ryan1lx

maybe someone can help lead me to a company that sells ls 400 engines.
WINTER PROJECT
Im looking for an engine to put together over the winter for my 92 ls 400.im going to add all new parts such as starter,water pump,power steering pump etc..my engine block is fine but i do not want to tear it down to do this.i want every thing new.any suggestions? thanks

Thermactor

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have you considered getting an eBay JDM 1UZ-FE import, and then refreshing it with fresh valve stem seals, valve adjustment, cam and crank seals, and all the other parts that you mentioned? The motor itself will be essentially new after that.

ryan1lx

does it come with a crankshaft or anything?i mean is it a complete bottom end?thats what i am lookin for and do u happen to know the company name ?thanks for the reply back

acidfire52

It will be a complete engine. You could drop it right in, but if you replace the wear-ables it will be basically new.

ryan1lx

thanks for the help

LiCelsior

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hmmm i have a 92 parts LS in my possession....

S30ZG

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-96...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-91...Q5fAccessories

You could also try these guys since they are local for you.

http://www.japanesestarmotor.com/eng...anyName=Toyota

nthach

It's a crapshoot dealing with "60K" used JDM engine - as those engines come from cars that failed the shaken inspection. If you know how to tear an engine about and can replace all the seals, gaskets and other expendable items you can have a decent motor. However, I would also check compression as well and if need be the block will need to be honed for new rings.

ryan1lx

Thanks for the reply i think im going to check out that first listing u gave me.

ryan1lx

hmm.now u got me thinking.i wonder how much it would cost in labor to have an engine rebuilt including heads?i will figure out something .thanks

nthach

Lots of money if you have a machine shop do the labor. If you go this route, I suggest getting the TSRM, a GOOD torque wrench and a good set of tools and follow the book procedures to take the head off and if need be to tear the block down. Then take the heads in for a valve job(new valve seals, knurled guides, lapped valves) as well as a crack check.

As for the block, the machinist can get things nice and clean - but you need rings, I'd have that done there too - there's little room for error with rings and pistons.

After the machinist has done his deed, button the engine back up with a OEM or Fel-Pro(yes I know aftermarket gaskets, but Fel-Pro makes good stuff IMO) gasket set, OEM or OES cam drive parts/water pump and give it a few whirls of the crank BEFORE putting the motor back into the car.

VIP92Ls400

Why would you have to tear down and rebuild a 60k mi idk engine, especially the one in question. You could buy an imported idk 1uz and drop it right in with no issues. Any importer does compression and leakdown tests and your only issue would be wear items. If you are planning on upgrading the engine internals, then by all means yes you would tear down and rebuild. Bu f you jst want a stock engine, then get a used jdm one from the same year, and drop it in. Those engines are solid.

BLKonBLK98

tundra block?

PureDrifter

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fail-pro makes good stuff DEPENDING on your application. i wouldnt wanna be their first gasket set for a motor

ask some mk2/3 supra guys with xM series motors about fail-pro gasket kits