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just got my first sc400! first mod is..

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Old 02-07-06, 09:12 AM
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I just bought a Baltic Blue 1995 sc400

It has 76k miles on it. Bought it for $8,000

It's in pretty good condition. Power steering isn't leaking on alternator. The only thing wrong with it is the rear speaker common problem. When i fade it into the back and bump the volume i can hear a little bit and still feel the amp. But...the sounds is really low for some reason.

I love this car.

First mod i'm going to do is either 75 shot nitrous or a lextreme rebuilt torque converter (can't afford PI or anything else).

I'm strapped for cash..so i'm just going to do the best bang for the buck.

I'm not going to do anything to the exhaust...i like my car quiet

What do you guys think?
Old 02-07-06, 10:14 AM
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Sounds like you got a pretty good deal! Welcome to the Club
Old 02-07-06, 12:26 PM
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NIce find. Welcome to CL.
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Old 02-07-06, 03:34 PM
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yep wheres the photos bro- we demand photos
Old 02-07-06, 04:00 PM
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please post pics, i love that color on our sc's
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Welcome to the forums dude. Nice purchase. looks like you good a pretty good deal. I got my couple months ago for the same price but a 93' with 98k.

Check this site out for possible upgrade to the SC400. http://www.intellexual.net/

BFI intake will cost you $20 bucks in materials and if dont right, will out perform aftermarket units that cost $200.
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Welcome to the club. I see you got a Baltic Blue SC4. How about some pics eh? . Good idea on the nitrous setup. Those iron blocks can take it. My friend was using a 120 shot of nitrous on his SC4. It held up pretty good. Anyway good luck with your future modifications.
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Welcome. Congrads on the car.

Before you do any mods, take whatever money you have and make sure everything in the car is running properly. Make it work correctly before you make it work better
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First mod should always be

TURBO



Actually, maintenance first, then I think you should get the torque converter
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ah ok thanks guys, i will do maintenance first.

I would post some pics but i'm a little lazy to look up how to...

After maintenance i was thinking going straight to the nitrous, and buy a kit for 75 shot ..with everything stock , fuel pump stock too.

I did a search and heard that it's safe everything stock up to 75
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