Silver00Spike

I have a 1993 Infiniti j30. MY car's original 0-60 time is 8.3, thats what reviews says. I have 186k miles on it, and It feels like I can do a 7.5 or so. It has a 5 speed automatic transmission. My sister's 1995 maxima is definately a lot smoother and feels like it could hand me my ***. We never actually raced. I really want an sc400 because of its looks and v8, but you all keep saying how slow it is. Will I be dissapointed in it's performance when I buy it? I was thinking about the sc300 and the turbo, but Im 17 and I dont know if I would rather spend the 5k on wheels and kit and exhaust.

the_ez_rhino

I dont think youll be dissapointed in the 400's power, Im sure it will feel a HELL of alot faster than the J30.

Jason

Grimpy

I killed a J30 with my sc400 .... You will be happy with the v8, but you may not be with the gas prices.

CmputerWiz

You'd be much happier with the SC300 and a turbo tho...

SR

Grimpy

lol who wouldnt be happy with turbo =o)

barke32

I was very happy with the J30t I had, till a Texas flood decided I'd rather have the cash to buy a '97 SC300. Going from the J30t to the SC seemed to 'up the anti' on the street though ;] All-of-a- sudden I was Noticed by other sporty cars. Soon the small amout of extra oomph the SC had just wasn't enough. Sold the '97 SC300 put a little money in the bank, and got a '93 SC400. ..Love at first petal-push! I know there are faster, but the smooth V8 and highway juice have gone a long way to muting the thirst. Now, if I can just get wet again... a '98 with 290 Hp sounds quite refreshing ']

Silver00Spike

So what youre saying is dont do any mods to the J30, and keep saving up? Since its a nissan zx300 n/a engine in it, can't I use the upgrades for the zx?

Silver00Spike

speaking of gas prices, i think my j30 eats a whole lot more gas than the sc400. I get about 200 miles per tank.

barke32

Whoa, I had better gas mileage in my J30t than I got out of my SC300, sounds like you need a tune-up at least. As for the other, the J30 was as dependable as the Lexus I've owned and the HP is similar (210hp for J30, 225hp sc300). The big difference is in style. The J30 was a "bold" concept when it came out, unfortunately, its starting to look dated (last new one rolled off in '97). The SC's on the other hand are a classic shape that didn't stop production till 2000. It's further enhanced by a similarity in looks to the newly designed Jaguar XK8 that didn't come out TILL '97. The SC will hold its value longer and will still turn heads i.e. "be a classic" long after the J30s are rusting in a field somewhere. One weak area on the J30s are the rear ends. It's one of those problem areas like the steering pumps on SCs. If your talking about upgrading the J30, you'll probably need to look at the tranny too. It's my opinion (and should be taken as such) that you are better off saving up for an SC. If you want to build a street racer, go for the 300 and get a good job '] If you want a great ride and enough oomph to shut-down 80% of the poseurs out there with some moderate tweaking, go for the SC400.

Silver00Spike

what problem with the rear end?

barke32

..been along time ago. I beleive it had to do with the drive shaft and U-joints connections to rear end at high speeds. You'll have to find a j30 site for better details. Still, putting expensive upgrades on a 189k engine could be pushing it in general. Your call .., Good luck

Manaray

Get a SC300 and spend the $5Gs on the Turbo and SUSPENSION. Get the wheels next (save up and do something decent) and get the kit LAST.

Don't be a all show no go...especially since you seem to be worried about speed...

Silver00Spike

my proiority would be this:

Tint
Wheels
Suspension
Body Kit
Turbo
Chrome exhaust extensions that have LEDs that make them look like on fire
LED Windsheild washer lights
Neon UNdercar lighting
LED "spinners" for my wheels

barke32

Boy..., are you on the wrong board. Not many guys on a Lexus board are into Pimp Wagons. In fact, it lowers the value of the model everytime one hits the street. Also, better check the laws in your state before adding the lights. In Texas, the lighting you are describing is termed a "distraction hazard" and will get you a ticket. My son had the ground effects lighting on his Hyundai (more suitable car for a 'light show ') and has been ticketed twice, once in Houston and once in Wichita Falls. He was told if he received a third one they could impound his car. He doesn't turn them on anymore (he says '). I agree with the above, show some class and get the GO before the SHOW.

My two bits...

Silver00Spike

IF anyone else here fell for my joke, Plz say itnow or forever hold you peace