I appreciate your effort in educating the younger generation and bringing clarity to those of us who find ourselves caught between the old and new. I hope your channel continues growing and reaching more people with its great wisdom!
You are a master communicator, the world can learn from your style 🙏🏼 I always gain so much from your videos! Just purchased 2020 gx460 at 50k km in Dubai, which has a similar weather and terrain to your videos. You’re teaching me a lot! Sensei!!
Yeah I recently drove my 2020 Gx460 from Las Vegas to LA and was alway in that power band and got there in 2ish hours. The cars on the highway couldn’t keep up with me I red lined every gear on that trip. 😝 I took it easy on the trip home from LA to the Bay Area and got 456 miles in one tank averaging 23 mpg.
I appreciate the info. I got an 08 v6 explorer that I’ve kept alive for years and I get 21mpg to 18mpg on long trips. It’s giving me problems I don’t want to repair anymore and I’m looking to get me a 460!
@@CrotchetRocket. Just keep the frame from rusting with 3M cavity wax or any other protection and the truck will last forever. And do oil changes every 5000 miles or 6 months 👍🏼
Purchasing a brand new GX tomorrow and can't wait! Been doing so much research and have so many more ideas for what I want my rig to become. I'm following your channel now and look forward to future videos. Thanks.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD I used to own a 100 series LC and built it up. I sold it, regrettably. I love the toughness and reliability of these rigs. I've never owned a new car before, so it will be fun starting from scratch at 0 miles.
Blessed , I’m not a tech guy but with the tech upgrade it is icing on the cake . Look forward to some relaxing drives . As well the build and safety of the body on frame with solid suspension is very comforting . That’s worth the slightly higher gas cost .
I will say these GX's sure do have some serious power when you unleash it. And yes the Italian tune up is more than safe. Thank you for sharing. Man I love the desert!! I miss riding out there. Looking forward to this fall/winter /spring riding season.
I encourage my kids to perform an Italian tuneup at least once a week. its good for the motor to breath and to spin at those high rpms. Usually sounds good too!
Am in Georgia and i have to concede that California has breathtaking sceneries. I love the mountainous backdrop in these video. Am a 3rd Gen 4runner fanatical and i have learned a lot from this channel. God bless
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Any time brother. It's equally breathtaking to see an eloquent brother with Automotive Review YT Channel particularly the 4×4 genre where it's vastly dominant by White Males. Honestly, you are the only BM I know with a 4x4 Channel and Kai the Asian guy with FJ CRUISER. Thank you also for the Great, insightful content you provide us. hopefully LEXUS/TOYOTA will notice you and endorse you.
I bought a '96 Mustang GT 23 years ago. That 4.6 SOHC had more torque than the 5.0 that came before it, though it did have some troubles of its own. That car is currently sitting outside with 220K on the clock. 19 years ago I bought a '96 Dodge diesel 4X4. It's sitting outside with 340K on it. My 2015 GX will probably pass them up. I landed on this video while searching for anybody who has done any tuning on a GX. You are getting it all right. You are providing solid information.
Premium gas (93 RON in Texas), Toyota intake airflow accelerator trumpet (goes in the fender), clean Denso air filter, And 5w-30 full synthetic oil.... I make great power everywhere. Runs much smoother on 5w-30 M1 (love Castrol as well). The airflow accelerator really helped throttle response. Also, make sure your fender well liners are in good shape; if they aren't, your intake (in the fender) will suck in hot air that spills into your wheel well. You can see your IATs drop over 10F in traffic just by going from missing fender liners to fender liners in-place.
Can you talk to me about this Toyota intake airflow accelerator trumpet. Will it work with a Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System w/Pro 5R Filter Media with a Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer ? Or just stock?
@@user-su1xk3mv2b As I understand and see it (in person), it's possible that it could work with the momentum air box, but I don't think it's likely. It's designed to work specifically with the stock air box. Maybe ask AEM?
