@@WeedWhacka yeah man made a huge difference sounds wise. Took my little brother for a drive in it and he said it sounds like a spaceship. Kinda want to muffler delete but I am a bit hesitant since it is a 4 banger
Hey man, awesome video! I know you haven't dyno'd it at the time of the video, but have you dyno'd it since? Curious to see if the claimed numbers from RaceChip is close to reality.
Hey thank you! Unfortunately I haven't dyno'd the car yet. I've been curious to dyno it and see the real numbers too so I may have to do that one day. Driving with the tune off and on is a huge difference though. I leave it in Race mode. The throttle controller and tune is the pair that's most important for the is200t for sure.
I think if I started with the v6 motor it'd be a good platform but I like the boost option. I should be close to the power of the v6 with the mods and tune that I have wtih spending less than $1200. I do like the power of the v6 engine though.
theres no 3L v6 in the 3is only the 2is but the 3L was only available in asia, and also if it wasnt for ecu restriction on the is200t it would easily push 300whp as the engine itself is able to hold up to 484hp and the 6tranmission is the same as the isf so its more then sufficent for the running 300whp. only pros of going for the V6 in the is350 and and is300 awd is that they are proven reliable while making like 260whp
Hey thank you! I never did do a dyno to get my real numbers. I know the Lexus will never be a real powerful or race car but the little performance mods that i do have allows the car to open up more and betters the driving experience. That, and I'd pay just to find out a Civic has more power than me 😄
@michaelencarnacion3811 I'm at a 24mpg average. That's with mixed city and hwy. I usually floor it enough to get the "blow off valve" sound too 😄 so I'm sure that doesn't help
My bro I want my turbo to be as loud as yours as far as the spoosh but I’ve heard through many mechanics that’s adding a cold air intake well mess up your turbo and engine, have you experienced any issues on your car ? Such as more wear and tear on filter or more oil changes ? Or any issues at all ? I appreciate your feed back in advance big fan of your car
Hey I have had no problems at all with me having the car with an intake for about 15k miles now. I do know of the concerns especially with the turbo using a bypass valve and having a MAF sensor, but I personally haven't had any issues at all. I do have the Racechip tune which makes the "blow off valve" noise louder. I don't think you'll run into any problems though.
@@LightSport316 I have the stock bypass valve. The Intake and the Race Chip are the main performance mods I have. The throttle controller is a must too
hey man i had a quick question. did u wrap or spray paint the side mirrors? and which brand (wrap or paint) did you use? my current carbon winged style mirrors are getting old and i wanted to spray or wrap the carbon to match it with my white lexus body.
Hey, I plastidippped the whole car and the mirrors got dipped too. Since the mirror caps are pretty small maybe you could spray can paint match it then clear it with some 2k clear.
Hey bro to get that swwoosh sound louder will the Racechip help me? I have the swoosh sound by replacing the intake but I only replaced the air filter box with a intake but it didn’t come with the chrome bar (if that makes sense) because im in CA lmao thats all I couldve got my hands on for now. I was looking at a racechip but wouldnt I need to tune it? How is the install? Plug and play or do I need a mechanic/tuner to make it work?
@comptonbornraised5873 hey, so the racechip will definitely make the sound louder. Without the Racechip, the sound is quick and little quieter, but with the racechip the sound is louder and like a burst. You can check out my short to see an inside the car sound (I have the mic in my engine bay). Racechip or any flash tuner can be installed by yourself. It's very easy to install. I just watched videos on TH-cam when I installed mine
@@2slo4u Thanks for the quick reply bro, love your car man. One more question but I can run a racechip without tuning it and no harm done to vehicle? I eventually want to get a tune but obviously nobody has a couple grand to throw- since I just got the car. Lol! But a racechip for now install and ill be good? I have 2/5 mods that you’ve listed on this video planning on getting all 5… Looks nice, hope my next purchase is the Racechip.
