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KahnBB6

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  1. I don't often like to bring really old threads back from the dead but after five years I finally did move out to Cali and find an original SC300 5-speed. It's a fantastic car. I only wish I'd crossed over to one of these sooner. I've taken care of the usual suspects: general maintenance, clutch, TT brakes, TT rims, and I have a new suspension waiting to go in. The long term plan is still to swap in a USDM GTE motor and get the car BAR inspected. Hopefully I can get away with swapping in an MK3 R154 trans instead of a V160, because I don't plan on doing much more than BPU. This is from a couple of months ago before I had all four TT rims and the TT calipers mounted. It's overdue for a decent set of pictures. A lot happened in the five years since I started this thread. I couldn't have guessed I'd actually buy one of these cars :)
  2. Hello! I've just come across this forum. I drive a Honda Prelude Type SH and love the car but I've always wanted a RWD turbocharged coupe or sedan. I also need the car to be CA legal as I will be working there in a couple of years. I thought a 240SX might be a good choice but you can't legally swap in the Japan turbo engine. So I thought a Lexus SC300 5-speed would be a good choice. It's RWD, Supra-based, comes in 5-speed, the used market prices are now reasonable, and the Supra TT engine, 6 speed tranny and rear diff bolt right in. A 100% legal, midsize coupe, 320HP twin turbo inline six, RWD, 6-speed manual, 3500 lbs. And it's a bulletproof Toyota/Lexus to boot. Can this be done and be okay'd in California? Is it too good to be true? This is the only car I can think of wherein it looks like I can get away with this and keep it on the road. If so, I'm seriously going to consider selling my Prelude and buying a 5-speed SC. -Craig
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