CAnima

Hello all,

Picked up a 91 LS400 with 124K miles a couple of months ago and was originally going to use this car as a donor for my 79 Cressida resto project I've been itching to get off the ground for a few years now. After driving this tank of a car I couldn’t part with it and instead have started to put some money into it. So far I’ve put some SC430 wheels and have done a mild rebuild on the engine (full tune up, new thermostat, water pump, timing belt, new gaskets and seals where needed) Runs great but still needs some work, need to change the fuel filter and coil pack. Also needs a new rack and pinion and shocks/struts which I will be changing in time.

The interior is not appealing at all which brings me to my first question. I have an opportunity to buy a 94 LS with a really nice blue leather interior which I want to swap into my 91. Any idea if this is possible or should I just pass this deal up?

Also WTB one piece Celsior headlights locally if possible (located in San Diego, CA)…any info greatly appreciated.

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

welcome and glad you are enjoying the car instead of using it's heart for the cressida (which is still cool!). you can always get a used JDM motor from one of our many engine importers in cali!

to answer your question, all 90-94 LSs share the same interior trim so it all should swap over. of course some amenities differ like lumbar support and vertical adjustments were added to the front passenger seat in 1993 models. also front passenger SRS air bag added, and seat belt pretensioner functions were added to the front belts in cars after 1993.

more:
http://www.lexls.com/info/lsgenerations.html

CAnima

Thanks timmOtool I really appreciate the info and link. I would go JDM on the Cressida but I want to get it state reffed and I'm not sure if I can with a JDM engine. What I can do is swap a JDM 1UZ into the LS or maybe even a 2UZ.

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

i've only dealt with honda motors and state refs but i can tell you that you can pass smog with a JDM motor. it just has to have EVERYTHING from USDM motor, and pass the sniffer.

the motor can be newer, but going into the next OBD which the 2UZ is, makes it much much harder, but is not impossible!

CAnima

Thanks for the info, who knows with more time and money I might even put in the 350 my mechanic wants to swap in.

sam12345

iTrader: (1)

If you want to get the original shocks cheap you better get them at sewell lexus tonight because they are about to close down. Best deal for original shocks

CAnima

Thanks saw this too late...now I'm just wondering how cheap they were?