98+ sc's suitable for performance mods?
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Hi, Im looking into buying a sc400, but after reading some posts on this site I have come to the realization that there are not a whole lot of performance mods for them. I think this was also quoted by someone in one post. The sc400 Im looking into buying is a 98 (has vvt-i) does this mean it is not as suitable for perforance mods as the older sc400's?
Im not looking for the same amount of performance mods as there would be on perhaps an acura rsx (my current car), but is it possible to obtain basic performance mods such as an intake, exhaust, and headers, etc.?
is this true for the 98+ sc300's as well?
thanks in advance.
Im not looking for the same amount of performance mods as there would be on perhaps an acura rsx (my current car), but is it possible to obtain basic performance mods such as an intake, exhaust, and headers, etc.?
is this true for the 98+ sc300's as well?
thanks in advance.
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intake:
-buy the SRT intake or K&N for a gs400 (some custom work is needed)
Exhaust:
-Custom exhaust
Headers:
-S&S fits the block, but u will need to get some custom exhaust work done
I would suggest a piggy back ecu after these mods are done, like apex afc neo.
When it comes to suspension/wheels/brakes, there is a ton.
-buy the SRT intake or K&N for a gs400 (some custom work is needed)
Exhaust:
-Custom exhaust
Headers:
-S&S fits the block, but u will need to get some custom exhaust work done
I would suggest a piggy back ecu after these mods are done, like apex afc neo.
When it comes to suspension/wheels/brakes, there is a ton.
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Originally Posted by Raman
Hi, Im looking into buying a sc400, but after reading some posts on this site I have come to the realization that there are not a whole lot of performance mods for them. I think this was also quoted by someone in one post. The sc400 Im looking into buying is a 98 (has vvt-i) does this mean it is not as suitable for perforance mods as the older sc400's?
The basic performance upgrades for an SC400 (exhaust, intake, torque converter, LSD, etc) can all be done very successfully with the VVT-i SC400. Ultimately, if you want to put down earth-shattering numbers, the SC300 is probably a better platform. For the price of the basic modifications on the V8, you can have a much faster car with the 3L.
Originally Posted by Raman
Im not looking for the same amount of performance mods as there would be on perhaps an acura rsx (my current car), but is it possible to obtain basic performance mods such as an intake, exhaust, and headers, etc.?
is this true for the 98+ sc300's as well?
is this true for the 98+ sc300's as well?
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intake:
-buy the SRT intake or K&N for a gs400 (some custom work is needed)
Exhaust:
-Custom exhaust
Headers:
-S&S fits the block, but u will need to get some custom exhaust work done
I would suggest a piggy back ecu after these mods are done, like apex afc neo.
When it comes to suspension/wheels/brakes, there is a ton.
-buy the SRT intake or K&N for a gs400 (some custom work is needed)
Exhaust:
-Custom exhaust
Headers:
-S&S fits the block, but u will need to get some custom exhaust work done
I would suggest a piggy back ecu after these mods are done, like apex afc neo.
When it comes to suspension/wheels/brakes, there is a ton.
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well, in one of my magazines i read about a new product from either GReddy or HKS (cant remember), that is suposed to work with variable valve timing systems from the different manufacturers to increase performance or adjust the variable valve timing system to adjust the powerband i would assume. i dont know much about it but i figured this was a good thread to bring it up in, seems cool, i wonder if anyone has any more info about it??? but for headers and exhaust and all that, everyone has pretty much covered it
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well, in one of my magazines i read about a new product from either GReddy or HKS (cant remember), that is suposed to work with variable valve timing systems from the different manufacturers to increase performance or adjust the variable valve timing system to adjust the powerband i would assume. i dont know much about it but i figured this was a good thread to bring it up in, seems cool, i wonder if anyone has any more info about it??? but for headers and exhaust and all that, everyone has pretty much covered it
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Srt intake has an ecu modulator in it so no need for a piggyback and in the gs400 has huge gains, so with that, headers, and torque converter you could be doing quite well. Possibly around 340hp and high to mid 13's. I've really wanted to see someone put these things together in a 98+ sc400 and see the results.