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Old 07-24-12, 10:00 PM
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Well just recently picked up a 98 Lexus ls400, it's completely stock and I already have plans on modding it loving this car so far!

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congrats on the pickup.
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Very nice and clean...congrats on your pick...Question: what year did the LS400 start using an interference engine? I say around 1998 but my friend says it's 1997...whose correct...? Again congrats on your new LS...
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Thanks guys! As for your question ntruda I am not sure lol. So far Just got the windows tinted all around and will be installing a pioneer double din. Next on list it lowering it just not quite sure what to go with yet :/ any suggestions?
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I think interference engines started in 95. PD has talked about this....search.
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Very nice and clean...congrats on your pick...Question: what year did the LS400 start using an interference engine? I say around 1998 but my friend says it's 1997...whose correct...? Again congrats on your new LS...
you're both wrong.

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Just picked these up!!




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Great pick!! Where did you get the JP parts? Local? Seems like a good start!
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Got lucky and found them locally but yeah looking to lower it next tho
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Got lucky and found them locally but yeah looking to lower it next tho
Nice!! Local deals ftw!
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I know! I should of got white ones tho
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So finally got the double din in!


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