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Old 08-03-15, 07:28 PM
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100% stock as far as the dealer has told us, I have oil temp,boost and oil pressure gauges coming. And ill be getting a tune when it lands. I'll be running 16PSI on the stock turbo's which is the perfect amount. The car is pretty much stock which is what i want!!
Old 08-04-15, 04:49 AM
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Nice find, what kind off horn is on the car and is it loud.
Old 08-04-15, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mveale
The V300 Aristos came twin-turbocharged from the factory, so the appeal of buying one of those is obvious. Past that, I think it's mainly just the appeal of the rarity and Japan-only options/specs.
oh wow wtf, thats amazing. If only they did they for the US models. No wonder! I wonder how much it would cost to have a GS shipped from Japan to the US and change the driving side, probably not worth the expense.
Old 08-04-15, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Zyro1214
It has coils, they are just raised to sell, i have pictures somewhere on my computer! and front window tint is illegal in the province i'm from. Also I paid 7700$ fully landed. It has 110,000km on it. So its basically new.
You Canadians can go to hell.

To get something like the Aristo(or a R34 Skyline, etc) LEGALLY registered and through US customs is about impossible. To import a car that is 25 years old or newer it must meet all US crash and emissions standards. Since a RHD Aristo was never crash tested for the US market, it doesn't meet safety regs and would be confisacted by customs.
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Originally Posted by DMPesso
oh wow wtf, thats amazing. If only they did they for the US models. No wonder! I wonder how much it would cost to have a GS shipped from Japan to the US and change the driving side, probably not worth the expense.

It's a 25 year rule in the U.S. So we can't legally ship/get a aristo in the states yet. But that's why you see so many people swapping the twin turbo aristo motor into their GS's to almost have the same thing as what the people in Japan get factory.
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horn? no idea, car is curently on a boat it arrives end of august, I'll take more pictures for those who are interested
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very nice........
Old 08-07-15, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by nyc80rick
It's a 25 year rule in the U.S. So we can't legally ship/get a aristo in the states yet. But that's why you see so many people swapping the twin turbo aristo motor into their GS's to almost have the same thing as what the people in Japan get factory.
To do that swap you're looking at a parts bill alone of anywhere from $3-10k depending on how wild of a build you want to do. Not to mention a stock as a rock GS300 or SC300 that is that clean with 50k miles is going to run you $7700 anyways.

OP that is one hell of a score you got there. I'm jelly lol.
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thanks guys! The dealer didnt tell us what the wheels were, so im trying to figure it out. any one think they know?!?
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Canada stand up!!! Where you from dude
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Originally Posted by Aron9000
To do that swap you're looking at a parts bill alone of anywhere from $3-10k depending on how wild of a build you want to do. Not to mention a stock as a rock GS300 or SC300 that is that clean with 50k miles is going to run you $7700 anyways.

OP that is one hell of a score you got there. I'm jelly lol.

In no way shape or form was I saying that his car ( OP ) wasn't a deal if you see what I was responding to the guy was talking about having a aristo in the U.S. which is not legal so I was just stating thats why a lot of swapped cars are popping up now
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Originally Posted by Aron9000
To do that swap you're looking at a parts bill alone of anywhere from $3-10k depending on how wild of a build you want to do. Not to mention a stock as a rock GS300 or SC300 that is that clean with 50k miles is going to run you $7700 anyways.

OP that is one hell of a score you got there. I'm jelly lol.

To do just the GTE swap..you can do it for less then $2700 easily..that's including a warblo 255 fuel pump. I did mine last year for less then $2300
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Originally Posted by chek128
To do just the GTE swap..you can do it for less then $2700 easily..that's including a warblo 255 fuel pump. I did mine last year for less then $2300
How hard is to mash the wires harnnes with the OEM Computer. Also, how long take yo to do it?

Because here in central Florida, only the engine is around that prices. I have a guy in South Fl. can do everything for me (all swap) in 4 days and take my engine and tranny in exchange for $1,000.00 and I just need to pay 3,500.00 with the car running. He also, told me that he chance the main front, rear seal, water pump, the 2 cams seal, belt and gas pump. Also, the rear tranny seal and for $1,000.00 more the LSD Differential. I guess is a very go deal, because a friend do this already with that shop and not issue at all so far with his baby. The guy shop do this for year and also, he offer 2 week warranty in everything. So, in the end I need to pay $4,500.00 with everything on it but I know I can do this with a little help. Let me know if is better do it myself or pay 2k extra for it.
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Originally Posted by Mcon
How hard is to mash the wires harnnes with the OEM Computer. Also, how long take yo to do it?

Because here in central Florida, only the engine is around that prices. I have a guy in South Fl. can do everything for me (all swap) in 4 days and take my engine and tranny in exchange for $1,000.00 and I just need to pay 3,500.00 with the car running. He also, told me that he chance the main front, rear seal, water pump, the 2 cams seal, belt and gas pump. Also, the rear tranny seal and for $1,000.00 more the LSD Differential. I guess is a very go deal, because a friend do this already with that shop and not issue at all so far with his baby. The guy shop do this for year and also, he offer 2 week warranty in everything. So, in the end I need to pay $4,500.00 with everything on it but I know I can do this with a little help. Let me know if is better do it myself or pay 2k extra for it.
What year is your gs300? mine is a 1998 and it's so easy to do. Literally plug and play with the exception on 1 wire to run for your tach. Use half the aristo driveshaft and run a return fuel line to the fuel pump and tap in to the top of the fuel pump assembly for the return. No need to replace all those seals honestly. Most swaps are low mileage anyways. I have no leaks on mine and I replaced nothing. Him giving you $1000 for you GE drive train is great because the are only worth about $300-$600 bucks. Do the swap your self...spend the savings on a FMIC and such. GTE swaps range from $2k to $2500. I wouldn't pay more then $2300 for the entire swap..including GTE ecu, driveshaft, maf...make sure to get the non immobilizer ecu though


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