Turbo IS300 hits the drag strip! (IFO Idaho 2021)
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2021
- #is300 #turbo #2jz
Another video better late than never I suppose!
Back in September I was able to attend my first Import Face-Off event at Firebird Raceway up in Eagle, ID. I was originally intending on just running either Test & Tune or the Bracket class but the event organizer somehow convinced me to compete in one of the heads-up classes instead. Due engine/turbo size restrictions, I was basically "forced" into the top class at the event (FIP - Forced Induction Pro) with several competitors capable of running consistently in the 7-8 sec range.
I started off at my lowest boost/power setting just to get a feel for the track and car. I know running a bias ply in the rear with a wide-ish radial up front can cause some sway/instability so I wanted to make sure the car felt okay on the top-end before pouring in more boost. The car felt great so I was more confident about cranking it up a bit after each pass.
Getting the car off the line was a bit of a struggle with the best 60' of the day being a 1.797. The track prep seemed to be on point so I don't think it was an issue there. It was just tricky to find that balance between spinning/bogging and being thrown into competition where I felt like I needed to cut a somewhat decent light also complicated things a little bit. Needless to say there's plenty of room for improvement but overall I was very pleased with how the day went. I can't wait to see what the car will do when I knock a couple tenths off of that 60' and hit it with more boost on the short track!
For the two rounds of qualifying I was able to line up against my brother in his brand new 2021 TLX Type-S for some good old brotherly competition. He managed to click off a 13.78 @ 102 which is pretty awesome for a bone stock 4200+ lb car. When everything was said and done I somehow ended up going home with a 2nd place trophy. I guess sometimes it pays to be lucky!
Overall it was a great event and I have to give a huge thanks to my brother, dad, and step-mom for being my pit crew/support team for the day. It would have been a long day without them.
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super clean, love that you’ve started to upload again
6:13 That Datsun 240Z flew to the MOON!
Sheeeeeeeshhh! I owe you a 10 second car
Awesome!!
Thanks for the video mate! Keep ‘em coming, love this car and your inout
Thank you for uploading again!!
Man, that car is a weapon! Great progress and congrats on that sweet trophy!
Thanks brother! 🙏
So awesome! Can't beat the sound of a turbo 2JZ!
This is what my is300 aspires to be one day, was awesome seeing you run it.
Very beautiful car and it runs really well you’ve got that thing put together awesome man thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the kind words!
LOVE YOUR TURBO IS300 , THAT BLUE IS BEAUTIFUL
Very nice build keep boosting cant wait for next video thanks for sharing to us petrol heads 2jz power .
Nice 10sec IS :)
That thing flies man!.... 🏁👍🏿
Yesssss!
Very impressive 👏
Great video Payton, been waiting for this! Thing is an animal! Tyson knows how to chop that tree down 😂!
Thanks man! He cut some good lights for sure. Let's ship the black beast out here for next year's event. 😉
@@twojay how good would that be.... I would be lucky to see into the 11s though 😂
@@RobbieBambino Even if that's the case it's still damn impressive coming from an old sedan with a manual gearbox!
Yay! So good to see you with a new video.
That is such a neat car and looks like the mid 10s were quite easy?
Hope to see more 😀
Thanks! Yeah it broke into the 10s without much fuss. There's definitely plenty of room for improvement with a better 60ft and more boost on the short track too. 👍
@@twojay Hoping to get my ISF into the very low 12s in June to July as that is our winter here (Brisbane, Australia)
I had a mint IS200 a while back :)
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@@SouthernCrossMotors Man you aren't kidding, that thing looks like an absolutely cherry! I probably wouldn't be too upset about upgrading to an ISF though. Good luck getting it into the low 12s next year!
Good ass runs !!! 🤟🏽
I consider this is300 to be an og .. good to see it on the strip
Adore this car! Hoping to make a mini-me in the near future
Love the car bro. I was wondering what headlights you were running, would love them for my car
Long Time No See 👊🏼👍🏼
super fkn sick !!!
Mind sharing what tail lights you’ve got? Just started my is300 build, your hard work is insanely impressive to say the least!
