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Sorry, bro. Welcome to the boards and I hope someone has more info for you. I always get the sale car audio deals. I just can't rationalize the high $$$ for the sound equipment in the car. I prefer to put the money into the go fast goodies. Don't get me wrong, the high end stuff is great. There are some Diamond Audio 6" mids and tweets in the SC. But just a JVC head and some sony bass I had laying around. Maybe after some other things are done, I can mark some dough for the high price tunes.

It is a 91. I might guess that the gasket could be part of a seal in the duct work that had come out and as a result the cold air does not make it through all of the ducting. Just a guess. You would need the diagram of the ducting and seals and the ability to get at the area in question. That is pricey for that kind of work. If you like the car find a cheaper place to fix it. Otherwise, move on if you must. How much do you want for it?

You can usually hear them clicking over time. Some cars recommend 60,000 miles others 80,000. I do mine when I notice them clicking a little more than usual. It is good to adjust the lash. It is possible to go 100,000 miles but I would do it then at least. It is good to have everthing nice and flush in the valvetrain.

Injen makes an intake. Your best bet for the dollar is to remove the snorkel type device and increase the opening in your stock airbox. http://www.injen.com/ http://www.users.bigpond.com/pgscott/ http://www.optionsauto.com/ http://www.gtrowner.com/induction.html

Tisk, tisk. While there are some minor and rather trivial issues that pop up on older, higher mileage lexus models; they run strong and have minimal major issues. They are still very reliable. I would take an equivalent mileage/condition lexus before just about any other used vehicle. At 104,663 miles this baby has not missed a lick, aside from a dirty starter soleneid, and the trivial speedo light, panel wear that comes with an vehicle that has been used.

Of course. Unless your hauling a half stack or a stand up bass. Or your trunk is full of subs.

Yes, we all have this trouble. You can try dimming the intensity on your display. But I suspect the damage is done. There are some creative solutions that have been tried but I might recommend searching for a used display or maybe you can find a needle somewhere. I'll check up on this myself as my tach needle is fading too. It is not #1 on my things to do list though. Supra brakes soon. Will post pics.

She has a APEXi SAFC, non-working a/f gauge (need to trouble shoot), conical intake filter and adapter - the wheels 18" enkei rs6 with kuhmo ecsta supras - I forget the size. Can't wait for the turbo - but I need to be sure.

