Sc300
johnny
10-30-2001, 04:10 AM
Okay, I've been thinking of picking a used model SC300 for myself. I need to know the availability of the 5-Speed version of it. How long did they make them for, and what are the stats on 'em? I hear that some can go for as low as $10K. This is really enticing me, but I just don't have enough information. Can anybody help me out here?
johnny
11-01-2001, 05:21 AM
egad, no help yet?
JBL85
11-05-2001, 09:00 PM
Jonny, how close to Lake Forrest do you live, there is a nice little rice shop there that might be able to help you!
johnny
11-06-2001, 01:50 AM
lemme check... I'll get back to ya asap
gang$tarr
11-12-2001, 08:53 PM
i didn't even know the SC300 got a 5 spd :eek: :eek:
i thought they only came in auto
it's not a bad car though, i'd spend a little extra cash and get the faster SC400 you could probably get that pretty cheap too
i thought they only came in auto
it's not a bad car though, i'd spend a little extra cash and get the faster SC400 you could probably get that pretty cheap too
EVL R33
11-12-2001, 11:18 PM
How ya doing..
The SC300 is the Twin Turbo 2.5ltr and the SC400 is the 4.0ltr V8 in Australia and Japan, I guess it's the same over there is the US. The 300 is around a second quicker than the 400 in auto form, and even quicker if you can get the rare manual. Power is around 260hp for the 400 and 276hp for the 300.
Personally I'd go the 300 but the V8 is easier to source parts for as it comes in a few other Lexus models. And there is always Supercharging and NOS for you guys to play with....
I'm out......
EVL
The SC300 is the Twin Turbo 2.5ltr and the SC400 is the 4.0ltr V8 in Australia and Japan, I guess it's the same over there is the US. The 300 is around a second quicker than the 400 in auto form, and even quicker if you can get the rare manual. Power is around 260hp for the 400 and 276hp for the 300.
Personally I'd go the 300 but the V8 is easier to source parts for as it comes in a few other Lexus models. And there is always Supercharging and NOS for you guys to play with....
I'm out......
EVL
Jay!
11-12-2001, 11:23 PM
Welcome to AF!!! :D :D :DOriginally posted by EVL R33
Personally I'd go the 300 but the V8 is easier to source parts for as it comes in a few other Lexus models. And there is always Supercharging and NOS for you guys to play with....I think the 300 has the N/A Supra engine, on the other hand... Perhaps a turbo swap could be handy... :D
Personally I'd go the 300 but the V8 is easier to source parts for as it comes in a few other Lexus models. And there is always Supercharging and NOS for you guys to play with....I think the 300 has the N/A Supra engine, on the other hand... Perhaps a turbo swap could be handy... :D
EVL R33
11-12-2001, 11:42 PM
HI Jay,
Thanks dude,
Our normal website forum is down so we are all here for a while. (we are all Skyline owners)
So you guys don't get the Twin Turbo SC300 over there??? That's a shame because they are quick!!!!!
What is the SC430?? we don't get that one over here...
EVL
Thanks dude,
Our normal website forum is down so we are all here for a while. (we are all Skyline owners)
So you guys don't get the Twin Turbo SC300 over there??? That's a shame because they are quick!!!!!
What is the SC430?? we don't get that one over here...
EVL
Jay!
11-12-2001, 11:44 PM
Our SC300 was naturally aspirated. :( :cry: We don't get anything good!Originally posted by EVL R33
What is the SC430?? we don't get that one over here...Look up the Japanese Toyota Soarer. It's a hardtop convertible. :) There's some pics in the other threads. It has the same "430" engine as the GS430. :D
What is the SC430?? we don't get that one over here...Look up the Japanese Toyota Soarer. It's a hardtop convertible. :) There's some pics in the other threads. It has the same "430" engine as the GS430. :D
gang$tarr
11-13-2001, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by EVL R33
How ya doing..
The SC300 is the Twin Turbo 2.5ltr and the SC400 is the 4.0ltr V8 in Australia and Japan, I guess it's the same over there is the US. The 300 is around a second quicker than the 400 in auto form, and even quicker if you can get the rare manual. Power is around 260hp for the 400 and 276hp for the 300.
Personally I'd go the 300 but the V8 is easier to source parts for as it comes in a few other Lexus models. And there is always Supercharging and NOS for you guys to play with....
I'm out......
EVL
why would the cheaper model be faster?? it's not like that here, we got the N/A :)
the SC430 is the picture i posted
How ya doing..
The SC300 is the Twin Turbo 2.5ltr and the SC400 is the 4.0ltr V8 in Australia and Japan, I guess it's the same over there is the US. The 300 is around a second quicker than the 400 in auto form, and even quicker if you can get the rare manual. Power is around 260hp for the 400 and 276hp for the 300.
Personally I'd go the 300 but the V8 is easier to source parts for as it comes in a few other Lexus models. And there is always Supercharging and NOS for you guys to play with....
I'm out......
EVL
why would the cheaper model be faster?? it's not like that here, we got the N/A :)
the SC430 is the picture i posted
SportSC4
12-12-2001, 06:45 PM
The 5-speed SC300 was available from 1992-1997. The body went under a slight update in 1997. The 1992 has 5 more hp than the 93 and above. I believe only about 10% of the SC300's are 5-speed. In 1997 there were only 500 5-speeds sold in the US!
The SC300 is a N/A 3.0 liter Inline 6, which is also found in the N/A supra. The twin turbo 2.5 I6 never made it stateside (I know where you can get one here in the states if interested).
