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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Will a motor out of a 95 work in my 92? Well i know it will work but will the harness and all other things work no problem?
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zinum
Will a motor out of a 95 work in my 92? Well i know it will work but will the harness and all other things work no problem?
I doubt it. There were many engine and control technological changes between 92 and 95 and your 92 ECM would probably not know how to properly compensate a 95.
For one thing, the 92 is non-interference and lower horsepower. The 95 is an interference and higher compression. So, you would probably be very disappointed with the whole operation even IF you could physically fit the 95 engine in the 92 engine bay. There is a lot more to making the engine run properly than just physical fit.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Will a motor out of a 95 work in my 92? Well i know it will work but will the harness and all other things work no problem?
Yes but you will have to swap parts off the old engine to the new engine. Sensors changed over the years so they may not plug in to your 92 harness.

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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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that and the timing curve changed a fair bit, since '95 was the year lexus switched the LS to an interference setup.

better off buying a nice cheap 89-94 engine (though to make it even EASIER you should just use your specific segment (ie-89-92 and 93-94))
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