How much have you spent on your car?
11-01-2002, 08:04 PM
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How much have you spent on your car?
How much have you spent on your car? Just what it says. including and not including price of the car.
Car: $4000
Mods: $2000+ so far
Improvment: 16.5 in quarter to 14.63@93!
Car: $4000
Mods: $2000+ so far
Improvment: 16.5 in quarter to 14.63@93!
11-01-2002, 08:07 PM
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Car: 92RS 25th Anniv./88 IROC Z28 Vert
Engine: 305 TBI w/Tpi Air / 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4/700r4
Axle/Gears: Posi
Let's see;
Purchase price was $300.00
Mods and improvements $ 5000.00 and running
Purchase price was $300.00
Mods and improvements $ 5000.00 and running
11-01-2002, 08:10 PM
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Car: 86 Iroc-Z28
Engine: FB385
Transmission: 700r4
A reply you SHOULD get from a lot of people>Too Much! Really, i am affraid of adding it up right now. Only when i am done i will add things up. I am glad that i know for a fact that will not see even 1/2 of my money if i ever go to sell my car! lol That is what makes it so insanely fun to build.
11-01-2002, 08:27 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28
Engine: 355TPI 380hp
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r w/ Transgo Shift Kit
Original Cost - $4000 ( alittle high, but was in really good shape )
MODS - $11000 ( crap that's a lot of money )
Thanx to all those credit card companies.
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MODS - $11000 ( crap that's a lot of money )
Thanx to all those credit card companies.
Jeremy
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11-01-2002, 09:06 PM
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Car: 86 camaro
Engine: 433 big block
Transmission: jw powerglide 5500 coan stall
Axle/Gears: moser9" 4:11 posi
bought it for$300. 4 years ago probably got over $8000. in it now
11-01-2002, 09:51 PM
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Car: Damn
Engine: This
Transmission: New Stuff
Well, lets go thru this. I'm just going to list tham as they come into my head, otherwise I'd forget the beginning by the time I get to the end. This is including many failed and abandoned expenditures.
for the '88
$2050 for the car with the 2.8
$1300 for a new tranny with the v6
$500 for maintanence stuff
$80 fuel pump and filter
$700 stereo stuff
$700 for an '87 Iroc-Z parts car
$650 for exhaust
$300 for junkyard stuff
$500 in goodies for 305
$1200 in shop when i screwed up a cam swap
$475 3.73 gears and install
$80 fuel pump and filter
$550 4 Tires
The 305 developed a rod knock and was replaced by
$550 357 shortblock
$430 aluminum L98 heads
$300 rebuild above heads
$500 cam, lifters, roller rockers
$500 gaskets, oil pump, oil pan, Steetdamper, bolts, various
$300 drag radials
$350 Ed Wright chip
$225 rear tires
MAKE IT STOP!!! Well that engine locked, onto the next
$550 357 short block
$1650 AFR 190s
$750 Yank 3200 converter
$180 LT4 hot cam
$150 gaskets, ARP bolts, etc
$315 Accel lower manifold
$600 Used SuperRam plenum and runners
$150 9 bolt rear stuff
Well I've cried a lake writing this. That's all I can think of. Add another 500 for crap I forgot to remember and the grand total for the '88 is around............$17085 OUCH. don't have much to say for it either.
The '92 cost me $5500, have yet to put anything into it except about $400 for a new head unit.
Oh well, its just money right?
Sorry for the length, only way I'd get it all down.
for the '88
$2050 for the car with the 2.8
$1300 for a new tranny with the v6
$500 for maintanence stuff
$80 fuel pump and filter
$700 stereo stuff
$700 for an '87 Iroc-Z parts car
$650 for exhaust
$300 for junkyard stuff
$500 in goodies for 305
$1200 in shop when i screwed up a cam swap
$475 3.73 gears and install
$80 fuel pump and filter
$550 4 Tires
The 305 developed a rod knock and was replaced by
$550 357 shortblock
$430 aluminum L98 heads
$300 rebuild above heads
$500 cam, lifters, roller rockers
$500 gaskets, oil pump, oil pan, Steetdamper, bolts, various
$300 drag radials
$350 Ed Wright chip
$225 rear tires
MAKE IT STOP!!! Well that engine locked, onto the next
$550 357 short block
$1650 AFR 190s
$750 Yank 3200 converter
$180 LT4 hot cam
$150 gaskets, ARP bolts, etc
$315 Accel lower manifold
$600 Used SuperRam plenum and runners
$150 9 bolt rear stuff
Well I've cried a lake writing this. That's all I can think of. Add another 500 for crap I forgot to remember and the grand total for the '88 is around............$17085 OUCH. don't have much to say for it either.
