I was you when younger…save all your money for the ISF if that’s what you really want…forget spending money to modify the 350 if you got a hard on for the ISF….you’ll make it happen someday. You wont regret it.
ISF are great, and my brother and friends have them. I just didn’t want to spend the money and got a 4Runner and now Tacoma. Sold this IS350 and had to opportunity to get another one cheap …and supercharged it. Lol. A little more power than a stock F, (429whp and 523 crank) but one day I’d like to do a GSF or something.
Inside the box there are fins to direct the air and reduce turbulence, i cut/drill/dremel in between the fins instead of drilling through them like here. F sport air box has no fins at all as the box is designed for the air. Looks nicer too - even though you wont see it again and it takes much longer to file down and clean up.
@@Joe-jt8qp on my lexus nx200t, i drilled 14 - 1/2 in holes & it helped, along w/AMSOIL in everything, get up in2 the low 30's MPG... changing air filter next... did not know about fins in box, will think about removing them...
I don't those fins do anything. Usually that's just part of the design mold when making a plastic product and depending on the design may be used to reinforce the plastic. Those "fins" are absent on the F-Sport intake box because the F-Sport logo is pressed in the plastic and the additional air hole is also reinforced around the edges.
I did this to my GS400. Sounds great but one issue is heat soak. After about an hour the car would get sluggish. I plugged the hole and no more noise but also no more sluggishness when hot.
The hole was up front pulling in air? Could be the design of that bay and V8 over the V6. I haven’t had any heat soak issues, seems like cool air gets to it 🤷♂️
@@MartyMotoring Yeah I bet you're right, the GS400 engine bay doesn't have all that plastic panel stuff at the very least. I bet the airflow is different on the IS350. Anyway, if the Lexus engineers made it that way, then it's probably ok. They know what they're doing.
@@dawnpoint do they really ? ? ? engineers design a car 2 drive/work 4 every1, including little old ladies & people like u or me, those that drive in city or like me, on hi-way most of time/miles...
So i did this to my is250 which had no other mods, and it now sounds significantly more agressive, best part is its no louder when cruising, only after 3500rpm at full throttle does it have a deeper, louder and more agressive tone. Plus theres no heat soak as the holes are away from the exhaust manifold
@@tristananderson235 steel mesh on the top part of the filter box that holds the charcoal filter...its built into the plastic of the box but with a utility knife you can cut it out.
Darryl Ramos yea foreal man he should I been following his Channel for a while now he gotten wayyyy better but my is350 got an exposed engine bay lmfaooo no covers except for the one over the air intake so that video would be clutch
@@MartyMotoring hey brother. I noticed under my top there is a riveted filter from factory. I deleted it by breaking the rivets. I still have my air filter. Did I need that filter I deleted or?
I too out the mesh filter from the top of the air box , I put in a after market filter. I did the hole in the air box as well as a HPN intake pipe, and I now have a check engine light. I’ve tried tightening everything and even took it out and reinstalled everything and still I’m getting a check engine light. Do you think it’s too much air going through there? I have the GS 350
I love your content dawg keep it up, I watch all your videos my next car will be a 350 same gen, and you know i gotta get the Vlands and I might even get the Invidia cat back 🤔 what you think?
You should care more how to bring more fresh air inside the air filter box from the bumper, a hole and a bass sound won't give you anything in power-torque-mileage.
Do you recommend getting the smooth tube over the stock tube? I finally got a k&n filter yesterday for my gs350 and I feel a major difference car takes less throttle to move and powerband is smoother.
Hey bro, Great video. What fog lights are you Running? & Did you change the bulb on your headlights? I have the same ones but the main head light bulb is more of a fluorescent yellow.
No, since the airbox already has induction from the grille and the F sport box is designed like this. It’s just less restriction on air coming into the box, and it all passes through the filter.
A van Zyl depending on the car, other replies have said they encountered head leaking issues and sluggish engine after an hour or so but any is2/350 have been fine
You must not be familiar with the design…The factory design and F Sport design pull cold air from the front and the bottom of the air box. Lots of Toyotas do this. The air filter is at the top of the box, along with the MAF sensor, so the air flows from bottom to top, to intake tube and then the throttle body. There are no issues with moisture or unfiltered air.
Marty is there any reason why your Megan racing front strut brace is angled evenly over the engineand mine as well as some others on the forums have a rearward angle towards the windshield???
