4XX owners be honest........
08-28-02, 10:23 PM
#16
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Originally posted by DrRick
i agree, but it isnt like the old days when you could do all that strokin
and just adjust the carb jets. these engines are way too sophisticated. which is prolly the reason that not too many people (i dont know of any) have done it.
i agree, but it isnt like the old days when you could do all that strokin
and just adjust the carb jets. these engines are way too sophisticated. which is prolly the reason that not too many people (i dont know of any) have done it.
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08-28-02, 11:18 PM
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I don't regret it at all. I love knowing that I can take my engine to 200K without worry. A turbo modded I6 would not have me as comfortable. Not only that, but I purchase my GS400 used two years ago. I only paid a small increase from a used GS300, worth the extra grand or two...
08-28-02, 11:25 PM
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No way in hell...There are about 9 million 300's in atl, and maybe 50 4xx's. I tend not to get too caught up in modding my cars, they should impress me on their own stock merit...And mine does.
If I wanted to run with an M5, then I would have bought a freakin M5!!!!
If I wanted to run with an M5, then I would have bought a freakin M5!!!!
08-28-02, 11:32 PM
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nop, i will not give up my 400 any time. once you have driven the car you will really appreciate the low end torque. plus, i would rather get the 400, wait till i have the money, and get sc for the car.... there is just never be enough mod for a car, so why not get a better one from the beginning?
my theory is always, get the top model to begin with.
my theory is always, get the top model to begin with.
08-29-02, 12:04 AM
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I have had a GS400 and a GS300, both are great I must admit. The GS400 is great for stock in terms of performance, but is a bit limited and the GS300 is good stock, but could use a bit more grunt. I am about to get another GS300 because with forced induction I have so much more flexibility and range with the GS300. The GS400 is perfect if you dont want do much to it and not put too much effort into it - which is why I sold the GS400 My plans for the next GS300 will probably be extensive to some, but hey thats me - having double the rwhp of the GS400 with ease is where I aim for.
I think it just comes down to personal preference and most of all each persons use.
For the ones that want to compare a full blown GS400 and a full blown GS300...hmm that would be an interesting one...but thats a whole other post...
My $.02
Will
I think it just comes down to personal preference and most of all each persons use.
For the ones that want to compare a full blown GS400 and a full blown GS300...hmm that would be an interesting one...but thats a whole other post...
My $.02
Will
08-29-02, 12:11 AM
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Nope, car is PLENTY fast for me now....When I make some more money down the road, I may Supercharge the current GS as the only other car I would buy now is a OLD SC 400 or a 996 Porsche or Aston Martin (Maseratti looks good too). I am AFRAID of the styling of the next GS......
08-29-02, 12:13 AM
#25
Originally posted by HKS JZS161
I have had a GS400 and a GS300, both are great I must admit. The GS400 is great for stock in terms of performance, but is a bit limited and the GS300 is good stock, but could use a bit more grunt. I am about to get another GS300 because with forced induction I have so much more flexibility and range with the GS300. The GS400 is perfect if you dont want do much to it and not put too much effort into it - which is why I sold the GS400 My plans for the next GS300 will probably be extensive to some, but hey thats me - having double the rwhp of the GS400 with ease is where I aim for.
I think it just comes down to personal preference and most of all each persons use.
For the ones that want to compare a full blown GS400 and a full blown GS300...hmm that would be an interesting one...but thats a whole other post...
My $.02
Will
I have had a GS400 and a GS300, both are great I must admit. The GS400 is great for stock in terms of performance, but is a bit limited and the GS300 is good stock, but could use a bit more grunt. I am about to get another GS300 because with forced induction I have so much more flexibility and range with the GS300. The GS400 is perfect if you dont want do much to it and not put too much effort into it - which is why I sold the GS400 My plans for the next GS300 will probably be extensive to some, but hey thats me - having double the rwhp of the GS400 with ease is where I aim for.
I think it just comes down to personal preference and most of all each persons use.
For the ones that want to compare a full blown GS400 and a full blown GS300...hmm that would be an interesting one...but thats a whole other post...
My $.02
Will
and i think if money isn't an issue, a stage 4 gs4 would be faster?
08-29-02, 12:19 AM
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Originally posted by DrRick
and think about it, 300 go for about 3 or 4 grand less than the 400. add the price of the HFI/ECU (600) and youre 400 bucks plus labor away from 350 to the ground. how much would it cost to get that in the 400?
and think about it, 300 go for about 3 or 4 grand less than the 400. add the price of the HFI/ECU (600) and youre 400 bucks plus labor away from 350 to the ground. how much would it cost to get that in the 400?
08-29-02, 12:42 AM
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i am just wondering, why you get two same cars (at least style) and not try something else? just wondering.
and i think if money isn't an issue, a stage 4 gs4 would be faster?
and i think if money isn't an issue, a stage 4 gs4 would be faster?
I have done the research with the turbo/sc GS400, dont get me wrong..its feasible and will work, but for me I know of and experience a lot more capability with the 2jz series motors. Weather saying which one will be faster than the other..hmm too many variables... but 600+ rwhp will work for me
I'd rather trust Toyota factory 2JZ-GTE with HKS turbo than SRT's supercharger/twinturbo. Just a personal opinion.
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