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ayuaddict · 05-03-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SRS BZNS

yeah I meant that the auto to manual conversion now a days is a joke. Tons of Adapter plates or custom bell housings out there to bolt up W58s, R154s and V160s. Some of the swaps require no fabbing at all and can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours

you know what else can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours?

ill roller · 05-03-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by s0apgun

OH, welcome to the party AJ.

Bonjour

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Mandatory that every SC300 runs look-a-like aero.

True story.

All the aero looks the same... I got origin because it looks the most different, but it still looks the same just without the foglight cutout.

simmode1 · 05-03-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayuaddict

you know what else can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours?

I'm hoping this won't be a ghey joke, but... What else?

hailandkill · 05-03-2010, 01:36 PM

he clearly meant an sr20 motorswap

or create babies

VNguyen · 05-03-2010, 01:53 PM

came from an S14. My impressions after switching over, car is drastically underpowered for its weight, bushings are first things to be replaced, dash lights always go out, doors are heavy as sh!t, plenty of aftermarket support, i'd say modding this car is about the same as an S14, GTE motors easy to swap, NA-T platform is easily done, the front end is a lot longer than the S chassis so i scrape a lot more, and i get pulled over way less than i did in my S14.

This is my 2nd SC300 and although i miss the S14 i don't think i'd ever switch back.

IIIXziuR · 05-03-2010, 02:01 PM

^ ^ so basically big thumbs up from switching from S14 to SC then ?

hrrrmmmm

icedsole · 05-03-2010, 02:02 PM

damn now i want a SC, what do i doooo

lflkajfj12123 · 05-03-2010, 02:56 PM

^ you shut up and go paint your body kit

icedsole · 05-03-2010, 03:45 PM

hey hey hey now

*!Zar!* · 05-03-2010, 04:22 PM

The SC has tons of bushings for the suspension linkages for that oh so desirable luxury feel. All is cool, until time starts taking effect and those bushings start to dry out and deteriorate.

When that happens, you are left with a floppy ultra boat of a car.

S-chassis do not have this problem as bad, so the steering will feel tighter.

On an Sc is is almost a must to change the bushings out. And the needles do not use bulbs, so you will need to buy new needles which are about $100 for a full set that one dude on the forums is doing. The HVAC will start to go out as well. Then the door linkages need to be redone.

Pretty much, Sc's need to first be made stock and reliable more so than a S-chassis. As for parts, try to buy everything Supra that will fit, that way you aren't stuck paying Lexus bullshit markup.

So for people wanting to get an sc3/400, if you can't afford to keep your S-chassis running in at least oem shape, please don't try and move onto something which needs a little bit more care.

ayuaddict · 05-03-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmode1

I'm hoping this won't be a ghey joke, but... What else?

ghey joke.

hailandkill · 05-03-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

So for people wanting to get an sc3/400, if you can't afford to keep your S-chassis running in at least oem shape, please don't try and move onto something which needs a little bit more care.

/thread right there

now let's see more pics

SRS BZNS · 05-03-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ayuaddict

ghey joke.

haha thats why I didnt answer

jserman · 05-03-2010, 08:17 PM

I have always loved the sc430....now that I know a manual swap is somewhat easy i might have to save up some pennies...

I have been thinking bout getting into an SC400 but who know....bring on more pics...

simmode1 · 05-03-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hailandkill

or create babies

Two dudes can create babies within 5-8 hours?! WTF

SRS BZNS · 05-04-2010, 09:22 AM

as soon as i get the manual swap out of the way and get myself another Audi or subaru for daily and winter driving I'm going to start piecing together a stock big power motor swap.

3UR-FE 5.7L v8 347hp 401 ftlb tq can also get the 3ur-FBE which is factory E85 model. With the right gearing this thing would be a monster and reliable as fuck cause its a bone stock truck motor

hailandkill · 05-04-2010, 09:30 AM

crazy.

hows the manual swap going?

SRS BZNS · 05-04-2010, 09:50 AM

I think I have figured out how to get around the ECU throwing codes.

I'm having a lot of trouble finding a fairly priced w58. Keep finding them in complete swap sets for Sc300 but don't have the money to buy the entire thing and be stuck with a whole bunch of shit I don't need.

Clutch pedals are impossible to find used as well

Flicktitty · 05-04-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRS BZNS

as soon as i get the manual swap out of the way and get myself another Audi or subaru for daily and winter driving I'm going to start piecing together a stock big power motor swap.