@comptonbornraised5873 hey Sorry for the slow reply. I got busy with work. Racechip will have different settings you can use so you just choose one of them as your tune. I bought the app too so I can switch between tunes if I want to but I always leave it on Race. I can't say if Racechip is the very best but I've never had any problems with it. There may be better ones out there too which if I can find info on them, I wouldn't mind switching
its not the throttle controller that gives limp mode, its the piggyback tuner (racechip). I have both and when the throttle controller and racechip are on highest setting, i get limp mode when going too hard. The boost pressure being produced is maxing out the turbo and alerts the ECU. BUT, when throttle controller is on highest setting but racechip is on lowest, there is still considerable power gains and NEVER limp mode in my experience. I've redlined multiple times on each setup just to try and tinker with the settings to find the most optimal one with the best power gains and no limp mode whatsoever.
@@MattyManRC300 sorry do some research its a know issue very dangerous did to me on sport mode has nothing to do with the setting it comes from all controllers taking power from the pedal it over volts it your lucky so far lots of people have had this problem
@@MattyManRC300?I've had a hell of a time with my racechip piggy back I finally yanked it out. I got tired of watching how I drove it just didn't make sense, i wasnt beating the hell out of it. After all my research I'm eyeing the D3 performance Tune.
@@ginam.165 because your setting is too high. I have tested every single setting on the RaceChip before and the only setting that works perfectly and does not give me "limp mode" or any other issues is between 1-3 or in "Eco" mode. But, ya D3 or JB4 allows way more customization, but I don't think the power gains are as good as the tune from RaceChip or VividRacing.
@@ginam.165I see you got a white one too, I recently just picked one up. Do you get hella rock chips/little scrapes on the paint too 😂 I drive fast, but I feel like the cars body is jus a lil weak/sensitive seems every drive I got a different tiny ass mark
Yes you absolutely need to tune your car if you’re changing any OEM components on the drivetrain. The engine is designed for these original parts and has been precisely tuned for them. If you change them, the tune needs to be changed to accommodate the extra air flow.
nice ride... your missing the hps charge pipe and tti motor sports valve spacer! I have the same ride but missing the race chip. Is the Race chip really worth it?
I've been thinking about the charge pipe but I figure the car won't be driven too fast anyway ..."2slo4u status 😄". The Race Chip makes a huge difference though. I drove with it off for like a week to troubleshoot a Check Engine Light and the car felt so slow. Whether Race Chip or another tune, it definitely wakes the car up.
Damn nice ride! I got a Lexus RC 300 with a similar setup (racechip, hps CAI & charge pipe, TTI turbo muffler delete, Go Fast Bits DV+, catback, waiting on downpipe). I love how my car sounds, low boost - turbo flutter, high boost - "psh" sound lol with a spit of pressurized air in between shifts on high boost. I love how clean your caar is though. my dumbass never got ceraamic coating or ppf :( i got some rock chips on my front bumper and hood....
@@2slo4u honestly no change in sound. The biggest changes in sound were from the apexi mid pipe with res delete. Im REALLY looking forward to seeing how the RR Racing downpipe with GESI cats sounds. I dont want to have to remove the downpipe every year for emissions and the smell lol. I have a question for you though. I always keep my racechip on eco mode because putting in on race or sport would cause limp mode. What has your experience been like on race mode all the time? Are you flooring it a lot when you drive? I saw another comment here saying that the throttle controller would do that, but i havent had any issues whatsoever with the throttle controller and racechip on the lowest settings. It definitely is still very fun to drive though lol
@@2slo4u to fully answer your question though, no change in sound or power with the charge pipe. I just want to have it just in case, since it can get pretty hot in the summer here in Colorado, and there are times when I like to go on long drives and go hard, so i don't want any issues with overheating the OEM pipe
@COMPETlTION I have my throttle controller on "red" mode which is the most sporty setting and I have my race chip on Race mode all the time. I just drive the car like normal and it gives me the power I need. Haven't had any issues with the combo for about 2 years now since I've installed them together. One without the other is definitely noticeable
Not a real relocate but you'll have to take off one bolt (If I remember right) and take it off a hose holder for it to be free enough to move out the way of the strut bar
@tman5293 It for sure has contact with the black under hood protection thing. It's not too bad but I can see little rub marks on the strut bar. I don't see anything on the engine cover that indicates rubbing though, although it is pretty tight and if it is rubbing, the strut bar covers it
I've looked in to it but I believe it connects to the same harness that the Race Chip plugs in to so I'm not sure how that'll work. I think the Race Chip ups the boost a little too.
