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This is my story why I created this Twin Turbo Kit for Lexus LS400 1UZ-FE.

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 … Read the rest of the post...

Car is a 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 otherwise its really easy to get lost and you … Read the rest of the post...

Changing the air conditioner compressor is one of the easiest thing you can do on your Lexus IS250, ES300, LS400, IS300, GS300 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 … 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...

UPDATE: I’ve added some incredible Youtube videos at the end of the article including the segment from Jay Leno’s Garage about his 1993 Toyota Century as well as the “2018 Toyota Rolls Royce!”

Almost as mythical as my Woodie Project is the existence of a Toyota V12. I first … 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 a few places for new injectors, but the price was over the ceiling.  An average 440 cc  is about $100 each.  Therefore, I want to use some oem injectors from … Read the rest of the post...

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

The examination of the two engines was very interesting and extremely 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 Hilux, 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 NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

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!… Read the rest of the post...

Here are some possible diagnoses why your engine won’t start but has power.

Battery and Associated Cables

It is possible the battery is weak and causes the engine not to turn.

However, if you turn on all the lights and blast all the fans and still having trouble turning the … Read the rest of the post...