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FEATURED+-52 HP
2024 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance - NA V8 420WHP
2024 Lexus IS500 (F Sport Performance)
About This Build
The 2UR-GSE 5.0L V8 in the IS500 is a hidden gem - a naturally aspirated masterpiece in a world of turbos. Headers are the biggest single gain on this platform. Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats unleash the V8 exhaust note and add serious power. Injen cold air intake feeds more air up top. Joe Z axle-back exhaust opens up the flow without drone. PPE Engineering header-back mid-pipe connects it all. An E-tune from OFT (Open Flash Tablet) optimizes the naturally aspirated tune. KW V3 coilovers dial in the chassis. This build keeps the reliable NA V8 character while extracting every last pony.
Performance Comparison
Factory
HP472
TQ395
0-604.4s
Modified
HP420
TQ380
0-604.1s
+-52
HP Gain
+-15
TQ Gain
-0.3s
0-60
Modifications
Kooks Long Tube Headers 1-7/8" ($2200), Kooks High-Flow Catalytic Converters ($800), PPE Engineering Header-Back Mid-Pipe ($650), Joe Z Axle-Back Exhaust ($850), Injen SP Cold Air Intake ($350), Open Flash Tablet (OFT) ECU Tune ($500), KW V3 Coilovers ($2400), Whiteline Rear Sway Bar ($350), Project Mu Brake Pads ($400)
Build Stats
Total Cost$8,200
Published3/7/2026