@@doubleclutchin6860 unfortunately I dont :( . I can't even add an aftermarket boost gauge to the car. It's electronic so the vacuum is different I guess. I tried tapping into different vacuum hoses to see if I could get a reading and nothing. It does to up to a little past 1.5 bar on the oem gauge cluster though. OEM is about 13-15 peak psi I believe.
@@doubleclutchin6860 Yeah I did some research and it seems people say they get different numbers. I wish I could put a real boost gauge in. This new electronic stuff is different than my turbo civic haha It was so simple before.
This intake actually goes to the turbo so I'm sure the air gets hotter there but then it passes through the intercooler where it'll be cooled down before going into the intake manifold.
According go their compatability check on their site, this should be the one. I'm not sure if there's a turbo model for that year or if it's just the v6. But heres the link www.vividracing.com/-p-152488384.html?class_8=24&class_9=42452&ymms=1
I drilled a slit into the oem blank to feed the wires through then its just double sided taped on. It's a much cleaner look and fits perfectly in that area.
@TimothyOleary-p3x 0-60? Slow as heck haha I'm not too sure but these cars aren't meant to go fast. They're fun but definitely not a race car. The lag is what kills it
@ was thinking about buying one don’t care to have something crazy fast just a fun car that can last me paying it off. Lol supposed to be really reliable. How has your experience been with it so far og?
@TimothyOleary-p3x I've been loving it. It's been reliable for me but I also don't beat on it and I do take care of the car as well. If you take care of it, it'll last a long time. Is200/300, 250, or 350 you won't be upset going with one.
@@MattyManRC300 I'm not your Bro. I'm a Lexus DS, look it up and yea it's a hot air intake. All for the stupid intake sound. Loss of power period. It's obvious YOU don't know anything about engines or cars for that matter. Anything else???
@@bluesky-ud9wg My CAI temps are always 3-5 degrees above ambient temps. The CAI is AWAY from the turbo/downpipe (AKA THERMAL ENERGY). What are YOU talking about?
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Loved this video bro! Can’t wait too add all these goodies too my Lexus!
Thank you! You'll definitely enjoy the car more!
Clean build. Just got a 200t 2 days ago and just ordered an hps intake and hps turbo res delete
Nice first mods! Congrats on getting a IS200T. Have fun!
that’s crazy, i ordered that stuff 3 weeks ago as well lol
@@WeedWhacka yeah man made a huge difference sounds wise. Took my little brother for a drive in it and he said it sounds like a spaceship. Kinda want to muffler delete but I am a bit hesitant since it is a 4 banger
yo how is it doing w the car i got a 2016 200t too but be hearing they fuk with ur check engine light
@@road2riches-o3p I haven't had any problems with any of the mods I've installed yet.
Hey man, awesome video!
I know you haven't dyno'd it at the time of the video, but have you dyno'd it since? Curious to see if the claimed numbers from RaceChip is close to reality.
Hey thank you! Unfortunately I haven't dyno'd the car yet. I've been curious to dyno it and see the real numbers too so I may have to do that one day. Driving with the tune off and on is a huge difference though. I leave it in Race mode. The throttle controller and tune is the pair that's most important for the is200t for sure.
3.0 engine v6 is much better than those upgrades. Wouldn’t it be better to just trade up?
I think if I started with the v6 motor it'd be a good platform but I like the boost option. I should be close to the power of the v6 with the mods and tune that I have wtih spending less than $1200. I do like the power of the v6 engine though.
theres no 3L v6 in the 3is only the 2is but the 3L was only available in asia, and also if it wasnt for ecu restriction on the is200t it would easily push 300whp as the engine itself is able to hold up to 484hp and the 6tranmission is the same as the isf so its more then sufficent for the running 300whp. only pros of going for the V6 in the is350 and and is300 awd is that they are proven reliable while making like 260whp
We need a dyno video asap please!!!!!
150hp lol
🏁🏁🔥
We have the same license plate frame on our Lexus is 200t :)
😄😄 nice!! Huge coincidence!
I want one where do I get one ?
