scENFORCER

Hey guys (and girls), I'm very seriously looking to buy an SC and need some advice:
#1. Should I buy an sc400 or sc300-5spd? My biggest issue is the gas consumption between the two. Is there that big of a difference?

#2. Also, the sc400 obviously has more power, but is the manual sc300 more fun to drive (taking into consideration the less power)?

#3. The power differences between the two are on paper. Is the sc400 really that much more powerful/faster then an sc300 in the first place? Unfortunatly I dont have the luxury of test driving any car I buy and seeing for myself, as I'm going to be buying a written-off SC from an insurance auction.

Hil

iTrader: (61)

1. gas i about the same.. up to u whether u want an sc4 or sc3.. ive heard several sc4 owners regret not gettin the sc3.. buh never the other way around

2. having never driven an sc300.. i wouldnt know.. buh IMO sticks are always a bit more fun

3. barely any difference

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

Do you plan to drive it into the ground, or turn it into the fastest thing in your town?

Drive it forever...SC400

Drive it faster than light...SC300

Read past forum postings for the reasons why.

Welkum

acenase

SC400. but i guess because i already have a supra.

O. L. T.

iTrader: (17)

Lol, keep thinking that. EVERYONE who has driven my SC4 that has an sc3 said "damn, torque!"

revlis240

ive driven the 1uz now for 30k miles and the 2jz for a few thousand..

if u think theres barely any diff between the two...then [[insert funny comment here proving you wrong]]

Abe

SCLexxus

If your a stick lover, go with the Sc300 hoping to find a stick.. If you want power & speed without having to do many mods, Sc400 is for you.

sc250tt

if doing an engine swap is on your mind get a sc300 .people said its easier altough i dont see how easy it can get. convertihg my sc400 to a 1 j was easy, and i did not have to worry about getting a lip ,bigger brakes ,trunk spoiler etc so they are both good cars to consider .the sc300 is slower and lacks torque compare to the sc400 whichever one you get make sure the control arm bushings are good (all of them) and the ac is working because it sukks not having ac in a lexus (i kno because mines is not done yet still fixing 1j issues . good luck with your choice man.

scENFORCER

Okay, so from what I hear so far, if I want power go with the sc400. But if I love stick, go with the sc300. Is there anyway to combine the two? Has anyone put a manual transmission in an sc400? Anyone have links?

laxdude362

iTrader: (1)

Look. You really want some serious power? Not just the stock power out of the V8 in the SC4. Get a SC300 5spd, you can find them for cheap now, bolt on a turbo kit, and at even low boost you will be beating a stock SC400.

One thing to consider.
1992-1995 SC400's 250hp, 260tq
1996-1997 SC400's 260hp, 270tq
1998-2000 SC400's 290hp, 300tq

And yes you can swap in a manual to a SC400 but IMO it is not worth the time or money. For the money you spend on that you can have a turbocharged SC300 with a 5spd.

scENFORCER

Where can I find information on Turbo Kits? Like cost, installation, etc..

laxdude362

iTrader: (1)

Search!
Their are plenty of companies that make kits.
XS Power
Boost Logic
Dave H
Toyomoto
alot more....

scENFORCER

Okay thanx for that advice. Does anyone else have any? Which should I get? sc400? or sc300? (As I've said before, I want a fast car, but gas comsumption is a concern for me.)

2JZGTE-SC

go with a SC300 5-speed (most speed potential and great gas mileage)

laxdude362

iTrader: (1)

Honestly if you go NA-T with the SC300 and get it tuned right you can actually get the same or even better gas mileage. My friend with an SC300 dynoed at 616rwhp and was getting mid 20's on highway. Once he gets his car back it will be around 800rwhp.