I have been enjoying your videos. I just got a 2018 gx 460 with 28k miles. A friend of mine had mentioned to me the some advantages as I was really looking into a 4runner. I am so glad I got the GX. From the moment I sat in it I fell in love. Now I have been thinking about modind it for off road. After watching your video on not lifting it i am convinced on leaving it just as it came. However, I will be putting a roof rack and other accessories for the interior. As well as some more aggressive tires. Ill be posting them on my channel. Thank you
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD You are smart , buy it slightly used , amazing value , hardly used, wow. I too originally was looking at the 4 Runner but they were impossible to get at the time . Found my 2017 fully loaded in mint condition. I’m so happy I couldn’t find the 4 runner . ( The 6 speed transmission is . superior ) as is the overall build . I haven’t raised mine and remember your gas mileage will drop along with the bigger tires . Maybe in the future for me will be a modification of the bottom grille to increase my front clearance . ( I tell my wife if anyone ever damages it that’s the fix😉. ) And/ or stronger side bars but that’s all one really needs . The drive on the freeway can’t be matched by the 4 Runner either.
Take a look at the Victory 4x4 website for some cool accessories. I installed the rear platform/rack and love it. It provides enough space to carry all my extra junk and keep it out of the trunk space. It's called a universal upper shelf.
Good video, I buy muy 2011 LexusGX460 used in 2018, it's a great vehicle, put Dobinson suspension, 35x12.5R18 open country Toyo tires, KDSS extension, o loved this trucks climbing some serious mud hills revving up the engine hight
Totally makes sense with the GX high power band. This is really evident while towing a travel trailer...I feel like having to constantly rev it to go up grades or pass someone. I guess that's normal. Good video.
I just found this out as well. Anything under 3000rpms and it really bogged. Keeping it in 4th on the highway and maintaining 3-3500 made a huge difference.
I love all your videos man! You should have WAY more subscribers! You definitely have a plethora of in depth knowledge on these trucks and mechanics in general.
Latest 460 tune i got from stormpeacock is the better than throttle controller... My top speed is. 150 mph ... It gets up and goes ... It tunes ecu and transmission shifts...it is about time they got a ecu tune for the gx460
That’s why I love GX’s sport mode. I’ve got 34”s and play in Vermont alot(very hilly)on and off road. Nice looking rig you got there ..can’t wait to cut my bumper off. It’s already pretty mangled from the woods and putting the winch in.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD if you’re ever in the area, look up Risky Ranch Rd. Southern Vermont near the New York and Massachusetts borders. Beautiful wheeling area! -John.
@@johneden7975 ok great! Thank you... we ate familiar with Central Vermont near the NH border... white river junction area... Hannover, NH area... ❤️ ❄️
this engine may not sound great, but I can't think of a more bulletproof one for a consumer vehicle. I rev the piss out of our 460. funny you talk about American pushrod v8s. I just bent a pushrod in my '15 silverado 5.3l and I maintain all my own vehicles. it happened while I remote started it lol what a piece of junk. next truck is a newer tundra in a year or so when they work out the kinks. Fully agree about the KDSS, what a game changer I love that feature. Something I never knew I needed.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD yep bent it like a boomerang. it made a terrible noise, like a timing belt off a tooth, gag cough clang! immediately said, "that's not good" lol. ran fine after, but ticked.
OK so I definitely had no idea what the manual mode was for!. I have the 22 night line. I thought manual was just for shifting manually, sort of like old school manual transmission vehicles. Don't make fun of me please. So I can actually be in drive at say 40,50, 60 mph and on an uphill /incline where I feel the truck is getting sluggish in manual, that's when I would move to manual, on the fly, and down shift? In three of your videos I have learned so much about my truck!!!! Thank you!
yes that's exactly what it's for. if you are on road, say going up a hill and it's too sluggish in D... just hit the shifter left... it will go into the next appropriate lower gear... if that's not enough power just hit it down again for a lower gear. Thanks for subscribing ❤️
Is this safe to an engine with 95k miles on it? Not sure how previous owners drove it. The car has been very well taken care of, so I'm assuming they were conservative on the throttle too.
Love the video ( videos) you channel should be " GX for Dummies" question, where did you get the hood deflector ? I am having a hell of a time finding it. I did get one of Etsy but its coming from somwhere in Asia and i am not sure if i will even get it.
Such an informative video - thank you - makes sense. Could you expand on *how long* the engine is designed to run within the max power band, and in what conditions it’s safe? I’m thinking no one would recommend doing this in 95 deg heat pulling a 6000 lb trailer for 2 hrs, etc.. Does the owners manual address? Hoping to get my GX soon. Love your channel, thanks again.
