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Old 10-19-15, 01:53 AM
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just did an "upgrade" for my 90 ls400, looks cosmetically great . cheap and easy. I follow this man http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...tube-90-ls400/
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Old 10-19-15, 10:46 AM
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looks great, good idea on the breather line, different from the other thread. with silicone, it won't heatsoak as bad so good job.
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thanks timmy0tool, I have been with my 90ls for nearly 10 years. Its time to look at some inspiring cosmetics mods so I would be with it for another 10 years haha
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looks good qha_vn.. i just installed apexi intake on my 98 LS now working on making a heat shield for it.

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Yeah intakes are fun.


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cgawelco, i notice you have a separate air filter for Idle Air Control Valve, havent you?
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sgv_bum, do you feel power gain for the mod?
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Originally Posted by sgv_bum
looks good qha_vn.. i just installed apexi intake on my 98 LS now working on making a heat shield for it.

have you tried the jbrady intake?
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Originally Posted by qha_vn
just did an "upgrade" for my 90 ls400, looks cosmetically great . cheap and easy. I follow this man http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...tube-90-ls400/
Glad you were smart enough to attach it to the airbox, as opposed to those who think that sticking a cone filter into a hot engine bay, which does nothing but suck up hot air and decreases power, is a good idea.
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