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Old 04-14-13, 02:14 PM
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so looking to buy another sc possibly and living on maui my choices are limited, but did come across this.

92 sc400 3000 OBO
130000 on body
86000 on mk4 n/a supra swap manual
upgrades:
injen intake
headers
exhaust
apexi safc2
exterior, interior 9/10

also stated that it has a tunning issue but had to sell beccause he moved off island and didnt have time to finish project. so his dad is selling for him.

what should i offer and what should i look for. would taking out the safc2 fix the tunning issue?

thanks for the imput guys.
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Tell'em $2000 Cash man...
Old 04-14-13, 03:33 PM
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thats what i was thinking. my only concern is the "tunning" issue. I dont know much about the safc 2 and was wondering if that could be the culprit and if just taking it out would fix it. Then i would have one for sale lol
Old 04-15-13, 06:45 AM
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The safc is a simple device. Remove the 12v power to it and reset the ECU (disconnect battery). The owner probably tried to lean the car out a little for more power and now it runs like crap. Just better make sure he hasn't had it running too lean or bye bye motor...
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Originally Posted by Biddles
Tell'em $2000 Cash man...
That seems pretty lowball for headers and manual swap on an SC400. IMO

Edit: Realized it's N/A 2j... a sketchy swap too. After reading this thread I would not do it lol.

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Old 04-15-13, 08:41 AM
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The SAFC is a piggyback. It "fools" the ecu into thinking you have more or less air at the MAF and adds/takes away fuel accordingly. If there are no real engine mods on the car I wouldn't see the harm in taking it out. Just be sure to reconnect the MAF wire at the ecu correctly if the previous owner cut it.
Old 04-15-13, 01:16 PM
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Thanks guys. If it has been running to lean, how long is to long? And is there a way to tell if it has been to long? I'm probably gonna go physically see it and drive it on Saturday.
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In for the results, please let us know what you decide?
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seems like a good buy. Just take out the SAFC there's really no need for it given the mods you listed already on the car.
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Thanks guys will let you know the outcome this weekend if he doesn't sell by then.
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3k sounds pretty cheap lol but who knows what may be wrong with it.
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Here are some pics he txt me
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Number two
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Old 04-16-13, 03:07 PM
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Last one he sent
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Old 04-16-13, 03:57 PM
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thats a sc300 not an sc400


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