@@MartyMotoring hi Marty I installed a cold air intake took off the stock one mine is a 2007 is 250 you think the cold air intake is better than stock one ??
I can vouch that you absolutely feel a difference in more than just sound if you do this and drop in a k&n. Throttle responds better and I THINK my mpg went up slightly because of it. Nothing major though.
The supercharger sound you guys are referring to is just the transmission sound - not the intake mod. Maybe it didn't translate well in video... The hole provides a noticeable growl of induction sound at 3000-4000 RPM and adds to the exhaust and transmission sound.
@@MartyMotoring will smooth out & run better if u change trans 2 AMSOIL like i did... down shifting is better also... i use & sell AMSOIL, just 2 b honest w/u...
Hey there! Where did you get this OEM box from? I wanna get mine back to stock but can't find one. I mean, there are few, but they don't cost 40$ say 140$.
@Damir I know it's 2 years ago, but am I to understand you made this mod and aren't happy with it? Did you consider making the hole bigger like the F-Sport box is?
The stock box design is already a Cold Air Intake actually - and has a the best performance results according to tests. The stock intake pulls air right from the grille area. The hole I made replicates the F Sport design for free 😎
The tests done by others show performance gains with the FSport box which this is modeled after, and it has a cool induction sound. I now have the legit FSport box and it’s great!
This is how the F sport air boxes are designed. You may have something wrong with your air filter or MAF sensor. Unplugging the battery will reset the ECU and get new air and fuel ratios to make the car run better.
The factory setup is technically already a cold air intake. Those cone style ones just add some sound and pull in hot air from the engine bay. You need a box to seal the filter, really. The stock box also has the best performance results. The “cold” air intake stuff claims horsepower but it’s usually not accurate. A stock box, nice filter and smooth air tube is the way to go.
I was you when younger…save all your money for the ISF if that’s what you really want…forget spending money to modify the 350 if you got a hard on for the ISF….you’ll make it happen someday. You wont regret it.
ISF are great, and my brother and friends have them. I just didn’t want to spend the money and got a 4Runner and now Tacoma.
Sold this IS350 and had to opportunity to get another one cheap …and supercharged it. Lol.
A little more power than a stock F, (429whp and 523 crank) but one day I’d like to do a GSF or something.
J espere pour moi aussi avec mon is 250 c est tendu pour doubler le moindre brabus ou Bavarria Merde Wagon
My pebble beach 350 smashes on most is models stock im putting intake today 😊
I did this on my is250 sounds great! Also picked up the RR Racing intake tube thanks to you vids, thanks bro!
Do u feel any difference
His bank account @@alexmorazan12
Good on you to take the time to do this modification for everyone who wants it !!!
Congrats on 40k Subscribers bro! Always very helpful content!
Inside the box there are fins to direct the air and reduce turbulence, i cut/drill/dremel in between the fins instead of drilling through them like here. F sport air box has no fins at all as the box is designed for the air. Looks nicer too - even though you wont see it again and it takes much longer to file down and clean up.
r u saying remove those fins?
@@airuzair2424 i left the fins and cut multiple holes between them
@@Joe-jt8qp on my lexus nx200t, i drilled 14 - 1/2 in holes & it helped, along w/AMSOIL in everything, get up in2 the low 30's MPG... changing air filter next... did not know about fins in box, will think about removing them...
I don't those fins do anything. Usually that's just part of the design mold when making a plastic product and depending on the design may be used to reinforce the plastic. Those "fins" are absent on the F-Sport intake box because the F-Sport logo is pressed in the plastic and the additional air hole is also reinforced around the edges.
I did this to my GS400. Sounds great but one issue is heat soak. After about an hour the car would get sluggish. I plugged the hole and no more noise but also no more sluggishness when hot.
The hole was up front pulling in air? Could be the design of that bay and V8 over the V6. I haven’t had any heat soak issues, seems like cool air gets to it 🤷♂️
@@MartyMotoring Yeah I bet you're right, the GS400 engine bay doesn't have all that plastic panel stuff at the very least. I bet the airflow is different on the IS350. Anyway, if the Lexus engineers made it that way, then it's probably ok. They know what they're doing.
If i happend there it would probably happen with a aftermarket air intake . Does it?
@@dawnpoint do they really ? ? ? engineers design a car 2 drive/work 4 every1, including little old ladies & people like u or me, those that drive in city or like me, on hi-way most of time/miles...