Here you go.
triplecatdeluxe.com/collections/license-frames-1/products/mom-said-i-cant-speed-license-plate-frame-black-crystal-1
Hey man, love the video and the mods you recommend. I got a question after the performance mods did you end up doing a dyno tune eventually?
Hey thank you! I never did do a dyno to get my real numbers. I know the Lexus will never be a real powerful or race car but the little performance mods that i do have allows the car to open up more and betters the driving experience. That, and I'd pay just to find out a Civic has more power than me 😄
@@2slo4u how’s the gas mileage now after the mods?
@michaelencarnacion3811 I'm at a 24mpg average. That's with mixed city and hwy. I usually floor it enough to get the "blow off valve" sound too 😄 so I'm sure that doesn't help
@@2slo4u lol thanks for the help, soon I’m going to get those mods as well😎
w vid
Lexus is 🔥
Thank you! Appreciate you!
My bro I want my turbo to be as loud as yours as far as the spoosh but I’ve heard through many mechanics that’s adding a cold air intake well mess up your turbo and engine, have you experienced any issues on your car ? Such as more wear and tear on filter or more oil changes ? Or any issues at all ? I appreciate your feed back in advance big fan of your car
Hey I have had no problems at all with me having the car with an intake for about 15k miles now. I do know of the concerns especially with the turbo using a bypass valve and having a MAF sensor, but I personally haven't had any issues at all. I do have the Racechip tune which makes the "blow off valve" noise louder. I don't think you'll run into any problems though.
Gotcha thanks for your feedback my bro I appreciate it 👍🏽
@@LightSport316 no problem at all! Anytime
Sorry bro more questions lol where did you get your bypass valve what kind and did you upgrade your MAF sensor ? Thanks
@@LightSport316 I have the stock bypass valve. The Intake and the Race Chip are the main performance mods I have. The throttle controller is a must too
I can’t find anything for a is500? So you have any recommendations for a tune
Theres not much out for them right now. Wait a year or 2
Did you got the “Bold” version of the axleback exhaust or the “Refined” one?
hey man i had a quick question.
did u wrap or spray paint the side mirrors?
and which brand (wrap or paint) did you use?
my current carbon winged style mirrors are getting old and i wanted to spray or wrap the carbon to match it with my white lexus body.
Hey, I plastidippped the whole car and the mirrors got dipped too. Since the mirror caps are pretty small maybe you could spray can paint match it then clear it with some 2k clear.
Hey bro to get that swwoosh sound louder will the Racechip help me? I have the swoosh sound by replacing the intake but I only replaced the air filter box with a intake but it didn’t come with the chrome bar (if that makes sense) because im in CA lmao thats all I couldve got my hands on for now. I was looking at a racechip but wouldnt I need to tune it? How is the install? Plug and play or do I need a mechanic/tuner to make it work?
Its a 2019 Lexus IS300 2.0T
@comptonbornraised5873 hey, so the racechip will definitely make the sound louder. Without the Racechip, the sound is quick and little quieter, but with the racechip the sound is louder and like a burst. You can check out my short to see an inside the car sound (I have the mic in my engine bay). Racechip or any flash tuner can be installed by yourself. It's very easy to install. I just watched videos on TH-cam when I installed mine
@@2slo4u Thanks for the quick reply bro, love your car man. One more question but I can run a racechip without tuning it and no harm done to vehicle? I eventually want to get a tune but obviously nobody has a couple grand to throw- since I just got the car. Lol! But a racechip for now install and ill be good? I have 2/5 mods that you’ve listed on this video planning on getting all 5… Looks nice, hope my next purchase is the Racechip.
@comptonbornraised5873 hey Sorry for the slow reply. I got busy with work. Racechip will have different settings you can use so you just choose one of them as your tune. I bought the app too so I can switch between tunes if I want to but I always leave it on Race. I can't say if Racechip is the very best but I've never had any problems with it. There may be better ones out there too which if I can find info on them, I wouldn't mind switching
Careful with that throttle controller known problems with limp mode or worse gives throttle when you dont want it 😬
its not the throttle controller that gives limp mode, its the piggyback tuner (racechip). I have both and when the throttle controller and racechip are on highest setting, i get limp mode when going too hard. The boost pressure being produced is maxing out the turbo and alerts the ECU. BUT, when throttle controller is on highest setting but racechip is on lowest, there is still considerable power gains and NEVER limp mode in my experience. I've redlined multiple times on each setup just to try and tinker with the settings to find the most optimal one with the best power gains and no limp mode whatsoever.
