Turbocharged Lexus IS300 - Pictures, videos and info *NO 56k*

**lil' is 300** · 07-28-2004 01:06 PM

Anthony thought I should make a post with pictures of my IS. So I thought I would post in here. Scrool down for cool videos of dyno runs, street footage and races.

Now the cool part...videos

Back in the day when I had a normal Stage 2 (roughly 320 hp to the wheels @ 8.5 psi): http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/Stage2Dyno.mov

Same thing, different angle: http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/DynoExhaustStg2.mov

This is a dyno after getting a headgasket and pumping up boost. With the normal stage 2, 9 psi was the max. Now I could boost 15 psi. This was 373rwhp and 350rwtq 12.8 (15 psi would probably be around 400rwhp): http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/LilDyno.mov

Me launching like an idiot on only 215 wide winter tires

http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/Launchon215.mov

In this run, you can see fire shoot from the exhaust during the second shift: http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/Lilflame.mov

This shows off the speedo upclose to show how quick it is. Keep in mind, the launch was done on 215 wide winter tires at a conservative 11psi. (I can run 15 psi if I choose to): http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/SRTVB.mov

Races -

Me vs. a WRX with a VF23 turbo upgrade, front mount intercooler, reworked tranny gears, manual. He says it runs in the 12's in the 1/4. In this race, I was only on my Stage 2 which was around 320rwhp: http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/SRTStage2vsWRXVF23.mov

Me. vs. ASA Stage 1 Supercharged BMW 330i. A member on e46fanatics started talking trash and kept challenging me saying how he will blow me away. I accepted his challenge and this was the result. Again, in this race, I was only on my Stage 2 which was around 320rwhp: http://kryptonik.org/lilis300/TurboISvsSC330.mov

Enjoy!

**lil' is 300** · 07-28-2004 01:07 PM

More pics:

New Rims - Volk Gramlight 57 F-Pro

**EVIL-AUDI** · 07-28-2004 01:13 PM

I like the simple look to it. Nasty engine work too.

**lil' is 300** · 07-28-2004 01:18 PM

Thanks, I just wanted to put on an aftermarket bumper and some other visual stuff (headlights, grill, rims...well more for grip). I like clean looking rides.

Unfortunatly, i'm selling the car because I need AWD. So what better car than the S4? The STi and EVO's are just speed. The S4 looks better than both of them, has class, luxury and great performance. Plus, you can't go wrong with the mods you can do to it.

I'm gonna miss it alot, but I know the S4 is going to be great.

**EVIL-AUDI** · 07-28-2004 01:25 PM

Finally someone with the taste to know that speed is not the only option, it's nice to have some real luxury with it too. Good luck.

**Doo** · 07-28-2004 01:34 PM

schwweeeeet....altezza u got there....i was thinking about getting one a while back....but at the time they didn't have manual.....

i'm assuning u will mod ur future S4 too...

now the question is do u plan to mod it moderately or heavily like ur altezza?

**SEXICÄN** · 07-28-2004 01:49 PM

sweet car bro, i like the work you have done. S4>EVO/STi

**I am armed** · 07-28-2004 01:53 PM

I'd like to see a quality bult, streetable Stg 4 or 5 S4 out there. I'm with Evil, this guy has taste. Lets see what comes of his new purchase! :)

**DRA4** · 07-28-2004 02:46 PM

Very nice IS300 you have there, but you won't miss it much when you get the S4, you want the ultimate S4 power, talk to the guys at TJM Motorsport Dahlback Racing USA, www.audituning-usa.com.

**lilFLATLINE** · 07-28-2004 02:48 PM

damn dude thats nice super clean and super fast, doest get much better

**awahl63** · 07-28-2004 03:06 PM

Wank Wank

***Anthony*** · 07-28-2004 03:07 PM

Ah there we go! That's a pretty mean "lil" IS.

My girlfriend and I were looking at these, and I was getting pretty excited to get my hands on one to mod. Put a hold on those plans for now, unfortunately.

Good stuff, and thank you for sharing!

***RippleChip*** · 07-28-2004 03:44 PM

Nice whip. Done a good job with it, those can be such nice rides.

**lil' is 300** · 07-28-2004 04:40 PM

Thanks for the compliments

As for my S4, I don't see myself doing the extreme modifications to it like I did with the IS. I'm taking a different appraoch to it. Sleeper style, everything subtle. If I get the an exhaust, it'll be supersprint cause it's quiet. I'll probably get the ABT chip also.

I'm very concerned with warranty, so I don't plan on going further than Stage 2. If the K03's blow, more K03's will be going back in...along with the stock ECU

When the warranty is dead, then the K04's go in and it's time for some fun.

I don't even own the S4, and i've already ordered a mod. (yes, I'm a freak when it comes to keeping things stock). I had tycoon make me a alcantara black boot with grey stitching with a B6 S4 knob, so it'll fit in the B5 (i've always liked the way the new s4 knob over the b5). I'm also planning on getting ToyGuys stealth V1 display since I already have a Valentine 1 from the IS. And finally, getting a custom dash made with the Pioneer Avic-n1...you gotta love the all in one unit.

So how's that sound? ABT Chip, supersprint exhaust, custom boot and B6 knob, V1 stealth display, and Avic-n1?

