B4TM4N

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WOW I had no idea till today that the SC300 and SC400 had shocks in the front instead of struts!!

So, after all these years of thinking all japanese car companies used standardized technology, my bubble has burst.

Anyway, with this thread, I'd like you to list the following :
1) Name of part you've had to replace
2) Price of part
3) Optional-- What mileage it was at..


On a side note, has anyone replaced their factory shocks with OEM replacements? If so, besides the shock, is there a mount or anything you need to replace?

Thanks

Papajorgio

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are you talking just oem replacement or is this including performance replacement as well? anyway guess ill start

Name: Mr. Chris

Engine
gmb water pump 40.00$ (ebay)
gates timing belt 50.00$ (ebay)
boostwerx 440cc injectors 200.00$ (ebay)
nology plug wires 250.00$ (horspowerfreaks)
fidanza cam gears 175.00pr (ebay)
ati crank damper 300.00$ (jegs)
front seals 30.00$ (oem lexus
sard oem fuel filter 40.00$ (nengun)
msd hvc2 blaster coil 180.00$ (jegs)
ls400 maf 100.00$ (ebay)
bfi homemade/ebay parts 20.00$
new oem o2 sensors 70.00$pr (lexus dealer)
hiamps 185amp performance alternator 220.00$ (hiamps)
flex-a-lite dual 220s 240.00$ (jegs)
optima redtop 170.00$ (local parts store)
koiyo oem replacement radiator 125.00$ (redline automotive)
factory cat/resonator delete due to noisy center cat 80.00$ (barrs muff)
msd 6a 160.00

Suspension/brakes
front supra tt lower control arms maybe 500.00 for the pr (carson toyota)
daizen stering rack bushing 30.00$ (jm lexus)
front/rear trd supra sway bars 200.00$ (ebay)
supra rear subframe mount 180.00$ (carson toyota)
tein basic coilovers supra tt 700.00$ (ebay)
ebay cross/slotted rotors front and rear 100.00$ got ls400 brakes in the worx
stoptech braided brake lines 100.00$ (ebay)
ssr strusse agile 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 00.00 (friend)

Exterior
both doors 300.00$ from junkyard in HI, stock ones had rust
front bumper and sides 97-00 650.00$ (carson toyota)
toyota soarer headlamps and hi beams 200.00$ (ebay)
mtec hids 8000k 280.00$ (ebay)
soon to have new front window estimate 300.00$ (novus)
97-00 oem fog lights for bumper 80.00 shipped (ebay)
front grill 97-00 100.00$ (carson toyota)

Interior
eclipse 5510 ddin with rear view cam in custom center console 800.00
image dynamics cx52s (front fill) in custom tweeter pods 300.00
image dynamics idmax12 customsub floor/amp rack 280.00
mb quart raa4200 and mbquart raa2500 800.00
monster cable premium throughout 120.00
tsunami 20 farad cap 180.00
6 dynamat trunk kits 180.00
4 crossflow cooling fans 00.00
safc2 black edition 220.00
2 tone black/tan seats fr and rr
black interior conversion, maybe 1500.00 so far
leather/cherry grant wheel 120.00 w custom gm adapter
crap load of leds priceless

thats all i can remember thus far,

1siksc

iTrader: (8)

umm haha, this is interesting?

I think he means like updated parts like converting over to more piston brakes, different type of suspension, led lighting....?

Kaydee

don't we have have multiple threads like these floating around somewhere in the performance/maintenance section?

B4TM4N

iTrader: (1)

Yeah I'm talking about OEM parts for the most part, but aftermarket/ modifications are ok too... Just no elaboration on TT parts.

I'm just trying to compare what the cost of maintenance would have been like if I had gotten into these cars over the past 8 years rather than the 3000gt/stealth life...

Heres a parts list I'll be comparing it too..

Timing belt/waterpump/crankseal/tensinoer (60k tune up) --$500 (every 60k mi)

Alternator $120 plus DIY labor ( or $100 shop installation labor) (120k)

Starter $100 plus DIY labor (unsure of shop labor) (118k)

Radiator fans -- unsure of new ones, had to get some off a used car-- $40

Radiator (aftermarket)--- $90 + DIY labor

Thermostat $20 , DIY

Spark plug replacement $65 for OEM NGK plugs, labor is a p.i.t.a, but one can do it yourself.. took me 3 hours my first time.. Shop charges between $120 - $200, dealer wants $300. (every 100k)

Battery $80 diy (every 3 to 4 years)

Front struts ( $90 a piece, plus $30 each side installation = $240 for front)
Front strut mounts $15 each

Rear shocks $80 each ... never dealt with installing them.


I think thats all the maintenance I had to go through on various 3000GTs over 8 years. Im assuming that maintenance costs are probably going to be equal for the most part between the SC and 3Kgt. ( except for the front shocks, i love that the SCs dont deal with struts even though struts is the better way to go!)

Amini9

Front Control Arm Bearings - $60 + labor (600)

LEX_MAN

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oh boy i cant even remember anymore,lol

Jay-Balrog

lots and lots of oil. my rear main seal is leaking like a woman once a month

ill be damned if im dropping that tranny before i swap the motor.

not that id even be able to do it myself.

B4TM4N

iTrader: (1)

What year/mileage is your car? That brings up a good question i forgot to ask, at about what mileage are the rear main seals suppose to be replaced? It was about 200k on the SOHC 3000gt... DOHCs were alittle longer

AD_SC3

iTrader: (1)

I'm right there with ya Bro

RedPhoenix

iTrader: (10)

4 speed auto transmission...

why?

5 speed manual is better.

haha

terrylin

iTrader: (5)

folks didn't mention the high pressure power steering hose - $145 (from r&j distr on cl) @ 136k.

Blkexcoupe

iTrader: (8)

I got my car with 125k and it was leaking. It was very minor, but it was a still a leak.

Jay-Balrog

im at 157k in a 95. i just put a quart or two every other time i get gas. honestly im not even positive its the rear main seal. but what else could be leaking that much oil from that area of the motor?

everytime im at a red light all you see is the smoke coming up from behind the windshield nozzle area from the oil burning on the exhaust

could use spark plugs and wires too...not sure when the previous owner changed em passenger window motor too :/ oh and steering rack bushings.

but for 1700 these things are to be expected.

its my dd for now and besides its faults been reliable so far. starts up and gets me where i need to go without fail.

gona try to buy something cheap and good on gas for a DD and slowly build up the SC myself, the RIGHT way.

Jeembo

Only things I've replaced are the 3rd brake light and upgraded exhaust. Brake light was $60ish and Exhaust was $860ish mounted.