Just did this in my 3IS and it works, must more growl
So i did this to my is250 which had no other mods, and it now sounds significantly more agressive, best part is its no louder when cruising, only after 3500rpm at full throttle does it have a deeper, louder and more agressive tone. Plus theres no heat soak as the holes are away from the exhaust manifold
Ip Velocity what size hole did you drill?
@@josemontanez811 roughly 3.5inch x 3.5inch
hey man i have toyota aurion ( V6 camry with the 2gr) . do you think it also works on my car ? it's bone stock
@@thatpersiandude7386Hey, if its the same engine or very similar then yes it will most likely behave the same way.
Did you have a drop in gas mileage some people are saying that they did.
Any improvement is mpg, hp, after installing the f sport intake?
Mine already has a hole in deferent place but I think it’s stock should I make a hole where you did?
I just took off the mesh....I really dont think it needs more. The results were way better gas mileage...smoth throttle and high end speed...thanks
What mesh are you talking about? On the air filter?
@@tristananderson235 steel mesh on the top part of the filter box that holds the charcoal filter...its built into the plastic of the box but with a utility knife you can cut it out.
@@danielbudimir8519 thank you.
@@danielbudimir8519 that is for emissions it really doesn’t have any effect outside placebo
@@mredcliffe it's restrictive.
You should have done a non hole and after sounds
Sweet! I want to do this to mine now! Suggestion: you should make an engine bay cleaning tutorial.
Darryl Ramos yea foreal man he should I been following his Channel for a while now he gotten wayyyy better but my is350 got an exposed engine bay lmfaooo no covers except for the one over the air intake so that video would be clutch
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Do you know where to get the megan racing strut tower? Its no longer available on amazon
Nevermind found it on ebay. Duh
@@johnthenative8368 Lol yup I was gonna say eBay
@@MartyMotoring Paid and shipped for $75. I guess not bad. It says it retails for $109
@@MartyMotoring hey brother. I noticed under my top there is a riveted filter from factory. I deleted it by breaking the rivets. I still have my air filter. Did I need that filter I deleted or?
I got lucky with the previous owner of my IS350! He got the F-Sport Intake haha
lol
does the f sport intake all fit in ok and what is the benefits ? just a better induction noise
Wondering if it really matters to get a drop in filter with the hole compared to a normal one with the hole
I too out the mesh filter from the top of the air box , I put in a after market filter. I did the hole in the air box as well as a HPN intake pipe, and I now have a check engine light. I’ve tried tightening everything and even took it out and reinstalled everything and still I’m getting a check engine light. Do you think it’s too much air going through there? I have the GS 350
Try disconnecting the battery for a bit, ecu may need a reset.
Was it an HPS intake pipe you got? Did you ever get this issue resolved? I was thinking of doing this same setup.
What about doing 3 holes? Sound or any performance improvements?
Have you done it already? 😅
I love your content dawg keep it up, I watch all your videos my next car will be a 350 same gen, and you know i gotta get the Vlands and I might even get the Invidia cat back 🤔 what you think?
Sounds like a perfect setup to me!
You should care more how to bring more fresh air inside the air filter box from the bumper, a hole and a bass sound won't give you anything in power-torque-mileage.
Do you recommend getting the smooth tube over the stock tube? I finally got a k&n filter yesterday for my gs350 and I feel a major difference car takes less throttle to move and powerband is smoother.
The smooth tube does work better due to less air turbulence
@@MartyMotoring allright, I will look into getting one. Thanks Marty
would just the hole in the box make a similar sound to yours? or would you want the air intake u have aswell?
sounds awesome man!
most probably just the hole
For that induction intake sound, just the hole will work! A hard pipe intake and exhaust will also change up the sound.
@@MartyMotoring hey bro would you be able to send the link where you got your air box
sounds a bit like a supercharger a subtle one
Nah supercharge it's whistle
That sound weak 😅
@@randyorton4747 but you got a pussy honda in ur profile pic
Hey bro, Great video. What fog lights are you Running? & Did you change the bulb on your headlights? I have the same ones but the main head light bulb is more of a fluorescent yellow.
Was thinking of doing this but my intake box lays flat over the engine so this would only bring more hot air in.
Would this mod induce hot-air into the intake?
what is this gonna do performance wise? idc for aesthetics
Did you ever go back to the old setup? What do recommend is the best?
I kept this setup and just purchased the legit F Sport box which sounds even better
What tire size are you running?
Can you do that by drilling to the original air box?