@@MattyManRC300 sorry do some research its a know issue very dangerous did to me on sport mode has nothing to do with the setting it comes from all controllers taking power from the pedal it over volts it your lucky so far lots of people have had this problem
@@MattyManRC300?I've had a hell of a time with my racechip piggy back I finally yanked it out. I got tired of watching how I drove it just didn't make sense, i wasnt beating the hell out of it. After all my research I'm eyeing the D3 performance Tune.
@@ginam.165 because your setting is too high. I have tested every single setting on the RaceChip before and the only setting that works perfectly and does not give me "limp mode" or any other issues is between 1-3 or in "Eco" mode. But, ya D3 or JB4 allows way more customization, but I don't think the power gains are as good as the tune from RaceChip or VividRacing.
@@ginam.165I see you got a white one too, I recently just picked one up. Do you get hella rock chips/little scrapes on the paint too 😂 I drive fast, but I feel like the cars body is jus a lil weak/sensitive seems every drive I got a different tiny ass mark
Just curious. Do you need any type of tune if just installing that intake?
@@JoeyHer No tune needed. Just install and enjoy
Yes you absolutely need to tune your car if you’re changing any OEM components on the drivetrain. The engine is designed for these original parts and has been precisely tuned for them. If you change them, the tune needs to be changed to accommodate the extra air flow.
nice ride... your missing the hps charge pipe and tti motor sports valve spacer! I have the same ride but missing the race chip. Is the Race chip really worth it?
I've been thinking about the charge pipe but I figure the car won't be driven too fast anyway ..."2slo4u status 😄". The Race Chip makes a huge difference though. I drove with it off for like a week to troubleshoot a Check Engine Light and the car felt so slow. Whether Race Chip or another tune, it definitely wakes the car up.
Damn nice ride! I got a Lexus RC 300 with a similar setup (racechip, hps CAI & charge pipe, TTI turbo muffler delete, Go Fast Bits DV+, catback, waiting on downpipe). I love how my car sounds, low boost - turbo flutter, high boost - "psh" sound lol with a spit of pressurized air in between shifts on high boost. I love how clean your caar is though. my dumbass never got ceraamic coating or ppf :( i got some rock chips on my front bumper and hood....
Simple things bring out the fun huh? Thank you though! I really appreciate it!! Did you notice a lot from your chargepipe or mainly noise?
@@2slo4u honestly no change in sound. The biggest changes in sound were from the apexi mid pipe with res delete. Im REALLY looking forward to seeing how the RR Racing downpipe with GESI cats sounds. I dont want to have to remove the downpipe every year for emissions and the smell lol. I have a question for you though. I always keep my racechip on eco mode because putting in on race or sport would cause limp mode. What has your experience been like on race mode all the time? Are you flooring it a lot when you drive? I saw another comment here saying that the throttle controller would do that, but i havent had any issues whatsoever with the throttle controller and racechip on the lowest settings. It definitely is still very fun to drive though lol
@@2slo4u to fully answer your question though, no change in sound or power with the charge pipe. I just want to have it just in case, since it can get pretty hot in the summer here in Colorado, and there are times when I like to go on long drives and go hard, so i don't want any issues with overheating the OEM pipe
@COMPETlTION I have my throttle controller on "red" mode which is the most sporty setting and I have my race chip on Race mode all the time. I just drive the car like normal and it gives me the power I need. Haven't had any issues with the combo for about 2 years now since I've installed them together. One without the other is definitely noticeable
@@2slo4u good to know! Im going to test out both on the race setting tomorrow and see if I have any issues myself lol thanks alot man!
Did you relocate the auxiliary coolant reservoir to fit the strut tower brace?
Not a real relocate but you'll have to take off one bolt (If I remember right) and take it off a hose holder for it to be free enough to move out the way of the strut bar
@@2slo4u Do you have any issues with the bar contacting the hood or the engine cover?