Funny this a couple of days ago I was entering a highway so I thought I’d clean it out a bit and in drive actually I gunned it , seemed like it dropped into 6th around 5500+ rpm , I was wondering when it shift but had complete faith in it . Nice natural sound . Also for towing the rpm knowledge is very important as it’s best to use it in manual to keep up the rev’s . Really attached to this car . The only drawbacks of course is the premium gas $$, but skipping a the usual repairs in most cars gives me the $ for my enjoyment. Enough that if I could I would have no problem buying the last of the breed 2023 ( probably still the V8) . With all the delays . Fun , I’ll definitely loosen up and go manual more . ( A compliment to the solid 6 speed tranny btw) .
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD They need 1 or 2 years to perfect this . ( But there’s nothing like the comfort zone with this V8) . However ,I guess it doesn’t matter , they’re here to stay ( until a quality hybrid comes with the turbo , then that could boost the horsepower and torque. However will they lighten/ change the car ? With the (570/600) making an appearance hopefully comfortable off-road capability will be around for 10 more years . Pure electric can’t do it . They’ll have to come up with such a vehicle due to the demand from the Arab nations , Australia, Africa etc with their rugged environment. Toyota is making a new J cruiser like vehicle hopefully plug in hybrid . Changing times . I’m very happy with my present 2017 executive. It came fully loaded , even have the ice cooler in the front for cold water . 😭. I don’t even fret traffic .
You cannot hide that grin 😁, I see you are having fun, knowing there is no danger to that amazing engine. To others: Get this engine while you can, they won’t be making more like this one soon, that is for sure. I think 2023 is the last one.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Not a fan at the moment not saying it won’t be a good platform in the future when they get all the bugs out of the way. I was invited to the Michelin Lexus Adventure here in Ga not long ago and I was lucky to drive the LX600 off-road and the current GX-460 and of course the LX is a dream to drive as well as the GX. Reliability comes to mind when you have turbos, but again maybe Toyota knows that is doing. All I know right now the current V8 4.6 is a Monster most people will never know it existed and the ones that know will probably keep it for a very long time. By the way I have, well let’s say the truth, my wife drives the 2022 GX-460 and we cannot be happier. I am watching your videos and she looks at me like, don’t you dare to mess with my GX. 😆
Brother I agree. I had a 2007 V8 4Runner and she was magnificent in auto or manual select BUT, the GX is really lazy how Toyota has programmed the automatic shifts with the computer management. It's a different beast switching from auto to manual shifting BUT, I don't trust her at high speeds with her height. I wish she was a little shorter, or the air suspension had a TRUE sport mode where she'd drop down about 4-5 inches.
Hi, I got a question/problem for everyone. I picked up a 2023 GX today and throttle response is horrible. I keep seeing the ECO dash light turn on. Is this an always on thing? Can I turn off this "mode" to get back to a more sporty/normal throttle response? I understand hitting the shift lever over improves response, but I want the response in normal mode so I don't get the higher rpm levels. I ordered a Banks Pedal Monster today to help this vehicle get up & go. If this ECO thing is permanently done in the name of fuel economy, etc, its a big mistake, because saving 1/2 mpg at the expense of needed throttle response is actually a dangerous thing when you need to react to traffic, etc. Can anyone shed some light on this issue. Did anyone install a throttle control system on their GX, and did it alleviate this problem sufficiently? Thx!
Yea I drove my 2023 GX home and noticed the same thing and yes you have to turn that setting off/normal. I think they forget to do it at the dealer…get a pedal commander too. It’s a must have on new electronic throttle cars as the mfg set them up for peek mpg.
@@weiland74 the eco light is just a light, showing that you're driving like a grandma. Turning it off, does nothing as far as performance goes. The pedal Monster I installed is awesome and well worth double what it costs! What trim level/color did you get?
@@weiland74 I wonder if we can verify if that meter actually changes the throttle response, or is just an indicator that shows your driving habits. I think it's the latter. I posted the question to the GX forum, and a few replies stated it does nothing for the actual throttle. Even in the manual, it just gives info on how to change it from showing up on your main display panel.
Apart from the powerband that gear-shifts produces to the vehicle, does it make it drive faster a d if yes, can one engage it in a situation one needs to quickly accelerate out of some places?
yes... just hit the shifter to the left from drive, and the ecu will downshift you into the next lowest, safe gear that has more power... typically this a downshift from 6th gear to 4th gear... try it out... the ecu prevents you from going into a lower gear that is unsafe
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Vital point indeed and though, I grasped most intuitively from your video but I imagined if this could come handy should one have a sudden need to quickly accelerate from a static position of thr vehicle by applying the same process/steps. And I'm emphasising here on speed basically.
