Stoked on the build bro! The bronze is really gonna pop with the green! I'm about to start my na-t build pretty soon too so I'm stoked other people are making the same financial mistake 😂
Yeah the bronze should look pretty sick! Thanks for watching man! 😋 ah man it’s fine, live life to the full, I’m 31 today, could be dead tomorrow 🤷🏻♂️😂 Really happy you’re going NA-T man, what are your power goals? 350-400whp perhaps? 😃
I know right?! I can't believe I used to dislike it, probably because I'd never seen it in person. Stay tuned man, there's a lot to come. BC RS coilovers arrived today! Thanks for watching.
I got me a mint 300 (2004) in the gorgeous blue. Picked it up last summer for just 2k. Previous owner (elderly gentleman) had it for last 7 years and only covered 3k miles per year going to local shops etc. It's in almost new condition and I bloody love it. I am very tempted to do the same as you but money is against me at the moment, maybe soon. Can't wait to see yours on completion. Good luck
Congratulations! Sounds like a great find! 😃 Well, money is also a problem for me and will inevitably hold up my timeline. Coilovers are now installed and aligned, but I have 104GB of footage to edit!
Fellow IS300 Manual swapped turbo owner here, gets expensive, my advice don't cheap out and do it right 1st time, they'll be lots of headaches along the way. Like ya say get ya self a daily, I got a IS200 sportcross for that, oh and re ya stage 1, Upgrade ya anti roll bars whilst doing all ya suspension. They make a big difference.
I'm a stock is300 owner. 5 speed manual. she's my baby and I love the idea of people turning their stock versions into a beastly machine.. I'm here for the build!! keep posting vlogs bro!
Glad I just found your channel, can't wait for this! I have 2 IS300s down south here, a green sportcross and a blue saloon which I'm planning to turbo, honestly can't praise these cars enough but they don't get enough love ❤
For that r154 make sure it's freshened up and built with marlin crawler components if you're shooting for 600whp also I'm running a stage 3.5 drift motion clutch rated at 650whp and its great does bite a little hard since it is a 6puck but overall normal pedal feel
Nice work! It is always good to make a plan and write it all down with number$! Just bought my 2004 Is300 Oct 2020 it still has less than 63,000km or like 40,000Miles! I will be watching your video's for sure. I would like 400whp eventually. nothing too crazy...well maybe 500whp lol. Cheers from Canada.
@@shizukesajdm ya man I am looking into it. I think I would feel much safer with forged pistons and rods and head gasket... Check out my instagram for updates. Cheers! "Instagram: @daryl2jz"
A good budget way to beef up the bottom end is to use the 2jz ge non vvti bottom end from an older sc300 or gs300 as they have gte rods and put the 2jz ge vvti head on the non vvti bottom end. This is my project right now and if you can find a deal on a 2jz ge vvti and non vvti engine you can build the engine in your garage and have the is300 as a daily till your ready to swap the combined 2jz ge engine. There's also a couple videos on CZcams doing this build which I think would get you to 600 whp. I know there are people making that kind of power on 2jz ge non vvti engines.
I’ve been thinking about this over the last few days and I think it’s a fantastic idea! It would certainly keep the cost way down. I can use a GTE head gasket and ARP head studs, with a turbo kit and a decent exhaust system and fuelling I’m guessing 700-800hp would be feasible. I’ll look further into it! Thank you!
@@shizukesajdm no problem, rad industries also did a video on this build and gives some good insight. But ya I think this is definitely the most economical way to make good power out of the 2jz since the gtes are getting a little out of hand. I got my non vvti by trading a comic book for it and then paid 500 for the vvti ge and then got a Toyota gte headgasket with arp headstuds and then driftmotion sells an oil feed line for the vvti gear
@@jicez6649 The only issue I see is pistons. They’re still weak in the non vvti ge engines and I don’t think there’s anyway they’ll take 600 wheel. Piston rings will need changing at the very least.
