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IM BACK! This time i got a 97 black on tan sc300....Grrr engine went south

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Old 09-19-07, 02:57 PM
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Default IM BACK! This time i got a 97 black on tan sc300....Grrr engine went south

Just picked it up @ the local auction and couldnt hear the engine noise but thought i got a great deal. 115k on it and in very good shape. Paid $4600 for it.
So now what????
Go 2jz 6 speed or what?
Give me some imput and ideas please.
Old 09-19-07, 03:07 PM
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2jzgte with 6 speed =] ftw
Old 09-19-07, 03:45 PM
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What is your budget?

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Old 09-19-07, 04:03 PM
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Yeah, 2JZ w/6-spd if you can afford it.
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Originally Posted by Dx3
What is your budget?

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Yup, need to know that to really give good advice on it.
Old 09-19-07, 04:58 PM
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1jz with single, 5sp, daily driver.
Old 09-19-07, 07:07 PM
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i could spend $5000 and im option for options. please do let me know
Old 09-19-07, 09:12 PM
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first things first- pictures
Old 09-19-07, 09:22 PM
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7m/r154 that biish
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In my opinion, 1jz w/ 5speed for $5k budget. 2jz w/ 6speed will be over $5k for sure unless you do all the work yourself. Congrats on the new car though!
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1jz r154 ftw!=D
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get a integra gsr vtec motor.
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NA-T!!

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