Lexus IS 300 1JZ VVTi powered! [Archive]

soapra

04-16-2008, 09:44 AM

This 03 IS 300 has a custom wide body, with TE37's. The car looks great but it's in need of more power, so we started by removing the 2jzge VVTi and installed a 1jzgte VVTi.

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After removing the 2jzge, Rayray cleaned out the engine bay, so it can match the new engine going in.

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Here is what the car looks like as of 6:41 AM! enjoy!
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Next thing to install will be the Kaizen fuel system, Kaizen GT3076R turbo kit for 1jz VVTi with custom 3in catback. Transmission will be a R154 with exedy hyper single. Keep coming back for more updates.

Abi_one

04-16-2008, 10:55 AM

That is one sweet and soon to be powerful IS:love:

soapra

04-16-2008, 12:06 PM

That is one sweet and soon to be powerful IS:love:

Oh yes it will be! There is two more IS swaps to do. Look out for those also. :evil2:

frydryce

04-18-2008, 09:38 PM

vere are dee walve cuvers? haha

frydryce

04-18-2008, 11:53 PM

when do we finally get to put the crown on this badboy?

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soapra

04-20-2008, 03:36 AM

Soon!

BorHor

04-20-2008, 03:49 AM

IS250 sweet

Jaguar

04-20-2008, 02:13 PM

Is250 T

trydrew

04-20-2008, 03:13 PM

Is250 T

You all should put on that badge :naughty:

Awesome project, I will definately be back to see more.

rayray

04-21-2008, 04:45 AM

dood, i kleened da injen bay dawg. so did we tell patrick that we painted the engine bay purple?

A-to-the-J

04-21-2008, 04:52 AM

dood, i kleened da injen bay dawg. so did we tell patrick that we painted the engine bay purple?
too bad ray! :icon_razz it says I did it :biglaugh: btw, we still need to roll my fenders! lol

chopstickz

04-21-2008, 05:13 AM

aj works for you guysssssss ooo whatttttt

frydryce

04-21-2008, 12:51 PM

dood, i kleened da injen bay dawg. so did we tell patrick that we painted the engine bay purple?

wtf?!

A-to-the-J

04-21-2008, 01:13 PM

oops. ray spilled the beans ;) :sarcasm:

soapra

04-21-2008, 02:35 PM

LOL, Ray I fixed it!

frydryce

04-21-2008, 06:49 PM

LOL, Ray I fixed it!

haha... great.

chopstickz

04-22-2008, 03:16 AM

haha... tight! i may need some work done. i will be in contact with you aj

frydryce

04-26-2008, 03:56 AM

pics of sexy beadblasting!!!

soapra

06-02-2008, 03:31 AM

Updates.

Car is back from getting the turbo manifold made. Ernie made a surge tank and the Bosch 044 pump is on it's way. We ordered some tube flaring tools and tube bending tools to finish up the fuel lines.

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Ernie Testing the quality of the brackets! :biglaugh: The brackets can hold my weight also!
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Next up pictures of manifold.

frydryce

06-02-2008, 01:57 PM

soapra

06-09-2008, 10:24 AM

Udates!

Fuel system is about 98% done. We are waiting on bosch 044 pump witch should be there today and also on a few fittings. This is a picture of the bulkhead fitting for fuel return from the fuel surge tank.

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Here are some pictures of the engine bay as it sits today. Manifold was made by a good friend of Patrick. I guess you can say, it's the first custom made exhaust manifold for 1jz VVTi IS300.

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Intercooler pipes are done, clutch is in and the rest is wiring. Almost done!

soapra

06-11-2008, 03:24 AM

Small update!

When you build a serious car and you want it to last, you use one of these Bosch 044 pumps. Im sure the picture speaks for it self.

From right to left: Walbro 255, Denso TT fuel pump, bosch 044 and my fuel on the left! lol! :biglaugh:
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soapra

06-11-2008, 03:27 AM

More little updates.

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ma71tt

06-11-2008, 01:05 PM

Lookin Good!!!:icon_bigg

10secdream

06-11-2008, 01:49 PM

Looks awesome. Is the Bosch 044 going to be mounted in-line or in the tank?

A-to-the-J

06-11-2008, 05:53 PM

my Walbro just cried :cry:

soapra

06-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Looks awesome. Is the Bosch 044 going to be mounted in-line or in the tank?

In line, right by the surge tank.

soapra

06-13-2008, 07:50 AM

Downpipe?

