Looking at getting a GS300
05-19-13, 06:00 PM
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Looking at getting a GS300
I have been reading as much as I can here, great bunch of guys and so much info. I am looking at getting a older 2nd gen GS300 and plan on swapping in a J2Z.
Have searched for many of the questions and found some great threads on the swap etc, however I was wondering if the GS400 is able to accept the J2Z swap as well. I am learning towards the 300 but have seen a few decent priced 400s so I was just wondering.
I will be doing the ball joint DIY asap and many other known maintenance jobs to make sure the car is up to par.
Here is a 300 I have found at a used car dealership in LA and I was wondering if this was a members car, or if any members have any info on it.
Any help would be great!
Have searched for many of the questions and found some great threads on the swap etc, however I was wondering if the GS400 is able to accept the J2Z swap as well. I am learning towards the 300 but have seen a few decent priced 400s so I was just wondering.
I will be doing the ball joint DIY asap and many other known maintenance jobs to make sure the car is up to par.
Here is a 300 I have found at a used car dealership in LA and I was wondering if this was a members car, or if any members have any info on it.
Any help would be great!
05-20-13, 09:58 AM
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05-20-13, 10:34 AM
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I think all your question will be answered here:
2JZ swap sticky
Think I read somewhere that it's slightly less work to swap a 300 than a 400. Something about ecus.
BTW, Welcome to the Club!!
2JZ swap sticky
Think I read somewhere that it's slightly less work to swap a 300 than a 400. Something about ecus.
BTW, Welcome to the Club!!
05-20-13, 12:54 PM
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I wanted a 400 however I wanna do a jdm turbo swap, and a front mount inter cooler trumps a v8 in my books.
Well stock, a 400 would be best, however you have to factor insurance which the 300 has to be less, no?
Thanks, tons of great info there. Ya the 300 is the way to go.
I think all your question will be answered here:
2JZ swap sticky
Think I read somewhere that it's slightly less work to swap a 300 than a 400. Something about ecus.
BTW, Welcome to the Club!!
2JZ swap sticky
Think I read somewhere that it's slightly less work to swap a 300 than a 400. Something about ecus.
BTW, Welcome to the Club!!
05-20-13, 02:05 PM
#7
^ GS400 has much more power with the same mpg as the 300. The 300 is a slug. Especially in comparison to today's six cylinder vehicles (Maxima's, some Hyundai's/Kia's and V6 Camry's, etc. destroy it).
However, if you have the will and the funds to do a swap and turbo you will have tons of power. Even more so than the V8 400. In my opinion, if you aren't taking it to the track, with the money you are gonna shell out for the swap, why not just get a 400 that already has plenty of power??
However, if you have the will and the funds to do a swap and turbo you will have tons of power. Even more so than the V8 400. In my opinion, if you aren't taking it to the track, with the money you are gonna shell out for the swap, why not just get a 400 that already has plenty of power??
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05-20-13, 02:42 PM
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^ GS400 has much more power with the same mpg as the 300. The 300 is a slug. Especially in comparison to today's six cylinder vehicles (Maxima's, some Hyundai's/Kia's and V6 Camry's, etc. destroy it).
However, if you have the will and the funds to do a swap and turbo you will have tons of power. Even more so than the V8 400. In my opinion, if you aren't taking it to the track, with the money you are gonna shell out for the swap, why not just get a 400 that already has plenty of power??
However, if you have the will and the funds to do a swap and turbo you will have tons of power. Even more so than the V8 400. In my opinion, if you aren't taking it to the track, with the money you are gonna shell out for the swap, why not just get a 400 that already has plenty of power??
05-20-13, 04:15 PM
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A GS400 is no match for a boosted 300. None what soever. It's not even worth the discussion imho. O.P if your intention is to go turbo in the future, buy yourself a GS300 and you'll have the option of either going na-t or doing the gte swap which will net you the same results.
Agree 100 percent, going 300 and planning on jdm swap.
05-20-13, 06:53 PM
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^ GS400 has much more power with the same mpg as the 300. The 300 is a slug. Especially in comparison to today's six cylinder vehicles (Maxima's, some Hyundai's/Kia's and V6 Camry's, etc. destroy it).
However, if you have the will and the funds to do a swap and turbo you will have tons of power. Even more so than the V8 400. In my opinion, if you aren't taking it to the track, with the money you are gonna shell out for the swap, why not just get a 400 that already has plenty of power??
However, if you have the will and the funds to do a swap and turbo you will have tons of power. Even more so than the V8 400. In my opinion, if you aren't taking it to the track, with the money you are gonna shell out for the swap, why not just get a 400 that already has plenty of power??
OP, go with 300 so you can do the swap. Once it's swapped I'll be willing to race you with my 96 Impala....Depending on the stage. i think Jeff car is the only one I wouldnt attempt to race on this site lol.
****disclaimer: I'm not being defensive. Engaging in healthy debate. I notice you say that a lot with my post when I reply to u lol.
05-20-13, 10:27 PM
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OP, go with 300 so you can do the swap. Once it's swapped I'll be willing to race you with my 96 Impala....Depending on the stage. i think Jeff car is the only one I wouldnt attempt to race on this site lol.
****disclaimer: I'm not being defensive. Engaging in healthy debate. I notice you say that a lot with my post when I reply to u lol.
Cheers
05-21-13, 04:41 AM
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I plan on the 300 first I have to find one. Could care less about racing you, however if you must I don't think I'm heading to Texas very soon. So if the race must happen I assume you are willing to travel to Las Vegas and drive in a straight line. I admit driving in straight lines does nothing for me, more of a road course guy.
Cheers
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05-21-13, 06:03 AM
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