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    Hi, new to site w/ IS300.

    I have yet to give the guy money and wanted opinions first. I was gonna pick it up next week. maybe not now....hehehe
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    Hi, new to site w/ IS300.

    A little update on the motor hunt. I found a block/head off a 93 ls400. The guy was asking 370, but when I got there and was examining the block he dropped it down to 200. I was going to offer him 150. Here is the issue. The block is stripped. It doesn't have an Intake manifold, throttle...
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    Hi, new to site w/ IS300.

    well the motor that i found wasnt any good. I am starting my search over again. any suggestions for companies that are reliable to purchase engines from for decent pricing? Im located in south florida. Ill take pictures soon when the stripping of the car begins.
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    Hi, new to site w/ IS300.

    Im excited to get the project going. Unfortunately Brad Bedell who did the other V8 swap has his site down so I cant get any info.
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    Hi, new to site w/ IS300.

    I was able to source a motor for 400 bucks. Im looking into it. What are my options for engine mounts? My plans are to gut the entire car. Lighten it. Cage it. Track it. I already have Tein HA coilovers and TRD bushings in the car. Im sourcing Supra Turbo Calipers for a 4 piston brake...
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    Hi, new to site w/ IS300.

    Hello everyone, My name is Rob and I just stumbled across this site. So far I have found it to be an intelligent collection of information thats actually useful! Im loving it. I have a 2001 IS300 in the garage collecting dust, so I plan to be looking around for fun possibilities! Thank you :D


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