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Jaguar

06-14-2008, 02:26 PM

In line, right by the surge tank.
How would you compare the Bosch to the Aeromotive external that we talked about once upon a time? Which way is easier to install? Which way is cheaper?

frydryce

06-15-2008, 03:04 AM

that's a sexy downpipe!!! when do we get to see the rest of the exhaust?

soapra

06-18-2008, 06:18 AM

How would you compare the Bosch to the Aeromotive external that we talked about once upon a time? Which way is easier to install? Which way is cheaper?

The bosch is cheaper by alot Chris. The Aeromotive is two of these bosch's pumps put together. Both pumps will take the same level of fabrication to fit.

rayray

06-26-2008, 07:37 AM

Downpipe?

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ernie hacked up a brand new exhaust to make a this one-off piece. that's how we roll

frydryce

06-26-2008, 02:02 PM

are we there yet? are we there yet? are we there yet? are we there yet? haha

frydryce

07-29-2008, 03:51 AM

updates? =)

Suprizim TT

09-08-2008, 07:42 PM

So what's left on the car to do?

mrchomponthis

09-29-2008, 08:00 PM

I <3 this car.

frydryce

09-30-2008, 03:27 PM

car has a tuning appointment tomorrow at 11am.... lets hope the FIC is strong enough to handle the motor, otherwise i'll have to order an EMS.

in other news Ray was kind enough to put an order for a C's shifter for me and since i don't have a shift knob i was looking for a shift knob. i remembered my buddy's BMW had this awesome weighted custom knob on his car. if any of you guys are interested let me know. the heavier weight of the knob will make shifts easier and smoother... especially getting into that notchy as hell 2nd gear!

http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/index.php?main_page=index

Suprizim TT

10-07-2008, 03:28 PM

Hey wuz up man, just wanted to know if your HKS turbo timer work on your IS300 with the MK4 harness?

Cuz I want to install my HKS turbo timer on my GS300 once jose and his crew finish my car.

frydryce

10-14-2008, 06:45 PM

well in the meantime waiting for the EMS we've gotten the TRD bushing set installed and boxed in the lower arms. here's some pics of the arms to keep you occupied for the next week or so

big props for the great fabrication work from Kaizen!!!

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SuprA70

10-16-2008, 03:37 PM

How about another BBQ meet at Kaizen to unveil your car?

:naughty:

noah89t

10-16-2008, 04:39 PM

the perfect family street car.

frydryce

10-16-2008, 05:53 PM

How about another BBQ meet at Kaizen to unveil your car?

:naughty:

haha sounds good to me!!! now we need to clearl it with Jose! :sarcasm:

JASONA70

10-17-2008, 02:21 AM

bbq?!!? If its on, I'm there! I just have the realign my timing.. :nono:

soapra

10-17-2008, 03:23 AM

We can do it, just have Nick set it up. Im ready when you are.

Suprizim TT

10-17-2008, 08:15 PM

:icon_bigg

(Yelling) "Yo BBQ at Kaizen Motorsports"

Hey maybe my lexus/aristo can be showed off too. :sarcasm:

frydryce

10-29-2008, 02:07 PM

well we had our first dyno tuning session last night and the results are acceptable, however that magic 400rwhp number just kept eluding me! we kept hitting 397-399, even waiting 10 minutes to let the car cool down. ambient temp was about 85F, so i'm sure on a cooler night i would have hit it easy.

for some reason my SBCiD just wouldn't control boost in auto mode. has anyone had this issue as well? it just refused to control boost and there were moments that the car hit 25psi. motor is fine but i was sorely dissapointed with the unit. we ended up using manual mode and controling it via gain/solenoid values. (i could have spent 1/4 the price and gotten the same results). i have gain and dutycycle at 40 and it seems to be happy now building 18.6psi fairly quick and holding it steady till 7300rpm

AFRs look crazy on the map, but take note of the scale, AFR stays between 10.8 and 11.8. i still think there's a little more room to straighten it out even at this resolution, but the car is happy right now.

anyhow here's my charts for now. we still need to clean up the daily driven part of the calibration (tip-in, vvti, a/c idle up, etc). but its a good start! hopefully we'll be finalizing the tune in the next couple of weeks.... pray for cooler weather! 85F at night is too hot! =)

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Suprizim TT

10-29-2008, 07:32 PM

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Wow.......... that must have been one amazing dyno any video's of the dyno?

Congrtas man.............. Hey many people out there and i'm one of them, wish that there car had the power that your car is putting out.