Funny thing is, I consider that keeping it pretty much stock.

If anybody has recommendations, let me know. I've been researching the S4 and aftermarket parts for quite some time now so i've become familiar with a lot of it.

**dom** · 07-28-2004 05:10 PM

nicely done lexi...

**rlebwohl** · 07-28-2004 07:07 PM

Looks awsome

**RIDGEWAY** · 07-29-2004 09:13 AM

You gotta tell me where you get those angel eyes from. maybe i havent looked in the right places but there is nothin like that in the uk.

**Saturnine** · 07-29-2004 09:55 AM

Damn, thats just awesome..

Nice work kind sir!!

**lil' is 300** · 07-29-2004 10:28 AM

Originally posted by RIDGEWAY
You gotta tell me where you get those angel eyes from. maybe i havent looked in the right places but there is nothin like that in the uk.

Got the kit from Umnitza.com, they're "Gen V" kit specifically. They have a newer version which is even brighter.

Thanks again guys for the compliments. I appreciate it.

**EuroprojektzS4** · 07-29-2004 12:49 PM

Isn't the IS300 motor suppose to be the non turbo motor of the supra?

**lil' is 300** · 07-29-2004 04:22 PM

Yea, we have the 2JZ-GE engine which is the same engine as the N/A Supra. It's almost as strong as the Supra Turbo engine (2JZ GTE) - when you swap in some GTE internals into the GE, it's just like a Supra.

But for me, i'm boosting on stock 2JZ-GE with just a headgasket to lower compression. 15 psi is the max, if I wanted to push more, i'd have to get GTE internals. There's an IS pushing 780+rwhp

BTW, I just got back (10 minutes ago) from racing a yellow bike on the highway. It had an exhaust, but I don't know which model it is (i'm not good with ID'ing bikes). We were equal until I got into 5th gear at 117mph then I slowly pulled. We slowed down, I gave him a thumbs up, he returned it and took off.

I'm going to miss this car

**idrivemyself** · 07-29-2004 04:37 PM

BTW, I just got back (10 minutes ago) from racing a yellow bike on the highway. It had an exhaust, but I don't know which model it is (i'm not good with ID'ing bikes). We were equal until I got into 5th gear at 117mph then I slowly pulled. We slowed down, I gave him a thumbs up, he returned it and took off. I'm going to miss this car

that's sick.

**Silvant** · 07-29-2004 07:57 PM

that thing looks like a japanese dude with a foo-man-choo stache.... ;)
definitly crazy what kind of power you can get out of those with turbos or superchargers..
straight line cars though, havent heard much about how they do in the turns, thats a lot of power in a pretty small car with it all going to the rear wheels..

**lil' is 300** · 07-29-2004 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Silvant
that thing looks like a japanese dude with a foo-man-choo stache.... ;)
definitly crazy what kind of power you can get out of those with turbos or superchargers..
straight line cars though, havent heard much about how they do in the turns, thats a lot of power in a pretty small car with it all going to the rear wheels..

Slalom stock is 67 MPH...I also had thicker sways (front and rear) that eliminated almost all body roll. Eiback springs helped too. This thing was on RAILS.

Not to mention, stock brakes stop 60-0 in 112 ft. Gotta love these stock brakes.

**L0rd oF da Ring** · 07-30-2004 12:26 AM

yo ur car is off the chain! sweet vids dude...ill have to post my vids of my bros Z06...its modded, hes puttin 465hp out..u and him be great race..ill get the link from him tomorow and post some vids of it...good shyt man!

**Silvant** · 07-30-2004 01:57 AM

just watched the vids.. that foomanchoo is a beast..
the best is watching that tool in the bimmer..
"ok, maybe the fifth time i'll get him" hhaha..

**Silvant** · 07-30-2004 01:59 AM

curious... what does it cost to turbo a IS300?
also, what turbo is it running.. cracks me up that with such low boost it can push that power.. i know its a 6 but still.. kills me.
i wouldnt **** with it in my stgIII, i know that.

**XpondS4** · 07-30-2004 03:26 AM

Damn.......Thats the sickest, cleanest IS300 ive ever seen. I like your style.....

Thats almost enought to make me start liking Jap cars....

No Doubt..thats an ANIMAL.

Dude i need to see your S when your done......

**lil' is 300** · 07-30-2004 10:48 AM

Originally posted by Silvant
curious... what does it cost to turbo a IS300?
also, what turbo is it running.. cracks me up that with such low boost it can push that power.. i know its a 6 but still.. kills me.
i wouldnt **** with it in my stgIII, i know that.

My kit started out at $5,000. Then you need to add all the extras I have: Blitz boost controller, blitz powermeter, blitz turbo timer, blitz BLM gauges (EGT, Boost, Fuel pressure in a TRD gauge pod), HKS DLI, GReddy e-manage, SRT Valve body upgrade for the auto tranny, PFS full 3'' turbo exhaust and a TBKO 2mm headgasket.

All that is roughly $8800. Of course, that's the cost with all my upgrades. Had I just stayed at a simple Stage 2, I don't think I would have exceeded $7,000.

When you get into the dyno tuning and install, I would say it's dips into 10 grand when everything is said and done.

The next upgrade with be adding GTE internals which would probably be around 2 grand. But that would make it a beast cause you can push much higher PSI.