Yamaha did not design the UR engine or the 1UR-FE in the GX. They designed high flow cylinder heads for the 2UR 5.0 liter performance engine. The UR family is capable of 500 HP naturally aspirated and a red line of over 7000 RPMs. 300 horse at 5500 isn't stressing the engine. The 1UR is actually the most conservative version from the family.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD That's just not correct not even sure where you're getting this info from. Toyota partnered with Yamaha starting in 1965. They are joint ventures in which Yamaha's focus is specifically on the cylinder heads for performance variants of different engine families. Families with a "G" in the second half of the engine designation denoting "performance cylinder head", ie the 3S-GE, 2UR-GSE, 1LR-GSE and so fourth.
Your comment about Yamaha doing the head work for the GX makes sense. As I recall they also teamed up with Ford on the Taurus SHO car back in the 2000’s. Having shopped Lexus SUV’s pre spindle grill years, I opted for the LX because of the 5.7 liter power. I would have much preferred a GX570, but am very content with the 2011 LX, especially at high altitudes.
The problem is the transmission is programmed to shift at low rpms. The second you stop pegging it, the tranny takes you immediately back to lugging/gutless status.
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Good video as always!!
I appreciate your effort in educating the younger generation and bringing clarity to those of us who find ourselves caught between the old and new. I hope your channel continues growing and reaching more people with its great wisdom!
Thank you for your kind 🙏 comment ❤️
You are a master communicator, the world can learn from your style 🙏🏼
I always gain so much from your videos! Just purchased 2020 gx460 at 50k km in Dubai, which has a similar weather and terrain to your videos.
You’re teaching me a lot! Sensei!!
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for subscribing 🙏 ❤️ ✌️ 🇺🇸
Yeah I recently drove my 2020 Gx460 from Las Vegas to LA and was alway in that power band and got there in 2ish hours. The cars on the highway couldn’t keep up with me I red lined every gear on that trip. 😝 I took it easy on the trip home from LA to the Bay Area and got 456 miles in one tank averaging 23 mpg.
23mpg? Hmm 👍
I appreciate the info. I got an 08 v6 explorer that I’ve kept alive for years and I get 21mpg to 18mpg on long trips. It’s giving me problems I don’t want to repair anymore and I’m looking to get me a 460!
@@CrotchetRocket. Just keep the frame from rusting with 3M cavity wax or any other protection and the truck will last forever. And do oil changes every 5000 miles or 6 months 👍🏼
@@jaycarl1562. Cruise control set at 65 you can definitely get 23mpg. But it’s hard to do for an extended period of time. 😝
@@trigganometry168 you know Toyota doesn’t rust any worse than anything domestic right?
Added a magnaflow exhaust. I swear I get an extra 1 mpg. Not loud at all. Could be in my head but it makes me smile.
Purchasing a brand new GX tomorrow and can't wait! Been doing so much research and have so many more ideas for what I want my rig to become. I'm following your channel now and look forward to future videos. Thanks.
You will love your new GX! What made you choose the GX460? Thank you 🙏 for subscribing ❤️
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD I used to own a 100 series LC and built it up. I sold it, regrettably. I love the toughness and reliability of these rigs. I've never owned a new car before, so it will be fun starting from scratch at 0 miles.
Blessed , I’m not a tech guy but with the tech upgrade it is icing on the cake . Look forward to some relaxing drives . As well the build and safety of the body on frame with solid suspension is very comforting . That’s worth the slightly higher gas cost .
I will say these GX's sure do have some serious power when you unleash it. And yes the Italian tune up is more than safe. Thank you for sharing. Man I love the desert!! I miss riding out there. Looking forward to this fall/winter /spring riding season.
Thank you. And yes you will enjoy it once the temps drop out here! Have fun!!!
I encourage my kids to perform an Italian tuneup at least once a week. its good for the motor to breath and to spin at those high rpms. Usually sounds good too!
Am in Georgia and i have to concede that California has breathtaking sceneries.
I love the mountainous backdrop in these video.
Am a 3rd Gen 4runner fanatical and i have learned a lot from this channel.