It's actually much easier to find parts and upgrades (and cheaper!) for the 3.0 liter. There are numerous turbo kits for the SC300.
The SC300 is a N/A 3.0 liter Inline 6, which is also found in the N/A supra. The twin turbo 2.5 I6 never made it stateside (I know where you can get one here in the states if interested).
It's actually much easier to find parts and upgrades (and cheaper!) for the 3.0 liter. There are numerous turbo kits for the SC300.
MatT3T4
01-24-2002, 10:57 AM
I have a 1992 SC300 5-speed. It is a WONDERFUL car. I have 118.4k miles on it, and it runs like new.
The SC300 shares the same 2JZ-GE motor as the N/A MKIV Supra. It has 225hp @ the fly stock. The automatic transmission SC300 is less powerful than the 5-speed. The auto tranny really robs the power, up to 25%, where as the manual tranny has the standard 15% loss. I would recommend getting a 5-speed for sure.
The 2JZ-GE motor is VERY strong from the factory. I know people who have made upwards of 600hp with stock internals, only a head gasket to lower the CR. I have an intake on my car, cost me $59, and it added a nice amount of power. My SC300 should be turbocharged sometime by the end of the year maybe...The SC300 has FAR MORE tuning capabilities than the SC400 does. There is just a massive aftermarket for the 2JZ engines.
Great car.
The SC300 shares the same 2JZ-GE motor as the N/A MKIV Supra. It has 225hp @ the fly stock. The automatic transmission SC300 is less powerful than the 5-speed. The auto tranny really robs the power, up to 25%, where as the manual tranny has the standard 15% loss. I would recommend getting a 5-speed for sure.
The 2JZ-GE motor is VERY strong from the factory. I know people who have made upwards of 600hp with stock internals, only a head gasket to lower the CR. I have an intake on my car, cost me $59, and it added a nice amount of power. My SC300 should be turbocharged sometime by the end of the year maybe...The SC300 has FAR MORE tuning capabilities than the SC400 does. There is just a massive aftermarket for the 2JZ engines.
Great car.
Leon Millette
11-17-2002, 03:05 PM
but now, there is a growing aftermarket for the 1UZFE [SC400]
Area 51 is doing a s/c kit that is making some beautiful power on only a few lbs of boost....tunable up to 20psi.....at that point, of course building up the internals is required
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http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63202
Area 51 is doing a s/c kit that is making some beautiful power on only a few lbs of boost....tunable up to 20psi.....at that point, of course building up the internals is required
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http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63202
pontiactrac
03-04-2003, 03:08 PM
Wait is every trim level on the SC300 a twin turbo in every trim level? i want this car but im kind of a turbophobic. No that is not just a corny ass joke, is it really a TT?
Whoops... didn't realize this thread started in the stone age, but if anyone could happen to answer the question it would be great
Whoops... didn't realize this thread started in the stone age, but if anyone could happen to answer the question it would be great
Jay!
03-04-2003, 03:16 PM
Originally posted by pontiactrac
Wait is every trim level on the SC300 a twin turbo in every trim level? i want this car but im kind of a turbophobic. No that is not just a corny ass joke, is it really a TT?
Whoops... didn't realize this thread started in the stone age, but if anyone could happen to answer the question it would be great The SC300 was non-turbo in North America.
Wait is every trim level on the SC300 a twin turbo in every trim level? i want this car but im kind of a turbophobic. No that is not just a corny ass joke, is it really a TT?
Whoops... didn't realize this thread started in the stone age, but if anyone could happen to answer the question it would be great The SC300 was non-turbo in North America.
pontiactrac
03-04-2003, 06:36 PM
do you have an idea how much longer they will stay in production, i will hopefully get one in a few years from now
Jay!
03-04-2003, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by pontiactrac
do you have an idea how much longer they will stay in production, i will hopefully get one in a few years from now Lexus stopped selling the SC300 and SC400 in the U.S. in 1998. The version currently in production is the SC430.
do you have an idea how much longer they will stay in production, i will hopefully get one in a few years from now Lexus stopped selling the SC300 and SC400 in the U.S. in 1998. The version currently in production is the SC430.
pontiactrac
03-04-2003, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by jay@af
Lexus stopped selling the SC300 and SC400 in the U.S. in 1998. The version currently in production is the SC430.
GODDAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!! why must every car i love dissapear and come back ugly as hell. First the 300zx and now this. i never thought id say this but im beginning to hate cars
Lexus stopped selling the SC300 and SC400 in the U.S. in 1998. The version currently in production is the SC430.
GODDAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!! why must every car i love dissapear and come back ugly as hell. First the 300zx and now this. i never thought id say this but im beginning to hate cars
Dimcorner
04-04-2003, 01:25 PM
I got a true to life Soarer GT (1jz GTE)
:D
Good thing about soarers is that supra parts will fit the car
(suspension, swaybars if you get new mounts, brakes, front strut bar)
:D
Good thing about soarers is that supra parts will fit the car
(suspension, swaybars if you get new mounts, brakes, front strut bar)
Leon Millette
05-11-2003, 09:29 PM
Originally posted by jay@af
Lexus stopped selling the SC300 and SC400 in the U.S. in 1998. The version currently in production is the SC430.
actually 2000
Lexus stopped selling the SC300 and SC400 in the U.S. in 1998. The version currently in production is the SC430.
actually 2000
XEMSstore
07-14-2003, 05:45 PM
i have a sc300 5spd also and yes it was really hard to find i wish it had the 1jz-gte:mad: but i guess the supra n/a is just as good:smile: good luck finding one:bigthumb:
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