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Doing new timing belt etc. and I can't get those damn things off! I broke off one of the pump lift ears already.. how do get these to loosen up and come off?

Anybody? I'd love to ditch the PS for racing, but dunno if I'd regret it or not. I'm down to ~3200lb but have a smaller race steering wheel. It would let me ditch all the idlers and tensioners and just run the alternator belt.

Probably not an issue.. due to suspension design, the inside wheel in a sharp turn can scrub a bit. As to high speed, the car should be pretty solid - I've had 2, and race one currently and its rock solid. Have the alignment done, make sure the tires are decent and properly inflated and you...

I've got an engine crane ("Cherry Picker") and will give it a go! The fun bit will be the whole wiring harness. not looking forward to that bit!

I'm swapping in a 99 GS 1uz in to my 91 LS. Is it possible to take the engine and tranny out in one go, or do they have to get separated? (I don't have a lift - its just on jack stands)

I forget.. I want to say ~55mm (2-¼")

Thanks.. My newest motor is a VVTi from a US 1998 GS400 - I presume that counts as early?

I did cross over, dual mufflers and side exit just ahead of the rear wheels... fit fine on the LS, though not a lot of extra room. Its a race car, but could probably get away with that setup on the street - its not too loud.

Yeah, but is the 2nd o2 just a tattle-tale light, or does it affect mixture programme (like making it go rich for instance)... Would be nice to ditch the secondary O2 and take the wires out of the harness if not needed.

Why 60psi? aren't all Toyota EFI (and most others) like 42PSI?

Thanks a bunch! Wiring isn't my strong suit, and I'm a little chicken to dive into my swap. Mines a bit unique in that I'm putting a 99 GS400 engine and trans into a 91 LS400. I have the full wiring harness (engine and body) from the GS, but not quite sure how to marry the two together. I'd...

Well, I'm guessing at the moment because the car is 200km away! When I get to it, I'll stop guessing ;)

Oh, I hope not that... would that be the pedal sensor? My guy that picked up the car said it was just high idle, but was able to drive it around. I planned to pull the driveline to put in my 91' LS, but will try to fix this before I move it all over. It was hit in the front, so maybe broke (Maf...

ok, thanks... I need to go find an online manual next... Car is a couple hours from here, but hope to go work on it this weekend.

Hi all, just got a "new" driveline donor. Currently in stock but somewhat smashed condition. It fires up and runs fine, but with a very high idle - is there a common cause for that? Thx

the 2.0TFSI is the new motor... mine is an old 1.8t, not direct injection.. Even my old one makes way more power and torque anywhere in the rev range than an early 1UZ. My lex is down to 3200lb, and my 1.8T Audi is way, way faster. Mine has just bolt-ons (bought new), and makes over 300hp/tq...

Easy answer sounds like swapping in a 2.0l TFSI 4cyl motor... more hp and torque than the v8, double it without trouble and better economy to boot... Not like Lexus engineers were leaving a bunch of efficiency on the table to be picked up in the stock config. The Lex is not very mod friendly...

Woah, that's some fine work.. more than just an "adapter"... What would that cost to machine? That's one big billet and lots of time in it looks like. Too big for my little mill I bet!

hi Dave! I still need to get new motor for the 400, but haven't put effort into it... need to soon as race season not far away!

Thanks for tips guys....