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Old 03-11-10, 11:08 PM
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what is the cheapest way to get 350hp...not nitrous. i want horsepower i can use everyday. Also in order to get this kind of horsepower would i need to get a new ecu? all comments welcome
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1JZ or NA-T.
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sorry forgot to mention i have a 1uz...
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agree with TRD_Power
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Supercharge it. Do research!!..on your Motor.
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just wondering has anyone dyno'ed an sc400 with aftermarket headers and full exhaust to see how much horsepower you gain?
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Originally Posted by maynanator
just wondering has anyone dyno'ed an sc400 with aftermarket headers and full exhaust to see how much horsepower you gain?

Yes and your still under 250whp.
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The suggestions in this thread are so innovative.
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cheap. fast. reliable. Pick 2, you cant have all 3.
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Originally Posted by ashtray
cheap. fast. reliable. Pick 2, you cant have all 3.
wow thats the first time i saw that phrase... so true ^^
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I learned it the hard way I guess.
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Originally Posted by ashtray
cheap. fast. reliable. Pick 2, you cant have all 3.
last time i said that phase we got a huge debate -_- i see it coming already

Originally Posted by flipboi
wow thats the first time i saw that phrase... so true ^^
common engineering phase.
Old 03-12-10, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by eliteskill
last time i said that phase we got a huge debate -_- i see it coming already



common engineering phase.
i remember you saying this.. haha.. it was a huge debate..
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Originally Posted by eliteskill
last time i said that phase we got a huge debate -_- i see it coming already



common engineering phase.
Its the absolute truth. No debate necessary if you ask me.
Old 03-12-10, 11:52 AM
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Cheapest way and guarenteed with reliability would be a 1jz Setup!

Had mine for almost 3 years on stock twins on stock boost with exhaust and front mount and it made 320! Never had any issues and it was fun to drive!!!!


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