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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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whats up everyone my name is Elliot.Im new to the sc crew.I just picked up my 95 sc400 yesterday for 900.00 bucks it has 200K on it.My goal is to swap the v8 out for a 2jzgte v160 swap in it.But the plans for now is to install a set of coil overs and a nice set of 19" or 18" stagger rims on it. Heres some pics of her.







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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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still need to take some more pics but thats how she sits right now.The 20' came with the car too. All i did was give her a good bath
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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The V8 to I6 swap is fairly difficult/a hassle. If your dead set on a 2jz-gte you should probably flip that car and use the cash to buy an sc300.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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From what i can tell the car looks very good for $900! And looks like you have big plans for this car, keep us posted and good luck!
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FatBrian81
The V8 to I6 swap is fairly difficult/a hassle. If your dead set on a 2jz-gte you should probably flip that car and use the cash to buy an sc300.
yea i heard the 2jz swap was a painto swap in a 400.I may flip but for now my plans are to swap it into the 400.thanks for your advice
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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$900

Damn good deal.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by scforlife
From what i can tell the car looks very good for $900! And looks like you have big plans for this car, keep us posted and good luck!

yea def will keep you guys posted. Im going to take some more pics trm of the intere. of the car.def wasnt a bad deal for the price i got it for.Thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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What about the interior pictures? Welcome to CL!
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Congrats and welcome to CL
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Welcome and good luck!
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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wow that deep dish is amazing. looks like u can even push that dollar bill further meaning it swallowed more than half that bill! Nice find man, GL with the builld bossman!
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Wow $900 now that was a great deal and I thought I got a good great deal. Welcome!
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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thanks everyone .The intere. pics will be up trm.I need some part for the intere. I want to convert it all black.So if you have any parts please pm me.Thanks for ur support
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Looks like a great deal for that price, good luck with the build, will be waiting for updates!
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A SC4 2j swap is not any different then a SC3, just a few more parts are needed and hoisting the heavy a$$ v8 is a beeeotch!
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