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Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems were introduced in the early ’70s to reduce an exhaust emission that was not being cleaned by the other smog controls.

The EGR block-off plates are for the 1990-1994 Lexus LS400 and 1992-1996 SC400.  These plates might work on other 1UZFE Models. These high quality … Read the rest of the post...

This is my story why I created this Twin Turbo Kit.  I have been searching on the internet for the past two years trying to find out more about performance parts and bolt-on kit for the Lexus V8 engine.  However, no such luck.  There have been few cases that the … Read the rest of the post...

Job was done by Vitaliy Faida (VMF) and William Tong.

Car is  1996 Lexus LS 400 with 115k miles.

Click Here for First Generation Timing Change

Timing Belt Installation Supplementary  By Lextreme

The most important thing is put the parts that you take out in the order they were removed … Read the rest of the post...

Changing the air conditioner compressor is one of the easiest thing you can do on your Lexus LS400 or SC400 (or any Lexus and/or Toyota car model, for that matter) and save hundreds of dollars or more on labor.

If you really hardcore you can just replace the A/C compressor … Read the rest of the post...

DESCRIPTION

The A341E automatic transmission is a 4–speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with an intelligent

control (hereafter called ECT–i) developed exclusively for the Lexus LS400. The A341E automatic transmission

has the following features.

_ When shifting the transmission, the engine torque is controlled and the clutch hydraulic pressure in the

transmission … Read the rest of the post...

I am in the process of building a single turbo for the Lexus LS400 and I have been doing lots of research on turbo unit and trying to get the proper turbo size for the my application.  I have experience with Twin Turbo and Supercharging my Lexus LS400.  Now I … Read the rest of the post...

There is big talk about turbo and supercharging Lexus V8 engines.  Specifically the first generation LS400 and SC400 from 1990 to 1997.  Richwood made a wonderful supercharger adaptor manifold and it can pretty much take anything you throw on top of it.  M90 supercharger is very common installed in the … Read the rest of the post...

When I got this email from a stranger telling me about how his Supercharged Tundra blew up during a run.  I am very used to this type of email and I get about 10-20 daily about Lexus-Toyota V8 related topics.

To make the story short.  Wayne Ryther was pumping about … Read the rest of the post...

Some of you might know me to be one of the extreme Lexus V8 owners.  I have done a Twin Turbo Lexus LS400 and created a Supercharger kit for the Lexus LS400.  I have plan to make a supercharger kit for the SC400.  However, there are few supercharger kits currently … Read the rest of the post...

Some people will be aware of my mythical 34 ‘Ford’ Woodie Station Wagon hotrod project that never makes any headway due to a tendency for other projects to materialize and take priority. Consequently ‘progress’ on the Woodie in real terms equates to the slow accumulation of bits.

UPDATE: I’ve … Read the rest of the post...

I have been looking around for upgrade injectors for my Lexus LS400 which has 1UZFE engine.  I tried to contact few places for new injectors, but price is over the ceiling.  An average 440 cc  is about $100 each.  Therefore, I want to use some oem injectors from other cars.… Read the rest of the post...

The main purpose on an alternator is to recharge current back to the battery.  One of the most common problems with the Lexus LS400 and SC400 is that power steering pump seal leak.  Right below the power steering pump is the alternator.  The power steering fluid will drip down and … Read the rest of the post...

This is Part 3 of this 1UZ Vs. 3UZ write up.

The examination of the two engines was very interesting and lextremely enriching.  I learn a lot from this experiment.

I think this engine comparison articles break down many mysteries we had about the legendary 1UZFE and the improved version … Read the rest of the post...

Torque Spec (SC400)

Part tightened	N.m	kgf.cm	ft.lbf
No.1 idler pulley X Cylinder block	34	350	25
No.2 idler pulley X Cylinder block	34	350	25
Hydraulic pump X Cylinder block 12 mm head	16	160	12
14 mm head	30	310	22
Crankshaft pulley X Crankshaft	245	2,500	181

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Since June 2003 I have wired ~20 1UZFE V8 conversions into a variety of vehicles, most of which have been 2 or 4WD Hiluxes, with a Hiace van, Triumph Stag, Supra and Landcruiser thrown in for variety. This tally includes four full-on competition 4WDs in addition to my own cheap … Read the rest of the post...

SUPERCHARGER BRACKET FOR LS400 AND SC400
SUPERCHARGER KIT FOR 1ST GENERATION LEXUS SC400 & LS400

First Generation LS400 IS AVAILABLE NOW!

Here is the latest update video:

Please click here to see this Supercharger Bracket. (No Longer For Sale)

SC400 WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON CLICK FOR MORE INFO!

The code … Read the rest of the post...

Recently my buddy called me sometime in the evening hours and asking me to order him a starter.  I told him, WAIT!  How do you know its the starter that is going bad?  He couldn’t answer me.  I was not trying to put him on the spot, but I didn’t … Read the rest of the post...