SC300 or SC400
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SC300 or SC400
I have been hanging out the forums for the past couple of weeks, looking at build threads and building upon my current knowledge of SC300 & SC400's. I already know I wan't an SC300 and I will be performing a 1JZ-GTE swap with an R154 transmission. But looking at a lot of different states on craigs list I am not seeing to many SC300's for a good price.
I have not been picky about it being and auto or how many miles the engine has on it because that is going to be changed. But the prices are kinda steep for my perspective, I wont be able to get the car for the next couple of months because I leave April 29th for Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. And then after that I will have AIT, but this gives me a chance to save up around $8,000 to get the car and get me started working on it.
I have noticed that there seem to be more SC400's available and at a cheaper price. I know that the engine and transmission is different between the SC300 and the SC400 but since ill be doing a 1JZ and R154 Swap I don't seen a cause for alarm. My question is there any other difference other than the transmission and engine in the SC300 & SC400.
Any information would be much appreciated.
I have not been picky about it being and auto or how many miles the engine has on it because that is going to be changed. But the prices are kinda steep for my perspective, I wont be able to get the car for the next couple of months because I leave April 29th for Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. And then after that I will have AIT, but this gives me a chance to save up around $8,000 to get the car and get me started working on it.
I have noticed that there seem to be more SC400's available and at a cheaper price. I know that the engine and transmission is different between the SC300 and the SC400 but since ill be doing a 1JZ and R154 Swap I don't seen a cause for alarm. My question is there any other difference other than the transmission and engine in the SC300 & SC400.
Any information would be much appreciated.
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+1 for: if youre replacing the engine/trans, then it doesnt matter if you get a 3 or 4.
but your 1st few months to a year in the military, you wont have much need for a vehicle so
youll have plenty of time to accumulate money and when you do your search again in a year,
something nice might be available at that time.
but your 1st few months to a year in the military, you wont have much need for a vehicle so
youll have plenty of time to accumulate money and when you do your search again in a year,
something nice might be available at that time.
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+1 for: if youre replacing the engine/trans, then it doesnt matter if you get a 3 or 4.
but your 1st few months to a year in the military, you wont have much need for a vehicle so
youll have plenty of time to accumulate money and when you do your search again in a year,
something nice might be available at that time.
but your 1st few months to a year in the military, you wont have much need for a vehicle so
youll have plenty of time to accumulate money and when you do your search again in a year,
something nice might be available at that time.
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So what parts have you researched or started to collect yet?
GL in your military service, and get back soon. I pray for troops that the good LORD above will bring them home all safe and sound. Air Force guy here....
GL in your military service, and get back soon. I pray for troops that the good LORD above will bring them home all safe and sound. Air Force guy here....
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I pulled a 1JZ and a R154 transmission out of a chaser at one of the junk yards. And for research I am trying to find a SC300 or 400 that is to as close to stock as possible.
My MOS for the Army is a 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic so I will learn even more things lol.
I will miss my R34 skyline here T-T to bad I can't bring it back with me but the money I get from it will go twords my car in the states.
My MOS for the Army is a 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic so I will learn even more things lol.
I will miss my R34 skyline here T-T to bad I can't bring it back with me but the money I get from it will go twords my car in the states.
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i went to ft jackson for BCT 3 years ago...have fun whats you MOS?
i would buy what is the cheapest since you plan on swapping it anyways. id focus more on the interior of your choice more then anything.
i would buy what is the cheapest since you plan on swapping it anyways. id focus more on the interior of your choice more then anything.
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Have fun out there!