This section is very special to me and other hardcore 1UZFE fan. This section is dedicated to cars/trucks or whatever, that is powered by our beloved V8. In this section, you see some crazy conversion and custom work. As you go through different links, you will noticed that the 1UZFE is like the Chevy 350 … Read more
The easiest way to increase fuel supply to any car is to increase fuel pressure. This article is focused on our beloved Lexus Flagship LS400 ( Celsior) and SC400 ( Soarer). With low boost application, FMU ( Fuel Management Unit) is the easiest way to increase fuel supply to the demanding need from forced induction … Read more
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Tutorials Engine Mods Body Mods Swaps/Conversions Electronics Video Tutorials Misc. Topics Single Turbo SC400 FMU Intercooled Vs. Non-Intercooled FI 1UZFE V8 Turbo Selection Crown Headers for Turbo Application 1UZFE FI Registry Fuel Pump Upgrade Root Style Supercharger Lexus SC300 with 2JZGTE Intercooler Upgrade Cutting Turbo Hoses Injector Size and Horsepower Chart Extra Injectors & Flow … Read more
LS400 Supercharged Video V8 Supra Sound Clip Exhaust Tone 1 Exhaust Tone 2 Cutting the exhaust pipe Video Under the Car
There is a big movement in the forced induction arena using fuel management computer like piggyback and stand alone. The reason we use piggyback computer is to trick or tell the oem ECU computer how much fuel to increase. For example, the stock ECU is calibrated to increase so much full per rpm increased. Since … Read more
I hope this diagram helps you with the disassembly, removal and installation of the front bumper on your Lexus SC300 / SC400.
This is one of the simplest tasks you can do at home and it will about 30 minutes or less. A Serpentine belt is very important. It powers the alternator, mechanical fan, A/C compressor and Power steering. I have an incident that my serpentine belt broke and I lost all power. Alternator was dead, power … Read more
Initially I have fear working on it because the complexity of cams and its association with timing. However recently I had some problems with my head gaskets so I have no other choice but changing it. I was quoted $1,500 for changing my head gaskets. Ouch! In order for me to change my head gaskets, … Read more
Lexus is known for its reliability and smoothness of the powertrain. The heart of the 1UZFE is the block and the other moving parts also play a very important role to work as a world class engineering. I have cut up a 1UZFE piston and exam the internal materials and measurements. One of the reasons … Read more