3UR-FE 5.7L v8 347hp 401 ftlb tq can also get the 3ur-FBE which is factory E85 model. With the right gearing this thing would be a monster and reliable as fuck cause its a bone stock truck motor

HELL YES!

my mom has a 08 Toyota Sequoia with the 3UR-FE in it. that thing is a MONSTER in that 7,300lbs suv. and i've seen those tested anywhere from a high 14 to low 13. take about 4,000lbs off that and you have a SC3/4 and from what i've read it seems that the 3UR-FE is all aluminum. oh man i wish i had the kind of money and time to do such a thing.

SRS BZNS · 05-04-2010, 10:21 AM

Anyone out there running a welded diff in their SC?

*!Zar!* · 05-04-2010, 12:09 PM

I have a welded in mine. As does Falkon240.

SRS BZNS · 05-04-2010, 12:16 PM

Would you say do this for free or just save up and buy a real diff. I'm on the fence. Got offered to weld mine for free today.

*!Zar!* · 05-04-2010, 12:29 PM

It will show how shitty all of your bushings are more prevalently.

I haven't had a chance to buy/modify the PBM subframe and diff bushings. That would help cut back on the shifty rear end feel that I have. Then all it would leave me to change is the LCA bushings.

But even a 2 way would give the same feeling since there is more resistance.

Might as well do it.

dpak · 05-05-2010, 01:09 PM

i helped find my friend a sc on craigslist recently
it was black interior, black paint, AND original five speed!!
and he didn't get it...

icedsole · 05-05-2010, 01:37 PM

^ total noob obvi.. defriend him

MrFairlady · 06-10-2010, 10:24 AM

wow...can't believe I just found this thread.

Got my 93 SC400 (238,000 MILES RUNNING GREAT) back in december.Been working on it since
Pulled the V8 in place for Soarer 1JZ w/ R154 just dropped in and 5 speed converted - easy.
D/M 57 trim Single w/ 15psi w/gate
JDM Aristo 440cc's
SAFC
D/M fuel harlines w/ Aeromotive FPR
New Supra TT LCA's and Engine mounts
Rack Bushings
Rockin K-Sports and Vertex Kit (like everyone)
Converted to blk interior + wingless
18x9.5 + 18x10.5 +15 enkie RPF's
Custom gauge cluster (to rid myself of the Needle Doom) w/ Fuel,Wideband,tach,oil press,water temp & boost & even Blinkers - in the stock cluster housing etc.

Pics soon - Finally got it running yesterday!!! Whoo hoo!

singlecamslam · 06-10-2010, 11:21 AM

i hate the interiors on them, other than that its cool.

axiomatik · 06-10-2010, 12:26 PM

SC's have always looked like the down syndrome version of s-chassis to me. never cared for the pillowy styling.

MrFairlady · 06-10-2010, 12:46 PM

They honestly don't look that good in stock form. They Need 70mm spacers OEM from the factory - Hoovercraft!
Needs aero and really the only Aero is vertex and of course everyone- even the Widebody ridge kit is Meh to me.
BN Sports can look good though too.

ayuaddict · 06-11-2010, 02:16 AM

I want BN so hard!

05-03-2010, 02:01 PM	#126
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,652 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	^ ^ so basically big thumbs up from switching from S14 to SC then ? hrrrmmmm __________________ ... ... ... ... .

05-03-2010, 04:22 PM	#130
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	The SC has tons of bushings for the suspension linkages for that oh so desirable luxury feel. All is cool, until time starts taking effect and those bushings start to dry out and deteriorate. When that happens, you are left with a floppy ultra boat of a car. S-chassis do not have this problem as bad, so the steering will feel tighter. On an Sc is is almost a must to change the bushings out. And the needles do not use bulbs, so you will need to buy new needles which are about $100 for a full set that one dude on the forums is doing. The HVAC will start to go out as well. Then the door linkages need to be redone. Pretty much, Sc's need to first be made stock and reliable more so than a S-chassis. As for parts, try to buy everything Supra that will fit, that way you aren't stuck paying Lexus bullshit markup. So for people wanting to get an sc3/400, if you can't afford to keep your S-chassis running in at least oem shape, please don't try and move onto something which needs a little bit more care. __________________

05-04-2010, 12:09 PM	#141
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I have a welded in mine. As does Falkon240. __________________

05-04-2010, 12:29 PM	#143
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	It will show how shitty all of your bushings are more prevalently. I haven't had a chance to buy/modify the PBM subframe and diff bushings. That would help cut back on the shifty rear end feel that I have. Then all it would leave me to change is the LCA bushings. But even a 2 way would give the same feeling since there is more resistance. Might as well do it. __________________

