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Old 04-20-06, 10:12 AM
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Looking at getting a 1JZGTE front clip, and finding a place to install in my SC300. Can anyone recommend any shops for the 1JZGTE Swap?

Also, has anyone heard of Dynamictuning.net ? Their prices are pretty cheap, and they say they have worked on 4 SC300's, but i'd like to hear any info anyone has on their work.
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Originally Posted by hemogoblin
Looking at getting a 1JZGTE front clip, and finding a place to install in my SC300. Can anyone recommend any shops for the 1JZGTE Swap?

Also, has anyone heard of Dynamictuning.net ? Their prices are pretty cheap, and they say they have worked on 4 SC300's, but i'd like to hear any info anyone has on their work.
Try srmotorcar (that's also his sn here) he's done many 1jz swap with a vast knowledge of anything that has to do with our cars (he's an sc fanatic and specializes in sc's). He was a 2jz powered sc and has helped many CL members here. I'm sure some of them will chime in here.
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I will also vouch for Steve @ srmotorcars.... Give him a call 818-919-4272 tell him John sent you. His shop is in Santa Ana and has been around for a few years. He has completed several swaps into SC's and has done literally all the work on my Supra. He is the owner as well as the sole employee so he stands behind all the work he does.
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Vouch #3 for srmotorcar. Just take one look at his GTE-powered gold SC, and you'll see why he's recommended (aside from the color )
And yes, he is an SC fanatic so he knows the car inside and out.
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I also agree SR motorcars is the best place to get your GTE swap into your SC. Never heard of dynamictuning.net. Your best bet is Mr. Rodgers @ SR motorcars. Forget about MRJOHNTAN, Tell him D1GP sent you. (My name will get you a fatter discount) If D1 stands behind SR motorcars, that means you can't go wrong with his work.
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I hear so much good things about this Steve @ SR Motorcars. He must know his stuff. In a lot of posts about the 1JZ swap in So Cal, people has recommend him as the expert in the JZZ30 (soarer) chassis. You should definitely give him a call.
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I cant seem to get a hold of him. Anyone have a ballpark estimate they want to PM me ? Im sure its worth the wait, and I shouldnt skimp on this. However, Santa Ana is a whiles away for me in the San Fernando Valley.
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He's on the phone w/ a parts guy. Try calling him in 15 min. or you can even hit him up on AIM "TwinTurboSoarer"

EDIT: he does have a 1JZ in stock and harness already modded for an SC.
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if that's a srmotorcars is too far for u, u can try premier at el monte, look for kennedy there, he is the owner of the store, and he had also done couple 2jz and 1jz swap as well, couple CL owners go there regularly, myself, i was just there for my rear brakes and tires, D1GP is another one. everytime i m there, there are at least 3 SCs and like 2 GSs there. give it a try, tell kennedy that nigel send u there, he is a cool guy to talk to too. and he will take GOOD care of ur car.

btw jerry, i saw ur rims at kennedy's today.
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I was just at Kennedy's (Premier) yesterday.

My car has been in his shop 3 times thus far. All 3 times, I've been completely satisfied by his work.
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u have the gold SC 5sp right??
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Originally Posted by soarer1023
u have the gold SC 5sp right??
haha. Is this Nigel?
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Steve is the man
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yeah that's me, it's just funny that we still haven't meet each other yet, but our cars were at the shop together 3 times. haha
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sup just woundering if they do 1 gen GS also
thanks~


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