I'm looking to buy a first gen. Any recommendations on a specific model...and why? I plan to tear it down to the chassis for a rebuild (practice my painting, weekend track car, etc). All I really know is that I want fuel injection.

 

Your only choice then is the '84-'85 GSL-SE. They were the only 1st gens offered in North America with fuel injection.

 

lol, some of us are doing just fine with carb'd 12a motors.

An SE would be a great deal, if you can find one. Otherwise, try to hold out for a GSL so you get the rear disc brakes and the LSD rear end.

Or, you can do what I did, and start with a GS (I believe this was the lightest model) and then swap in a GSL rear end. After that, a free flowing exhaust, a Sterling carb (www.sterlingmetalworks.com), and Respeed suspension (www.re-speed.com) and you'll be good to go.

Good luck with your project, and feel free to PM me if you have specific questions. I received lots of assistance with my build, so I'm more than happy to help out those who are starting out.

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Thanks for the info. I'm sure carbed is fine for most people...but I'll want the tunability (precision) of fuel injection. To be honest, I don't even know what motor I want in the car. I saw a thread that had a 2JZ engine swapped in. That's bad a$$! I wonder what made the GS lighter than the other chassis.