@SidewaysPerformance I don’t understand
Like the set up especially the paddle shifter. Can you make a video on how did you do your paddle shift set-up? Thanks
I would love to do a setup like this for my IS300. Would be perfect for my wife. Time to start a parts list.
It’s not 100% safe tho bro kinda inconsistent but for the bang for your buck I feel u
It's good for the price but you're really taking a gamble with most eBay turbo kit , I have a 2003 e46 bmw ordered a turbo kit for my m54 it came and the wheel didn't even move 😀 so had to suck it up and bought another turbo.
Man just what I was looking for. I have an 01 is300 also with an A/T it looks really fun to drive.
Sounds great just got done putting all the hardware on my GS3 just waiting on software now.. Maybe try a step colder on the spark plugs an check wires&boots
My GS300 is set up similar and works well for a budget build nat auto DIYalex has been a big help with info🙏
Yeah super nice smart dude
Love his car. Been following for a while 🤘
i run mine kinda the same atm till i wire in this mega squirt i decapped my stock injectors aem inline 450 lph pump 8an to the rail 60 psi fuel pressure i run like 14 lbs and get like 11 afrs but also im not on stock block or piston and tomei headgasket cause sideways fam
Thinking about doing a build like this early next year. Pretty cool the auto trans puts up with the turbo
Thanks for watching
Pretty sure the auto has been known to out do the manual on durability when it comes to power
Awesome, just the 13+ afr is scary lol luckily its only 7psi
This is what i was waiting for i should take you mine to get the max hp on my stock motor just fully bolt on pump gas.
A larger maf housing paired with a set of 7m ge injectors will correct the afrs perfectly
Where do they sell the larger maf housing?
Na-t is the way to be.... cool video... where is this guy's information
My channel is in the description. Feel free to check it out after watching every single sideways performance video 2 times first. 😁
@@VegasAlex702 I keep up with the content...
50 more hp than my 1998 sc400 wow
Your 98 sc400 has a 4 speed auto and is slow af. I owned one. They're painfully slow and the 0-60 is pitiful. My 5 speed is300 is way faster even non boosted.
@@TheJschafer89 u dumb ask 1998 is the vvti model which has a 5speed auto and a 3.30 gear ratio and makes more torque than hp it's pretty quick and I gapped nonvvti sc400s also the 1998 has a a650 trans which is a 5speed not the a340 4 speed
Not if you take the traction control off, top speed is 155mph , is300 top speed 143mph
@@raysonhirakawa2943 I got a sc300 too don't hate
Where did you get that intake tube for the maf?, mines currently boosted stock ecu, but now having trouble with the maf moving around with my makeshift setup lol.
I wanna do this to my 1999 sc300
Sorry he changed the whsiket because the China one doesn't work? I'm asking I'm currently trying to do this
How do i get in contact with this dude ao i can copy him. I have an na-t is300 but its not running well
Hows that trans feel on a downshift ? Is it just gonna slam into the downshift or is there a way to rev match ?
The downshift felt normal
Los internos del motor son stock?
So there's been no tuning of any sort done? Just letting the stock ecu do its thing? Not bad, but could definitely use a good tune
I should be sleeping lol
Whisket?
is that alex diy lmao
i think hes since gone to aem fic
Would you recommend turbo high mileage is300
Depends on leak down and compression
Can you tuned a boosted Lexus ga300 on stock ecu
No such thing bro , You can’t look at things like how you would look at a new Camaro or mustang or Corvette where you can just go plug into the stock computer in the car on HP tuner doesn’t work like that with imports bro at least something good ones
@@SidewaysPerformance I'm still confused on how his stock ecu is reading boost I thought you had to run standalone setups on vvti 2jz to prevent timing skip etc or sor the computer to even see boost, from a butt dyno perspective did the car feel like it had 300whp?
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 Toyota ECUs are locked, meaning they can't be tuned whatsoever. What you're watching is someone put a turbo on an engine and letting the ECU compensate in order to accommodate the turbo. It likely makes somewhere around 300, this route is not uncommon, but as he said in the video you have to watch your air fuel mixture because you WILL lean out the engine doing it because the ECU's compensation "range" is only so wide.
The boost gauge is likely just from a vacuum line and is mechanical. So no ECU required to read boost, but they will never be able to change the boost target outside of a mechanical means like a wastegate. If you're not careful (read as don't beat on it) this is really risky, and you're better off putting your effort towards a standalone so you can get a proper tune. This engine makes sub 450hp fairly reliably, so I don't know why you would risk leaning your car out when ECU's like Link G4X with a Panic harness exist... but to each his own.
@@oscrsvn I looked more into it since then and decided to do suspension mods until I can get a standalone to help timing, air and fuel mixture etc I have a few tuners that recommendthe new ecu master black that's pnp... I'm more used to the 350z platform that can be flashed tuned but now I get it after researching about vvti and the 2jz/ maf tuning in general etc but thanks for the head up.
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 Good move. These motors can be monsters if you put the effort in and don't rush it, but it's very easy to get ahead of yourself and fiend for the sound lol. I don't know much about the new ECUMasters computer as it's come out pretty recently, and probably was around the time I bought my Link G4X (which you should also consider checking out the PanicMade website, as they make a pnp harness for the Link, in case you wanted a few options. $1700 shipped in the US).
If you haven't heard of FigsEngineering, I would give that entire site a good look through. They have tons of suspension and brake goodies for the IS platform which are all aimed towards street/drift car setups.
Also you're probably familiar with the CD009 6 spd out of the 350/370s, and they make swap kits for the IS platform. Great option, but a lot of people are catching on and getting a full swap kit + transmission is getting more expensive by the day. I personally went with a T56 which is similar in strength (if not better), and you can find a good all-in-one kit for the IS at the GrannisRacing website.
Just wanted to give you a few websites in case you hadn't seen them yet. Good luck with your car, refreshing to hear someone doing suspension before power.
How is his trans shifting so fast
Homemade shift kit
Is....is it safe
As long as u know what ur doing yes
I am from speedzone performance out here in Florida. I love you knowledge of the 2j . I'm build a 2j ge out of our altezza gita. Have some questions for you if you have the time! Where is your shop located?
I have a 98 sc300 and a 01 is, both autos and the is is way faster