The '92 cost me $5500, have yet to put anything into it except about $400 for a new head unit.
Oh well, its just money right?
Sorry for the length, only way I'd get it all down.
11-01-2002, 10:35 PM
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1991 Camaro RS - purchase - 1500$ no mods yet.
1977 Trans Am - Purchase - still working on paying my 8000$ loan. Repairs about 700$, 20+ hours of work. No mods will ever be done. Completley stock.
1979 Datsun 280ZX - purchase - 900$ - repairs 60$ and alot of hours. It is for sale if someone wants to buy it.
1977 Trans Am - Purchase - still working on paying my 8000$ loan. Repairs about 700$, 20+ hours of work. No mods will ever be done. Completley stock.
1979 Datsun 280ZX - purchase - 900$ - repairs 60$ and alot of hours. It is for sale if someone wants to buy it.
11-01-2002, 10:41 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA Black/Gray
Engine: Blown 355
Transmission: 700R4
Car $8,000
Mods $10,000-$11,000
No times yet. Mods still in progress. See you in the spring.
Divorse lawyer if my wife sees this. At least $10,000.
Mods $10,000-$11,000
No times yet. Mods still in progress. See you in the spring.
Divorse lawyer if my wife sees this. At least $10,000.
11-01-2002, 10:57 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro 77K
Engine: 3.1 Vslick
Originally posted by brodyscamaro
i dont even want to know
i dont even want to know
11-01-2002, 11:41 PM
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Car: '85 Z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: WC T5, 3.23 posi
Bought the car for $1800, complete new brakes $350, new tires $583, alignment $100, lower ball joints $200, all new stereo $500, exhaust $600, plus probably $800 in maintenace. I still have to do body work, get it painted, replace the whole interior, then mod the hell out of it. So right now I have about $5k in it.
11-02-2002, 12:05 AM
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Car: 91' Camaro
Engine: 383 ci
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt / 3:70
Too much.... I would probably pass out if I added it up from day one until now.......
I would probably pass out if I added it up from day one until now.......
11-02-2002, 12:49 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
The amount of money that I spent on my car would not have been bad if that amount was evident by looking at my car. Basically, I have very little to show for the hundreds of dollars spent.
11-02-2002, 01:11 AM
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Around $9,000
Mahor purchases were the car for $4,500 and the rims for $1,400..........Then the stereo and LCD TV for close to $800
Air Bags are next on the list...............You can add $1,500 to that cost.......
So around $10,500........and not even on the engine or paint yet.....
Mahor purchases were the car for $4,500 and the rims for $1,400..........Then the stereo and LCD TV for close to $800
Air Bags are next on the list...............You can add $1,500 to that cost.......
So around $10,500........and not even on the engine or paint yet.....
11-02-2002, 01:18 AM
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Car: 85 IROC
Engine: L-69 305
Transmission: T-5 manual
lets see
3500 for the car
2000 repair before i even heard it run (trusted the guy i bought it from)
3500 electronics
600 tires (ned new soon )
3500 for the car
2000 repair before i even heard it run (trusted the guy i bought it from)
3500 electronics
600 tires (ned new soon
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11-02-2002, 02:23 AM
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)
Transmission: Auto 4
$5800 + tax purchase
about $1500 tools and parts and I haven't done any real mods yet.
won't count insurance
about $1500 tools and parts and I haven't done any real mods yet.
won't count insurance
11-02-2002, 02:44 AM
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700R4
Car:
Free Cous my mom gave it to me and She had it sicnes new in 87
So she payed 13,799 MSRP
Mods:1000 in engine and exhaust.
Appearance:
500 for paint Buddy of mine works at the Ford paint shop.
System: 500
So about 2000 all togather.
Free Cous my mom gave it to me and She had it sicnes new in 87
So she payed 13,799 MSRP
Mods:1000 in engine and exhaust.
Appearance:
500 for paint Buddy of mine works at the Ford paint shop.
System: 500
So about 2000 all togather.