Awesome seeing this beast @ the track. I know you're just dialing it in but what are your thoughts on how it performed... I must say she looks damn good out there.💯🏁🏁🏁🔥👍😎
Thank you! I was super pleased with how the day went. The car ran great and I didn't have to touch any tools besides the laptop and tire pressure gauge all day. I can't wait to see what it'll do when I knock a couple tenths off that 60ft and hit it with a little more boost on the short track. It's always a good track day when you can drive it back on the trailer under its own power! 😅
Hell yeah!!!
Beautiful IS. Just sold my 535whp 92 galant vr4 and picked up a stock 05 is. Going to build it this summer. I'm just in Salt Lake. Slip that clutch more off the line. Less likely to smoke the tire and won't bog down so bad. You land a great launch and I bet your get 9's or very low 10's.
Yeah it would have been nice to have a few more runs that day to get things dialed in, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. Starting from scratch with tire pressures, damper settings, and launch RPM/boost was tricky but overall I'm pretty satisfied with how things went. These multi-disk carbon clutches can be tricky to slip as well. A slipper valve would probably be a good investment if I was planning to hit the track more often. Congrats on the IS acquisition and best of luck with the build!
@twojay sucks they shut down RMR I'm like 3 miles away from it.
@@richardwilliams9815 Huge bummer for sure. 😥
Awesome to see you again, Two Jay. Was wondering if you kept your old ABS connector when you deleted the ABS system? My connector is cracking into pieces and I can't source a new replacement.
Your car looks, sounds and performs great!
Hey thanks! I think I still have that connector somewhere but if I remember correctly the latching mechanism was broken on mine and I had to use a zip-tie to keep it secured. I'll dig around and see if I can find it though.
@@GroovesAndLands I think you're exactly right unfortunately. Being confined to the hot engine bay for 20+ years sure takes a toll on a lot of the connectors.
I need to make another track run in 2022 so be thinking of a similar event we can do.
Definitely!
Hi did you have to change anything on the diff and side shafts to run slicks
Does the tomei baffle kit bolt right up to the stock Lexus oil pan or do I need to run a different lower pan and pickup? Saw you were running it and was thinking about doing the same.
It works with the factory pan and pickup. They offer several different options depending on which oil pan configuration is being used. If I remember correctly, the IS300 (front sump) requires "Type F1".
What wheels are on there looks good
My boi needs to work on that launch other than that I’m absolutely inlove with this build
There's definitely work to be done on the short track but I'm very pleased with how things went for it being basically the first time at the track. Next time I'll toss you the keys and you'll have to show me how it's done!
Awesome times man!!! So jelly!! I was wondering if you were still 3.58 rear gear and stock diff housing/axles with all that when I watched. I see thats a no and you've been busy... 😁 how you like the 8.8?!
Thanks! Hopefully I can make some more progress on the short track next time out. I have had a few quirks along the way but overall the 8.8" kit has been solid.
@@twojay for sure, looks like it would benefit a ton from a clutch switch and utilizing launch control/NLTS. Either way a 144 trap street car is amazing.
I'm 3.7 and CD009 so still living that short gear life. I'll be doing the 3.26 swap ASAP. Also you are a bad influence. Every time I tell myself I'll be okay with whatever power goal I set, you up yours, do a vid and I'm like okay we need more 🤣
@@batdad187 Yeah there are definitely a few things I could do to help get it down the track a little quicker. I suppose 144 isn't too shabby but I think there's a little left on the table there as well. Sounds like you have a fun build in the works!
Hi odd question, If you have Brian Crower camshafts do you know if the EXHAUST shaft has a machining port in the front were the bolt threads in to hold the cam gear on. Mine is leaking out of the bolt only to the front of the CG. So weird no leaks from any new oem seal and not a oil charged gear. I'm going back in hope for advice if you saw a machine port when installing. Maybe I overlooked sence it/stock camshaft does not have a port sence it has no oil charge/VVT-I. IDK it's upsetting me. Any advice/past experience I would greatly appreciate. So I don't take everything apart again I'm thinks pull the bolt out and load it with RTV. ??? Sorry to bother you. Thank you
Hey there. I think that's actually a fairly common issue because the threads on the front of the camshaft (for the cam gear) can be exposed to pressurized oil. There should be a pressed in plug (looks like a little freeze plug) down at the bottom end of the threads but even that doesn't always prevent oil from getting to the threads. I always apply some high temperature thread sealant to the threads of the bolt before installing the exhaust cam gear. I'm talking about white thread sealant, not thread locker or RTV (see Permatex 59214 or Loctite 565). I would also make sure that the cam gear bolt is not bottoming out inside the camshaft as that could be causing issues as well depending on your gear/bolt configuration. Hope that helps, good luck!