Yes
Are there any issues with drilling a hole? Like will it cause damage in the long run?
Did you figure out if it does?
@@InfamousSecrets nope, no clue
Make sure there is no flooding in your area !
the f sport air intake box has an even bigger hole at the same place
Can I do this with my is250? Will the F sport fit as well? And most of the things you do your 350 I can do to my 250 right?
Yes you can! And yup most things can be done to both cars
Will this mod trigger engine light code?
i did this on is350 and now on my gs460, except i made a bigger hole like the f-sport intake box
On the old intake, the hole was a lot bigger and better sound. Not sure if I’ll replicate that
How big
@@MartyMotoring may i ask why not a bigger hole? I wanna do three inches? too big?
Good job! Does sound better
If you add the front rear strut bar do you need to do the REAR also??
It’s optional but would help!
How big was the hole? And what if the hole is bigger?
I used to have it about 2 inches, now it’s about 1. Too big of a hole may defeat the purpose of the box
Nice videos man! Keep it up! 👍
Do you have link to air box bro I would appreciate it I just picked up my is350
Will it be worth it to do it with the stock air box? And stock pipes
Stock air box makes the best power :) Stock exhaust is a little restrictive though
Hello,
is it the same Intake like the GS300 s19?
will this hurt the car in any way? Wont this cause the air filter to clog up quicker and hurt the engine???
No, since the airbox already has induction from the grille and the F sport box is designed like this. It’s just less restriction on air coming into the box, and it all passes through the filter.
@@MartyMotoring Awesome thanks bro
Yeah but hotter air.. Heat is a bastard.
A van Zyl depending on the car, other replies have said they encountered head leaking issues and sluggish engine after an hour or so but any is2/350 have been fine
@@nakkie1616 should not b a problem going @ hi-way speed... plenty of fast flowing air in engine compartment...
Would this work on a is220d ?
Did this and felt less power tbh but dope video
fr same
Same tbh
A HOLE toward the bottom of the Air Box...hmmm LOL What gave you that not-so-genius idea? So much for filtered air and moisture.
You must not be familiar with the design…The factory design and F Sport design pull cold air from the front and the bottom of the air box. Lots of Toyotas do this.
The air filter is at the top of the box, along with the MAF sensor, so the air flows from bottom to top, to intake tube and then the throttle body. There are no issues with moisture or unfiltered air.
Marty is there any reason why your Megan racing front strut brace is angled evenly over the engineand mine as well as some others on the forums have a rearward angle towards the windshield???
No before and after effects? I didn't understand what was the difference
Before is just normal...the hole provides a growl at 3000-4000 RPM of induction sound.
@@MartyMotoring hi Marty I installed a cold air intake took off the stock one mine is a 2007 is 250 you think the cold air intake is better than stock one ??
Do you think this will work on my 02' gs430??
I don't see why not!
A K&n air filter with that mod would be insane
Got the k&n filter and thinking of doing this
I can vouch that you absolutely feel a difference in more than just sound if you do this and drop in a k&n.
Throttle responds better and I THINK my mpg went up slightly because of it. Nothing major though.
Good video man!
What’s this 2nd like carbon/charcoal filter in the top of the factory box would it have any positive or negative effect if I remove it ?
RR Racing recommends to remove it for their intake I have and I have mine removed
Hey Marty is the RR Tune necesary with the RR Intake? I just received my intake in the mail =/
Got my RR Racing Tune about a month ago it's worth it 👍😎
Will a injen intake be less affective since it isnt protected?
More heat soak I would think
@@MartyMotoring i just got one and noticed it has an aftermarket one so you recommend me buy a stock one?
Whatsup with the wierd 2nd filter in the cap...does that stay?
You can take it out if you want. I ended up doing that later.
I did the air box mod and my gas mileage dropped from 22-23 to 19-20. Definitely don't recommend this unless you prefer sound over gas mileage
Thank you,was about to do it.
@@Yohane350 DU COUP ?ca donne quoi ?
Wtf how lmfao. This mod shouldn’t do that
@@view13s8 more air, more fuel less spark plug life
@@talknheadzmodifying the intake messes with the maf sensor readings
The Fsport lower box has a huge square hole. It also doesn’t have the ribs on the inside of the box.
True - I didn’t want to go super big. I actually just ordered the F sport lower for a great price to compare them.
@@MartyMotoring That will be awesome. Thanks Marty.
Are those Depo Headlights?
VIP Motoz!
