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-   -   Picked up a 92' SC3. (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-1st-gen-1992-2000/918852-picked-up-a-92-sc3.html)

Wheel_Man 05-17-19 09:25 PM

Picked up a 92' SC3.
 
Well, after looking and looking for a factory five speed shell with no luck whatsoever, I decided to purchase this 92' shell for only $500.00. Extremely clean body with a clean Carfax. I never noticed that only 92' SC's did not have a passenger side airbag. To be quite honest, I really like the clean look of the dash without the airbag. Anyhow, I have a spare 2JZ block at work with a 1JZ head and I'm thinking about just making a 1.5 out of it and mating it to an R154.

I figured it was a pretty good deal compared to what everybody else is asking for their shells 😉
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O. L. T. 05-18-19 08:42 AM

I’ve always preferred the single airbag. Out of 4 sc’s only one had dual.

mrmj2u 05-18-19 10:34 AM

Beautiful shell and that is a fantastic deal! I wish mine was that clean...

logix7 05-18-19 10:52 AM

good deal i suppose. scooped mine in running condition for $500 though

scsexy 05-18-19 11:43 AM

great deal man thats super clean!

Duck05 05-18-19 03:46 PM

Good find. Keep us posted on the progress.... Congrats!!

KahnBB6 05-18-19 11:39 PM

Nice find!!!

LEXXIUM 05-19-19 04:46 AM

That’s an awesome find!! Congrats!!

Wheel_Man 05-19-19 05:53 PM

Thanks Guys. I'm going to paint it black right away and then start on piecing together more crap for the build. I was thinking about adding either a deep purple or deep blue pearl to a gallon of black paint. Still undecided. This car is perfect for what I'm doing as I already have a spare block and trans and I'm gutting out half of the interior.:D

RudysSC 05-20-19 06:15 AM

Lookin clean, solid deal for $500!

SCJim 05-21-19 08:30 AM

Great find and at a really good price. :cool:

My SC300 is black and IMO that is the very best color for this body. I would be interested to see some pictures of it after it gets painted, especially if you mix in the pearl.

Is the trans you already have a 5-speed or an automatic?

Wheel_Man 05-22-19 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by SCJim (Post 10522768)
Great find and at a really good price. :cool:

My SC300 is black and IMO that is the very best color for this body. I would be interested to see some pictures of it after it gets painted, especially if you mix in the pearl.

Is the trans you already have a 5-speed or an automatic?


It has the stock automatic transmission in it as of now. I want a manual transmission that can handle 1000 horsepower, so I think I might have to go with either a CD009 or a T56.

iasc300 05-27-19 05:40 PM

From what i can see it looks like a decent shell that doesnt need much work. A blank canvas ready for the artist to begin his masterpiece.


Look forward to see what you do with her.

KahnBB6 05-27-19 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by Wheel_Man (Post 10524046)
It has the stock automatic transmission in it as of now. I want a manual transmission that can handle 1000 horsepower, so I think I might have to go with either a CD009 or a T56.

If you want a 1,000 horsepower capable manual transmission then look into the Tremec T56 Magnum swap kits that Joel Grannas Racing offers. He has several twin plate and triple plate clutch options for it.

Also if you pick the T56 as your transmission then you can keep the stock SC300 4.272:1 rear diff as it is the ideal ratio for that gearbox. All you will need to do is have it rebuilt with a clutch type LSD of your choice.


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