@@twojay Thank you vary much for the detailed info. I will follow your instructions. I've been trying to contact Brian Crower and Real Street normally they get back to me. This leak really had me question my conventional thinking. Really appreciate the support again. I've been watching your build and that one video of you putting your engine together. Figured you for a nice guy and a solid answer. I was right. Take care. Quick shout out to your car beening a clean body (no unnecessary flare) with the right stuff under the hood.
@@JM10344 No worries. You're definitely not the first the experience this, I have seen several threads on my.is concerning the same issue. I don't know what the "official" response/solution is from BC but I have been using thread sealant there for many years without any issues.
I think the IS300 exterior is beautiful in factory form so even just a few minor modifications go a long way. Thanks for the kind words and good luck with your own build!
What a weapon mate! What wheel/tyre specs were you running on the rear? I’m going for a similar look for mine.
Thanks! The rear setup is a Hoosier QTP 27x10.50 on a 15x9 +45 BC Forged RS43. Most of the current build info can be found at twojayHQ.com under "THE BUILD". 👍
@@twojay Cheers I’ll check it out! Would you know if a 265/55/18 tyre would fit on these cars? Or would I be better off going a smaller wheel?
@@1jzlexus240 Not sure if that's a typo but a 265/55R18 is way too tall. No way I would ever try to fit that on mine.
Just like any application, fitment depends on a ton of things including ride height, alignment settings, wheel/tire specifications, fender/body work, etc. Good luck!
How much whp you pushing do u recommend boost by gear?
Power is dependent on boost so it varies in each gear. I uploaded a dyno video pretty recently if you want to check that out. Boost by gear is a great feature.
I’m trying to find me an IS so I can trade it with my GS , but they’re soooo expensive nowadays😪
Love the car. What is the rear wheel specs? Looking for a better setup for mine
Thanks! This setup is a 15x9 +45 in the rear.
@@twojay Thanks. Did you have to clearance the caliper or plug and play? Trying to get a decent setup for mine....takes a lot to hook on 275 street tires lol
@@themechanic8986 Plug and play for me, but it depends on the wheel. Spoke profile, pad height, lots of factors when it comes to wheels. My street setup (275 R888R) does pretty well on the street with a moderate boost-by-gear strategy.
Whats your suspension / wheel / tire setup? Just curious
Most of the current build details can be found at twojayHQ.com under "THE BUILD". 👍
Is there a reason you’re not revving it further than 7000 rpm? Just curious, I feel like most 800 + whp 2JZs start to go further up there.
For most of the runs I was shifting between 7200-7400. I have the ign cut set to around 7500. With this 3.2L, the EFR 9280 isn't very efficient beyond that point so there's not really any reason to rev it any further. Another reason I shift where I do is to take advantage of the loads of torque that this setup produces.
@@twojay Thanks for the thought out reply! By the way, I wrote you an email asking the same question, but I'll just try here lol.
How did you fit your lip so well ?? 99% of cars with your lip got with the natural curve it has when manufactured, but yours looks perfectly straight and follow the bumper lines perfectly.
I wanna do mine right, so I was wondering if you have any advice on how to get it as good looking as yours!
@@IS300Spartan As with any body part (especially cheap ones), it just takes more time and effort to get them to fit okay. I think the biggest difference on mine is that I used a section of square tubing to space the center of the lip down and make it look more level. Hope that helps, good luck!
@@twojay Absolutely it helps! I'll be doing the exact same trick, thanks. Yours is by far the best application of that lip I've seen out there.