11-02-2002, 05:20 AM
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Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
Car = $1000
Engine = $1300 (before I knew how crappy the 305 was)
Performer Intake = $120
Paint = $400 (done by me)
Seats recovered/repaired = $780 (wish I had known about the 4th gen seat swap)
Exhaust system = $800
Carb = $375
Rear end = $275
Tires = $300
Electric Fan setup = $160
Steelbraided fuel line = $70
Transmission swap = $1300
Torquer II intake (currently installed) = $40
Total = $6920
Wow! I didn't know that much money had been put into it lol
Those are the major things that stick out in my mind.. Of course there's a lot of nickle and dime things that add up in a hurry.
Engine = $1300 (before I knew how crappy the 305 was)
Performer Intake = $120
Paint = $400 (done by me)
Seats recovered/repaired = $780 (wish I had known about the 4th gen seat swap)
Exhaust system = $800
Carb = $375
Rear end = $275
Tires = $300
Electric Fan setup = $160
Steelbraided fuel line = $70
Transmission swap = $1300
Torquer II intake (currently installed) = $40
Total = $6920
Wow! I didn't know that much money had been put into it lol
Those are the major things that stick out in my mind.. Of course there's a lot of nickle and dime things that add up in a hurry.
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11-02-2002, 06:36 AM
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Sine 1997 my camaro has had over and I kid you not $15,000 in repairs and upgrades. I bought it for $5,500 that year. Its a 91 z. I think the poor car is cursed. It got t boned one year. that was a majority of the loot put into it. It hasnt even run for 2 1/2 years now, but when she does this time, look out.
11-02-2002, 07:54 AM
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Car: 2004 Chevy Avalanche
Engine: Some that run, some that don't
Transmission: 700R4's, a T-5, and a Turbo 350
WoooHooo, I think I'm winning!!! I spent $3200 for my '82 Firebird in 1989 and have since sunk over $23,000 into repairs and modifications. The worst part is I haven't really gotten started on the interior and I still have lots of suspension work to do. (Where did all that money go???) The car will probably hit $35,000 before its done. Oh well!!!
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11-02-2002, 10:46 AM
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Car: '89 Firebird
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: T56
I'm not quoting numbers but let's just say more than any post so far. What a waste of money. But it was done on cash, as any hobby should. Using credit cards is not wise, boys.
11-02-2002, 11:21 AM
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Car: 1988 IROC-Z Convertible
Engine: 408 Stroker Turbo, TPIS Mini Ram
Transmission: Magnum t-56
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.55
well its kinda hard to say, Ive got receipts for over $42,000CDN in the last 2 years, however, that includes 2 paint jobs, 3 motors, and 9 trannies.... not to mention I didnt get receipts for a ton of the stuff because I didnt want to pay tax.... my friends call it the "ferrari" lol.
11-02-2002, 01:37 PM
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Car: 1986 Sport Coupé
Engine: 305-4v
Transmission: 700R4 and TransGo2
Car - $5000
Repairs and mods - around $12000
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Total - around $17000 Canadian or $12000 US
Repairs and mods - around $12000
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Total - around $17000 Canadian or $12000 US
11-02-2002, 03:13 PM
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Car: '87 Camaro LT
Engine: 355 L98
Transmission: T56
holy crap some of you guys have a lot invested.
here's my breakdown:
car: 990
vette L98 after selling TPI: 550
parts: 2100
CURRENT TOTAL: ~3700
best time: 14.865 on untuned carb, open 2.73 and slipping clutch
i plan on another 4-5k in mods before i'm done
i think i'm doing pretty damn good so far
here's my breakdown:
car: 990
vette L98 after selling TPI: 550
parts: 2100
CURRENT TOTAL: ~3700
best time: 14.865 on untuned carb, open 2.73 and slipping clutch
i plan on another 4-5k in mods before i'm done
i think i'm doing pretty damn good so far
11-02-2002, 04:46 PM
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Car: 1986 Sport Coupé
Engine: 305-4v
Transmission: 700R4 and TransGo2
Well, it is a help when you can do your own work but I'm handicapped and can only do a few things. Thus I have to pay for labour and that is the killer.