God bless
Thank you for your kind words and support. Thank you for subscribing ❤️ 🙏 🤲
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
Any time brother. It's equally breathtaking to see an eloquent brother with Automotive Review YT Channel particularly the 4×4 genre where it's vastly dominant by White Males. Honestly, you are the only BM I know with a 4x4 Channel and Kai the Asian guy with FJ CRUISER.
Thank you also for the Great, insightful content you provide us. hopefully LEXUS/TOYOTA will notice you and endorse you.
I have done that every now and then, but since I got me a 33’s I kinda not too anymore but yes your right that’s how you get out of your 300 hp
I bought a '96 Mustang GT 23 years ago. That 4.6 SOHC had more torque than the 5.0 that came before it, though it did have some troubles of its own. That car is currently sitting outside with 220K on the clock. 19 years ago I bought a '96 Dodge diesel 4X4. It's sitting outside with 340K on it. My 2015 GX will probably pass them up. I landed on this video while searching for anybody who has done any tuning on a GX. You are getting it all right. You are providing solid information.
Thank you for your support and positive comments 🙏 ❤️
Wow great video!! Love the engine singing , I find myself flooring my 2020 gx460 on the highway just to pass someone
2015 GX perfect condition. This video really helps, I’ve always been afraid to run a V8 at 5000+rpm and now I’m going to use it there. Thanks!!
So that's why I have the "sport appearance" package 😂
30,000 miles on my '19 and I've never slapped it into manual mode. Tomorrow's a new day 😳
do it! 😃
Premium gas (93 RON in Texas), Toyota intake airflow accelerator trumpet (goes in the fender), clean Denso air filter, And 5w-30 full synthetic oil.... I make great power everywhere. Runs much smoother on 5w-30 M1 (love Castrol as well). The airflow accelerator really helped throttle response.
Also, make sure your fender well liners are in good shape; if they aren't, your intake (in the fender) will suck in hot air that spills into your wheel well. You can see your IATs drop over 10F in traffic just by going from missing fender liners to fender liners in-place.
Can you talk to me about this Toyota intake airflow accelerator trumpet. Will it work with a Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System w/Pro 5R Filter Media with a Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer ? Or just stock?
@@user-su1xk3mv2b As I understand and see it (in person), it's possible that it could work with the momentum air box, but I don't think it's likely. It's designed to work specifically with the stock air box. Maybe ask AEM?
I have been enjoying your videos. I just got a 2018 gx 460 with 28k miles. A friend of mine had mentioned to me the some advantages as I was really looking into a 4runner. I am so glad I got the GX. From the moment I sat in it I fell in love. Now I have been thinking about modind it for off road. After watching your video on not lifting it i am convinced on leaving it just as it came. However, I will be putting a roof rack and other accessories for the interior. As well as some more aggressive tires. Ill be posting them on my channel. Thank you
you will LOVE the GX! Its extremely capable right off the lot! A roof rack sounds cool!!
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD You are smart , buy it slightly used , amazing value , hardly used, wow. I too originally was looking at the 4 Runner but they were impossible to get at the time . Found my 2017 fully loaded in mint condition. I’m so happy I couldn’t find the 4 runner . ( The 6 speed transmission is . superior ) as is the overall build . I haven’t raised mine and remember your gas mileage will drop along with the bigger tires . Maybe in the future for me will be a modification of the bottom grille to increase my front clearance . ( I tell my wife if anyone ever damages it that’s the fix😉. ) And/ or stronger side bars but that’s all one really needs . The drive on the freeway can’t be matched by the 4 Runner either.
Take a look at the Victory 4x4 website for some cool accessories. I installed the rear platform/rack and love it. It provides enough space to carry all my extra junk and keep it out of the trunk space. It's called a universal upper shelf.
Good video, I buy muy 2011 LexusGX460 used in 2018, it's a great vehicle, put Dobinson suspension, 35x12.5R18 open country Toyo tires, KDSS extension, o loved this trucks climbing some serious mud hills revving up the engine hight
where do you off-road your trucks? what areas?
Ima get ur 100
This man is annoying as fuck..
Just tell us the info fast Jesus
my GX is about to drink some gas today lol
kewl.. where you goin?
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD highway 90 to liberty county texas lol
@GX460 OFF-ROAD have you heard of anyone putting a turbo or s.charger on a GX, or are any of the performance chips worth the money?
