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Feel free to send me $1200 via PayPal for wider tires. Again, this vid was filmed on damp roads. I really don’t think wider tires would have helped much.

Hi David - sounds like an awesome car. The best way to get in touch with me is to DM me on IG: instagram.com/yt.fwd.m?igsh=aG85MzVpMW9wMnhs&

I agree. Funny enough, a lot of people like the old style better. To each his own. That’s why we customize our cars to our own liking. 👍

I don’t think so in this case. Since I utilized a cheap method, cutting it would have destroyed it.

No. Not necessary.

So is your voltage consistent or inconsistent? It’s hard to tell from what you describe. Since the regulator is part of the ALT, any significant fluctuation can be an indicator of a bad ALT as well.

@@ForwardMomentum Well, I sort of rushed and didn't test the voltage for too long to confirm if it stayed at 13-ish consistently or not. Sorry about the confusion. I did go get the alternator tested at the AutoZone & they confirmed it was bad. I got home and checked the resistance between the positive and negative terminals, and it is about at 78k ohm (ideally should be close to 0 ohm) which tells me the alternator or voltage regulator is bad. I plan to open it up later this week, and check the voltage regulator. Again, since the alternator was charging the battery a couple days ago for however short duration I tested I'm still confident that the alternator winding is good, and the voltage regulator has gone bad which I'll try to change.

I have not dyno’d the car yet. Estimate is around 340-350whp. I would not advise this on a stock transmission. At a minimum you need a piggyback to control larger injectors. I have numerous videos on almost all of these topics. 👍

@@ForwardMomentum i don’t know how to drive a manual I just want to build something with my gs400. I heard 500 - 550hp will then cause the transmission to fail. But if I need some other transmission thats automatic do you know which one would work with this supercharger build?

I would strengthen your existing torque converter and transmission then. A place like IPT can help, but it’s going to cost you dearly to do all of this reliably, especially at those power goals. You’re looking at around $10K to hit 500+ HP. At that point I’d just buy a different car. Don’t forget, at those power levels you’re going to need better brakes, LSD, etc. It just never ends.

@@ForwardMomentum Well no one said it was gonna be cheap! Guess imma just do my cosmetic changes fix up my interior and get back to this and see what I can do, might honestly do a manual swap like you did and learn how to drive a manual which doesn’t seem hard anyways. How would the ecu work with a manual transmission since I believe the ecu is still needed to use all the electronics on the vehicle.

I respectfully suggest you watch some prior videos as they answer your questions. You’re right, driving a manual is easily learned. You’ll get it no problem. If I had a simple answer for your ECU question I would just say it, but there’s a lot to it.

No, not in the front. In the rear I run 25mm spacers.

Excellent. I lost a few subs due to uneducated fools trying to educate me on the “racism” the flags allegedly represent. Too bad they have a false understanding of history. Anyway, the Gadsden flag has been relocated to another spot, only because I got more car-related wall stuff. 👍

I agree with you on many counts. I wish I had the luxury to make vision both 300’s and 4X0’s. I think the issue is the inline runners and how to get an adapter plate with small outlet into 6 runners efficiently using this style of blower. I also like the SC430’s actually. I would definitely consider one of those.

I don’t have a video on that. Sorry!

@@ForwardMomentum you mentioned about it in the alternator video , I guess it wasn't a full replacement? If you can share the link of the USB thing . Love the voltage reader and how it looks when you expose it

Here you go: DaierTek 2pcs 12V Dual USB... www.amazon.com/dp/B08PCMJRR2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@@ForwardMomentum thank you so much , do you remember which wires you connected to get power ?

Not off the top of my head. But a cheap multimeter can solve that pretty quick. Harbor Freight has DMM’s for like $5. 👊

E-cutouts might be best for you then. Hook them up to a switch: “wife mode” and “angry man mode” 😆

I am very impressed you spotted this! Funny enough, during the filming of this video I spotted the same thing! Discount Tire did it. I took the car back and had them flip it around. Good catch! 👍

Hey - I have videos on just about everything you asked about. I have two-part video series on the intake amplifier. It’s basically an FM mic that broadcasts sound into your car stereo. I have since removed it because I went to a CAI that provides enough sound. I really cannot answer the SC question. The TVS is newer tech and more efficient, but can be more expensive than an M112. Same with the MT you go with. I don’t know your budget, so I cannot say. I like the AR5, but if you have tons of money, a Grannas 1UZ to T56 system would be ideal. My suggestion is to check out more videos and let me know if you have specific questions after watching them.

