KVA

Gamma - I would assume that you would have the stock threaded holes and all you would need to buy are the botls and nuts from the Lexus dealer.

BlueLex - The TRD brace works great! I could definitely feel the effects...tighter steering, more control and all this for $130...

GammaLex

Yeah I went in my garage and popped my hood and I lookd I have 4 threaded bolts sticking out. But wheres my engine cover? Maybe the previous owner took it off and forgot to put it on.

brendanlim

98-99 had no engine cover for the GS300. Correct me if 2000 didn't have one either.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

I believe 2000 did get one. As for trying to put one on ones that did not come with, it does not work. Someone in the past has tried to and came back unsuccessful. I can' t remember the details but some search work should turn up the thread.

The CF cover that KVA just got won't work in earlier cars either. I did check with IPT awhile back since I wanted one for my GS3 too. They claim 2002+ only.

GammaLex

Well that really sux a fat one. I wonder y it wouldnt work? What bout the cam cover that should work right? Im glad i didnt find out the hard way.

KVA

Best way to find out if one would work is to "borrow" one from another GS or IS and see if it fits. The IPT cover sits a lot lower than the stock cover...If you were in LA (CA), I would let you try it out.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Hey, I may be down in SoCal with my car after Xmas for some work at TM. Maybe we can hook up and test this out for the sake of other inquiring minds.

KVA

No problem. Just let me know when you'll be down...I am not too far from TM.

Letsride

I think the intake is different for the cars with the covers. There was a post some time ago when several of us were thinking about doing it. If you find a way though post it up