Cars you would trade your SC for and why? 1985-2000 Years Only.
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Cars from 85-2000 I would trade my SC for realistically or unrealistically depending on who you asK:
Toyota Mr2 2nd Gen Turbo or NA
MR2-Spyder
Celica All Trac 1990-93
Corvette C4 1987+/ZR-1/B2K
Impreza 2.5 RS
BMW Z3
Miata (NB)
Honda S2000
Porsche 944 1985+ /S/S2/ Turbo 952/952
Porsche 968
Porsche 928 1985+ S4/GTS
Mercedes Benz 500SL/600SL
Tacoma 4X4
Definitely unrealistically:
C5 corvette, Supra MK IV, RX7 (FD), Porsche 911’s,
Toyota Mr2 2nd Gen Turbo or NA
MR2-Spyder
Celica All Trac 1990-93
Corvette C4 1987+/ZR-1/B2K
Impreza 2.5 RS
BMW Z3
Miata (NB)
Honda S2000
Porsche 944 1985+ /S/S2/ Turbo 952/952
Porsche 968
Porsche 928 1985+ S4/GTS
Mercedes Benz 500SL/600SL
Tacoma 4X4
Definitely unrealistically:
C5 corvette, Supra MK IV, RX7 (FD), Porsche 911’s,
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This thread is fun but a bit ridiculous, the title says Trade your SC, so it needs to be equivalent value..
Also when someone say I want a FD RX7 (or whatever) has the maintenance and potential work needed on such cars been considered carefully as well?
Realisticly if you sell your SC on Craigslist what could you have gotten, yes a 1999 Civic EX
Also when someone say I want a FD RX7 (or whatever) has the maintenance and potential work needed on such cars been considered carefully as well?
Realisticly if you sell your SC on Craigslist what could you have gotten, yes a 1999 Civic EX
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hands down the RX7! I had mine for two years, she only was drivable for 5 months (3 pre-swap and 2 after LS1 swap) before some azzhat pushed me into a guard rail then fled the scene (the reason I got the SC). I simply spent two years building my dream car only to have it taken from me 57 days after passing inspection. It was a full chassis lift customization dealio that I did myself. I never even got to "play" in her, I just daily drove it to and from work while dialing in the details. I just wish I coulda raced it once or taken a turn a little too fast just once, but alas, I got one good burnout and that was after the accident and I went to jail for it
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Adding RX7 FC Turbo and AE86 Hatch for the heck of it to my list as well and maybe a MK3 Supra with a GTE swap.
If I need 4 doors GS400 would be on the list
Come on guys lets hear some more, doesnt have to be stock for stock it can be modified or even for shells or trade plus cash
If I need 4 doors GS400 would be on the list
Come on guys lets hear some more, doesnt have to be stock for stock it can be modified or even for shells or trade plus cash
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True about the Firebird Turbo Trans AM (same engine and transmission) but I have to correct you on 1985 GN/T-Types. They had the same SFI fuel injected turbo 3.8L V6 as 1986 and 1987 cars. 1985's were non-intercooled with different ECU tuning from the factory resulting in a 200hp rating.
The easiest thing is to look for a 1986 or, certainly, 1987 GN/T-Type since '87 had the best engine tuning from the factory.
Grand Nationals weren't standard turbocharged at all until 1985. Before that the same (non-intercooled and even lower rated) engine was an option.
The carbureted 3.8L turbo versions (again, same basic 3.8L engine block design) dated from 1978-1981 as an optional engine in the Regal series.
The easiest thing is to look for a 1986 or, certainly, 1987 GN/T-Type since '87 had the best engine tuning from the factory.
Grand Nationals weren't standard turbocharged at all until 1985. Before that the same (non-intercooled and even lower rated) engine was an option.
The carbureted 3.8L turbo versions (again, same basic 3.8L engine block design) dated from 1978-1981 as an optional engine in the Regal series.
My trades-
1986-87 Grand National or T-type
GMC syclone or Typhoon
1998+ Trans am Ws6 (LS1)
1996 or 97 Ws6 (LT1) modded
3000gt vr4 or Stealth turbo
Modded Notchback mustang
944 turbo porsche
STI
C4 corvette with the LT4
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AAAAAND I have to correct you. The 1984 Grand National was the first year they were turbo'd. I had an '84 and was in the GN game for a while. You are correct that they were SFI though. The turbo'd GNs never came carb'd. There were Grand Nationals before 1984 but they were carb'd and non-turbo.
My trades-
1986-87 Grand National or T-type
GMC syclone or Typhoon
1998+ Trans am Ws6 (LS1)
1996 or 97 Ws6 (LT1) modded
3000gt vr4 or Stealth turbo
Modded Notchback mustang
944 turbo porsche
STI
C4 corvette with the LT4
My trades-
1986-87 Grand National or T-type
GMC syclone or Typhoon
1998+ Trans am Ws6 (LS1)
1996 or 97 Ws6 (LT1) modded
3000gt vr4 or Stealth turbo
Modded Notchback mustang
944 turbo porsche
STI
C4 corvette with the LT4
Nice list and kudos for having owned that 1984 model-- awesome car regardless of the year.
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Joey, I've always loved the SVX but like the SC400 they never came with a manual transmission. I've heard of people swapping them to 5-speed and turbocharging (or swapping in an EJ20/25) but stock they're nice cruisers too. Built at the same time as the '91 Soarer, Mazda Cosmo 20B, R32 Skyline GT-S (T) and other luxury coupes of that era. And they look great IMO.
czar07, I like your list. I'd add the 288 GTO and Lancia Delta HF Integrale.
czar07, I like your list. I'd add the 288 GTO and Lancia Delta HF Integrale.
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Joey, I've always loved the SVX but like the SC400 they never came with a manual transmission. I've heard of people swapping them to 5-speed and turbocharging (or swapping in an EJ20/25) but stock they're nice cruisers too. Built at the same time as the '91 Soarer, Mazda Cosmo 20B, R32 Skyline GT-S (T) and other luxury coupes of that era. And they look great IMO.
I think its just a cool 90s car that gets overlooked
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