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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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I want to start my engine dressup project. I recall seeing red TRD radiator hoses on MArtin Kraft's GS400. Where can I order red TRD radiator hoses?

Here is my engine bay to date. The TRD rad cap and thermostat on the way.

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Man I wish I had the V8! Can't wait for my next Lexus.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Sean,

For some cool dress up ideas - hit up Gil. He did an awesome job with his.

One thing though - not feeling the Magnaflow stickers

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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 04:20 AM
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Sean,

For some cool dress up ideas - hit up Gil. He did an awesome job with his.

One thing though - not feeling the Magnaflow stickers

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LOL. It gives me 5 more horses Jonny It will be gone when I am done. The white warning sticker on the right has to stay since it is a warning sticker to inform mechanics that the car is equipped with remote start.
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 07:40 AM
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Mrsypher i think ran trd red hoses in his engine bay. let me look for a pic..
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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ok i was wrong he just ran some red hoses here and there than painted some covers red.. but maybe you can get an idea of what red looks like in the engine bay, maybe not this much red tho..

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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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In my eyes thats 2 much red
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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In my eyes thats 2 much red
Your car is red
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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I think that instead of the TRD hose, I would "hard line" it. A polished metal pipe from the radiator to the engine with the rubber hose connectors. A lot of Supra's use this.
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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I think that instead of the TRD hose, I would "hard line" it. A polished metal pipe from the radiator to the engine with the rubber hose connectors. A lot of Supra's use this.
Thats what we did only I painted it instead. I don't know if they make one for the gs4 application but check around on ebay. I got mine on ebay for like $20.00.

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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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I've also always thought Glen had one of the cleanest looking bays in a gs4 aswell..

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^^That looks hott. Can't go wrong with SS, but I love that JDM sport look.

I found this site. Wish they had applications for the 400

http://www.samcosport.com/us/home.asp

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shocker:

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/3gdressup.htm

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28

I guess since TRD doesnt really make any for the Lexus GS specifically so these may work mostly for like the washerfluid or anything that doesnt carry too much heat.

http://www.sporthoses.com/kits/auto/...d=33285&-find=

If you had a 2jz engine

..

Other hoses:

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28
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Originally Posted by cpone
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http://www.roadraceengineering.com/3gdressup.htm

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28

I guess since TRD doesnt really make any for the Lexus GS specifically so these may work mostly for like the washerfluid or anything that doesnt carry too much heat.

http://www.sporthoses.com/kits/auto/...d=33285&-find=

If you had a 2jz engine

..

Other hoses:

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28
Thanks for the links Cpone. I can replace the crappy stock lines with those
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Smile SS hoses

Originally Posted by bluelex
I've also always thought Glen had one of the cleanest looking bays in a gs4 aswell..

Hey where can I get SS hoses like those.
Those like great.
Thanks for posting the picture!

3dog
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