IS300 Tuning
Maximize the potential of your first-generation Lexus IS300 with our selection of aftermarket tuning guides. This “gentleman drifter” was Toyota’s answer to German sports sedans, wrapped in Lexus luxury. With its naturally aspirated 2JZ engine and balanced rear-wheel drive chassis, we’ll show you how to transform this sleeper into a serious performer on the track or the streets.
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Lexus IS300 Turbo Kit Guide
The Lexus IS300 is one of the best JDM sedans out there. Join Drifted.com as we discover the best IS300 turbo kits available for sale.
Lexus IS300 Body Kit Guide
We take a look at the best IS300 kits on the market to transform your Lexus into the ultimate neck-snapper in this guide.
Lexus IS300 Exhaust Guide
We list and review the most popular Lexus IS300 exhaust systems on the market. This is the ultimate guide to selecting your new IS exhaust.
Lexus IS300 Coilover Guide
We review the most popular Lexus IS300 coilovers available on the market today, from budget to pro. This is the ultimate IS300 coilover guide.
The IS300 represents one of the best sleepers in the tuning world (although it’s not as much of a secret anymore!).
Sharing its naturally-aspirated 2JZ-GE engine with the non-turbo Supra, but wrapped in a sedan (or SportCross) package, its performance potential, reliability, and five-door practicality make it a prime candidate for tuning.
What makes the IS300 stand out is its racing pedigree. Chief Engineer Nobuaki Katayama, who previously worked on the AE86 and the MKIV Supra, infused the IS with some performance DNA.
With its near-perfect weight distribution, rear-wheel drive layout, and attractive price tag, it’s no wonder the IS300 has earned spots in our best drift cars for beginners and cheap drift cars lists.
Our guides begin by showcasing the perfect coilover options to further enhance the IS300’s already impressive handling while achieving the ideal stance.
We also explore the aftermarket body kits that bring the aggressive look it deserves. (Let’s be honest, the stock body is a bit… bland.)
Our IS300 exhaust guide highlights options that deliver audible improvements, turning heads while also unlocking additional horsepower.
Of course, we’ve saved the best for last. For those ready to push beyond stock power, the 2JZ-GE turbo kit guide walks you through everything from budget-friendly options to premium setups capable of transforming the IS300 into a tire-shredding NA-T monster.
While these engines aren’t the holy grail turbocharged 2JZ-GTEs, these bulletproof 2J’s still share many components with their turbocharged siblings, making them capable of handling similar power with the right supporting mods.
Don’t believe us? We’ve seen high-mileage 2JZ-GEs with proper turbo setups achieve quarter-mile times of under nine seconds! Of course, these same setups are also easily capable of lighting up the rear tires when going sideways!
These guides are perfect for IS300 owners at any stage of their build journey. From budget-friendly mods to premium JDM upgrades, we’ve got options for every build style and budget.