VJ RC51

Also be known, if you do blow a 2JZGE (sc300 motor), u can pick em up all day long for around $100 each from the people that 1JZGTE or 2JZGTE motorswap. I have two i cant rid of, both in 100% perfect mechanical running condition.

Zjavelin

My Javelin is my race car. I am looking more for a hop in a drive kinda car, so modifications arent really all that important. My Mustang was a fun toy but I keep putting more money into it between upgrades and gas to warrant keeping it anymore.

SimplyZBes

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Both motors will last as long as you maintain them. If you intend on modifying your motor, you would be more lenient to the 6 cyl but if you want an already quick car, go with the V8.

SCoupe

Then this is easy, the SC400 is your car, unless you require a 5-speed, then its the SC3.

Righteous

Right now I am leaning toward the SC300 because it comes with the option of a 5 speed manual and it has the legendary 2JZ-GE inline 6 engine which I am sure I could mod up to the hp levels I would like to achieve. Anyone have a good arguement for the SC400 though? I read where that engine is also very strong and is run in the 24hrs Rolex race event.

Also, how much do you suspect I will pay for an SC300 with manual? The edmunds pricing is around 4-7k in the 1992-1997 range which are the only years available with the manual. To me those prices seem kind of low.

Dx3

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Being that there is no difference in gas mileage, I would go with the 300 if you plan on boosting, and 400 if you don't. Pretty simple

Jonny

One HoT

iTrader: (5)

The 1UZ has definitely got more punch versus a stock NA-2JZ..Gas mileage, as mentioned, is relatively the same. The V8 will have a slight advantage in this category. Both motors are built to last and will still purr like its brand new even at 200k on the odo.

I haven't been reading up on the price range for 5 speeds lately but they do hold their value well.. KBB & Edmonds usually have it right..

If you don't plan on going boost then the obvious answer is getting a the 400.

Jewcano

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As a proud owner of a 400 i like it It has its quirks that get somewhat annoying... but overall its a great ride, very smooth

SUPRMSC

iTrader: (7)

SC300 FTW

I love sc400's for it's challenge though

sprucegoos

If you are not mechanically incline I would recommend purchasing a sc300 as a sc400 will cost you more to fix/maintain. Generally mechanics will charge more for a tune-up, oil change etcwith a V8. The sc400 has a much bigger engine but performance is not much better than a sc300 as you only get an xtra 20 hp with the sc400 (92-96) I have a 300 but an old buddy had a 400 and a tune up was much more expensive on the 400. Think long term maintaince costs buddy.

Bosco

If you can get a 5 speed, SC300 is the way to go IMO. If not, 98+ SC400.

VJ RC51

92-95 SC300 and 1JZGTE swap Auto of course

Lvangundy

Gas mileage is slightly better on the 300 vs the 400.

VJ RC51

I get better MPG on my 1JZGTE then on the 2JZGE i took out

NAZTY97

If you're buying a 98 or newer... definately a 400,.. that is if you're not boosting..... I'd even say a 96/97 if boost isn't an option.