Originally Posted by 93MSB

Looks like you have a 2007. If you go the used engine route its best to source an engine from year models 2007-2009.7, they changed the e-vvti gear and ecu after this date. You can buy a newer engine, but you will have to swap the timing chains and components to match the ECU tuning. I'm currently fixing this mistake myself after swapping a 2012 LS460 engine into a 2008 GS460.

If you go the rebuild route, you need to make sure your machinist knows how to work with open deck blocks. They are tricky to machine.

Rebuilt is the safest route to go in terms of starting off fresh and if there's an issue there should be some sort of warranty to fall back on.

Originally Posted by Afeezy

its a 2015 GS F Sport. Replacing motor took 4 weeks and $7300. Old motor had 145k. New motor has 90k plus a strong 3 year warranty. Parts and labor.

Originally Posted by woneal512

So it's not possible to buy a 2013+ engine and put it in a 2007-2009 vehicle?

Originally Posted by 93MSB

Its possible, but you cant just drop it in as is.

You have to swap the E-VVTi camshaft timing gear assemblies. Its not exactly an easy or simple job.




edit: just realized the gs350 guy bumped a 5 year old thread, lol

Originally Posted by Gerf

Funny looking LS