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Old 05-21-08, 10:41 PM
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I have noticed that l-tunedparts.com carries S&S headers for the first Gen LS on up! This is very exiting, also the price is reasonable. I was wondering if anyone has sprung for this mod or haven't for any specific reasons. Seems like a no brainer to me but just thought I would ask if anyone is running after market headers on their LS400.
Old 05-22-08, 03:49 AM
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I'm pretty sure the stock headers on the LS400 flow relatively well compared to most cars so that's why most people dont bother to change them.
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the headers have been around a couple years now

and most people dont change them because you need supporting mods to make it worthwhile, and the install is expensive.
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cool, good info guys I think I will spend the money elsewhere then, the LS is going in for a tint job today and the decklid flush mounted Wings West spoiler should be in next week (paint and install). I am looking at exhaust next. Anyone out there absolutely love they exhaust and want to recommend one? I have been looking at universal Borlas and Magnaflows...







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Old 06-18-08, 05:06 PM
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Performance for the Gen1 LS400 / Celsiors???

I have a mines ecu for sale to suit a UCF11 if anyone is interested. email me,

toyota_celsior@inbox.com
Old 08-19-08, 02:46 PM
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TUNINGGRüPPE has a full exhaust system, cat deletes, and pretty soon an intake system, along with some chassis stuff.

PM me for contact info.
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L-Sport, what size rims and tire combo are you running? I hear 19's are best for first generations, but im leaning towards 20's.
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man, 20's are HUGE
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So then, what exhaust SYSTEM do you recommend for a 96 LS400?
2 inch x-pipe with borla 2 chamber mufflers
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
the headers have been around a couple years now

and most people dont change them because you need supporting mods to make it worthwhile, and the install is expensive.
Any idea why installation is expensive. I would be doing the work myself but I assume on these cars there isnt really enough room to just swap headers with the engine bolted in place. Do you need to raise the engine to permit accesss?

Thanks buddie.
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would be nice if there are like under brace and some other suspension parts for the 1st LS, not just aftermarket bushing.
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Question ??

can someone send me a link to a website that i can buy the 3 piece spoiler for my 95 ls400 ?
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the mod should redo this thread, a lot of links doesn't even work anymore.
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Originally Posted by UCF11
Any idea why installation is expensive. I would be doing the work myself but I assume on these cars there isnt really enough room to just swap headers with the engine bolted in place. Do you need to raise the engine to permit accesss?

Thanks buddie.
basically have to drop the steering rack to make it much easier. also very tight in that area.
Old 10-30-08, 02:43 PM
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I am new but I have been reading for a wile I have shop bent and welded pipe's true dual flomaster 40's the original one's and some prity... tip's the sound is amazing and like before mentioned they sound amazin around 5k and up they scream I will sound post it to here soon or pm me I will send it to you


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