@@shizukesajdm the pistons are different from the gte but very strong, you might have done this already but Google NAT Bible and you will find lots of knowledge on people that have made great power with the non vvti bottom end, NA supra and sc300 guys have been doing great things with the non vvti ge for a while. If your going to take out the pistons anyways you could also just find a 2jz Block or junkyard vvti 2jz engine and replace the rods and pistons with your choice of options, giving you a strong bottom end that you could drop right into the is300. Looking forward to your build!
@@shizukesajdm i actually am half way through my suspension. I have the front in full polyurethane from figs and i have my tein flex z coilovers arriving next week. then its full poly and adustable arms in the rear and brakes. So still alot to do for my phase 1
@@robie7587 Nice man! We’re in the same boat then. I’ve only done coilovers, front lower ball joints and RCAs, ready for the LS400 callipers I bought. My front lip arrived yesterday and I’m waiting for my Greddy RS Revolution to arrive but everywhere is out of stock at the moment. What exhaust are you going with?
@@shizukesajdm well I actually have a jdm altezza with the 3sge 4 cylinder I will be doing an engine swap,but when I'm doing mine ill have it straight piped with a resinator
Another option for the engine, the most cost effective option I believe, is keeping the GE VVTi head from the IS and swapping the block out for an older GE non-VVTi block. The non-VVTi 2JZ-GEs have the same, beefier internals as the GTE. I'm not sure about your market, but in the US, GTEs are typically 5,000+ USD versus a non-VVTi GE which is likely no more than 1500-2000 USD (Definitely could be had for less from a part out). With head studs, GTE head gasket, and the head resurfaced, you'd likely be good to go. This is what I have my eyes on for future plans. Definitely no harm in doing a fresh build if you're willing to spend the money though.
The reason I’ve chosen to completely rebuild everything is because I believe it’ll provide the very best content and the largest opportunity for us all to learn together :)
This was what I had in mind to get an IS300 but due to my young age, I couldn't get insurance in my budget nor I could afford a is300 as they are quite expensive and rare to come by also I needed somthing for daily that sounds good, and for me is200 was the only option I did get bmw e46 but its more expensive to maintain so I'm selling it only had it for 3 weeks, before that my daily was a 2002 toyota corolla 1.4 so the is200 is big upgrade for me.
Love the videos man, I've been following you for a while now. The fact that you take it easy and explain everything you're down helps me out a lot with my own is200, rarely see the style of videos you make. Good luck on your is300 journey, I'll be following it every step
Thanks man, hearing about people getting value from what I’m doing makes it all worth it. The content to come is going to be way better than anything I’ve done before! I promise it won’t be disappointing 😎👍🏻
@@shizukesajdm Looking back at this comment, I realise I am following your exact footsteps a few months later. After getting my IS200 installed the japspeed exhaust, did the dash lights. Almost a year later, I bought an IS300 now as well, hoping to do a turbo build later on in the future. Hopefully more content will come again, I've missed you.
Still would have had to change the gearbox anyway. Also, this one is in way better condition than the 200 I had :) so either way it was the right decision.
Got the same color is200 at the moment. Thinkin of doing a similar build but using the gs300 as a shell rather than the is. Love both chassis. Can't wait to see this build in progress. Much luck building it ⚡
@@LilKapsasBeats I’ll have to buy another car as a daily because the engine is coming out. How are you gonna drive every day if you wanna do a similar build? 😃
I´ve ordered CE28SL´s for my sportcross in 17x9 +45 and I want to do the ls400 brake conversion but not sure if it will fit :P I'm hyped for you though, looks like this will be a quality build!
Nice, i love the IS platform and i think it is way too underrated. One question though, why are you doing this? I mean i get that it is awesome. But what are your plans with it eventually, are you going to race it, drift it or chase low 0-60 speeds?
The answer is… No, probably not 😂 but it will gradually increase in power. I’m not going to go from 210hp to 600whp. I will go from 210hp to 300whp first with a turbo conversion. Then I’ll build the engine.
@@shizukesajdm I just found your Chanel and I'm quite interested in your build. Subscript straight away! My IS300 Sportcross daily is just a bit to slow...
@@Ghosty-RC Yeah they’re not fast cars out of the factory. But with a turbo kit and ECU alone you can get 350whp :) that’ll probably be something I do before I build the engine!
