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 Drivetrain (complete engine, ecu, harness and transmission … Read more
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 not forged. The stock pistons … Read more
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, the show is hosted in … Read more
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 different bearings to compensate for … Read more
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 side of the van and … Read more
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 for a more comfortable ride, … Read more
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 car. R4 should come with … Read more
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 corrected hp with 12.42 psi. … Read more
We are trying to archive all the Lexus-Toyota V8 Forced Induction Owners in here. If you have or know anyone with a V8 FI, please fill out the below form so we can help others with their projects. Thank You David Name Year Model Engine FI Type Boost RWHP Torque 1/4 Mile ET Modifications Neil … Read more
1, 2 or 3UZFE Complete Rebuild Kit This is a complete engine rebuild kit from block up. All the gaskets, valve seals, crank, main and cam seals, O-Rings and so on. Lots of parts for the package. This kit also include head gaskets. This is a must when u are doing a complete engine rebuild. … Read more