Lexus/Toyota V8

Normally smooth running Lexus LS400 engine suddenly developed a rough idle and quite often had a hesitation or miss when pulling away from a stop at partial throttle.  The car has 100K miles and the maintenance records indicated that new sparkplugs had been installed around 85K miles. I am the second owner, I purchased the … Read more

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 would like to create a … Read more

Here are some videos of the Lexus LS400 Supercharger kit with Vortech V2 SQ S-Strim.

In this article I will try to document step by step on how to make an adaptor plate for the Chevy (GM) TH400 transmission.  You can read all about the history of this transmission somewhere else, but in this article we will open up and dissect this bullet proof transmission into our V8 engines.  The … Read more

SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION (a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark îOî of the No.1 timing belt cover.   (b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and timing belt rear plates are aligned. If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360∞) and align the … Read more

Tutorials Engine Mods Forced Induction Body Mods Swaps/Conversions Electronics Misc. Topics 1UZ Conversion 1UZFE Variants/Family 1UZFE Transmission Adaptor 1UZFE Q&A V8 Supra Swap How to Mate UZFE with GM TH400 Transmission Toyota Century V12 Reverse-Alternator Relocation 2UZFE Block Swap

Most of you guys and gals are interested in more horse power.  I get 10-12 emails a day asking me how to increase hp on there Lexus.  Like I always do, I refer them to our Lexus-Toyota V8 Forum.  This is where all the hot topics are located.  I normally don’t answer technical questions via … Read more

In this article, I will show you step by step how to remove the front bumper beam.  Why do we need to remove the front bumper beam?  Well, one of the reasons I remove the front bumper beam (FBB) is to increase space/room for intercooler. As for the Lexus LS400, I have done two different … Read more

This fuel pump will support at least 550 rwhp.  That will be plenty for the Lexus V8 cars.  This pump would work best with an after market fuel pressure regulator like the Aeromotive FPR.  FPT006 Walbro 255 L/H High Pressure Pump.  This pump will work on the below models for $130. 90-98 Lexus LS400 FPT009 … Read more