11-02-2002, 06:01 PM
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
Cat-back...............................$159
Jet Stage II Chip....................$50 (used)
Dual snorkel air cleaner...........$100 (used)
K&N filter..............................$40
Chrome truck air cleaner lid .....$20
Hypertech 180* fan switch ......$40
180* T-stat ...........................$5
B&M Transpack.......................$65
PowerTrax locking diff .............$340
Total mods.............................$810
Cost of car in April 2002 .........$3200
Mods plus car........................$4019
Sound system........................$475
Mods, car, & system...............$4494
AJ
Jet Stage II Chip....................$50 (used)
Dual snorkel air cleaner...........$100 (used)
K&N filter..............................$40
Chrome truck air cleaner lid .....$20
Hypertech 180* fan switch ......$40
180* T-stat ...........................$5
B&M Transpack.......................$65
PowerTrax locking diff .............$340
Total mods.............................$810
Cost of car in April 2002 .........$3200
Mods plus car........................$4019
Sound system........................$475
Mods, car, & system...............$4494
AJ
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11-02-2002, 07:54 PM
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Car: 92 z28
Engine: carb'd small block
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 10+2 bolt
cost of car 3 years ago : 8000
trans rebuild (twice): 2000
new auburn pro diff: 800 installed
misc. repairs: 3000
paint : 2000
rims: 1900
suspension: 1200
th 400 trans swap: 1700
406 engine swap: 8000
4 inch cowl hood: 450
white face gauges with leds: 250
auto meter gauges : 300
h4 halogen upgrade: 300
also more to come.....
i really never realized how much money i've spent so far..... ill get pics of the car soon and post them
trans rebuild (twice): 2000
new auburn pro diff: 800 installed
misc. repairs: 3000
paint : 2000
rims: 1900
suspension: 1200
th 400 trans swap: 1700
406 engine swap: 8000
4 inch cowl hood: 450
white face gauges with leds: 250
auto meter gauges : 300
h4 halogen upgrade: 300
also more to come.....
i really never realized how much money i've spent so far..... ill get pics of the car soon and post them
11-03-2002, 02:12 AM
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Well I spent about 30,000 cans of beer on mine plus the 450 I drank while doing it up!!!
Ok I spent about 30k to get it on the road what with the conversion and all, you guys get car stuff in the USA for sweet FA compared to us guys downunder.
I paid $3500AU (1500US) for the car which was a steal coz the guy I bought it of paid 12k and just left it in the garage.
Its only got 13000k on the clock!
Ok I spent about 30k to get it on the road what with the conversion and all, you guys get car stuff in the USA for sweet FA compared to us guys downunder.
I paid $3500AU (1500US) for the car which was a steal coz the guy I bought it of paid 12k and just left it in the garage.
Its only got 13000k on the clock!
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Car: 91 Red Sled
Axle/Gears: 10bolt Richmond 3.73 Torsen
Car - $3750
Stereo - $1600 for everything (all DIY)
Engine - $1950 + $50 shipping
Swap parts all new - $1000
Eprom stuff - $400 includes laptop and some cool toys (8 in 1 eprom)
Rear gears - $500 all said and done new gears and SLP torsen
Tranny rebuilt - $550
Appearance - $550
Insurance - $$$$$$$$$$$$$ includes no speeding tickets, just age and sex
Running 102mph trap speeds with TBI, cheap crate motor, and passing NJ inspection - priceless
I guess in retrospec I spent $7800 on my car to run what it does in the quarter mile. BTW, the 13.8 at 102mph was with a nearly stock ANLU (cop car) eprom so that $400 of burning equipment is just for getting 15/24 mpg and having fun. Nothing like programming in a rev limiter for when your friends take the car out for a spin . That's another priceless moment.
Stereo - $1600 for everything (all DIY)
Engine - $1950 + $50 shipping
Swap parts all new - $1000
Eprom stuff - $400 includes laptop and some cool toys (8 in 1 eprom)
Rear gears - $500 all said and done new gears and SLP torsen
Tranny rebuilt - $550
Appearance - $550
Insurance - $$$$$$$$$$$$$ includes no speeding tickets, just age and sex
Running 102mph trap speeds with TBI, cheap crate motor, and passing NJ inspection - priceless
I guess in retrospec I spent $7800 on my car to run what it does in the quarter mile. BTW, the 13.8 at 102mph was with a nearly stock ANLU (cop car) eprom so that $400 of burning equipment is just for getting 15/24 mpg and having fun. Nothing like programming in a rev limiter for when your friends take the car out for a spin
. That's another priceless moment. 
11-03-2002, 08:34 AM
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Lets just say that I have about a 1/3rd of what a new LS1 car would cost. I have a unique looking car with classic looks and acceptable performance. It doesn't hurt being a cheap @ss and making deals with the devil to get what you want 
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Originally posted by QwkTrip
I'm not quoting numbers but let's just say more than any post so far. What a waste of money. But it was done on cash, as any hobby should. Using credit cards is not wise, boys.