Good video....IMO I like the box stock. I still get the Supercharger sound with my JOEZ intake..
The supercharger sound you guys are referring to is just the transmission sound - not the intake mod. Maybe it didn't translate well in video...
The hole provides a noticeable growl of induction sound at 3000-4000 RPM and adds to the exhaust and transmission sound.
@@MartyMotoring Oh okay I get the growl also around the same RPMS 4000 AND UP.
That "whine" sound is from the Direct Injection , way louder when the engine is cold
@@MartyMotoring will smooth out & run better if u change trans 2 AMSOIL like i did... down shifting is better also... i use & sell AMSOIL, just 2 b honest w/u...
@@brucek.hoffman5868 Nice - yeah I love Amsoil and just had a big order come in for my newer IS350 that I supercharged!
Hey there! Where did you get this OEM box from? I wanna get mine back to stock but can't find one. I mean, there are few, but they don't cost 40$ say 140$.
go 2 a bone yard... they may hav 1...
@Damir I know it's 2 years ago, but am I to understand you made this mod and aren't happy with it? Did you consider making the hole bigger like the F-Sport box is?
Barely noticeable
I did this and check engine light came on a lot of codes popped up also car is now very sluggish I’m panicking what do I do 😕
Plug the hole? lol Flex tape it.
@@solid_mario3496 I forgot to mention that I forgot to connect the connection 😂
@@themeparktre4841 LOL shieeeeeetttt
@@solid_mario3496 yea I didn’t notice till after I commented on the video that it wasn’t plugged in 😂💀
You scared me 😅
Has anyone experienced a check engine light after this?
I haven't since I did the mod so it's safe
Yes. My mass air flow is sensing too much air and throws a check engine light
I tried this and I barely hear a difference in induction sound.
Swiss cheese it like I did
How big was the original hole??????
Kevin Pulio it’s a huge square hole.
There is no original hole in the non F Sport boxes. Which is why I drilled one.
The F sport ones have a huge square hole.
Pros and cons??
1 pro 10 cons
Does this mod give any power to the throttle?
no
What size bit did you use to drill a home?
Harley Rogers it looked like a 1 inch spade bit
Hello from P.R. USA...
Cuestión? Can i do that drill hole to my is 250 / 2015 ?
Why not put a CAI?
The stock box design is already a Cold Air Intake actually - and has a the best performance results according to tests.
The stock intake pulls air right from the grille area.
The hole I made replicates the F Sport design for free 😎
@@MartyMotoring yup!! Its basically factory ram air.
Can I do this to IS250?
Yes
what is your front ground clearance you look low af
I’d estimate a few inches - lol it is pretty low, and the lip helps with that look
Hey great vid, do you remove the charcoal filter in the airbox lid?
Yes I’m doing this mod today I removed it as well in my old is250 trying the mod to my 350
What is the purpose of the hole?
The tests done by others show performance gains with the FSport box which this is modeled after, and it has a cool induction sound. I now have the legit FSport box and it’s great!
Make a clip when you drive at night at headlamps
I have a few in my other videos to do with headlights
@@MartyMotoring please give me a link
why does the is350/250 have that whining noise
Transmission whine
They call this mod swiss cheese mod..I've done to alot of cars
Works pretty well for cheap - I got the real intake box now though, it sounds a little better
What this mod does except sound ?
Good video!
It made my Lexus run like shit , it doesn’t even run unless you have your foot on the gas
This is how the F sport air boxes are designed. You may have something wrong with your air filter or MAF sensor. Unplugging the battery will reset the ECU and get new air and fuel ratios to make the car run better.
Question: Hopefully you see this because I need answers!!!!! Why not just a cold air intake?
The factory setup is technically already a cold air intake. Those cone style ones just add some sound and pull in hot air from the engine bay. You need a box to seal the filter, really. The stock box also has the best performance results. The “cold” air intake stuff claims horsepower but it’s usually not accurate. A stock box, nice filter and smooth air tube is the way to go.
merci
Lol to funny,
Will that also work on a GS 350?
Mahalo
Yeah bro, same engine and layout
Ganancia 1db
Performance downgrade. Noise = losses.
Are you sure? Because with more airflow does it not translate to better performance? Kinda like how turbos work?
This engines love to work on hot areas, especially for economy @@sanaullahdesai4739
F sport intake come with the hole
Yup - but also a lot more money. This box is cheaper and you can make your own hole for free
they hole is way too small
Background music is to loud.