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1992 Lexus Sc300, 1jz-gte Twin Turbo, R154 5-speed Manual, Black Leather, Enkeis on 2040-cars

US $8,300.00
Year:1992 Mileage:140001 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Hollister, California, United States

Hollister, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:3.0L 2997CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Coupe
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: jt8jz31c8n0009801 Year: 1992
Exterior Color: White
Make: Lexus
Interior Color: Black
Model: SC300
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player, DVD Player, iPod/iPhone Integration
Number of Cylinders: 6
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 140,001
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I hate to sell this car, but my wife needed a new vehicle for herself and our kids, so this has to go to cover the expenses of the purchase. Thankfully I still have a couple of other toys left!

I bought this car in September of last year and have personalized it a bit since then. The 1JZ-GTE swap was done about 3000 miles ago by Dave Westfall and the previous owner, and included the replacement of all gaskets and seals with new Toyota parts and a Greddy timing belt. The wiring was done with a Dr. Tweakd harness, which looks factory, and the car runs amazing. I had it dyno-tested at my work and it is making 328-hp to the rear wheels on a Dynacom, so that's a little more than 400 at the flywheel with just a mid-mount intercooler, K&N carbon fiber air filter, DriftMotion 3-inch downpipe, and custom 3-inch exhaust! The R154 5-speed transmission (which is stronger than the weaker factory W58) shifts effortlessly and uses a new RPS street clutch to transfer the power to the one-piece DriftMotion driveshaft and DriftMotion differential adapter, which then turns the welded factory differential (which could easily and quickly be swapped out for a limited slip differential). The differential housing is supported by Parts Shop Max solid differential bushings, which give the drivetrain a reassuring, positive feel while driving. Other chassis upgrades include adjustable Parts Shop Max coilovers (among the best off-the-shelf units available for this car), and staggered 18x9.5/18x10.5 Enkei RPF1 wheels with nice Federal SS595 tires. The rear wheels are brand new, as are the front tires, and there are new neo-chrome open-ended lug nuts all around for a splash of color.

I recently went through the steering system and rebuilt the power steering pump and replaced the lines, resulting in quiet, perfectly operating steering that is truly effortless to use. Speaking of steering, one of the upgrades I made to the car most recently was to install a Grip Royal leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome spokes, which sets off the interior nicely. Other recent interior work includes a weighted Blox neo-chrome shift knob, as well as a new Pioneer double-DIN head unit which plays DVDs, controls apps such as Pandora, and has Bluetooth with a microphone for easy hands-free phone calls. The head unit alone was $500, and you can upgrade it even further by adding a Pioneer GPS module and/or Sirius/XM satellite radio. The rest of the interior is in great shape, with the only fault of notice being the typical rip on the driver's side seat bottom, but that's easily hidden by just sitting in the car. Oh yeah, and the climate control stopped working once I installed the new radio, so I'm not sure if I blew a fuse or forgot to hook something back up, but I haven't been able to sort it out yet and likely won't have time to do it before the car sells. Consider it a fun first project between you and your new-found love.

The exterior is generally clean, with a few dings here and there. Someone rolled the original front fenders at some point and did a poor job of it, so I bolted on a really nice set of Toyota Soarer fenders, which are rolled much more nicely, but are unfortunately slightly different in color than the rest of the car. I also bolted on a '95/96 front bumper, which I happen to prefer to the '92-94 and even the '97-00 bumpers, and installed 6000k HID headlights in the factory projector housings.

This car is an absolute blast to drive and gets looks everywhere it goes, both because of its appearance and because of how it sounds. I think you'd be hard pressed to find this much fun at this price, and of course there is the potential for so much more power with just a few of the many bolt-on items available for 1JZ engines. Please note that since this car has a JDM engine swap, the buyer will be responsible for getting the car to pass any emissions testing requirements in their area, including in California. Feel free to ask any questions before bidding, but keep in mind that once you bid, you are entering a contract in which you are agreeing to purchase the vehicle should you be the high bidder. Thanks for looking, and good luck!

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