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boostedmax Feb 15, 2008 03:19 PM

aristo's
 
their are 2 aristo's on ebay right now if you were to choose one would it be the 1st or 2nd generation?

what are your thoughts on both of these cars?

thanks

j stuff Feb 15, 2008 03:21 PM

thats a super vague question.

I think the first thing you should ask yourself is which one do you like better? Which one looks nicer to you?

Also the 1st gens are older and older usually means more maintenance and repair and all that.

boostedmax Feb 15, 2008 03:54 PM

i love the 2gens but i heard the aristo's motor was lower in hp then the american version

Aristo300 Feb 15, 2008 04:48 PM


Originally Posted by boostedmax (Post 3281842)
i love the 2gens but i heard the aristo's motor was lower in hp then the american version

There is a horsepower limit in JDM cars. Most people think it's different turbos, or boost level. The JDM turbos are weaker though, they can explode easily under high boost.

Kaydee Feb 15, 2008 04:59 PM

aren't american version the weaker of the two? v8 250 VS I6 280?

boostedmax Feb 15, 2008 05:08 PM

the turbo problem isn't a big one cause i want to replace the twins with a single but other then that the motor's are the same right?

also would the gauges be able to be switched out so they can read mph instead of kph

sinistervr Feb 15, 2008 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by boostedmax (Post 3282020)
the turbo problem isn't a big one cause i want to replace the twins with a single but other then that the motor's are the same right?

also would the gauges be able to be switched out so they can read mph instead of kph

there are a few diffs.. the us has bigger injectors and diff cams as well as non ceramic turbos, the us version has more power then the jdm version

boostedmax Feb 15, 2008 07:03 PM

but the jdm has the same power potential as the us right?

the turbo,cams,intake,injectors,exhust was all things i planned on changing anyway so they are not really a big deal i just wanted to make sure that the motors would be able to handle the same amount of power before i make my decision.

GS FONZy Feb 15, 2008 08:05 PM

There are no US Aristos, there is only US 2jzgte, which was in the MKIV. If they are real aristos, than they are JDM.

Aristo300 Feb 15, 2008 10:28 PM


Originally Posted by boostedmax (Post 3282309)
but the jdm has the same power potential as the us right?

the turbo,cams,intake,injectors,exhust was all things i planned on changing anyway so they are not really a big deal i just wanted to make sure that the motors would be able to handle the same amount of power before i make my decision.

This is correct. In BPU form the JDM engine lacks because of the weaker turbine wheels, 440cc injectors [instead of the 550's in US], and added emissions equipment.


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