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.
THIS EGR DELETE KIT & BLOCK PLATE SET IS NOW BACK IN STOCK & AVAILABLE FOR SALE BUT STOCK IS LIMITED! ORDER TODAY!
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...
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...
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 |
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...
