mk3 potential

[ravenmaster]

Two major diffrences in the two cars ( iwill be going with the turbo here):
1.The Engine:
MKIII: 7MGTE 230HP stock
MKIV: 2JZTE 340?HP stock

2. The body weight:
MKIII Is a little to alot heavier...all metal body fenders etc...come to think of it the only parts that isn't metal is the bum-pers. LOL the MKIV had a mix between metal and fiberglass so it weighs lesss. I -prefer the MKIII's myself but its a mater of what you most like

[palmerawesome]

thanks every body you helped me alot! i've decided to go with the mkIII. i was readin my local auto trader....(they should make a subscription service. i mean i buy it every week ) anywho alot of the cars have blown head gaskets. i am under the impression this is caused by running the engine too hard. i am also under the impression that before i start upgrading my mkIII i should make a few mods to insure the cars well-being, such as aftermarket clutch, aftermarket head gasket, etc.




would anybody be so kind as to tell me what would be some good parts like ^above to buy before i increase horse power?


thanks, NewB

[ravenmaster]

Originally Posted by palmerawesome

thanks every body you helped me alot! i've decided to go with the mkIII. i was readin my local auto trader....(they should make a subscription service. i mean i buy it every week ) anywho alot of the cars have blown head gaskets. i am under the impression this is caused by running the engine too hard. i am also under the impression that before i start upgrading my mkIII i should make a few mods to insure the cars well-being, such as aftermarket clutch, aftermarket head gasket, etc.




would anybody be so kind as to tell me what would be some good parts like ^above to buy before i increase horse power?


thanks, NewB

Definitly get an aftermarket head gasket, even if you don't intend on upgrading the horse-power. MKIII's are rather notorious for blowing these. (We drive our cars hard) and the Aftermarket gasket is fairly cheap and works really well. Plus its peace of mind.