31bravo

hey guys new to the lexus scene obviously. looking to get a 2nd gen Ls400 and ill install k-sport coilovers or have a buddy of mine make a custom airbag setup. and ill post a pic of the rims im looking at. I come from a large car/truck back ground Hyundai/ Kia, Ford truck, Chevy truck, my most recent project was my 05 KIA sportage supercharged but i blew the motor. I'm looking for a DD that looks pimpin and i love the VIP look.

im just wanting to know what i should look for when i look for a ls400 i was looking more towards the 99-00 just so its a bit newer and have a better chance of it having low miles.

Schnitz

iTrader: (5)

You'll want to search for buying tips. Best one I can offer is to make sure the timing belt has been replaced as well as the water pump at least once if not more based on mileage.
As far as the VIP look you'll find lots of info in the Special Interest - VIP section and even more at vipstylecars.com.

31bravo

what about intakes, headers and exhaust im thinking about going custom catback since it should be cheaper then most catback setups.

Mugen_1

Search those terms you're asking about, and you'll have all the information you could ever want.

Start by looking here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ls400-faq.html

31bravo

so looks like I'm making a custom intake and exhaust which is no problem cause I've done plenty of both but I didn't see headers in there does anyone make some cost isn't an issue I had custom ones made for my Sportage and they cost me nearly $1200.

Mugen_1

Not sure about cost, but I know S&S makes headers for the LS

Schnitz

iTrader: (5)

Don't waste your time on an intake. It's been tried and never gave any noticeable gains and some even lost plenty.
Oh ya, I forgot to mention when looking for one of these try and find complete maintenance records and I even went as far as to contact the dealership and talked to the service manager about my car specifically.

31bravo

ok found headers.

http://www.headermania.com/mm5/merch...ory_Code=LEXUS

and ill just do a custom headerback exhaust. i dont know why you say an intake wont help but im still going to make one.


S&S is here in AZ and are literally 15 mins from my house

Li Ls4

iTrader: (12)

i made my own intake, took an sc400 maf adapter and slapped a AEM filter on. payed $10 for the adapter but had to drill a lil bit caz the holes didnt match up perfectly but it works great. this is one way u can go about doing this intake wise

31bravo

I've already got all the piping i just need a filter well.... and a car.

Schnitz

iTrader: (5)

Put it on a dyno before and after and let us know.
Oooor try searching.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

you guys do realize that S&S is out of business as of last month right?

Mugen_1

No, I didn't realize that. Doesn't mean there won't still be products floating around.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

there might be a tiny number floating around, but generally S&S made only a few small batches of these 1uz headers.

31bravo

just had to kill my dreams... you murderer.