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Old 12-09-2014, 11:25 AM
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2006 ls430 LS3, fast 102 & tb, prc heads, comp .641/615", cometic, arp, 1 7/8 to single 4" electric cutout, stock exhaust back, its quite ;-) !!, monster clutch. Motor isn't tuned yet but runs pretty decent and fast. when its tuned its going to be insane. It did 490wheel in my 240 with smaller headers and no cutout. Everything works in the car, back up camera is wired into the manual, custom clutch setup. Soon to be wide bodied with custom 20" vip modular in cognac copper on accu air setup. props to Rich and justin daft innovations in modesto ca ��
























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Nice.
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Great project. I have a few questions for you.
1. Which mount kit did you used?
2. Are you able to pass the plug-in emission test?
3. How did you wired up your air conditioning?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.
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Originally Posted by Homer_Simpson
Great project. I have a few questions for you.
1. Which mount kit did you used?
2. Are you able to pass the plug-in emission test?
3. How did you wired up your air conditioning?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.
no mount kit its all custom. i doubt im passing any emissions test here in cali. ac used a gm pump with a adapter to the lexus lines. gm harness into the lexus dash.
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Originally Posted by silvias13
no mount kit its all custom. i doubt im passing any emissions test here in cali. ac used a gm pump with a adapter to the lexus lines. gm harness into the lexus dash.
Thank you for getting back to me. Will you be willing to give me some pointers on the AC wiring that you did? I just need to be pointed towards the right direction. Thank you again.
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If it's using the stock LS3 computer and all monitors can be changed to report ready, I don't see why it wouldn't pass CA OBDII smog as long as the tech is willing to overlook the visual.
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Love the **** outta this. Big bodied *** hauler.
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Originally Posted by fruitsalad
If it's using the stock LS3 computer and all monitors can be changed to report ready, I don't see why it wouldn't pass CA OBDII smog as long as the tech is willing to overlook the visual.
Put a giant OEM Lexus engine cover on it and who's to know?

Great swap!

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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Put a giant OEM Lexus engine cover on it and who's to know?

Great swap!

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That could work, other than during the time that it's pulling into the test bay loping its *** off. I'm not sure what their procedure is regarding engine covers.
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Originally Posted by straightpipez
Love the **** outta this. Big bodied *** hauler.
This

Bad *** build.
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Did you took any pictures of your mounts? I want to see how they are comparing the the GS300 LSX mounts I have.
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Very nice fab work. Love the big old Lexus'.
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Originally Posted by Homer_Simpson
Did you took any pictures of your mounts? I want to see how they are comparing the the GS300 LSX mounts I have.
I'll try and snap a pic of the mount.. Pretty simple it's a solid mount no bushing.
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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Put a giant OEM Lexus engine cover on it and who's to know?

Great swap!

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haha i was going to put it on but i prefer the look of the motor.. im smogged anyhoo

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I know this thread is old and mostly dead, however, I am currently sourcing parts for an LS400 LSx swap. Could you please reupload the pics of your mount setup, I am using a 4L60 trans since its going into my wifes car anyways lol.
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Originally Posted by GroceryGetter4x8
I know this thread is old and mostly dead, however, I am currently sourcing parts for an LS400 LSx swap. Could you please reupload the pics of your mount setup, I am using a 4L60 trans since its going into my wifes car anyways lol.
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Firefox and Chrome both have new plug-ins available that **** over...I mean fix the Photobucket fiasco...

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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Firefox and Chrome both have new plug-ins available that **** over...I mean fix the Photobucket fiasco...

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Interesting. What are they named?
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Interesting. What are they named?
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir...-recentlyadded
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There were 2 for Firefox, and one didn't work for me. Now the other one only works sometimes. The chrome one seems to work all the time.
I searched the extension stores, and for Chrome it was "Photobucket hotlink fix" by Bridgetroll, IIRC.

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