@@ForwardMomentum thanks for the reply I'll check out the rest of your vids. I'm not looking to do any crazy high horsepower numbers I just want to wake the car up and make it fun with the manual gearbox and a respectable amount of boost on stock internals. I don't think that's too tall of an order for this platform.

It’s doable for sure. You can safely add 75-100WHP with that combo. But it’s going to cost you. I’d say a budget MT and SC combo will run around $8K these days, with a good clutch being nearly $1K of that cost. You probably have to ask yourself if that’s “worth it” to you as you’ll never get that investment back. For higher end offerings, including premium everything, you could be pushing well over $10K. Frankly, at that point, I might switch to a different platform. But to each his own.

@@ForwardMomentum Unfortunately after passing $10K it would just make more sense to buy another car to me. I do love the 1UZ though. I might be able to get a little fun on a budget for this car if I can source some things from junkyards.

Yes, getting some things cheap makes sense, but only a couple things. For example, the MT adapter you’ll want billet. SC adapter, Elate. If you can find a decent junkyard MT and SC that will be about the only place you can skimp, saving you maybe $1K if you’re lucky. It really sucks because some of these other guys can load power using OTA data ports and we’re stuck doing things the hard way.

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@@ForwardMomentum trying to find this upgrade kit for my '16 IS 350 F sport

Have you contacted IPT in NJ? They probably have something for you.

@@ForwardMomentum lol I just emailed them thanks!

Yes. Been on for years.

I would call IPT in NJ and discuss your situation with them. It’s too hard to say over the Internet what’s going on. Report back if IPT gives you any guidance. 👍

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I’m not understanding why you want me to do that. Do you have a question?

No, not really. I mean it took it down a tad, and definitely made the overall sound quieter, but it still drones 1800-2200.

Not shown because I installed RCAs years prior to my CZcams channel starting.

Elaborate please?

Axle = 61 Guibo DS = 58

Just a few very random parts. What are you looking for?

Either the whole valve body or the solenoids lol. Looking to replace the ones in my LS400.

Oh crud. Sorry, the modded VB is long gone. The AT itself went to the scrap metal yard for $5 in metal credit. 😆

@@ForwardMomentum Awe dang! Seems those solenoids are hard to find. I watched your video on the valve body and it seems cool and kinda want a spare valve body to send off to get modified

Thermostatic switch for the AT trans cooler. Now long gone.

No. It came with the kit. Sorry.

@@ForwardMomentum thanks for responding . I’m going crazy trying to find them

I understand. It’s super annoying!

Let’s see you do a manual swap on ramps though. 😆

@@ForwardMomentum That’s why I decided to stop at oil changes, brake jobs and such. I’m kidding, this thing is probably terrific, once you’ve dialed it in. Enjoy!

Is this what it was doing before you replaced the FP, or did it start after?

I have the same exact issue. Few cranks but eventually will start up if I let it sit a few. Worst feeling especially when I'm in a rush to work :/

It’s the accumulator motor case, commutator and brushes. Corrosion and direct contact of parts causes the noise. (I dissected the unit weeks after I shot the video).

No order on this engine. I heard that the 3UZ might have “sides” but on the 1UZ VVTi it’s all the same P/N. Unsure of the tape for foam. I assume high heat. I just left it off my injectors. Pretty sure it’s for noise and I couldn’t care less about that.

Probably not. It had just rained for the first time in a week or so and the roads were damp and I was putting my foot in it. I suppose when it needs tires someday I’ll consider it, but these are expensive, highly-rated GY Eagle Sports.

@@ForwardMomentum Loving all the GS content man. I wanted to chime in and give my experience on the GY eagle sports. I had been running these on my 430 for quite some time until I finally moved over to the Continental DWS06 Plus and more recently to the Yokohama Advan Fleva's. I can say without a doubt either of the afformentioned tires are MILES ahead of the Goodyears in nearly every way. The Advans, def not in the wet, but I don't daily my GS anymore so that's the reason for the switch. But the Continentals in the dry and wet are phenomenal. It was (at the time after the GY's) the only tire that would hook almost instantaneously from a 2300 dig. I smoked the GY's everytime in that situation. In any case, thanks for always making great content for our cars. I really love your channel and commitment to detail in all if your videos.

Thanks for your experiences with other tires. I’ll definitely take them into consideration when shopping in the future. 👍

Yes, I will like it a lot. I use it probably once per week, sometimes more, on average. No issues. 👍

@ForwardMomentum good to know, thanks