From www.lexusclub.co.uk. 1992 Model Introduction of Lexus SC400 SC400 4.0-liter (242 cubic inches.), four-cam, 32-valve 90° V8 Horsepower at rpm, 250 hp @ 5,600 rpm. Torque at rpm 260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm. 0-60 mph acceleration 6.9 seconds. 1/4-mile acceleration 15.3 seconds. Top track speed 150 mph. Fuel consumption 18/22 mpg City/Highway. Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.32 ,0.31 with opt. rear spoiler 4-Speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (4ECT-i), with power/normal shift modes. Rear-wheel drive (optional Traction Control System). 4-wheel independent, double-wishbone suspension. Vehicle speed-sensing, progressive power rack-and-pinion. 4-wheel ventilated, power-assisted anti-lock discs (ABS). 1993 Model Passenger airbag SRS added. New Lexus Portable Plus Cellular Phone option. Automatic headlamps added. All outboard passenger seatbelts now include "ALR" function that allows easier use of a child seat (without a locking clip). New exterior colour: Graphite Metallic. 1994 Model Instrument panel illumination changed from white to amber. Climate control system revised for CFC-free refrigerant. New emissions controls and on-board diagnostics. Revised stitching on leather-wrapped steering wheel. Thicker steering wheel rim. 1995 Model Revised front air dam; extension deleted. Revised tail lamps. New wheel design. Cornering lamps replaced with foglamps. Audible remote entry. Revised power passenger seat. Parking brake handle moved 0.4-inch farther away from driver's seat. Climate control and audio system displays changed from green to amber. Outside temperature gauge added. Second cupholder added. Revised audio system. Meets 1997 side impact standards. Slight suspension and steering retuning. New noise-control measures added. Ivory instrument panel changes hue. New interior-trim colours: Black Leather replaces Gray Leather New exterior colours: Renaissance Red, Platinum Silver Metallic and Teal Mist Metallic. 1996 Model Engine still is a 32-Valve V8, but power uprated to 260 hp. Horsepower at rpm, 260 hp @ 5,300. Torque at rpm, 270 lb-ft @ 4,500. 0 - 60 mph acceleration 6.8 seconds. 1/4-mile acceleration 15.3 seconds. Top track speed 149 mph. Meets 1997 federal side-impact standards. Multifunction remote entry system with audible signal, car finder, trunk release and "panic mode". Rear-window glass-imprinted antenna. Pre-tensioners added to front seatbelts Adoption of electrochromic mirrors Moonroof adoption of one-touch open slide function. Lexus chrome-plated wheels. Exterior colour discontinued: Teal Mist Metallic. Exterior colour addition: Bordeaux Pearl. 1997 Model Flush foglamps. New upper/lower grille. Color-keyed side skirts. Redesigned rear spoiler, bumper and taillamps. New alloy wheel design. Exterior colour discontinued: Sandstone Beige Metallic, Royal Jade Pearl and Midnight Indigo Pearl New exterior colours: Shadow Rose Quartz, Classic Green Pearl and Royal Sapphire. 1998 Model New engine with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). Horsepower at rpm, 290 hp @ 6,000. Torque at rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 4,000. 0 - 60 mph acceleration 6.3 seconds. 1/4-mile acceleration 14.7 seconds. Top track speed 149 mph. Fuel consumption 19/25 mpg city/highway. Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.32 (0.31 with optional rear spoiler). New five-speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter Improved tires. Genuine wood trim on the center console. Electronic programmable garage-door opener. Gated shifter and wood- and leather-trimmed shift knob. Adoption of in-key multifunction remote. Vehicle theft-deterrent and immobilizer system, with in-key transponder. New exterior colors: Imperial Jade Mica and Baroque Red Metallic 1999 Model Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL). Adoption of Digital Sound Processor. Six-disc CD auto-changer standardized. Floor mats standardized. Three-spoke steering-wheel design. Daytime running lights. Larger brake size. SC 400 V8 engine meets Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) certification for 50 states. New exterior colors: Golden Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic and Angora Beige Metallic. 2000 Model On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system. Exterior colour discontinued: Baroque Red Metallic. Exterior colour addition: Cinnabar Pearl. New Model introduced for 2001 SC430

Any time! :D

Rest your heart. You are possibly getting too much fuel at the point that trouble occurs. It could be a bad sensor reading but similar issues have been found with the fuel pump computer or ecu. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. :D

Been reading a lot and find I'm leaning more towards a company called Toyomoto and their product. More to come. www.i-m-racing.com www.toyomoto.com A couple of sites.

Congratulations and welcome. I haven't seen much for the 430. Do searches. You can always throw some HRE wheels for starters. You can call here - http://www.i-m-racing.com/lexussc300400.html

Really? It works for me. :?

But worth it: http://videos.imolas4.com/gumball3000/gumb...mball_tease.wmv

I've been looking around at turbo kits. Always loved the things but never owned a turbo vehicle. I myself was looking for a car that came turbo stock as I had played with the honda's and determined they were not worth turbo for the potential. So I was waiting for Mitsu to release the Evo in the U.S. when I stumbled across a sweet sc300 in the area. Looked around and found aftermarket support and the close relationship with the supra and decided to buy. Now for the turbo. I'm not a deviant when it comes to cars but there are many more that know the intricacies of tuning and performance to the T. So naturally, I found myself drowned in turbo system tech stuff. I'm still buried but ready to go. So there is this Toyomoto group and the F-max that are fairly readily available. I've also seen some other options - buy wiz's already turboed - no, just bought my own have seen a used kit - but hard to get a hold of the seller and I've had bad experiences with "used" parts So dive into the savings for an F-max set-up is the line I'm taking. There is all the arguments - they can begin here. The f-max kit seems complete and it is cheaper - though I could look around more. There is only one company that sells the toyomoto kit and that's toyomoto so I figure that ends any price wars for "new" parts. I've heard toyomoto service is stellar. Decisions. I need an exhaust manifold, intercooler, various components for turbo's - oil relocation kit, blow off valve(s), tubing, the turbo. Control items, ecu modification/ aem - looks real cool, apexi stuff, boost controller, turbo timer, and stuff. Exhaust - downpipe, and then what - custom 3" to a cat back system - hell, pull the cats while I'm down there. How much boost to run? What kind of tuning? Here goes nothing. I'm moving this month so I'll wait till I'm situated before I go with the turbo. Stay tuned.

http://209.125.175.29/lexusstereo.html I think that should help.

