View Poll Results: SC300 or SC400?
SC300 AT
3
6.25%
SC300 Manual
16
33.33%
SC400 AT
7
14.58%
1998+ SC400 w VVTI
20
41.67%
1998+ SC300 w VVTI
2
4.17%
Other
0
0%
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SCFAQ: Should I get a sc300 or sc400?
06-29-06, 07:05 PM
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now (new member deciding between sc300 and sc400)
Hey guys, I was referenced here from cardomain.com and I have a '97 Acura 3.0 Cl at the moment. I'm looking into getting either an sc300 or sc400. My 3.0 is a 6 cyl. and I do like to race, so I might kill myself in a v8. Any opinion of which type is better or which year is best? Thanks!
06-29-06, 07:09 PM
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well buck-o... this racing had better take place on a track! don't be giving us SC owners a bad name 
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if it's good and legal! you could kill yourslef much easier in a 300 due to the turbo bug that most SC300 owners come down with, but go for the 400 if you want an AT and more power.
but if it's good and legal! you could kill yourslef much easier in a 300 due to the turbo bug that most SC300 owners come down with, but go for the 400 if you want an AT and more power.
06-29-06, 07:26 PM
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Hi - I suggest you start out by reading the primer that one of our members put together at www.intellexual.net
I've also retitled your thread from 'now' to something that is a little more descriptive
I've also retitled your thread from 'now' to something that is a little more descriptive
06-29-06, 07:27 PM
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i love my ac, but it's a '97 w/ 196k on it. i think my engine's dying and i've had 4 transmissions in it. it's dying on me and i just figured a lexus would be close - hell if i'm going to downgrade to a honda haha
06-29-06, 08:09 PM
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see that you took my advice and asked the guys on the thread. hey guys i think shes set on getting a scxxx. i say depending on if she wants to do a lot of mods to the engine go with the sc300. but if shes jsut looking for a stocky car go with the sc400..................i wish i had a sc300 and not the 400 
06-29-06, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by andrew_A_3
see that you took my advice and asked the guys on the thread. hey guys i think shes set on getting a scxxx. i say depending on if she wants to do a lot of mods to the engine go with the sc300. but if shes jsut looking for a stocky car go with the sc400..................i wish i had a sc300 and not the 400
06-30-06, 05:22 AM
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Not sure if this will help, but I just got my 400 "legal" yesterday. Bought it at auction and had to put some work in to it. Finally got it inspected (TX annual inspection, nothing special) and on the road.
That 4.0 is way powerful. Wish I had the 3.0 I6, 'cause I know I am going to get in trouble with the V8. To put it in perspective I have two fox body 5.0 GT convertible Mustangs. One is an auto and the other a 5-speed. The auto 'Stang is a nice cruiser, the 5-speed is a handfull. The SC400 would put them both to shame.
The "problem" with the SC400 is that it is so smooth, quiet, and powerful that it is really hard to tell how much "woof" you are putting down. When I actually tried to accelerate hard with it I was doing 90 before I had given it much thought. When it started to pull it speedo was moving almost as fast as the tach.
Love the car, but it has way too much power for me. Was going to ask a similar question when I saw your thread. Will probably start a thread entitled something like "Love my SC, but would like a little less power".
That 4.0 is way powerful. Wish I had the 3.0 I6, 'cause I know I am going to get in trouble with the V8. To put it in perspective I have two fox body 5.0 GT convertible Mustangs. One is an auto and the other a 5-speed. The auto 'Stang is a nice cruiser, the 5-speed is a handfull. The SC400 would put them both to shame.
The "problem" with the SC400 is that it is so smooth, quiet, and powerful that it is really hard to tell how much "woof" you are putting down. When I actually tried to accelerate hard with it I was doing 90 before I had given it much thought. When it started to pull it speedo was moving almost as fast as the tach.
Love the car, but it has way too much power for me. Was going to ask a similar question when I saw your thread. Will probably start a thread entitled something like "Love my SC, but would like a little less power".
06-30-06, 08:34 AM
#57
Originally Posted by arstraub
i love my ac, but it's a '97 w/ 196k on it. i think my engine's dying and i've had 4 transmissions in it. it's dying on me and i just figured a lexus would be close - hell if i'm going to downgrade to a honda haha
V8's are smooth, I dont like the sound of the 300....unless its Boosted
07-09-06, 12:43 PM
#60
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Originally Posted by Emerald
oh, yeah thats 'gettin up there' in miles. not too much for an Acura...but its time to start 'thinking' about it
V8's are smooth, I dont like the sound of the 300....unless its Boosted
V8's are smooth, I dont like the sound of the 300....unless its Boosted