SC300...What cars are in its "league"
07-27-01, 02:43 AM
#1
Let's theoretically say that an SC300 were to race some other cars. (But of course none of us would illegally street race! :eek: ) What cars would be competition and what cars would be spots in our rear view mirrors? I'd like to know because I just got a 95 SC300 and I'm not too sure of what it can do yet...
07-28-01, 01:13 AM
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An SC300 (stock) can NOT beat a 540 or a 330i and I don't think it could take a CLK430...CLK320 probably. 528 probably. 530 maybe, 318 definitely, 323 definitely, 325 most likely, 328 maybe...
But like SC300turbo said, add boost and kill all of 'em!
But like SC300turbo said, add boost and kill all of 'em!
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07-28-01, 01:11 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
You're just a better driver than your friend. 
Or your SC is running stronger than normal and/or his GSR is running weaker than normal. The GSR is faster (timewise) than a SC300...the GSR's 0-60 is around 6.7 to 7 seconds...the SC300's is mid-7's at best.
Or your SC is running stronger than normal and/or his GSR is running weaker than normal. The GSR is faster (timewise) than a SC300...the GSR's 0-60 is around 6.7 to 7 seconds...the SC300's is mid-7's at best.
Last edited by Manaray; 07-28-01 at 01:37 PM.
07-28-01, 07:18 PM
#11
Lexus Test Driver
With my exhaust and intake, cold air intake, heat shield, and a couple other mods, 5-speed sc300 can take a gsr with no problem, on multiple occasions!
The gsr was the newest bodystyle, all he had was an air filter and tip, no other mods. He's a pretty good driver. We were usually pretty close, his front bumper was usually around my rear bumper, until I got to about 5000rpms, I would pull away FAST for a second or two, then shift and he'd catch back up. MAN do I need that 8k redline!!
On that note....what's the max redline that would be safe for a factory motor?
SR
The gsr was the newest bodystyle, all he had was an air filter and tip, no other mods. He's a pretty good driver. We were usually pretty close, his front bumper was usually around my rear bumper, until I got to about 5000rpms, I would pull away FAST for a second or two, then shift and he'd catch back up. MAN do I need that 8k redline!!
On that note....what's the max redline that would be safe for a factory motor?
SR
07-28-01, 10:37 PM
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well i beat a 95+ mustang gt, both stick, he backed down when i was jumping ahead.... (and im completly stock!! not for long.. Greddy is gonna be on by the first week in august!!) well just thought id share that with you guys, and i have spanked a gsr before, those are for beginners... haha 
(and im completly stock!! not for long.. Greddy is gonna be on by the first week in august!!) well just thought id share that with you guys, and i have spanked a gsr before, those are for beginners... haha
07-29-01, 03:51 AM
#13
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That guy in the Mustang GT must have been shifting with his mouth. A well driven Mustang GT can take a GS400/GS430/SC400...with about 1/2 a second to spare in a 0-60 run...
CmputerWiz - Ah, a Manual SC300 will do high 6 low 7's for 0-60 which would explain your win (plus skill and a cold air intake doesn't hurt!)
CmputerWiz - Ah, a Manual SC300 will do high 6 low 7's for 0-60 which would explain your win (plus skill and a cold air intake doesn't hurt!)