@@shizukesajdm that would be so awesome. That's what I'm thinking about as well. Just everything like that is quite difficult to get through MOT (Tüv) over here. De rust the nuts and bolts from your car, before you put them back on. (I'm just watching the coil over episode)
@@Ghosty-RC I gave the bolts a quick blast with the wire brush drill attachment. I plan on replacing all the old bolts before the end of the year 👍🏻 Also, don’t get an eBay turbo kit. It’s not worth the risk. For a proper turbo and Link ECU you’re talking £6000.
I sold it. In hindsight, I wish I’d have kept it to daily drive, but I needed the money to pay for the IS300 at the time. I might sell my Yaris T-Sport and buy another IS200 as a daily.
Stoked on the build bro! The bronze is really gonna pop with the green! I'm about to start my na-t build pretty soon too so I'm stoked other people are making the same financial mistake 😂
Yeah the bronze should look pretty sick! Thanks for watching man! 😋 ah man it’s fine, live life to the full, I’m 31 today, could be dead tomorrow 🤷🏻♂️😂 Really happy you’re going NA-T man, what are your power goals? 350-400whp perhaps? 😃
@@shizukesajdm idk yet! Probably gonna run it daily around 500 but have a few fun maps if people want to mess with me lol
@@RotaryDaddy woaaaaah watch those rods son 😂 they’re gonna be flying out the block at 500 😁
@@shizukesajdm who said anything about a stock block? 😎🤫
@@RotaryDaddy That seems to be the case 9 times out of 10 🤪 But yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss! Good man!
That green is so beautiful! Your plans look good too! I can't wait for the next video.
I know right?! I can't believe I used to dislike it, probably because I'd never seen it in person. Stay tuned man, there's a lot to come. BC RS coilovers arrived today! Thanks for watching.
I got me a mint 300 (2004) in the gorgeous blue. Picked it up last summer for just 2k. Previous owner (elderly gentleman) had it for last 7 years and only covered 3k miles per year going to local shops etc. It's in almost new condition and I bloody love it. I am very tempted to do the same as you but money is against me at the moment, maybe soon. Can't wait to see yours on completion. Good luck
Congratulations! Sounds like a great find! 😃 Well, money is also a problem for me and will inevitably hold up my timeline. Coilovers are now installed and aligned, but I have 104GB of footage to edit!
An is project that doesn’t have a swapped engine, can’t wait to see the progress it’s gonna be sick 👍
I guess the most common move is an engine swap and not a GE build then? :) I'm hearing this from others too!
@@shizukesajdm yeah I’ve got an is200 and anytime I search up stuff for inspiration 9 times out of 10 they have swaps done
@@ot0442 probably because it’s a 200, not a 300 :) the 1gfe isn’t a very good platform for modifications.
Really excited to see this project come to life! Subbed and excited to see more. Keep up the good work!
Thanks a lot buddy! It’s going to be a long road, it’ll be worth it in the end! 😋👍🏻
Fellow IS300 Manual swapped turbo owner here, gets expensive, my advice don't cheap out and do it right 1st time, they'll be lots of headaches along the way. Like ya say get ya self a daily, I got a IS200 sportcross for that, oh and re ya stage 1, Upgrade ya anti roll bars whilst doing all ya suspension. They make a big difference.
I will in time :) coilovers are in now! Just gotta edit the footage!
I'm a stock is300 owner. 5 speed manual. she's my baby and I love the idea of people turning their stock versions into a beastly machine.. I'm here for the build!! keep posting vlogs bro!
Thanks for the support, mate! Coilovers are in now, just need to edit 105GB of footage! 😂
Looking forward to seeing you make progress with this one dude. And that’s a really mint base 300 to start with 😎
Thanks man, it's going to be a huge challenge for sure. But, it's really going to be an absolute BEAST in the end!
@@shizukesajdm it will be so worth it, although your bank balance may beg to differ 😅
@@chrisbryanafc I don’t wanna even think about it 😂
Doing the same build with the same experience, we got this.
Slow process :) but in time it will be worth it!
