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Old 08-19-08, 11:51 PM
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I initially picked up an sc400 before I was a bit more aware of the performance possibilities of the sc300. It would be nice to go through the turbo route of the sc400, but budget constraints just didn't make sense. I recently just sold off my 95 sc400 and picked up a '92 sc300 off ebay with the following mods:

-1JZ-GTE swap with 45k on engine
-Precision PT67-76 Turbo Kit
-Custom Turbo manifold and Tial 38mm external wastegate
-HKS exhaust/ intake 264 cams
-4 Row Intercooler
-Greddy Profec A electronic boost controller
-3 inch downpipe
-3 inch mandrel bent catback exhaust system
-Greddy Emanage
-Blitz Access Ecu
-ACT clutch kit
-HKS SSQ Blow off valve
-Custom Fuel Rail
-Siemens 680cc injectors
-Aeromotive Fuel pressure regulator
-Walbro 255 fuel pump
-HKS DLI2 Ignition amplifier
-Autometer boost and air fuel gauge
-HKS Hipermax II Coilovers
-Pioneer In dash double din DVD player
-12 inch Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate
-Pioneer 800w Amplifier
-Raceonusa front lip
-Custom headlights
-Custom taillights
-19" Ruff Racing staggered wheels
-HID headlights

I ended up picking up the car for under 10k which I felt was a pretty good deal. A major deciding factor for me was that I don't know how to work on cars yet so I couldnt take the time to install everything myself. It should come next week and hopefully everything will check out ok. I look forward to having a taste of what all the sc300 guys have been enjoying.
Old 08-20-08, 06:10 PM
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any pics bro? sounds like a good looking ride.
Old 08-20-08, 06:39 PM
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sounds nice man i wanna see pics..


with a car that modified though your gonna be learning how to work on cars soon
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Originally Posted by aka paco
sounds nice man i wanna see pics..


with a car that modified though your gonna be learning how to work on cars soon
+1 on that...
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Would now be a bad time to mention that I've never driven manual before... :-/
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Originally Posted by sneakyazn
Would now be a bad time to mention that I've never driven manual before... :-/
So you'll learn how to fix a clutch very soon as well.
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Wow thats a pretty good find for ten grand. Hope you like it!
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Originally Posted by sneakyazn
Would now be a bad time to mention that I've never driven manual before... :-/
lol, you will get the hang of it fast, btw what do you mean by "Custom Tail lights" (Crosses fingers for no altezzas)


PICTURES!!!!!

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Old 08-20-08, 09:47 PM
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LOL, no pictures until those "custom taillights" gets resolved. I'm actually going to contact the guy that bought my 95 sc400 and see if he wants to trade tail lights so I can get them back.I was a bit disheartened that he didn't include the stock taillights, but considering he gave me a backup Garrett Gt35r turbo for free, I'll let it slide.

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