@@jameszclark ooh lawd sounds like fun 😃
Absolutely love the comments and content of the channel!! Thx for what you do. I’ve got a 2015 460 with 33K miles and love it
wow thank you! ❤️ and thank you for subscribing 😃
Kind of wish the GX460 had the 5.7L V-8. The 460 is so much heavier than the 470 it just feels sluggish in comparison.
Totally makes sense with the GX high power band. This is really evident while towing a travel trailer...I feel like having to constantly rev it to go up grades or pass someone. I guess that's normal. Good video.
Thank you for contributing 😃... how is it to yow with a GX???
I just found this out as well. Anything under 3000rpms and it really bogged. Keeping it in 4th on the highway and maintaining 3-3500 made a huge difference.
Love yr video ! I always down shift to 4 or 3 gear M when I get to HWY5 Fort Tejon up hill to Los Angeles ! Have to say its fun feeling !
thanks for this post. been searching exact statement. grapevine and 15 south after passing primm and climbing steep hill.
I love all your videos man! You should have WAY more subscribers! You definitely have a plethora of in depth knowledge on these trucks and mechanics in general.
thank you for your kind words ❤️ and happy feedback ✌️
Fabulous video. Researching these GX 460's for some time. Thanks for adding this gold nugget of info on power band driving.
Thank you 🙏 🤲 and thank you for subscribing ❤️
Latest 460 tune i got from stormpeacock is the better than throttle controller... My top speed is. 150 mph ... It gets up and goes ... It tunes ecu and transmission shifts...it is about time they got a ecu tune for the gx460
That’s why I love GX’s sport mode. I’ve got 34”s and play in Vermont alot(very hilly)on and off road. Nice looking rig you got there ..can’t wait to cut my bumper off. It’s already pretty mangled from the woods and putting the winch in.
what part of Vermont? 😃
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD if you’re ever in the area, look up Risky Ranch Rd. Southern Vermont near the New York and Massachusetts borders. Beautiful wheeling area!
-John.
@@johneden7975 ok great! Thank you... we ate familiar with Central Vermont near the NH border... white river junction area... Hannover, NH area... ❤️ ❄️
So I had an idea. Converting it to flex fuel and having it “retuned” to use that system and increases the limiter by 800Rpm.
What do you think?
I don't know, man. I would never abuse my Lexus like yours. Lol.
😆... lol.. from Lexus: 301 hp @ 5,500 rpm
this engine may not sound great, but I can't think of a more bulletproof one for a consumer vehicle. I rev the piss out of our 460.
funny you talk about American pushrod v8s. I just bent a pushrod in my '15 silverado 5.3l and I maintain all my own vehicles. it happened while I remote started it lol what a piece of junk. next truck is a newer tundra in a year or so when they work out the kinks.
Fully agree about the KDSS, what a game changer I love that feature. Something I never knew I needed.
wow.. a bent pushrod at startup rpms? 😔 😟 🙁 😥
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD yep bent it like a boomerang. it made a terrible noise, like a timing belt off a tooth, gag cough clang! immediately said, "that's not good" lol. ran fine after, but ticked.
@@kailua808 Ironically the best engine in the Silverado is the turbo 4. The 5.3/6.2 V8s have tons of valvetrain issues.
Sonnax Zip Kit also brings the engine to life using “D” in the transmission
What an apt reminder here. I believe this does work the same way on GX470. Doesn't it?
YES! Same applies to the 4.7 in the GX470
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Amazing. Thanks mate and please, keep em coming. 👍🏻
OK so I definitely had no idea what the manual mode was for!. I have the 22 night line. I thought manual was just for shifting manually, sort of like old school manual transmission vehicles. Don't make fun of me please. So I can actually be in drive at say 40,50, 60 mph and on an uphill /incline where I feel the truck is getting sluggish in manual, that's when I would move to manual, on the fly, and down shift? In three of your videos I have learned so much about my truck!!!! Thank you!
yes that's exactly what it's for. if you are on road, say going up a hill and it's too sluggish in D... just hit the shifter left... it will go into the next appropriate lower gear... if that's not enough power just hit it down again for a lower gear. Thanks for subscribing ❤️
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD thank you!