Glad I just found your channel, can't wait for this! I have 2 IS300s down south here, a green sportcross and a blue saloon which I'm planning to turbo, honestly can't praise these cars enough but they don't get enough love ❤
For that r154 make sure it's freshened up and built with marlin crawler components if you're shooting for 600whp also I'm running a stage 3.5 drift motion clutch rated at 650whp and its great does bite a little hard since it is a 6puck but overall normal pedal feel
Buying the R154 brand new 👍🏻
But thanks for the info 😃
I can’t wait to buy one of these for myself
They’re really great cars! :) sorely underrated and undervalued imo.
20k though omg 😩 Still, looks like it's worth it for a nice IS300 👌🏼
Can’t wait to see it !
Exhaust video coming this weekend!
Nice work! It is always good to make a plan and write it all down with number$! Just bought my 2004 Is300 Oct 2020 it still has less than 63,000km or like 40,000Miles! I will be watching your video's for sure. I would like 400whp eventually. nothing too crazy...well maybe 500whp lol. Cheers from Canada.
That’s awesome man! Really low miles too, not even broken in yet! If you’re happy with 350whp you may not have to even open the engine! 😃
@@shizukesajdm ya man I am looking into it. I think I would feel much safer with forged pistons and rods and head gasket... Check out my instagram for updates. Cheers! "Instagram: @daryl2jz"
@@daryl2jz Definitely safer and it means you can always go up ion power if you want to. It's nice to have the option. Thanks for watching!
A good budget way to beef up the bottom end is to use the 2jz ge non vvti bottom end from an older sc300 or gs300 as they have gte rods and put the 2jz ge vvti head on the non vvti bottom end. This is my project right now and if you can find a deal on a 2jz ge vvti and non vvti engine you can build the engine in your garage and have the is300 as a daily till your ready to swap the combined 2jz ge engine. There's also a couple videos on CZcams doing this build which I think would get you to 600 whp. I know there are people making that kind of power on 2jz ge non vvti engines.
That’s a very very good idea!! I’ll look into this, thanks!!!
I’ve been thinking about this over the last few days and I think it’s a fantastic idea! It would certainly keep the cost way down. I can use a GTE head gasket and ARP head studs, with a turbo kit and a decent exhaust system and fuelling I’m guessing 700-800hp would be feasible. I’ll look further into it! Thank you!
@@shizukesajdm no problem, rad industries also did a video on this build and gives some good insight. But ya I think this is definitely the most economical way to make good power out of the 2jz since the gtes are getting a little out of hand. I got my non vvti by trading a comic book for it and then paid 500 for the vvti ge and then got a Toyota gte headgasket with arp headstuds and then driftmotion sells an oil feed line for the vvti gear
@@jicez6649 The only issue I see is pistons. They’re still weak in the non vvti ge engines and I don’t think there’s anyway they’ll take 600 wheel. Piston rings will need changing at the very least.
@@shizukesajdm the pistons are different from the gte but very strong, you might have done this already but Google NAT Bible and you will find lots of knowledge on people that have made great power with the non vvti bottom end, NA supra and sc300 guys have been doing great things with the non vvti ge for a while. If your going to take out the pistons anyways you could also just find a 2jz Block or junkyard vvti 2jz engine and replace the rods and pistons with your choice of options, giving you a strong bottom end that you could drop right into the is300. Looking forward to your build!
Happy you doing this build. I myself am starting and exact build like this soon. Currently in phase 1 lol
Nice! Phase one is fun and easy with little to no problems, but the other phases require a lot more money and attention 😂 let me know how it goes! 👍🏻
@@shizukesajdm i actually am half way through my suspension. I have the front in full polyurethane from figs and i have my tein flex z coilovers arriving next week. then its full poly and adustable arms in the rear and brakes. So still alot to do for my phase 1
@@robie7587 Nice man! We’re in the same boat then. I’ve only done coilovers, front lower ball joints and RCAs, ready for the LS400 callipers I bought. My front lip arrived yesterday and I’m waiting for my Greddy RS Revolution to arrive but everywhere is out of stock at the moment. What exhaust are you going with?
