Airbag Light. What a pain! Every time I talk out my instrument cluster, my air bag light always comes on and I would pay a local body to reset it for $20. After few times, it started to get expensive. Finally got some help from a good internet friend our my Earl from http://www.lexls.com He has … Read more
This is little out of the left field as compared to previous articles. However, I feel this article will provides great information help you to become a better drag driver. The goal of the drag race is to get to the finished line in the shortest time. However, human factor plays a major part in … Read more
There are two radiator hose in first generation Lexus LS400. Since my car have over 175,000 miles, its time to get a new set. I got a new set of radiator hoses from a local Lexus dealer. The total price for the two hoses is about $59.00 plus tax. I also got a 10% off … Read more
There are many Lexus V8 owners want to force induce their ride, but beside turbo or supercharger setup. You will also need other little things to make it work. One of them would be crankcase ventilation. In a natural aspirated engine, there are two ventilation opening from the valve covers. The passenger side crankcase vent … Read more
Most of our readers are confused about Lexus alternator for the LS400, GS400 and SC400. So where is the confusion? Well, I have a friend who own an alternator store and he explained to me the whole thing in details. So in this article I will try to explain to you the confusion. Alternator failure … Read more
Since this is a question I get PM’d about frequently at Club Lexus… I thought I would make a thread with pictures showing how I have modified my airbox and created more air flow and shielded the under-hood heat. Note: I must give credit for my inspiration to Peter Scott and his excellent page http://planetsoarer.com/ his testing … Read more
Compression: 10.4:1 Crank Pulley: 5.5″ Supercharger Pulley: 3.125″ Boost: 7 psi Supercharger Efficiency: 74% Intercooler Efficiency: 40% Redline: 6200 rpm Displacement: 4.0 liter Result: With the above variables, the 7 psi intercooler Vortech V2 SQ S-Trim will generate about 380 bhp This graph is also prepared by Stefan. Here we can do a comparison of … Read more
The corner lenses look very old and aged. Lexus LS400 has an image of older and mature owners. Initially only well over, mid age can afford such nice ride. Recently, those rides has been hand me down to our generation. Our parents hand down the car and he image comes along with it. Do we … Read more
I hope this R&D help my members. This is fresh out of the oven. The 7MGE injectors are from Toyota Supra from 1988-1992 AKA MKIII N/A motor. There were two sizes produced. Yellow Tip is 295 cc/min and Green Tip is 315 cc/min. I used a highly precise caliper (professional) to do all the measurements. … Read more
Just want to share this with our visitors and members. As if you are not familiar the Lexus injectors. When I am saying 1UZFE, I am referring to Lexus from 1989 to 1997 and 1998-2000 would be different. The Lexus LS400 got the gray colored tip injectors and they are rated at 220 cc/min. However, … Read more