Check out GXBob on yt to learn even more
Great but it not good or bad for the car and you demonstrated the great power available. Thanks
thank you 🙏 🤲
Is this safe to an engine with 95k miles on it? Not sure how previous owners drove it. The car has been very well taken care of, so I'm assuming they were conservative on the throttle too.
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Man this is excellent!
Love the video ( videos) you channel should be " GX for Dummies" question, where did you get the hood deflector ? I am having a hell of a time finding it. I did get one of Etsy but its coming from somwhere in Asia and i am not sure if i will even get it.
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I used 4s frequently
Did you remove the 3rd row seat? I did and shed 100 lbs. Car drives much better.
wow 100 pounds of rear seats? 😳
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD99.5 to be exact . 😂
Such an informative video - thank you - makes sense.
Could you expand on *how long* the engine is designed to run within the max power band, and in what conditions it’s safe? I’m thinking no one would recommend doing this in 95 deg heat pulling a 6000 lb trailer for 2 hrs, etc.. Does the owners manual address? Hoping to get my GX soon. Love your channel, thanks again.
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Do you use power throttle controllers or just go to manual mode for increased power and acceleration? Are those pedal commenders worth it?
we don't use a commander
do you use any other brands? Are they worth it ?@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
Funny this a couple of days ago I was entering a highway so I thought I’d clean it out a bit and in drive actually I gunned it , seemed like it dropped into 6th around 5500+ rpm , I was wondering when it shift but had complete faith in it . Nice natural sound . Also for towing the rpm knowledge is very important as it’s best to use it in manual to keep up the rev’s . Really attached to this car . The only drawbacks of course is the premium gas $$, but skipping a the usual repairs in most cars gives me the $ for my enjoyment. Enough that if I could I would have no problem buying the last of the breed 2023 ( probably still the V8) . With all the delays . Fun , I’ll definitely loosen up and go manual more . ( A compliment to the solid 6 speed tranny btw) .
What are your feelings about thr next gen GXs with the new turbo engines???
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD They need 1 or 2 years to perfect this . ( But there’s nothing like the comfort zone with this V8) . However ,I guess it doesn’t matter , they’re here to stay ( until a quality hybrid comes with the turbo , then that could boost the horsepower and torque. However will they lighten/ change the car ? With the (570/600) making an appearance hopefully comfortable off-road capability will be around for 10 more years . Pure electric can’t do it . They’ll have to come up with such a vehicle due to the demand from the Arab nations , Australia, Africa etc with their rugged environment. Toyota is making a new J cruiser like vehicle hopefully plug in hybrid . Changing times . I’m very happy with my present 2017 executive. It came fully loaded , even have the ice cooler in the front for cold water . 😭. I don’t even fret traffic .
Good info! and Mojave seems like a cool place to live :P
Thank you. Have you driven then new AWD Sienna yet?
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD I haven’t not. AWD van life sounds awesome
You cannot hide that grin 😁, I see you are having fun, knowing there is no danger to that amazing engine.
To others: Get this engine while you can, they won’t be making more like this one soon, that is for sure. I think 2023 is the last one.
What do you think of the new turbos for the next gen GX???
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Not a fan at the moment not saying it won’t be a good platform in the future when they get all the bugs out of the way.
I was invited to the Michelin Lexus Adventure here in Ga not long ago and I was lucky to drive the LX600 off-road and the current GX-460 and of course the LX is a dream to drive as well as the GX.
Reliability comes to mind when you have turbos, but again maybe Toyota knows that is doing.
All I know right now the current V8 4.6 is a Monster most people will never know it existed and the ones that know will probably keep it for a very long time.
By the way I have, well let’s say the truth, my wife drives the 2022 GX-460 and we cannot be happier.
I am watching your videos and she looks at me like, don’t you dare to mess with my GX. 😆
Putting cams in mine! XaT racing
Thanks! Great video!
Brother I agree. I had a 2007 V8 4Runner and she was magnificent in auto or manual select BUT, the GX is really lazy how Toyota has programmed the automatic shifts with the computer management. It's a different beast switching from auto to manual shifting BUT, I don't trust her at high speeds with her height. I wish she was a little shorter, or the air suspension had a TRUE sport mode where she'd drop down about 4-5 inches.
Great info
Insightful video. Would it also apply to a Tacoma?
Great points - I was trying to explain this to her, I just didn't have actual knowledge lol
Have you done this on an LX / 200 series?
Well said and shown.