05-05-2010, 01:09 PM	#144
dpak Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Korea Town, Los Angeles Age: 28 Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i helped find my friend a sc on craigslist recently it was black interior, black paint, AND original five speed!! and he didn't get it... __________________ coupe <3

05-03-2010, 01:36 PM	#124
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 33 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	he clearly meant an sr20 motorswap or create babies

05-03-2010, 01:53 PM	#125
VNguyen BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	came from an S14. My impressions after switching over, car is drastically underpowered for its weight, bushings are first things to be replaced, dash lights always go out, doors are heavy as sh!t, plenty of aftermarket support, i'd say modding this car is about the same as an S14, GTE motors easy to swap, NA-T platform is easily done, the front end is a lot longer than the S chassis so i scrape a lot more, and i get pulled over way less than i did in my S14. This is my 2nd SC300 and although i miss the S14 i don't think i'd ever switch back.

05-03-2010, 02:02 PM	#127
icedsole Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wa Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	damn now i want a SC, what do i doooo

05-03-2010, 02:56 PM	#128
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,480 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	^ you shut up and go paint your body kit

05-03-2010, 03:45 PM	#129
icedsole Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wa Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	hey hey hey now

05-03-2010, 08:17 PM	#134
jserman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: boise,ID Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: jserman Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have always loved the sc430....now that I know a manual swap is somewhat easy i might have to save up some pennies... I have been thinking bout getting into an SC400 but who know....bring on more pics...

05-04-2010, 09:22 AM	#136
SRS BZNS Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Age: 38 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	as soon as i get the manual swap out of the way and get myself another Audi or subaru for daily and winter driving I'm going to start piecing together a stock big power motor swap. 3UR-FE 5.7L v8 347hp 401 ftlb tq can also get the 3ur-FBE which is factory E85 model. With the right gearing this thing would be a monster and reliable as fuck cause its a bone stock truck motor

05-04-2010, 09:30 AM	#137
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 33 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	crazy. hows the manual swap going?

05-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#138
SRS BZNS Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Age: 38 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I think I have figured out how to get around the ECU throwing codes. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a fairly priced w58. Keep finding them in complete swap sets for Sc300 but don't have the money to buy the entire thing and be stuck with a whole bunch of shit I don't need. Clutch pedals are impossible to find used as well

05-04-2010, 10:21 AM	#140
SRS BZNS Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Age: 38 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Anyone out there running a welded diff in their SC?

05-04-2010, 12:16 PM	#142
SRS BZNS Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Age: 38 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Would you say do this for free or just save up and buy a real diff. I'm on the fence. Got offered to weld mine for free today.

05-05-2010, 01:37 PM	#145
icedsole Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wa Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	^ total noob obvi.. defriend him

06-10-2010, 10:24 AM	#146
MrFairlady Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fascination Street,N.C Age: 42 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: MrFairlady Feedback Score: 31 reviews	wow...can't believe I just found this thread. Got my 93 SC400 (238,000 MILES RUNNING GREAT) back in december.Been working on it since Pulled the V8 in place for Soarer 1JZ w/ R154 just dropped in and 5 speed converted - easy. D/M 57 trim Single w/ 15psi w/gate JDM Aristo 440cc's SAFC D/M fuel harlines w/ Aeromotive FPR New Supra TT LCA's and Engine mounts Rack Bushings Rockin K-Sports and Vertex Kit (like everyone) Converted to blk interior + wingless 18x9.5 + 18x10.5 +15 enkie RPF's Custom gauge cluster (to rid myself of the Needle Doom) w/ Fuel,Wideband,tach,oil press,water temp & boost & even Blinkers - in the stock cluster housing etc. Pics soon - Finally got it running yesterday!!! Whoo hoo! __________________ z-tERty-2

06-10-2010, 11:21 AM	#147
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i hate the interiors on them, other than that its cool. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

06-10-2010, 12:26 PM	#148
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SC's have always looked like the down syndrome version of s-chassis to me. never cared for the pillowy styling. __________________

06-10-2010, 12:46 PM	#149
MrFairlady Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fascination Street,N.C Age: 42 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: MrFairlady Feedback Score: 31 reviews	They honestly don't look that good in stock form. They Need 70mm spacers OEM from the factory - Hoovercraft! Needs aero and really the only Aero is vertex and of course everyone- even the Widebody ridge kit is Meh to me. BN Sports can look good though too. __________________ z-tERty-2

06-11-2010, 02:16 AM	#150
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 32 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I want BN so hard!

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