I'm not quoting numbers but let's just say more than any post so far. What a waste of money. But it was done on cash, as any hobby should. Using credit cards is not wise, boys.
Part of my money isnt in it anymore, like the last engine, or the labor I paid people to do installs.
But I like it, I think it looks better than an LS1, sure as hell gets a lot more looks. and not just anyone can go pick one up at a dealer.
11-03-2002, 12:53 PM
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Car: '86 SC
Engine: '88 2.8L
Transmission: 700R4
Don't remember everything, especially the prices, but I'll try... and it's all totally out of order, I'm just typing it as I remember it.
Car-$1200 in Nov. '01
Harmonic Balancer, Transmission Mount - ~$100 (This was before I got the car (my Christmas gift) so I'm not sure of the exact cost)
New Water Pump - $50
All New Headlights - $35
Lots and lots of transmission fluid, plus 4 or 5 gaskets (and we STILL haven't got the leak 100% fixed) - ~$100
Sound System - $450
A/C Duct and Duct Tape for Ram Air - $20
Spray Paint for random things - $4
New Torque Arm Bushing (nobody in town had a poly bushing and I needed to fix it quick, so I had to go with factory replacement =\) - $50
New Battery and Alternator (after getting stranded in the middle of nowhere at 1am after a concert) - $150
Brake Pedal Club - $45
Shifter Cable (Dad broke it somehow) - $45
4 Tires (previous owner had huge tires that rubbed, I went back to stock size) - $355
Radiator Cap - $15
Shop costs for new Temp Gauge and labor (would have done it ourselves but we didn't know that was the problem) - $250
Coolant Temp. Sensor & Thermostat - $20
Fan Motor - $55
Washer Pump - $20
Not counting all the countless nickel and dime stuff (oil, water, antifreeze, tape... tons of junk) that puts me at about $2964. Not too bad, but I've still got a 2.8L V6 and need all kinds of body work and paint. Oh well...
Car-$1200 in Nov. '01
Harmonic Balancer, Transmission Mount - ~$100 (This was before I got the car (my Christmas gift) so I'm not sure of the exact cost)
New Water Pump - $50
All New Headlights - $35
Lots and lots of transmission fluid, plus 4 or 5 gaskets (and we STILL haven't got the leak 100% fixed) - ~$100
Sound System - $450
A/C Duct and Duct Tape for Ram Air - $20
Spray Paint for random things - $4
New Torque Arm Bushing (nobody in town had a poly bushing and I needed to fix it quick, so I had to go with factory replacement =\) - $50
New Battery and Alternator (after getting stranded in the middle of nowhere at 1am after a concert) - $150
Brake Pedal Club - $45
Shifter Cable (Dad broke it somehow) - $45
4 Tires (previous owner had huge tires that rubbed, I went back to stock size) - $355
Radiator Cap - $15
Shop costs for new Temp Gauge and labor (would have done it ourselves but we didn't know that was the problem) - $250
Coolant Temp. Sensor & Thermostat - $20
Fan Motor - $55
Washer Pump - $20
Not counting all the countless nickel and dime stuff (oil, water, antifreeze, tape... tons of junk) that puts me at about $2964. Not too bad, but I've still got a 2.8L V6 and need all kinds of body work and paint. Oh well...
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11-03-2002, 01:22 PM
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Car: '86 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH700R-4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73
Well here's my calculation.
Car:$500
EngineMods:$2500
Body:$1500
Suspension:$2000
Interior:$1000
Wheels/Tires:$1400+
The body was just an educated guess considering that I'm doing all the work.
The engine mods price is gonna prpably come in a little conservative.
Car:$500
EngineMods:$2500
Body:$1500
Suspension:$2000
Interior:$1000
Wheels/Tires:$1400+
The body was just an educated guess considering that I'm doing all the work.
The engine mods price is gonna prpably come in a little conservative.
11-03-2002, 01:50 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70
I'm about a hair shy of $30,000.
For the first time ever I've lately been thinking what a waste of money it's been. ah well...
For the first time ever I've lately been thinking what a waste of money it's been. ah well...
11-03-2002, 04:02 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA Black/Gray
Engine: Blown 355
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by Karps TA
I'm about a hair shy of $30,000.
For the first time ever I've lately been thinking what a waste of money it's been. ah well...
I'm about a hair shy of $30,000.
For the first time ever I've lately been thinking what a waste of money it's been. ah well...
My wife compares parts I buy to the amount of clothes she could have bought.
