So Many Threads, Where to start?
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So Many Threads, Where to start?
im a beginner at this car tuning thing and im looking for a few tips to make my 92 sc400 faster without putting a huge dent in my pockets. somebody point me in the right direction. 
I give:
1) do a full tune up
2) change fluids
3) BFI
4)Free flow Exhaust and headers
5)dragon or lextreme torque converter.
Thats about it until you add forced induction
You can also do a 5spd swap. Way quicker.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...or-1000-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gine-mods.html
There are tons more but that will give you a starting place to use the search function.
1) do a full tune up
2) change fluids
3) BFI
4)Free flow Exhaust and headers
5)dragon or lextreme torque converter.
Thats about it until you add forced induction
You can also do a 5spd swap. Way quicker.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...or-1000-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gine-mods.html
There are tons more but that will give you a starting place to use the search function.
Last edited by mtnrat; Sep 21, 2010 at 09:55 PM.
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8
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From: California
I give:
1) do a full tune up
2) change fluids
3) BFI
4)Free flow Exhaust and headers
5)dragon or lextreme torque converter.
Thats about it until you add forced induction
You can also do a 5spd swap. Way quicker.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...or-1000-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gine-mods.html
There are tons more but that will give you a starting place to use the search function.
1) do a full tune up
2) change fluids
3) BFI
4)Free flow Exhaust and headers
5)dragon or lextreme torque converter.
Thats about it until you add forced induction
You can also do a 5spd swap. Way quicker.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...or-1000-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gine-mods.html
There are tons more but that will give you a starting place to use the search function.
the swap ill have to give some thought. but 1 - 4 sounds like a plan. appreciate tha help.
Maybe, but consider the title of this very thread; when people make threads like this they just exacerbate that situation, making it even worse for the next guy who comes along having to search and weed their way through a buzillion threads PLUS this one now! 
It seems harsh, but it's a growing problem which degrades the usefulness of the database available here.
It seems harsh, but it's a growing problem which degrades the usefulness of the database available here.
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Maybe, but consider the title of this very thread; when people make threads like this they just exacerbate that situation, making it even worse for the next guy who comes along having to search and weed their way through a buzillion threads PLUS this one now!
It seems harsh, but it's a growing problem which degrades the usefulness of the database available here.
It seems harsh, but it's a growing problem which degrades the usefulness of the database available here.
If it is easy enough to answer why not just answer them like what mtnrat replied with? The time it took you to quote ClearP and 1Willy1 probably took just about the same time mtnrat did right?..... Not really trying to debate/argue with you here but I think that is why we have this forum which is to be able to help each other out immediately. Me? I certainly try not to respond if I don't know the answer than trying to make smart comments that is no use to the original poster.
Even though sometimes you can find some info on your question in other peoples threads it is hard to get your specific question answered the way you need it to be from someone elses thread sometimes.
Someone could of politely told him that this has been covered before and to try the search functions.
I still think the first response was a little much----hes only asking us for a bit of help and friendly advice ----not asking your little sister out on a date.
I give:
1) do a full tune up
2) change fluids
3) BFI
4)Free flow Exhaust and headers
5)dragon or lextreme torque converter.
Thats about it until you add forced induction
You can also do a 5spd swap. Way quicker.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...or-1000-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gine-mods.html
There are tons more but that will give you a starting place to use the search function.
1) do a full tune up
2) change fluids
3) BFI
4)Free flow Exhaust and headers
5)dragon or lextreme torque converter.
Thats about it until you add forced induction
You can also do a 5spd swap. Way quicker.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...or-1000-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gine-mods.html
There are tons more but that will give you a starting place to use the search function.
MTNRAT if a person does all of this what sort of horsepower gain do you think he can expect.
I have a 93 sc400 ----250 hp stock....what do you think these upgrades can do for me horsepower wise.
Thanks
Depends on how poorly tuned the car currently is. But aside from tuning the headers and exhaust might give 25. I really don't know. I read somewhere on here that the headers resulted in 19-23hp??? The torque converter or 5 spd swap don't increase hp but they do help to get the power to the ground at take off. The 5 spd swap made big difference off the line and passing. Some of that due to the lower and closer gearing of the 5spd. I don't have a seat of the pants for the headers yet as I just put them in and my flywheel/pressure plate are off getting balanced.
If it is easy enough to answer why not just answer them like what mtnrat replied with? The time it took you to quote ClearP and 1Willy1 probably took just about the same time mtnrat did right?..... Not really trying to debate/argue with you here but I think that is why we have this forum which is to be able to help each other out immediately. Me? I certainly try not to respond if I don't know the answer than trying to make smart comments that is no use to the original poster.
i did all of that to my sc400 it was still slow granted i loved the car but still
just get a 1jz thier more cheaper than going out and buying all those parts then paying for installs thet hae 1jz for 1200.00 at jhot search "Jhot" dont ask me
if u decided to swap go with jhot i got my motor from jspec auto it was clean as **** but if i do it again i got jhot
just get a 1jz thier more cheaper than going out and buying all those parts then paying for installs thet hae 1jz for 1200.00 at jhot search "Jhot" dont ask me
if u decided to swap go with jhot i got my motor from jspec auto it was clean as **** but if i do it again i got jhot
Last edited by t70 supra; Sep 24, 2010 at 10:56 AM.