My new sc300..suggestions please!!
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So I bought this sc300 a couple of weeks ago from a fellow board member, rustednail (hes a good guy). Its 1997 with 158k on the motor. It has the following mods:
-3inch Bltiz nur spec exhaust
-Megan Coilovers
-18 inch Work Meisters
-Big Win Kit
-drilled and slotted rotors with ls400 brakes up front
-hid low beams and fogs
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Now, I'm ready to start saving up for either na-t or 1jz (2jz is out of the budget for the foreseeable future). Iv'e read a lot of posts and they have answered most of my questions, but given the following circumstances, give me some suggestions on the best route.
1) its an obd2 car and I live in Oregon where we have emissions testing
2) I have no experience with ANY engine work and not many tools (ive changed oil and done minor audio stuff) which leads to number 3
3) Will have to be done at a shop
4) its my daily driver
5)money is a somewhat issue (I'm a student who lives at home and works part time)
Any input appreciated!!
-3inch Bltiz nur spec exhaust
-Megan Coilovers
-18 inch Work Meisters
-Big Win Kit
-drilled and slotted rotors with ls400 brakes up front
-hid low beams and fogs
![My new sc300..suggestions please!!-2010-11-02-16.41.34.jpg](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/sc-1st-gen-1992-2000/191100d1461113134t-my-new-sc300-suggestions-please-2010-11-02-16.41.34.jpg)
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Now, I'm ready to start saving up for either na-t or 1jz (2jz is out of the budget for the foreseeable future). Iv'e read a lot of posts and they have answered most of my questions, but given the following circumstances, give me some suggestions on the best route.
1) its an obd2 car and I live in Oregon where we have emissions testing
2) I have no experience with ANY engine work and not many tools (ive changed oil and done minor audio stuff) which leads to number 3
3) Will have to be done at a shop
4) its my daily driver
5)money is a somewhat issue (I'm a student who lives at home and works part time)
Any input appreciated!!
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Thanks msc300
I'm not looking for crazy hp right now, around 300 to the wheels would be nice. But with such high milage wouldnt I have to rebuild the engine before boosting?
I'm not looking for crazy hp right now, around 300 to the wheels would be nice. But with such high milage wouldnt I have to rebuild the engine before boosting?
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I agree with the others, NA-T is the best way to go on a budget. But as I've said to so many friends, anticipate problems before dumping what money you have on go fast parts. Any kind of maintenence needs that could come up in the not too distant future should be addressed. Plan what everything will cost and expect it to cost more, budget and wait for the best deals, and be patient. Especially if this is your daily driver and your only mode of transportation.
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thanks for all the positive feedback guys. I definitely have learned that doing anything to cars is always going to cost more than originally planned, and I can deal to an extent. But what would be the cost effective way to go NA-T because the cheapest kit I've seen on Horsepowerfreaks.com was around 5,000 if I remember correctly.