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This has been terrible news, I hoped so badly it was a hoax.. I remember seeing the first movie in theater when I was 14 and it seriously had an impact to my future. I'd have to say my love and respect for cars started at that moment and is now why I spend countless hours and dollars on research and parts. I feel like I have an empty spot in my heart, such a cool dude on and off the screen. RIP buddy, my condolences to your family, friends and followers around the world, the car gods will take it from here.
On a positive note, I got a SC400 MINT front lip for $18 at the PnP Friday. I didn't even see it while I was getting the door lock actuator out until I was looking at it thinking what else I needed before leaving. Lucky find for sure. Sorry for the dirty car, its been raining off and on for days and don't want to waste a wash.
Been a long time since an update and a lot has changed. The SC300 was a one step forward, 2 steps back kinda deal. It just needed too much work to satisfy me so I sold it and went looking for a better condition, 97+ SC and came up with this..
The day I sold the SC300...
To me it was a huge upgrade going from a really beat up 92 with 260k for a minty 97 with 200k. It had a couple minor mechanical problems but nothing I couldn't handle. Within a couple of weeks I replaced/fixed the wheel bearing, driver side control arm, exhaust leak, antenna mast, subwoofer wiring and new keys. So, a bone stock SC400 just waiting/begging for mods. I haven't fully decided what to do but I have a spare 2jzge motor and am pretty positive I'll start building a slow NA-T swap.
Long story short, I now have a 97 SC400 and am starting all over again lol... Just this time its a much cleaner canvas and don't need to touch the body at all, well maybe a lip. I wish I could change the title to "SC4"..
Well, I sold all of the eBay turbo parts except the intercooler and am on the hunt for quality pieces this time. I'm sticking to a T4 Holset or Borg Warner, shooting for around 450 - 500HP on high boost (18-20psi). Help me choose which size would be best for this range while keeping in mind response and cost lol. I want to keep the turbo cost around $850 or less..
Starting all over again and this is what I have so far lol
Its rated for up to 50PSI, the only time I'll ever hit that boost is if it's on the way to replacing the motor lol..
Figured I would come back and say hi on my 10 year reunion of joining this forum. I still check in on tech things here and there, especially the GTE ECU mod thread, it's helped me a lot. I finally picked up my dream car last year too, I've thrown some money at it and it's coming along nicely.
Figured I would come back and say hi on my 10 year reunion of joining this forum. I still check in on tech things here and there, especially the GTE ECU mod thread, it's helped me a lot. I finally picked up my dream car last year too, I've thrown some money at it and it's coming along nicely.
Wow, you know all of us are jealous on that. Perfect color for that car too. Have fun with it.
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