Where should I start on my 1UZFE SC400?

[1UZSC]

I'm 17 and about two years ago I got my first car, and it was the '96 non VVTi 1UZFE SC400. Everything is still completely stock [minus the rims because of a bend when I first got], but I'm confused on where I should start my mods. I'm about to start auto-x. It's an automatic, so should I worry about my transmission and suspension for now and worry about added hp later? I want to slowly build up, but I don't want to change something on the engine just to take it off later down the road, which leads me to my next set of questions. Should I even try to get VVTi or is it not really worth it? What would be better, supercharger or turbo? I know once I start getting around 400 hp I need to invest in better rods, but what would be the best?

Thanks.

 

[RedPhoenix]

First off, I would do a lot of reading. Not only here, but on Clublexus too.

If you are interested in the manual swap, Jake Breyck on here is assisting a lot of people (especially state wide).

 

[darquesc400]

what's up guys, i'm a newbie to this site as well, just got a rough 92 sc400. i need all the help i can get. i have 1k questions and i don't know where to start. but i can tell u that really stoked to find this many people diggin on the sc4's. i am in arkansas, doesn't seem to be too many of us here.

 

[Xclusive_s]

First off, I would do a lot of reading. Not only here, but on Clublexus too.

If you are interested in the manual swap, Jake Breyck on here is assisting a lot of people (especially state wide).

hey,
I am also a newbie to the forum, just wondering if Jake Breyck does the complete swap for people? And what's his name on the forum.

 

[pogoism9]

If you are 17, stick with the stock car. Trust me, it won't take you very long to take out a quarter panel.

Go buy an old 240SX or something to autocross with, will serve you better (and probably be cheaper to mod)