When I bought the sc the previous owner had wired the stock tweets and door speakers to a jvc head, ran two 6.5 diamond audio in the rear panels at the rear seat bottom. It was decent. The rear deck is empty. I stripped the trunk and noticed much dynamat. Pulled the seat bottom and found the cabin floor is covered with foam - hmm. I threw the two sony tens in an enclosed box w/ sony 700w amp in the trunk. Those speakers don't sound that great in my accord I pulled them from but, sound excellent in that lex. Unreal. I'll try to find the link for the stereo hack, but I may just have the sc300. Hang on.

Haven't raced anyone yet. Too much trouble now for me. I may time it w/ s-afc, cone filter, fans, and clutch at the 8th friday. I'll post my times - hopefully reaction will be better than last time(didn't have the sc).

I would have bought it if I didn't have my current 93 SC 5spd. I picked it up before I knew yours was on the market. Can't afford it at that price, still paying for this one. I would be interested if you ever part it out though. I would have posted pics for the show but there was really nothing to take pictures of. :? I put some pics of the ride up in the galleries. Got plans baby.

Beer, Food, Cars, & Bikinis Streetlegal Productions in association with BUDWEISER presents the 1st annual Gears&Girls CarShowoff at Montogomery Motorsports Park . As I've been telling others there are about 27 classes and we have 57 HUGE trophies to giveout as well as cash. We will have a bikini competition that pays $500 TO 1ST PLACE WINNER, and there are also second and third place prizes. There will be a cast member from the current season of MTV's Real World in Chicago hosting it. There will also be music spun by the SOLUTIONS Crew and performances from other musical crews. This show is about to be big. Go to the website and check out the info. We need more cars to enter so that it is really successful. We have been working madd hard to balance our school load as well as the work load this requires to make it right and if you could help us get more cars to enter the show we would greatly appreciate it. Website address is www.team-streetlegal.com ***WE STILL NEED JUDGES SO IF ANYONE IS QUALIFIED GET IN TOUCH WITH ME*** Yo help us spread the word about this show. Oh yeah there will be unlimited grudge runs for spectators and show cars. Also any females interested in entering the bikini show should fill out the form on the website and email it to us. There is no entry fee for the bikini comp, so we should hear from a lot of females. Thanks VIZION

NOW!!! - I'll be in Montgomery for the show this weekend. Leave tomorrow, but I have MSNM. I will be back Monday. Would 3,000$ get me your kit? E-mail me or something.

You sell that turbo yet?

Direct from the 1993 Lexus Dealer Sport Coupe Brochure "Don't let the fact that the SC300 has only six cylinders fool you. Its 24 valve engine is not only one of the hihgest output sixes you can buy (with even more power per displacement than some supercharged sixes), it also developes more horsepower than many larger V8's (1993)." "...dual overhead camshafts directly operate four valves in each cylinder ... 45 degrees from intake to exhaust ... greater flow rates ... loves to rev..." 225 hp forged steel crank - held by seven main bearings a two piece oil sump that actually adds rigidity Acoustic control induction system (ACIS) varies the length of intake runners - long at low revs and short at high 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto with ECT 10.0:1 compression ratio High strength hot forged connecting rods with oil jets Resin coated pistions - large valve diameter 1.23 hp per cubic inch overall length - 191.1" width - 70.5" height - 52.4" wheelbase - 105.9" curb weight - (manual) 3495lb headroom - 38.3/36.1" legroom - 44.1/27.2 shoulder room - 56.0/52.7" trunk space - 9.3 cubic feet fuel tank capacity - 20.6 gal engine - 3.0 liter inline 6 displacement - 183 cu. in. vlavetrain - twin cam 4 valves per cylinder bore x stroke - 3.39 * 3.39" (86mm) compression - 10:1 225 hp @ 6,000 rpm torque - 210 lb ft @ 4,800 rpm fuel - premium unleaded final drive - 4.08:1 manual, 4.27:1 auto 0-60 - 7.4 1/4 - 15.6 top speed - 146 mph 18/23 mpg turning - 36.1 ft drag coefficient - .32 weigth distribution - 54.5/45.5% 15.5lb/hp Hope that helps - there's more but I'm bored now.