@@shizukesajdm well I actually have a jdm altezza with the 3sge 4 cylinder I will be doing an engine swap,but when I'm doing mine ill have it straight piped with a resinator
Another option for the engine, the most cost effective option I believe, is keeping the GE VVTi head from the IS and swapping the block out for an older GE non-VVTi block. The non-VVTi 2JZ-GEs have the same, beefier internals as the GTE. I'm not sure about your market, but in the US, GTEs are typically 5,000+ USD versus a non-VVTi GE which is likely no more than 1500-2000 USD (Definitely could be had for less from a part out). With head studs, GTE head gasket, and the head resurfaced, you'd likely be good to go. This is what I have my eyes on for future plans. Definitely no harm in doing a fresh build if you're willing to spend the money though.
The reason I’ve chosen to completely rebuild everything is because I believe it’ll provide the very best content and the largest opportunity for us all to learn together :)
Hope it will turn out great, I'm stoked to see the is300 transform :)
Thanks man! Stay tuned, it's gonna be insaaaaaaaaaaane!
This was what I had in mind to get an IS300 but due to my young age, I couldn't get insurance in my budget nor I could afford a is300 as they are quite expensive and rare to come by also I needed somthing for daily that sounds good, and for me is200 was the only option I did get bmw e46 but its more expensive to maintain so I'm selling it only had it for 3 weeks, before that my daily was a 2002 toyota corolla 1.4 so the is200 is big upgrade for me.
The IS200 is a fantastic car! Highly underrated. In the future you can always add a supercharger and additional mods to get 250hp!
Love the videos man, I've been following you for a while now.
The fact that you take it easy and explain everything you're down helps me out a lot with my own is200, rarely see the style of videos you make.
Good luck on your is300 journey, I'll be following it every step
Thanks man, hearing about people getting value from what I’m doing makes it all worth it. The content to come is going to be way better than anything I’ve done before! I promise it won’t be disappointing 😎👍🏻
@@shizukesajdm Looking back at this comment, I realise I am following your exact footsteps a few months later. After getting my IS200 installed the japspeed exhaust, did the dash lights. Almost a year later, I bought an IS300 now as well, hoping to do a turbo build later on in the future. Hopefully more content will come again, I've missed you.
Good thing for me that I don’t have to do the manual transmission swap ! 😮💨 Here for the same reason haha, trying to build one is300 too
So lucky! That’s an expensive change to make! 😅 But even if I had a W55/58, it wouldn’t be able to handle the power I want 🤷🏻♂️
Looking forward to your project mate! Sending lots of good luck and dedication your way! Keep up the great content!
I appreciate that man, thank you! :)
I'm doing a build on mine as well 650 700 lol I'm so excited to follow
All is200/300 tezzas look amazing with xxrs on a trd side skirts and rear and a v1 or v2 front are amazing I suggest you try that🤙
I’ll check them out and see! :) thanks! This will be last on my list though! 👍🏻
@@shizukesajdm ok np man if you ever need any aesthetic parts hmu I'm a new business in Ireland.
@@rulyaparr My Dad is Irish 😁
Nice man many Irish everywhere it seems aha@@shizukesajdm
Looking forward to it mate, it's gonna be wild 🔥
I'll learn so much, but it's not gonna be easy! xD
Cant wait too see progress made, small or big! :D
Thanks man! I won’t disappoint! 😁👍🏻
Bring neons back. I like bronze wheels too
Yeah boiiiiiiii! :D
if you are going to do the gte swap you also could have just dropped it in your is200 body
Still would have had to change the gearbox anyway. Also, this one is in way better condition than the 200 I had :) so either way it was the right decision.
Its definitely doable but id just go gte if the pricing . 1jzgte for the 300 is pretty well documented on CZcams
The whole point is to build the engine for the channel. Everyone and their dog has done a GTE swap 😋
@@shizukesajdm 🤣, that's true .
This will be wiiild
Damn right! 😎
Hope this goes well!
Thank you! :)
Got the same color is200 at the moment. Thinkin of doing a similar build but using the gs300 as a shell rather than the is. Love both chassis. Can't wait to see this build in progress. Much luck building it ⚡
Thanks buddy! Why not just use the IS?
