Category: Lexus/Toyota V8

Here is a product that I have been looking around for many months.  When I was doing my forced induction projects finding a MAD adapter was like looking for coin on the beach.  Contacted many places and site and no luck.

The only one I know of is the HKS … Read the rest of the post...

Relays

My first exposure to forced induction was superchargers.  I have a built 98 Mustang Cobra with 15 intercooled psi and its a monster.  Since I purchased the Lexus LS400 few years ago.  Initially I created a Twin Turbo system for the LS400.  The first stage I achieved 324.5 rwhp on … Read the rest of the post...

Silicon Turbo hoses are expensive.  For example, a 3″ x 3″ turbo hose would run about $11.00-$14.00 and if you need 6-7 pieces the price can really adds up.  I learned this technique from Joey.  He is the owner of this highly specialized motorsports shop. www.sparkracing.com  Even though the silicon … Read the rest of the post...

We are proud to introduce the new Megan Racing high performance aluminum radiator. Anytime an individual introduces their car to a racing/drifting environment, the temperature of the vehicles engine will skyrocket. One common and effective method of reducing engine temperature is to employ an aluminum radiator.

This is a cost … Read the rest of the post...

Available VFT Bushings:

1992-1996 SC400/Soarer

1990-1994 LS400/Celsior

WHY VFT (Vlamos) RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES?

 Suspension bushes are some of the most highly stressed components fitted to a motor car. They undergo enormous strains and are subjected to the most arduous of conditions, generally with little or no maintenance or lubrication.

VFT … Read the rest of the post...

This is one of the first after market LCD available for the Lexus SC400 from 1992 to 1996.  This is one of the most common problems with the Lexus cars.  Now for the first time you can get this replacement for a quarter of the price.  Comparing the LS400 LCD … Read the rest of the post...

I had a chance to visit Anderson Audio with Carlos R. as my personal tour guide.  AAP is a high caliber, top of the line quality and details.  They are building a 350Z with Greddy Twin Turbo with built internal.  This is the only 350Z with built motor and two … Read the rest of the post...

High Performance Silicone for High Performance Street and Off Road Vehicles

The silicone hose preferred by those who know the difference!

High Performance 4 Ply Aramid Silicone Hose

“High Performance Series, High Temperature hose”

When the heat is turned up, the last thing you want to be thinking about … Read the rest of the post...

This is a generalized write-up of information pertaining to the wide range of injectors used on Mazda’s RX-7’s. This information will hopefully come in handy for those looking for higher flow injectors for cheap upgrades. I take no responsibility for any errors in information, damages to your vehicle while performing … Read the rest of the post...

Alright, I have located a master craftsman that is willing to build shorty headers for our 1UZ-FE V8 engine. He has already built some very nice headers for the 4.7 liter Tundra and is familiar with the construction requirements. The design goal will be to produce a manifold that vastly … Read the rest of the post...

Recently I opened up a 2TZFZE engine.  That is the supercharged Previa or Tarago or Estima in Japan.  I disassamble the extra motor and took a set of piston and rod to my engine builder and let his expertise tell me what they are made of.

Needless to say, the … Read the rest of the post...

With a few wiring and AEM configuration changes, I have been able to implement the variable voltage control that the OEM Supra ECU provides for the fuel pump. So what’s the advantage in this? Automotive OEM’s and racers know that excessive fuel circulation at idle and low engine load causes … Read the rest of the post...

This product is for those DIY guys.  This supercharger bracket is designed to take Vortech V1, V2 head unit.  This quality piece of art work had been carefully designed with consultants from many engineering fields.  This piece of work is enhanced with modern technologies using CAD along with CNC machining.  … Read the rest of the post...

The following information is given in good faith and is by no way intended to be the definitive guide for street tuning your vehicle.

The writer of this article has no affiliation with Adaptronic and takes no responsibility for the accuracy or results obtained by the information given. Altering any … Read the rest of the post...

This is something very simple to fix but its also a pain when you go to your friend’s house and park at their driveway and leave some oil marks.  Its an embarrassment but this need to be fix.  Otherwise your friend would never want to invite you back again.  This … Read the rest of the post...

Since the beginning of Japanese sport cars battles started a few decades ago, there had been a constant battle between Nissan, Mazda and Toyota.  The famous Mazda Rx7, the Nissan 350Z and the Toyota Supra.  Currently the Mazda produced a fine rotary motor on the Rx8 and last year, the … Read the rest of the post...

Tundra 02/03 (2UZFE) E-Management Wiring

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I have this 1993 Lexus SC400 with 160k miles.  This car is being dismantle for parts.  Please email me if you need any small parts.  Large part I prefer local pickup:

Parts not available on the vehicle are:

 • Hood
• Front Bumper
• Front Bummer Support Beam
• Complete … Read the rest of the post...

We are very luck to have special relationship with Ross Pistons to have 1-3UZFE pistons made.  The pistons are forged with strong pins along with performance rings.  There has been a myth that Lexus put in forged pistons in their 1UZFE.  I have a 1990 LS400 and the pistons were … Read the rest of the post...

SEMA is considered the largest after market automotive trade show in the United States.  Companies from all over the world come to display their latest and best product.  The show is 4 days and I only have enough energy to walk one day.

The show is HUGE!  Like every year, … Read the rest of the post...

I get lots of pm’s and emails about Lexus and Toyota Main and Rod bearings. When manufacture make cranks not all journals are the same size. It might be .0001″ to .0005″ off. Instead of trying to regrind the crank to be exactly the same size. Most companies would use … Read the rest of the post...

Changing the engine oil in a Toyota Previa minivan is pretty simple.

For safety, you should engage the hand brake along with a block behind the rear wheel.

There are 4 contact points in the Previa vanwhere its safe to jack the van.  The oil nut is on the passenger … Read the rest of the post...

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Air-Ride system, installing the suspension might turn the Stability control on. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR RIDE QUALITY.

The Street LP Series is our new Luxury Package, using similar specs & set up design as Street Series, (not too aggressive) offering spring rates … Read the rest of the post...

Split Second FTC1 Tuning with Lexus GS400, SC400

In this article I will try to show step by step on the Split Second FTC1 piggy back computer with the R4 Controller (R4 is the software used by the FTC1.  After you have installed the unit, its time to tune your … Read the rest of the post...

Here is the dyno result from DynaPack 3000.  The result is pretty interesting and lots of tunings required.  I ran extremely rich.  An average AFR was 10.4 from boost to redline.  I have the complete data sheet.

Therefore, I can slowly tune my car cell by cell.  Here are the … Read the rest of the post...

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Thank You

David