T24A-FTS Engine Cover

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Has anyone considered if the engine cover present in other Toyota/Lexus products with same engine would fit the LC?
 

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I think that engine cover is for transverse mounted applications. Iirc its designed to get air flow to the backside of the engine for cooling.
 
Got it, makes sense. Thank you
 
Also the large inverter both produces and is impacted by engine heat. You do not want to be altering what Toyota has carefully crafted and tested.

If Lexus makes an identical hybrid with a cover then that part would probably work. Except then our engine cover would unacceptably say "Lexus".
 
Good advice, thank you for this.
 
Out of curiosity, what do people see as the Engine Model on the block itself vs the sticker on the inside of the hood.

For me, the hood sticker says T24A-FTS (as you'd expect) and the engine sticker says T24A-G43 (non-turbo?). This is a 2024 LC FE purchased mid-May and built in Tahara. I don't suspect anything is wrong, but curious nonetheless :)


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The basic engine is used on many vehicle applications, add the turbo kit and it makes sense that the hood decal would be different to denote the added/deleted components.
 
This is an accessory part I found that is offered in China. I am not sure if they are included, stock, with their CDM LC250 Prado T24A-FTS engines.

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Looks nice but what is the point? Not trying to be snarky, genuinely curious about the benefits (aesthetics aside) of installing something like this
Something hot to burn yourself on and something else to have to remove to get to spark plugs, etc.
 
Looks nice but what is the point? Not trying to be snarky, genuinely curious about the benefits (aesthetics aside) of installing something like this
The hood isn't enough for some people (tongue in cheek). To each their own :)

I know some manufacturers will add foam inserts underneath an engine cover to help mitigate engine noise. In practice, I'm under the impression this rarely makes a noticeable difference. In some cases, engine covers can direct airflow a certain way or simply provide some protection of electronic components. More often than not though, they are merely for aesthetics. Personally, I like seeing all of the components of the engine, so I don't get it; but if it floats your boat, why not? Do what makes you smile 🙃
 
Looks pretty sharp, I say if you like it go for it!

Not for me tho' as I can't say I've ever had the hood up except for maintenance.
 
fwiw in theory cover from GX550h should fit,this spider's nest looks very similar to ours:
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I installed the Victory engine cover . The snake den Toyota provides without a cover is ridiculous, but I guess that’s my automotive OCD kicking in. Our Sequoias, Tundra, GX have all had covers.

I wanted to find an answer & came across Victory’s solution for Tacoma engine bays. It’s really well built, nice powder coating, & does dress up the thing very nicely. For 1/2 the price you can find a plastic cover on eBay that’s used on overseas LC250s. I bolted on a a GR logo spice it up for laughs…
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In my experience engine covers attract rodents especially if they have extra foam in them.
They’re going to love that sound deadening panel under the LC hood!
 
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