Thank you for your kind 🙏 support 🙏
Hi, I got a question/problem for everyone. I picked up a 2023 GX today and throttle response is horrible. I keep seeing the ECO dash light turn on. Is this an always on thing? Can I turn off this "mode" to get back to a more sporty/normal throttle response? I understand hitting the shift lever over improves response, but I want the response in normal mode so I don't get the higher rpm levels. I ordered a Banks Pedal Monster today to help this vehicle get up & go. If this ECO thing is permanently done in the name of fuel economy, etc, its a big mistake, because saving 1/2 mpg at the expense of needed throttle response is actually a dangerous thing when you need to react to traffic, etc. Can anyone shed some light on this issue. Did anyone install a throttle control system on their GX, and did it alleviate this problem sufficiently? Thx!
Congratulations on your new GX460 👏 ✨️
Yea I drove my 2023 GX home and noticed the same thing and yes you have to turn that setting off/normal. I think they forget to do it at the dealer…get a pedal commander too. It’s a must have on new electronic throttle cars as the mfg set them up for peek mpg.
@@weiland74 the eco light is just a light, showing that you're driving like a grandma. Turning it off, does nothing as far as performance goes. The pedal Monster I installed is awesome and well worth double what it costs! What trim level/color did you get?
@@cadcamfreak look under Meter Settings in instrument cluster screen. There is an eco mode you can disable which affects the throttle.
@@weiland74 I wonder if we can verify if that meter actually changes the throttle response, or is just an indicator that shows your driving habits. I think it's the latter. I posted the question to the GX forum, and a few replies stated it does nothing for the actual throttle. Even in the manual, it just gives info on how to change it from showing up on your main display panel.
Good stuff 👍🏽
Apart from the powerband that gear-shifts produces to the vehicle, does it make it drive faster a d if yes, can one engage it in a situation one needs to quickly accelerate out of some places?
yes... just hit the shifter to the left from drive, and the ecu will downshift you into the next lowest, safe gear that has more power... typically this a downshift from 6th gear to 4th gear... try it out... the ecu prevents you from going into a lower gear that is unsafe
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Vital point indeed and though, I grasped most intuitively from your video but I imagined if this could come handy should one have a sudden need to quickly accelerate from a static position of thr vehicle by applying the same process/steps. And I'm emphasising here on speed basically.
@@dermotwallace5533 lol.. we made a video to address your question! it will be out tommrow! 😃 ❤️
Yamaha did not design the UR engine or the 1UR-FE in the GX. They designed high flow cylinder heads for the 2UR 5.0 liter performance engine. The UR family is capable of 500 HP naturally aspirated and a red line of over 7000 RPMs. 300 horse at 5500 isn't stressing the engine. The 1UR is actually the most conservative version from the family.
Yamaha is Toyota's engine maker. Been this way since the 1970s. The Lexus V8 is a Yamaha design. Thus GX and nearly all Toyotas have Yamaha engines ✌️
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD That's just not correct not even sure where you're getting this info from. Toyota partnered with Yamaha starting in 1965. They are joint ventures in which Yamaha's focus is specifically on the cylinder heads for performance variants of different engine families. Families with a "G" in the second half of the engine designation denoting "performance cylinder head", ie the 3S-GE, 2UR-GSE, 1LR-GSE and so fourth.
Your comment about Yamaha doing the head work for the GX makes sense. As I recall they also teamed up with Ford on the Taurus SHO car back in the 2000’s. Having shopped Lexus SUV’s pre spindle grill years, I opted for the LX because of the 5.7 liter power. I would have much preferred a GX570, but am very content with the 2011 LX, especially at high altitudes.
Just wondering what size of your tires?
Stock size, 265/60/18 BFG Ko2 ❤️
Hello, I am sure you’ve been asked plenty of times before, but what size are your BFG’s?
Hello 😃 stock size. 265/60/18 check our channel there is a video on this topic too ✌️
What do you think of the beatsonic throttle response controller?
I'm thinking of snaggin it
I drive slow 😆 🐌
Is it the same for the first generation gx470?
I am not sure about this feature on the GX470... sorry 😢
Does this manual shift principle be applied when pulling a trailer going up hill or down hill?
yes that can certainly help you in that situation 😀
The problem is the transmission is programmed to shift at low rpms. The second you stop pegging it, the tranny takes you immediately back to lugging/gutless status.