@tman5293 It for sure has contact with the black under hood protection thing. It's not too bad but I can see little rub marks on the strut bar. I don't see anything on the engine cover that indicates rubbing though, although it is pretty tight and if it is rubbing, the strut bar covers it
Do you have a boost controller?
I've looked in to it but I believe it connects to the same harness that the Race Chip plugs in to so I'm not sure how that'll work. I think the Race Chip ups the boost a little too.
@@2slo4u by chance you know how many boost you're running?
@@doubleclutchin6860 unfortunately I dont :( . I can't even add an aftermarket boost gauge to the car. It's electronic so the vacuum is different I guess. I tried tapping into different vacuum hoses to see if I could get a reading and nothing. It does to up to a little past 1.5 bar on the oem gauge cluster though. OEM is about 13-15 peak psi I believe.
@@2slo4u 1.5 bar is 21 psi.
@@doubleclutchin6860 Yeah I did some research and it seems people say they get different numbers. I wish I could put a real boost gauge in. This new electronic stuff is different than my turbo civic haha It was so simple before.
Did to have to tune for the intake ??
No tune needed. A tune would make the intake louder though.
Hey dude isn't your intake not getting cold air from the front vent?
This intake actually goes to the turbo so I'm sure the air gets hotter there but then it passes through the intercooler where it'll be cooled down before going into the intake manifold.
@2slo4u that's true lol I see the intake that pulls air from the front of the car just curious lol
@lillarry3000 oh yeah I had the same thought when I first bought it and had to really look at how everything worked on this car
Which apexi throttle controller is meant for a 2018 is300?
According go their compatability check on their site, this should be the one. I'm not sure if there's a turbo model for that year or if it's just the v6. But heres the link
www.vividracing.com/-p-152488384.html?class_8=24&class_9=42452&ymms=1
Go with the pedal commander. boost lag decreased.
1:36 how did you fit the button in like that
I drilled a slit into the oem blank to feed the wires through then its just double sided taped on. It's a much cleaner look and fits perfectly in that area.
What blow off valve are you using?
No blow off valve or bypass valve. The "bov" noise is coming from the intake
Link to the rear diffuser??
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What’s your 0-6
@TimothyOleary-p3x 0-60? Slow as heck haha I'm not too sure but these cars aren't meant to go fast. They're fun but definitely not a race car. The lag is what kills it
@ was thinking about buying one don’t care to have something crazy fast just a fun car that can last me paying it off. Lol supposed to be really reliable. How has your experience been with it so far og?
@TimothyOleary-p3x I've been loving it. It's been reliable for me but I also don't beat on it and I do take care of the car as well. If you take care of it, it'll last a long time. Is200/300, 250, or 350 you won't be upset going with one.
@ I work at a dealership so tomorrow I might pull the trigger and get it. Thanks for the input and content!
@@TimothyOleary-p3x OH very nice! I hope they'll give you a really good discount! I want a bird dog! 😅
Is this 4 cylinder or 6?
It's a 4 cylinder 2.0 liter
@@2slo4usounds beautiful
What is that button u pressed
That button activates the Apexi Throttle Controller.
Can a es 350 get a intake ?
I'm sure they do have an intake for your car.
Hot Air Intake, hahahah
bro dont comment if you dont know shit! It's absolutely a COLD air intake buddy. I have a similar set up, and my intake temps are just fine...
@@MattyManRC300 I'm not your Bro. I'm a Lexus DS, look it up and yea it's a hot air intake. All for the stupid intake sound. Loss of power period. It's obvious YOU don't know anything about engines or cars for that matter. Anything else???
@@bluesky-ud9wg My CAI temps are always 3-5 degrees above ambient temps. The CAI is AWAY from the turbo/downpipe (AKA THERMAL ENERGY). What are YOU talking about?
@@MattyManRC300 it's over your head
@@bluesky-ud9wg bro you're SO dumb LOL! you shouldnt have even commented in the first place :(
Needs bbk
Would be overkill with the little amount of power I'm making but the looks of then would be so nice! If I could afford them I'd definitely go for them
What’s BBK
@ big brake kit. Brembo brakes
@ thank you!
Gah that rear end is atrocious; someone will always find a way to fck it up.
Worst car ever you can buy this car has no power