I hope all goes well the next couple of weeks, and i hope the next dyno is more cool then 85F.

gonzy tunning

10-29-2008, 08:37 PM

nice job guys

soapra

10-31-2008, 03:36 PM

It's not done yet!

RazoE

11-03-2008, 04:04 PM

Good work, the car looks even better in person with those TE37s..!

Suprizim TT

11-06-2008, 05:19 PM

any updates?

frydryce

11-10-2008, 06:26 PM

Jose, drop my tank down already!!!!

charddy

11-13-2008, 03:26 PM

Quick question, would the after market exhaust manifold of the regular 1JZ-GTE head bolt up to the VVTi 1JZ-GTE head?

frydryce

11-14-2008, 01:13 AM

if it were only that easy! haha the VVTi ports are completely different and need their own manifold.

charddy

11-14-2008, 07:29 AM

Kool. What about engine management? Are you going completely stand alone? If so what your going with... How your going to manage the VVTi?

Pernilongo

11-15-2008, 02:25 PM

if it were only that easy! haha the VVTi ports are completely different and need their own manifold.

VVTI is intake . the exhaust side doesn't have vvti. i don't think 1jzs were offered with dual vvti.

frydryce

11-15-2008, 07:45 PM

VVTI is intake . the exhaust side doesn't have vvti. i don't think 1jzs were offered with dual vvti.

i meant the vvti motor exhaust ports

frydryce

11-15-2008, 07:47 PM

Kool. What about engine management? Are you going completely stand alone? If so what your going with... How your going to manage the VVTi?

we are using a custom AEM EMS. Its a 1050 Civic box that has been internally modified to be compatible with the IS300 motor and control VVTI. Then we had to do some magic to get idle to work since we used a non-DBW throttle body. its a pain in the ass, but its worth it =)

AEM EMS can control VVTi if properly modified. its a shame that AEM doesn't do it out of the box.

charddy

11-15-2008, 07:51 PM

VVTI is intake . the exhaust side doesn't have vvti. i don't think 1jzs were offered with dual vvti.

I believe he just used this term loosely to answer my question... I don't think he meant VVTi on the exhaust.. he was using VVTi to differentiate between a none VVTi head and a VVTi cylinder head. I can confirm his response was accurate, further reseach... there is a difference in the exhaust ports layout in comparison to a none VVTi 1JZ-GTE cylinder head...

opps.. he had time answer.. he didnt when i was typing this

charddy

11-15-2008, 08:42 PM

VVTI is intake . the exhaust side doesn't have vvti. i don't think 1jzs were offered with dual vvti.

we are using a custom AEM EMS. Its a 1050 Civic box that has been internally modified to be compatible with the IS300 motor and control VVTI. Then we had to do some magic to get idle to work since we used a non-DBW throttle body. its a pain in the ass, but its worth it =)

AEM EMS can control VVTi if properly modified. its a shame that AEM doesn't do it out of the box.

Thats soom cool stuff men... might need help with that... if i make up my mind to go that direction... one last question.. not sure if you will have the answer to this one... can the VVTi head fit on a regular 1JZGTE block.. or it has to be the 1JZGTE block the VVTi head came with?

frydryce

11-25-2008, 03:45 PM

finally here are some engine bay pics! i'll take exterior shots after the brake install and a good carwash =)

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here you can see the madness of the Skyline IAC system. its retarded - has a separate regular IAC and a coldstart solenoid however both feed into the same hole. the solenoid must be plumbed into the chargepipe and not open air because they are known to leak boost.... i hate nissan.
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c's shifter with TRD knob. i also got a shifter extension to raise it up about 2" from stock. shifts at this height are nice and easy and my hand doesn't have to move as far down for shifts. "shortened" shifters FTL!
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i still love the look of the weld cover every time i look at it =)
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RazoE

11-25-2008, 03:54 PM

Damn gorgeous..!

Nomad707

11-25-2008, 03:59 PM

that, is fucking beautiful.

rayray

11-25-2008, 04:32 PM

patrick, your car has come a long way man! i'll probably be taking a look at the calipers today. you guys have to hear this car man.. sounds mean

frydryce

11-25-2008, 05:40 PM

thanks Ray! lemme know when you get it done. can't wait to get those brakes in there. i need an alignment and cornerbalance man. still too scared to go deep into corners right now. steering is tight initially but gets very light while you're in the turn. almost sounds like a toe issue or something. but so far no accidental sliding. donuts are a blast though :)