@Shizukesa I'd love to use the IS, but i'm quite tall and need more space in the car since I transport people and stuff around quite frequently 😀
@@LilKapsasBeats Are you sure you wanna build a daily like this? 😂
@@shizukesajdm i feel like somehow all dailys turn into projects sooner or later 🤣
@@LilKapsasBeats I’ll have to buy another car as a daily because the engine is coming out. How are you gonna drive every day if you wanna do a similar build? 😃
Bro please be the small statistic that builds the GE instead of swapping it 💪🏽💪🏽
Don't worry, I am building the GE! ;)
I´ve ordered CE28SL´s for my sportcross in 17x9 +45 and I want to do the ls400 brake conversion but not sure if it will fit :P I'm hyped for you though, looks like this will be a quality build!
10/15mm spacers and RCAs (roll center adjusters) will ensure good fitment! :)
Nice, i love the IS platform and i think it is way too underrated. One question though, why are you doing this? I mean i get that it is awesome. But what are your plans with it eventually, are you going to race it, drift it or chase low 0-60 speeds?
Drift! :) Sorry for the late reply. At the time of the comment I didn't get a notification!
also got a green is300 in Oz, but mines abit of a turd haha flaking paint and hail damage boh, but mechanically its looked after
Respray!!! 😃
@@shizukesajdm yea mate eventually
@@lokiiddqd Let me know how it goes mate! :)
The question is , can you handle a 600whp car ?
The answer is…
No, probably not 😂 but it will gradually increase in power. I’m not going to go from 210hp to 600whp. I will go from 210hp to 300whp first with a turbo conversion. Then I’ll build the engine.
good number plates!!!!
Thanks! 😃
Once you finish this, get featured on Officially Gassed! It's worth it!
Let’s see where things go :) I actually have alternative plans that may make this even more interesting! Thanks for watching!
i was here!
Do a GE build
Thumbs up so he can see it!
I am :)
@@shizukesajdm Oohhh he's back! GE NA-T with a ffim would be the perfect build.
@@danishs23 That’s exactly the plan 👍🏻 also.. I never left. I just didn’t get notified of your message at the time 😋✌🏻
@@shizukesajdm That's dope! Can't wait to see the build through!
PLEASE go NA-T!
There are so many swaps, but a NA-T is way more interessting
I am going NA-T :)
@@shizukesajdm I just found your Chanel and I'm quite interested in your build.
Subscript straight away!
My IS300 Sportcross daily is just a bit to slow...
@@Ghosty-RC Yeah they’re not fast cars out of the factory. But with a turbo kit and ECU alone you can get 350whp :) that’ll probably be something I do before I build the engine!
@@shizukesajdm that would be so awesome.
That's what I'm thinking about as well.
Just everything like that is quite difficult to get through MOT (Tüv) over here.
De rust the nuts and bolts from your car, before you put them back on.
(I'm just watching the coil over episode)
@@Ghosty-RC I gave the bolts a quick blast with the wire brush drill attachment. I plan on replacing all the old bolts before the end of the year 👍🏻
Also, don’t get an eBay turbo kit. It’s not worth the risk. For a proper turbo and Link ECU you’re talking £6000.
where did u look when buying an is300? I think im gonna upgrade from my is200 but facebook marketplace isnt getting me anywhere lol
You just have to be patient and wait for one to show up on Autotrader :) There were a few silver IS300 sedans last time I looked, last week.
Okay I’ll keep looking, thanks :) I just bought a black front bumper so I gotta wait for a black one to appear lol
@@ot0442 ooooooooor get the bumper sprayed... 😅 much better option! Finding a black 200 is hard enough, never mind a 300!
Good luck finding one in the UK pal. I got so lucky when I found mine and I have been looking ever since and still seen another.
@@ttoony333 There’s two on AT for £5k+
Paigan
Did you sell your IS200 or you still have it.
I sold it. In hindsight, I wish I’d have kept it to daily drive, but I needed the money to pay for the IS300 at the time. I might sell my Yaris T-Sport and buy another IS200 as a daily.
@@shizukesajdm nice, yeh this is300 is very nice good luck with the project
@@hassankhan384 Thanks! :) stick around for the journey! Many more videos to come! Thanks for watching.
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